JSS students will be using the Apple iPad as their personal learning device, complete with a stylus, protective case, and smart keyboard to fully leverage the iPad’s capabilities as a learning tool. This portable device offers students the convenience of on-the-go learning, seamlessly integrating with existing educational platforms like the Student Learning Space (SLS) and other educational technologies to personalize and enhance their learning experience.

In addition to Apple’s own suite of educational apps, students will have access to a variety of software from other developers, such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office, making the iPad an ideal tool for developing application and creative skills

For Jurong Secondary School, each 2025 PLD bundle consists of:

1) Apple iPad 10.5″ 10th Generation 64 GB

2) Casing with smart keyboard

3) Stylus ( eg Apple Pencil)

As the students develop the digital skills that support their learning, it is also imperative that they are empowered to take responsibility for their personal well-being when using technology. 

Use of Edusave

Students who are Singapore citizens(SC) can use their Edusave to pay fully or partly for the PLD, after setting aside provision for payment of 2nd-tier miscellaneous fees. Parents/Guardians can also choose to pay cash for the PLD.

To ensure the affordability of devices, MOE has provided Edusave top-ups of $200 in 2020 to 2022 and $300 in 2023 to all eligible SC students in primary and secondary schools. This is on top of the annual $290 credited into the Edusave account for Secondary School students and $230 for Primary School students.

Financial Assistance

Subsidies are available for students who require funding support to purchase a PLD. Please note that it is compulsory for all students on the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) to use their Edusave to pay for the PLD, after subsidies have been granted. Please see the table below for information on the eligibility for the subsidy:

In rolling out the PLD, MOE is acutely aware of concerns regarding students’            cyber-wellness. The DMA allows the school to manage this by

• collecting data on usage by the student, such as the amount of time spent on each application,

• monitoring, filtering and limiting the type of websites accessible to the student, and

• placing restrictions on students’ screen time in order to prevent cyber addiction.

When you purchase a PLD (iPad), the PLD will be pre-installed with a Device Management Application (DMA). The DMA has a variety of functions that will support the use of the PLD in the classroom, as well as safeguard students’ cyber-wellness. The DMA has 3 main components:

(a) Classroom Management Service. This enables teachers to actively monitor and control the student’s use of the PLD during lesson time to improve student management and deliver effective teaching.

(b) Mobile Device Management Service. This facilitates the remote deployment of teaching and learning applications and comes with security patches. Schools may also leverage the Mobile Device Management Service to install the school’s teaching and learning resources.

(c) Usage Management Service. This addresses the stress to the student’s eyes from prolonged use and cyber wellness concerns, such as excessive and inappropriate use of the PLD.

DMA. The Device Management Application (DMA) which will be installed in your child/ward’s PLD collects data on usage by the student, such as the amount of time spent on each application. The DMA data will only be used for MOE’s cyber-wellness measures and technical troubleshooting. MOE will not disclose the data to any person otherwise than permitted under the law.

All user data which is collected by MOE will be stored in secure servers managed by the respective vendors of our systems. The Government has put in place strong personal data protection laws and policies to safeguard sensitive data collected by public agencies such as MOE. Please refer to this website for more information on these laws and policies: https://www.smartnation.gov.sg/about-smart-nation/secure-smart-nation

1. AsiaPac Technology Pte Ltd (school vendor for PDLP Apple iPad)

1. Help Desk number: 6270 8281

2. Help Desk email: pdlpapple@asiapac.com.sg

3. Help Desk operating hours: Mon-Thu 0830 to 1730, Fri 0830-1700. Closed on Sat, Sun & Public Holidays

2. School-based Support

1. please contact our ICT Manager at hatta_moktar@schools.gov.sg. 

2. Operating hours: school days from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm excluding weekends and public holidays

*Updated as of April 2025. Updates coming soon.