Apple is adding the Apple Watch to its Education Store with discounted pricing for students and teachers in selected markets. Multiple outlets report that the change expands eligibility beyond previously discounted Apple devices such as Macs, iPads, and select accessories. The Apple Watch models included in the education offer are the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Participating countries mentioned include Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
MacRumors reports Apple offers up to a 10% discount under the Education Store program, with example pricing in Australia showing lower starting prices for qualifying students and educators versus general public pricing. Outlets also note Apple is introducing or expanding online verification requirements in some regions. In Australia and Hong Kong, verification uses UNiDAYS, which matches the verification system Apple uses in other countries for education pricing. Students and educators verify academic status through UNiDAYS using qualifying documents or identifiers, and once confirmed, they can purchase the Apple Watch and other eligible Apple products at discounted educational prices.
