Oberoi International School – Apple Distinguished School Case Study

Oberoi International School (OIS), a premier IB continuum institution in Mumbai, set out to transform its digital learning environment through Apple technology. With over 3,100 students and two campuses, OIS aimed to enhance personalised, tech-enabled education. With the expertise of Radius Systems, OIS successfully implemented an Apple-first ecosystem and earned the distinction of becoming Mumbai’s first Apple Distinguished School (ADS) across both campuses.

Business Challenges:
  • Managing a large-scale iPad deployment across grades
  • Need to optimise internet bandwidth for smooth performance
  • Lack of centralised device control and monitoring
  • Supporting a BYOD environment without compromising management
  • Requirement for consistent training for IT, faculty, students, and parents
  • Aligning all stakeholders for a unified Apple Distinguished School journey
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The Radius Approach

  • Conducted Apple Professional Learning Specialist (APLS) sessions for educators
  • Delivered custom IT training for backend readiness
  • Planned the ADS implementation roadmap, involving key school stakeholders
  • Held parent orientation sessions to support BYOD starting from Grade 4
  • Launched with a shared iPad model for lower grades
  • Introduced Digital Citizenship sessions to ensure responsible technology use
  • Provided continuous training and handholding through the Radius support framework

Facilitating Solutions

  • Deployment of iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs across classrooms
  • Configured Apple School Manager and Jamf School for device and app management
  • Integrated Apple Caching solutions to reduce bandwidth load
  • Bundled 3rd party accessories for both school-owned and BYOD iPads
  • Leveraged AppleSeed for IT to test and pilot new tools in a controlled setting
  • Ensured network optimization and secure device access across campuses

Deployment & Usage

  • 2,000+ iPads, 400+ Macs, and 80+ Apple TVs deployed across 2 campuses
  • Shared iPad model implemented for Grades below 3
  • 1:1 iPad program and BYOD initiated from Grade 4 onward
  • Classrooms upgraded to smart environments with Apple TV mirroring
  • Assignments and activities shifted to iPads, enabling learning from anywhere
  • IT team managed over 3,200 devices via MDM, ensuring smooth operations

Outcome Enabled

  • First school in Mumbai recognized as an Apple Distinguished School
  • Students and teachers empowered with flexible, digital-first learning
  • Significant improvement in device usage and engagement YoY
  • Built a scalable, future-ready digital ecosystem aligned with global IB standards
  • Positioned OIS as a reference model for technology-enabled education in India.