Educational Technology
The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that technology usage be conducted in legal and ethically appropriate ways. It is the intention of the Anglo-American School of Sofia that all technology resources be used in accordance with all school policies and procedures. Additionally, it is expected that students will use technology resources to benefit their learning through responsible practice. Violators of this policy will be dealt with in a manner comparable to situations requiring disciplinary action.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
Students in Grades 6-12 bring in their own devices.
To ensure a secure and safe digital environment and to best meet educational requirements, we strongly encourage the use of a Macbook.
Minimum MS/HS 2026-27 BYOD Requirements
| Platform | PC or Mac Laptop | All laptops must be updated with the current version of their operating system (Mac: Sequoia or Tahoe, PC: Windows 11). Macbooks must have Apple chips (M2 or higher). |
| Battery Life | Minimum 5 hours | The laptop should be fully charged and last the day without plugging in. |
| Memory (RAM) | Minimum: 8GB Recommend: 16GB |
If you are buying a laptop for the 2026-27 school year, be sure to get 16 GB of RAM to assure the laptop remains useful for several years. |
| Storage (disk) |
Minimum: 128 GB |
If your student hopes to participate in courses like Design and Technology, Digital Arts, Yearbook, or Computer Science, be sure their laptop has at least 256 GB of storage. This is necessary to manage the large files involved (photos, video, 3D design, coding IDEs and libraries). |
| Hardware features | Web Camera & Microphone | This is to ensure students can participate in media-based activities. |
| Оther essential considerations | Computer case | A sturdy cover can protect the laptop from scratches and bumps. |
