Apple is rolling out a major change to the Education Store today. For the first time, Apple Watch is now available at a discount for students and teachers in select markets.
Apple is also expanding verification requirements for using the Education Store to new markets…
Starting today, Apple Watch can be purchased at a discounted price through the Education Store in the following countries:
- Australia
- China (via Alipay)
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Additionally, Apple now requires verification through the Education Store in Hong Kong and Australia. Previously, Apple required verification in all of the aforementioned markets, but not Hong Kong or Australia. Apple is working with UNiDAYS for verification.
With this change, you will be required to provide verification of your eligibility before making a purchase from the Apple Education Store.
In Australia, for example, the Apple Watch Series 11 starts at A$609 via the Education Store, compared to its usual price of A$679. Apple Watch SE 3 starts at A$369 (was A$399). The Apple Watch Ultra starts at A$1,259, down from A$1,399.
Apple Watch is not available through the Education Store in other markets.
If you live in one of the aforementioned markets, you can head to the Apple Store to check out Apple Watch discounts.
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