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Student Technology Requirements

At Fairgreen International School, we thoughtfully integrate technology into our academic programme to enhance learning while preserving the importance of face-to-face connection and meaningful relationships.

Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our ethos. We believe students learn best when they are engaged, challenged, and supported. Technology serves as a powerful tool in helping students explore their abilities, pursue their passions, and connect with real-world learning experiences in dynamic and responsible ways. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements & Ordering Information for 2026-27

As part of our BYOD programme at Fairgreen, we would like to share important information for families who will be purchasing a new device for their child for the upcoming academic year.

Device Requirements:

To ensure consistency and compatibility with our digital learning systems, we require all student devices to meet the following specifications:

Grades 2-5

Students in these grades will need one of the following iPad models:

  • iPad 11-inch: A16 Chip (WiFi, minimum 256GB) or  
  • iPad Pro M5 Chip (WiFi, minimum 256GB, 11 inches) or
  • iPad Air M4 Chip (WiFi, minimum 256GB, 11 inches) 

Grades 6-8

Students in these grades may choose either an iPad (as above) or a MacBook (see below).

Grades 9-12

All students in these grades are required to have a:

  • MacBook Air 13-inch M5 chip, 256GB storage, 16GB memory

Purchasing Through JTRS - Our Recommended Vendor

This year, we continue to partner with JTRS, who offer exclusive discounts to Fairgreen families. Please find their Fairgreen Store here. Devices purchased through JTRS will be delivered directly to the school, where we will install our Mobile Device Management (MDM) system before handing them over to you.

If you wish to purchase your child’s device through JTRS, you may choose one of the following delivery batches:

Batch 1 - Ideal if you’d like your child’s device ready before the summer holidays.

Order window: Now - June 23

  • The device will be ready for collection from the school’s IT office: On July 2 or 3

Batch 2 - Ideal if you are happy to wait until the end of the summer holidays to receive your device.

Order window: June 24 - August 7

  • The device will be ready for collection from the school’s IT office: From August 24, or, if preferred, can be delivered directly to your child’s classroom on August 31 (first day of school).
  • Our IT staff return to work on August 10th and will begin processing the devices from this date.
  • Once your device has been delivered to school from JTRS, we will notify you (please expect this communication to arrive from August 11 onwards, but not before). We will again notify you when the MDM installation is complete and the device is ready.

If You Are Purchasing Your Own Device

Families who prefer to purchase their own device elsewhere should still ensure it meets the required specifications above. We strongly encourage you to bring the device to school as early as possible from August 10th, so our IT department can install the MDM and have it ready for the start of the school year.

While the installation typically takes just a day or two, the process may be slower closer to the first day of school due to higher volume. To ensure a smooth start to the year, early drop-off of your child’s device for MDM installation is highly recommended.

Should you have any questions or need further assistance with device selection or the ordering process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at ithelpdesk@fairgreen.ae.