Apple has everything students and educators need to be productive and successful in the coming school year, with Mac and iPad the school essentials of choice.
Apple Back to School Offers
On top of Apple’s year-round education savings available on Mac, iPad and more, with this year’s offer, students who buy an eligible Mac or iPad get an Apple Gift Card valued from PHP 6,000 to PHP 9,000 to use toward a future purchase. This gives students the flexibility to use their gift card toward accessories such as AirPods or Apple Pencil, software such as Apple Creator Studio, or anything else.
Mac
Great ideas start on Mac. MacBooks are an essential tool for students and educators, built for productivity, creativity, and learning. With a full suite of powerful apps — Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for coursework, Notes and Safari for research, and Mail and Calendar for staying organized — Mac covers every academic need. Creative software like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro run smoothly on Apple silicon, providing students professional-grade tools they need to bring their work to life.
- MacBook Air (starting at PHP 83,490 for education pricing) is a college student must-have, available in 13- and 15-inch models in sky blue, midnight, starlight, and silver. With M5, MacBook Air powers through a wide range of tasks, from everyday productivity to creative workloads, and is even faster for AI. It features amazing performance, up to 18 hours of battery life, a beautiful Liquid Retina display, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Wi-Fi 7, and more in a sleek and durable design.
- MacBook Pro (starting at PHP 132,990 for education) pricing is built for students in demanding creative and technical fields, available in 14- and 16-inch models in silver and space black. Powered by M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max, it handles pro-level video editing, software development, 3D work, and AI with exceptional performance. It features a Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, up to 24 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and a 12MP Center Stage camera.
- The all-new MacBook Neo (starting at ₱42,990 for education pricing) is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever. It provides unmatched value with its beautiful and durable design and Apple silicon-powered performance. MacBook Neo can fly through everyday tasks, from browsing the web and streaming content to editing photos or leveraging AI capabilities — making it perfect for students, families, everyday users, or first-time Mac users. Available in blush, indigo, silver, and citrus.
iPad
The iPad lineup serves as a powerful learning tool, enhanced by iPadOS for portability and functionality. Students enjoy savings on accessories like Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. iPadOS 26 features allow fluid resizing and placement of app windows, with easy access to files via the Dock. Continuity features enable seamless use between devices, as Universal Control allows for shared control of multiple Apple devices, and Sidecar lets the iPad function as a second display. Notable productivity and creativity apps include GoodNotes, Notability, Procreate, and Adobe products.
- Powered by M4, iPad Air (starting at PHP 50,990 for education pricing) is a fantastic value and more versatile than ever — with blazing performance, more memory, and enhanced connectivity. Available in four gorgeous finishes — blue, purple, starlight, and space gray — the 11-inch iPad Air is super portable, while the 13-inch model provides an even larger display for those who want more space to multitask. With game-changing improvements over iPad and earlier iPad Air models, there’s never been a better time for students to upgrade to iPad Air with M4.
- iPad Pro (starting at PHP 81,990 for education pricing) unlocks the most advanced iPad experience ever, packing an incredible amount of power into an ultraportable design. With M5, iPad Pro gets even faster, more capable, and delivers a huge leap in AI performance — perfect for students whether they’re working on cutting-edge projects or tapping into AI for productivity. The C1X modem and N1 deliver superfast wireless connectivity, allowing students to do more on the go. Available in space black and silver, iPad Pro comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes and features the Ultra Retina XDR display.
- iPad (starting at {PHP 31,990 for education pricing) is Apple’s most affordable tablet, available in blue, yellow, pink, and silver. With the superfast A16 chip, it’s easier than ever to work and get things done all on one device. Students can take notes, collaborate, and multitask seamlessly between apps. The stunning 11-inch Liquid Retina display makes an incredible canvas, so students can doodle, take notes, mark up documents, and a lot more with Apple Pencil (USB-C).
- Apple Pencil transforms iPad into a digital notebook, allowing students to take handwritten notes, annotate readings, sketch diagrams, and use a variety of note-taking apps to bring their ideas to life. Apple Pencil Pro (PHP 7,9990 for education) and Apple Pencil USB-C (PHP 4,390 for education pricing) are compatible with iPad Air and iPad Pro.
- Students can also get the 11-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (PHP 16,990 for education pricing), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (PHP 18,990 for education pricing), or the 11-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (PHP 18,990 for education pricing) and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard (PHP 21,990 for education pricing).
Apple Creator Studio
Designed for the next generation of creators, Apple Creator Studio (₱149/month for students) puts studio-grade power into the hands of students to develop their craft across video, photography, music, and more. This groundbreaking collection of creative apps is built on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions around the world, delivering powerful video editing, music making, creative imaging, and visual productivity capabilities that help modern creators realize their artistic vision. For students pursuing media, film, or communications, Creator Studio is a great option for students’ creativity to shine.
- College: Major in any field and ace it with Mac and iPad. Check out Mac and iPad — Built for College for productivity tips, compatible apps and tools, and the latest product line-up.
Education pricing and Offer — Apple Retail
- Education is a key value for Apple — we believe it can be a powerful force for equity, and that the effective use of technology can help unlock the potential of all learners.
- To help college students and all educators, including homeschool families, Apple offers year-round Education pricing on a wide range of products and services through Apple Retail online and in stores. See https://www.apple.com/ph-edu/store for details. Education pricing helps eligible customers save on a new Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch, plus software and services like Apple Creator Studio, AppleCare, Apple Music, and Apple TV — exclusively through Apple Retail.
- To access education pricing, customers will verify eligibility with a secure and easy process from Unidays using an academic email or homeschool documentation
Learn more about what’s coming via Apple Newsroom HERE. You can also check Apple’s Education Store HERE.
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