Overview
The NDLP was launched in March 2020 to help students strengthen their digital literacy and acquire digital skills needed to navigate an increasingly digitalised world.
Under the NDLP, every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed Personal Learning Device (PLD). Students may use funds from their Edusave Account to pay for the PLD.
Students' Experiences in the Use of PLDs
GESS will conduct a briefing for all parents and guardians of Secondary 1 students, during the Secondary 1 Meet-the-Parents (MTP) session on
9th January 2026.
During this session, we will share details of the purchase of the device, funding support, and other relevant information.
iPAD LEARNING EXPERIENCE (ILE) AT GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL
From 4 May 2021 to 27 May 2021, all Sec 3NA and selected Sec 3NT students participated in the ILE.
Objectives of this pilot:
to allow a group of teachers to experience how using the iPad changes the way they teach in the classrooms;
to get students to experience how using the iPad will change the way they learn in the classroom; and
to discover possible implementation challenges which the school may face in the PDLP mass rollout.
This video below sums up our students' experiences of using the PLDs in class:
And in this next video, three teachers involved in the pilot share their experiences!
Model: iPad 11-inch (A16)
Processor: A16 Bionic chip
Memory (size, type, speed): 6GB
Storage (type and size): 128GB
Enhanced Bundle Warranty: 3-Year Carry-in Warranty
Enhanced Bundle Insurance: 3-Year Insurance
Upgrade Item(s):
Warranty & Insurance : Upgrade to Ipad 11 WI-FI 128GB (4 Years Coverage)
Add-on/Accessories Item(s):
Apple Pencil (1st Gen) with USB-C Adapter Warranty Valid with 4 year Warranty valid with 4 year Applecare+ For School
Logitech Rugged Combo 4 IPad 11-inch A16/10.9-inch 10 Gen [ 4 Year Warranty]
The price of the device bundle (inclusive of GST) is: S$860.90
Use of Edusave
The cost of the device bundle can be paid using your child’s/ward’s Edusave account, after setting aside provision for payment of miscellaneous fees.
To ensure the affordability of devices, MOE has provided Edusave top-ups from 2020 to 2023 to all eligible Singaporean students in primary and secondary schools. In 2025, MOE has provided a $500 Edusave top-up for students aged 13-16 years old.
These top-ups are 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 as indicated on the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) application form, it is compulsory for all students on the MOE FAS to use their Edusave to pay for the PLD, after subsidies have been granted. Students on the School-based FAS who are eligible for PLD subsidies are strongly encouraged to use their Edusave to pay for the PLD to enjoy further subsidies, where required, to reduce cash outlay.
Financial assistance is also available for Permanent Residents (PR) and International Students (IS) who need support. For more information on finance matters, you may contact Ms Jacqueline Tham at jacqueline_tham_lai_kuen@schools.gov.sg
Infographic on the PLP Initiative
Overview of PLD Initiative
The school has in place sound measures to enable a safe and seamless learning environment for students. To support you in keeping your child safe online, you may refer to these resources:
Should you have any further queries or require further clarification, you may contact the school's Head of Department (HOD) ICT, Mdm Siti Zuraidah at siti_zuraidah_kamis@schools.gov.sg
For more information on finance matters, you may contact Ms Jacqueline Tham at jacqueline_tham_lai_kuen@schools.gov.sg
For technical matters or change of DMA options, please contact gess_it_helpdesk@moe.edu.sg
Resources for Parents and Students
Briefing Slides for Parents (to be updated after briefing on 9th January 2026)
Please respond to the notification on Parents Gateway to indicate whether you would like to purchase the PLD Bundle.