Are all the different kinds of iPad apps presented and used in school free or do parents need to pay to download/install? Are these apps compulsory? Are the apps used for all classes or are they dependent on each teacher? Can students access these apps at home if they wish to revisit what they have learnt?

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The school regularly reviews the apps required for teaching and learning for effectiveness and suitability. New apps will be downloaded if assessed useful and appropriate.

All school-approved apps to be downloaded by students will be free. These apps will be downloaded to your child's iPad by the school through the Device Management Application (DMA). In the rare event if a paid app is required, the school will inform parents separately.

These school-approved apps will be available for students’ use in school as well as at home. Some apps are standardized for use at the school level, while subject-specific apps will be dependent on respective teachers.

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