A better way to purchase that’s flexible, predictable and scalable
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.
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
Flexibility during the term
Predictable costs
Maintains credit lines
Operating expense not capital expense
Reduced total cost of ownership
Lifecycle management
Scalability
Hear from our customers. Real stories of success.
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 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)
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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 (New)
| iPad 10th gen | Purchase Price | 3 Year Subscription (per month) | You Pay | You Save |
| Education | from £375 | £9.12 | £328.32 | £46.68 |
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.
Powerful. Easy to use.
Versatile. iPad has a beautiful 10.2-inch Retina display,¹ powerful A13 Bionic chip, and an Ultra Wide front camera with Centre Stage. Work, play, create, learn, stay connected, and more. All at an incredible price.
MacBook Pro 14″
| MacBook Pro 14″ | Purchase Price | 3 Year Subscription (per month) | You Pay | You Save |
| Education | from £1,499 | £36.85 | £1,326.60 | £172.40 |
MacBook Pro. Pro power to go.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s running on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need and all-day battery life¹ — this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.
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 |
Lease-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.
Subscription services are a great way to procure for your Apple devices but if you want to pay upfront, why not take a look at the savings you can enjoy if you pay using our Single Upfront Payment model. Click here to find out more.
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