Apps for Education
Build, manage and distribute apps for schools and classrooms.
Introduced
2016
iOS 9.3
Kind
Service
Runs on
iPad and Mac in schools
Get it from
Apple School Manager and App Store Connect
iOS
iPadOS
Mac Catalyst
macOS
tvOS
visionOS
watchOS
Overview
Apple's education tools help apps work well in schools: ClassKit for assignments and progress, Shared iPad so students can share devices, Assessment mode for secure tests, and managed app configuration for IT administrators.
Schools buy apps in volume through Apple School Manager, and you can offer custom apps or an education discount.
ClassKit
Assignments and progress for teachers.
Shared iPad
Students share devices but keep their own experience.
Assessment mode
Lock down iPad and Mac for tests.
Apple School Manager
Volume purchase, custom apps and discounts.
History
How it grew up.
2016
Shared iPad
Shared iPad and Apple School Manager in iOS 9.3.
2018
ClassKit
Teachers assign app activities in Schoolwork.