About NDLP

National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP)

PLD Infographic
DMA After-School Parent Options (For parents who have not exercised their DMA)
DMA After-School Parent Options (For parents who have exercised their DMA

MOE launched the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) for our schools and Institutes of Higher Learning 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.

Students from PDLP Pilot schools sharing their experiences learning with a personal learning device.

Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) in BMSS

Objectives
With 1 to 1 tech-enabled learning, to create a student-centric, engaging and stimulating teaching and learning environment which encourages Merahans to:

• take ownership of their learning,

• participate in collaborative learning and

• extend their learning beyond the classroom

School-Prescribed Personal Learning Device (PLD)
Every new Merahan in 2026 will be using the Acer TravelMate Spin B3 as their personal learning device.

Acer TravelMate is a portable device that offers students convenient learning on-the-move, it also allows for a seamless learning experience alongside existing learning technologies such as the Student Learning Space (SLS), Google Suite and Microsoft Office. The touch screen and inking function makes it the device of choice in developing students’ application and creative skills.

Financial Assistance

To ensure the affordability of devices, MOE provided a $500 Edusave top-up for students aged 13-16 years old. This is on top of the annual Edusave contribution of $290 for secondary school students and $230 for primary school students

This is on top of the annual Edusave contribution of $290 for secondary school students and $230 for primary school students.

For students who need additional support, complete and submit the attached form and supporting income documents to the General Office.

Please click here to download the form.

Application is open to all students whose Gross Household Income (GHI) ≤ $4000 or Per Capita Income (PCI) ≤ $1000. PCI is GHI divided by the number of household members. Students on MOE Financial Assistance Scheme or School-Based Financial Assistance Scheme do not need to apply for this as they will automatically be granted the subsidy by the school..

ICT Applications as part of National Digital Literacy Programme

Overview
As part of the NDLP, schools will progressively roll out ICT applications that will be vital to students’ learning experience and educational journey.

The school will need to use your child/ward’s personal data such as his/her name and class to set up user accounts.

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information on the collection of data via these applications.

ICT Applications
In the following months, MOE will roll out some or all of the following applications:

Student ICON - MOE will give every secondary school student an email address. This is a service provided by Google as part of Google Suite.

Microsoft 365 Pro Plus - Every Secondary School will be granted a license to use Microsoft Office tools that include Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Device Management Application (DMA)

Overview
Please note that when you purchase a PLD, 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 can:

• Remotely deploy teaching and learning applications as well as security patches
• Enable teachers to monitor and control the students’ screens
• Restrict apps and websites accessible
• Limit screen time

Classroom Management
Teachers are able to actively monitor and control the student’s use of the PLD during lesson time to help student better manage distractions and deliver effective teaching.

Mobile Device Management
Remote deployment of teaching and learning applications as well as security patches is made possible with DMA. Schools may also leverage on the Mobile Device Management Service to install the school’s teaching and learning resources.

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

Updating Choice of After-School DMA Option
Choice of after-school DMA settings can be changed at any time using the following link.

Do note that changes to the after-school DMA option will only take effect at the end of every month upon receipt of request before the 15th of each month. An email confirmation will be sent to confirm the updated after-school DMA option once it has been activated.

Request made after the 15th of each month will only take effect the following month.

Link: https://go.gov.sg/bmssdma

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Parent Handbook

Parent Handbook I
Parent Handbook II

Acceptable Use Policy

Refer to Acceptable Use Policy here

Parent Briefing Slides / Q&A Response

Parent Engagement Deck 2026
PDLP Student Device Information Kit