1-TO-1 DEVICE PROGRAM
“Empowering students with technology and unlocking limitless learning through a future-ready curriculum.”
KIS IT Department
Overview
The 1-to-1 Device Program is an ambitious project started in 2018 with the goal of integrating technology into the curriculum in order to enhance teaching and learning both in and outside the classroom. All primary (Y5-Y6) and secondary (Y7-Y13 & SBS & SBP-16) students in the International Section need to have a hybrid device with a digital pen. Participation in the program is compulsory. No other devices will be allowed in classrooms unless explicitly approved by the IT department.
The school will facilitate the purchase of devices through our appointed vendor, Senco-Masslink (Senco). In most cases, we recommend parents purchase devices through the school as they will come with a 3-year enterprise-level extended warranty. In case of technical issues, the school will handle the repair/replacement process. An additional Accidental Damage Protection option is available and highly recommended.
Alternately, parents can purchase the device on their own (BYOD) provided it meets the requirements of the program. Please note that devices must be approved by the school IT department prior to enrolment into the 1-to-1 Device Program. As such, we strongly recommend parents discuss any planned purchase with the IT department beforehand. Support for BYOD devices will be limited to basic user support, parents will be responsible for repairs.
Policies
For further details on school policies related to the 1-to-1 Device Program please refer to the link below:
1-to-1 Device Program Policies
Device Requirements
All devices in the 1-to-1 Device Program must meet the requirements below:
- Windows 11 Professional operating system. Devices running Windows Home, Macbooks, iPads, Chromebooks, and devices running other operating systems are not supported.
- Touch screen
- Digital Pen
Configuration
Upon enrolment into the program, devices will be wiped and equipped with the school’s device management software. The devices will be exclusively managed by the KIS IT department for the duration of your child’s studies at the school. Only applications approved for classroom teaching will be installed. Upon departure from the school, devices will be reset to factory settings.
Device Models
Our IT team is currently coordinating with vendors to secure the latest hardware and finalize the approved device list for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Finalized models, technical specifications, and purchasing instructions will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed.
BYOD/Pre-owned Devices
Devices not purchased through the school and pre-owned devices will need to be wiped and configured with the school management solution. The setup service will be provided by Senco. Parents should contact the IT department at ithelp@kis.edu.hk to make sure the device meets our requirements. If approved, parents will be provided with a BYOD Approval Code, which they can use to purchase the setup service from Senco.
Please note operating system requirements, as this may affect your options. All devices need to run Windows 11 Professional. Senco can help upgrade the device, but will require the purchase of Windows Professional through Senco. As the cost of this is quite high, a more cost-effective solution is for parents to upgrade the device themselves. However, please be aware that parents who choose this option will be responsible for the upgrade process themselves.
If you have a Windows device but are not sure how to check whether your version is Windows Professional or Windows Home, please refer to this video.
Ordering
The device order portal is currently offline while we finalize the approved device list for the 2026-27 academic year.
If you need any additional information about the program, please contact the KIS IT department at ithelp@kis.edu.hk.