Get a free 9,000 PHP Gift Card with Apple's Back to School Promo

The promotion runs alongside Apple’s year-round education pricing, allowing qualified buyers to save on eligible devices before receiving an Apple Gift Card that can be used toward a future purchase. Depending on the device purchased, customers can receive gift cards valued between ₱6,000 and ₱9,000.

The offer is available through Apple’s online Education Store, where eligible customers can also access discounted education pricing on Macs, iPads, Apple Watch, AppleCare, Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Creator Studio. Eligibility is verified through UNiDAYS using an academic email address or, for homeschool families, the required supporting documents.

Apple continues to position the Mac and iPad as complementary devices for education, with each serving different needs inside and outside the classroom.

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For students looking for a traditional laptop experience, the lineup starts with the new MacBook Neo, Apple’s most affordable notebook, which starts at ₱42,990 under education pricing. Powered by Apple silicon, the laptop is designed for everyday schoolwork, web browsing, media consumption, photo editing, and AI-assisted tasks, making it an entry point for students buying their first Mac.

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The MacBook Air remains Apple’s mainstream recommendation for college students. Starting at ₱83,490 with education pricing, the M5-powered notebook is available in 13-inch and 15-inch models and offers up to 18 hours of battery life, a Liquid Retina display, Wi-Fi 7, and a 1080p FaceTime camera.

Students taking courses that demand heavier workloads such as software development, engineering, architecture, film, or multimedia production can also opt for the MacBook Pro, which starts at ₱132,990 with education pricing. Available with M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max chips, the notebook is designed for professional workloads including video editing, 3D rendering, and AI applications.

The entry-level iPad starts at ₱31,990 with education pricing and is powered by the A16 chip, while the M4-powered iPad Air starts at ₱50,990 and offers 11-inch and 13-inch display options for students who want additional screen space for multitasking. At the top of the range is the M5-powered iPad Pro, which starts at ₱81,990 and targets students handling more demanding creative or technical projects.

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Apple also highlighted iPadOS 26, which introduces improved multitasking features including resizable app windows, easier file management through folders in the Dock, and tighter integration with macOS through features such as Universal Control and Sidecar. Those additions allow students to use a single keyboard and mouse across multiple Apple devices or turn an iPad into a secondary display for a Mac.

The company also continues to promote the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard as accessories that expand the iPad’s role beyond note-taking. Students can annotate documents, sketch ideas, organize handwritten notes, or pair the tablet with a keyboard for a more laptop-like experience.

For students pursuing creative fields, Apple is also spotlighting Apple Creator Studio, a subscription service that bundles the company’s creative software into a single package. Priced at ₱149 per month for students, the service includes professional tools for video editing, music production, photography, and other creative workflows.

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Apple said the promotion is available through its Philippine Education Store, with eligible students, educators, and homeschool families able to verify their status through UNiDAYS before completing their purchase.

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