Academia’s subscription model offers distinct advantages over traditional IT procurement methods.
With our flexible subscription agreement, you’re in full control of how long you want to spread your payments – either one, two or three years.
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Reasons why a subscription model is a great way to procure technology
Reasons why a subscription model is a great way to procure technology
Subscription allows you to take control of your budget constraints and competing priorities with a more streamlined and smarter approach.
Significant savings compared to cash purchase
No upfront cost
Ability to pay over time
Predictable and flexible costs during term
Maintain credit lines
Operating expense not capital expense
Reduced Total Cost of Ownership
Scalability
iPad at Heronsgate Primary School
iPad at Heronsgate Primary School
Heronsgate is set across two sites in South East London and has been using iPad in the classroom for over 10 years.
We fund our 1:1 programme through leasing the iPad. We pay for them with rental payments over the three years, which means we can spread that cost and we know how much it's going to cost every year as we move forwards. It means when it comes to refreshing the devices it's already kind of built into the budget and the programme can keep going.
Tim Lings
Assistant Headteacher for Digital Learning
Heronsgate Primary Schhol
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iPad (New)
Meet the magical, colourful, all-new iPad.
Colourfully reimagined and more versatile than ever. With an all-screen design, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display1 and four gorgeous colours. iPad delivers a powerful way to create, stay connected and get things done.
1The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad 10.9-inch screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
| iPad 10th gen | Purchase Price | 3 Year Subscription (per month) | You Pay | You Save |
| Education | from £375 | £9.12 | £328.32 | £46.68 |
iPad 10th gen
Education
Purchase Price
from £375
3 Year Subscription (per month)
£9.12
You Pay
£328.32
You Save
£46.68
MacBook Air M1
Power. It's in the Air.
MacBook Air with M1 is an incredibly portable laptop — it’s nimble and quick, with a silent, fanless design and a beautiful Retina display. Thanks to its slim profile and all‑day battery life, this Air moves at the speed of lightness.
| MacBook Air M1 | Purchase Price | 3 Year Subscription (per month) | You Pay | You Save |
| Education | from £725 | £17.82 | £641.52 | £83.48 |
MacBook Air M1
Education
Purchase Price
from £725
3 Year Subscription (per month)
£17.82
You Pay
£641.52
You Save
£83.48
Leased-based subscription funding model
Leased-based subscription funding model
In conjunction with our partner, Edutech
Leasing is a great way for educational institutions to spread the cost of their investment for Apple technology by making quarterly or annual payments over a 1, 2, 3 or 4 year period. If required, you can also request voluntary parent contributions.
With leasing, the financial liability always remains with your school/college or university.
Up-to-date Apple Technology
At the end of the lease, you have the option to refresh your Apple technology and enter into a new agreement.
This means that you can take advantage of the most up-to-date features, services and support
Insurance
Insurance is normally required and Academia can discuss the option but please note that an insurance product cannot be added onto the lease.
Lease Terms
You can lease your technology over 1, 2, 3 or 4 years by making payments quarterly or annually.
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