- MacIntosh (OS 10.12 or higher), Windows 10 or higher (English language only)
- Laptop
- Platform must support Adobe Flash and editing of Google Docs.
- Platform must have a physical keyboard suitable for touch-typing.
*iPads and other slate-type computing devices may be used at times, but do not meet all these requirements and are unsuitable as the only device for the student.

Age
- Two years maximum

Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB or more (8 GB preferred)
* Lack of RAM can result in severe degradation in speed for the students.

Processor Type
- Multicore

Recovery from Standby
- 1 minute maximum

Audio / Video
- Students will need headphones or earphones as well as a built-in or external microphone.
- Web camera

Keyboard
- Must be suited to touch typing. (Keyboards used in school are United States layout.)

Wireless
- 802.11 G or N