National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP)

At MOE’s Committee of Supply Debate in March 2020, MOE launched the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) for our schools to help students strengthen their digital literacy. One of the components of the NDLP is the introduction of the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) for all secondary school students, whereby every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed Personal Learning Device (PLD) by end-2021.

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Every student is required to have a device for teaching and learning purposes and is encouraged to purchase one through the school via MOE’s bulk tender. Students are encouraged to use the device model prescribed by the school, as the uniformity of systems and software would ensure a smooth learning experience for everyone.

MOE's bulk tender will lower the cost of the PLDs for students. Singaporean students can use their Edusave Account to pay for a PLD selected by the school. A one-off Edusave top-up of $200 was provided in April 2020 to all eligible Singaporean students in primary and secondary schools, including those in Special Education (SPED) schools. With this one-off top-up and annual Edusave contributions, most students will have sufficient funds in their Edusave Account to pay for the device. MOE and the schools are committed to work with families to ensure that no secondary school student who should have a PLD will be without access to a PLD due to financial reasons.

In particular, MOE will provide additional support for all students on MOE's Financial Assistance Scheme. These students will be provided with a subsidy before the Edusave Account is tapped on to pay for the PLD. Should there be insufficient funds in the Edusave Account to pay the remaining costs, MOE will provide further support so that no out-of-pocket payment will be required. Students who require financial assistance can approach their schools for help.

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