Welcome to Ridley College, and to the exciting world of learning with technology! Here you will find information that helps to explain our laptop programme, and tell you what you need to do this summer.

As a new student to the Upper School you become part of the TigerFACT laptop programme and you are required to purchase a TigerFACT “bundle”. TigerFACT (Flexible Access to Computer Technology) is our ambitious effort to integrate technology into your classes, and to enrich teaching and learning at Ridley. Your new laptop and software will become indispensable tools for your career at Ridley.

• 13" MacBook Pro
• Subscription to Ridley’s software suite
• 1 year “Student” subscription to Microsoft’s “Office” suite of software
• 4 year World-wide warranty with Apple™
• External Hard Drive
• Laptop Sleeve
• Lockdown Cable
• Combination Lock

Macintosh OS X Software Suite:

• OS X Snow Leopard 10.6+
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Master Collection
• Data Studio
• Filemaker Pro
• iLife
• Inspiration
• iWork
• Sibelius

• ArcGis
• Office
• Appleworks for Windows

You will attend a “rollout” camp at the start of school (date to be determined). At that time, you will be given your TigerFACT bundle and we will help you become familiar with the use of your new tools.

Yes, as long as it's an Intel based Macbook, Macbook Air or Macbook Pro. If you have your own laptop and do not require a bundle please let us know so we can scratch you off our list by emailing mary_difranco@ridleycollege.com.

Laptops Bundles will be available for purchase in the Summer of 2012.