Information for Parents

Find timetables, booklists, insurance details, and financial aid for your child at GDLS. Parents considering enrolment can also learn about admissions and available support schemes.

Last updated on 15 October 2026

🏫For Parents of Current GDLS Students

Academic Essentials
- Booklists: Find the required textbooks and stationery for each academic year.
Communication Guidelines
- WhatsApp Group Chat Policy ↗(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab): Understand the school's guidelines on using WhatsApp for parent-teacher communication.
Personal Learning Device (PLD)
- Device Management Application (DMA) Settings: Parents who wish to adjust the default DMA setting on their child’s Personal Learning Device (PLD) to Option A or Option B may submit a request.
  - 👉 Click here ↗(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) to submit your update.
Transportation and Safety
- Cycling Advisory Note ↗(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab): If your child cycles to school, please review and acknowledge the advisory note.

💼 Financial Support & Insurance Matters

Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance
- All GDLS students are covered under the Group Personal Accident (GPA) insurance scheme.
- 👉 Click here ↗(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) for more information.
- 👉 Click here ↗(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) for e-Submission of claims.
Financial Assistance & Bursaries
- For fees and financial support schemes,
  - 👉 Click here for more information.
- MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) – 2027
  - Application starts from 12^th Oct 2026
  - Submit your application via the new Student Finance System
    (SFS) e-Services portal using Singpass, through:
    - 👉 Parents Gateway app (Services -> Financial Assistance) or
    - 👉 Website at https://studentfinance.moe.gov.sg (opens in new tab) ↗(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)
- The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
  - Applications for 2026 are open.
  - 👉 Click here for more information.
- Other Forms of Subsidy
  - 👉 Click here for more information

🏫 For Parents Considering GDLS for Their Child

Appeal for Transfer
- Apply to transfer to our school by clicking on this link (opens in new tab).
- Attach your latest results and CCA records in your application.
- Please note that our school will shortlist students for interview only when there is vacancy.
Financial Assistance & Bursary
- Please click here for more information