Apple launches big back-to-school sale: get up to $100/£100 off a MacBook, iPad, or iMac - plus free accessories

Apple iMac, MacBook Air, iPad Air, and AirPods Pro 2 arranged on blue background with big savings text overlay
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Heading back to school or off to college soon? It's a good time to consider heading over to Apple as the official education store has just launched its annual back-to-school sale.

Available today are discounts of up to $100 on the best student laptops as well as iPads, and iMacs - everything a student or teacher needs for several years of work.

Today's Apple Back-to-School deals

Apple iPad Air: from $599 $549, plus free AirPods at Apple
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Apple iPad Air: from $599 $549, plus free AirPods at Apple
The Apple iPad Air is a great choice if you're headed out to college. It's a model that features a great balance between price and performance, with a beautiful premium lightweight design. Today's back-to-school sale at Apple knocks $50 off both the 11-inch and 13-inch model and also throws in a free pair of AirPods or another eligible accessory of your choice.

<p><strong>In the UK: <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435298/7615?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk-edu%2Fshop%2Fbuy-ipad%2Fipad-air">from £599<strong> £549, plus free AirPods at Apple
Apple iPad Profrom$999 $899, plus free AirPods at Apple
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Apple iPad Pro: from $999 $899, plus free AirPods at Apple
The iPad Pro is overkill for basic tasks, but it's a fantastic high-end choice for design and creative work. With an incredibly powerful M4 chipset and stunning OLED display, it's easily the best Apple tablet money can buy right now. Today's sale at Apple offers a $100 upfront discount and free accessories, somewhat offsetting the high asking price for this one.

<p><strong>In the UK: <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435298/7615?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk-edu%2Fshop%2Fbuy-ipad%2Fipad-pro">from £999<strong> £899, plus free AirPods at Apple
Apple MacBook Air: from$999 $899, plus free AirPods at Apple
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Apple MacBook Air: from $999 $899, plus free AirPods at Apple
The latest MacBook Air is the Apple laptop that we'd recommend for both people. It's easier on the pocket versus the Pro models, but still packs plenty of power for most tasks alongside a stunning lightweight design. Today's Apple back-to-school sale offers a flat $100 discount across all sizes and storage variants as well as a free pair of AirPods or an eligible accessory of your choice.

<p><strong>In the UK: <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435298/7615?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk-edu%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmacbook-air">from £999<strong> £899, plus free AirPods at Apple
Apple MacBook Pro: from$1,599 $1,499, plus free AirPods at Apple
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Apple MacBook Pro: from $1,599 $1,499, plus free AirPods at Apple
Like the iPad Pro, I'd say the MacBook Pro is a more niche buy than the MacBook Pro - but it is a stunning laptop. You get a massive amount of power under the hood, which makes it a perfect choice for heavy content creation tasks or industrial-level programming. Of course, it's a little heavier than the Air though. It's also pretty damn pricey, although today's $100-off deal at Apple is a welcome discount.

<p><strong>In the UK: <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435298/7615?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk-edu%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmacbook-pro">from £1,499<strong> £1,599, plus free AirPods at Apple
Apple iMac: from $1,299 $1,249, plus free AirPods at Apple
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Apple iMac: from $1,299 $1,249, plus free AirPods at Apple
Lastly but certainly not least is the Apple Education store's small but welcome discount on the Apple iMac. Generally seen as more of a niche option, the iMac packs-in a powerful chipset and stunning 4.5k display for a very reasonable price tag in our opinion. While not as popular as the laptops, the Apple iMac is a great option for the dorm-room or similar if you'd prefer a more static setup.

<p><strong>In the UK: <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435298/7615?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk-edu%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fimac">from £1,299<strong> £1,249, plus free AirPods at Apple
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What are the eligible accessory discounts today?

MacBooks

iMacs

iPads

Free AirPods 4

Free AirPods 4

Free AirPods 4

Row 1 - Cell 0

AirPods Pro 2 ($179 off)

AirPods Pro 2 ($179 off)

AirPods Pro 2 ($129 off)

Row 2 - Cell 0

Free Magic Mouse

Row 2 - Cell 2

AirPods 4 with ANC ($129 off)

Row 3 - Cell 0

Free Magic Trackpad

Row 3 - Cell 2

Magic Keyboard for iPad Air ($119 off)

Row 4 - Cell 0

Free Magic Keyboard

Row 4 - Cell 2

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro ($119 off)

Am I eligible for Apple's education pricing?

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) REVIEW

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As long as you're enrolled in a post-secondary education (or high school) establishment, such as a college or university, and have some kind of documentation or a student ID to prove it, then you should be able to take advantage of the education discounts. Parents of students can also apply for discounts on their children's behalf.

You won't be asked to verify your education status, but your Apple ID is limited to two education-discounted iPad purchases per year, so you can't just pick up everything at once.

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Alex Whitelock
Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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