Adobe Creative Cloud for students was made available through Learning Curve as part of this special 2018 student pre-order offer, giving eligible students access to Adobe’s leading creative applications for a 12-month licence period.
Please note: This article relates to Learning Curve’s 2018 Adobe Creative Cloud student promotion and the competition and pricing referenced below are no longer available. For current Adobe student licences and pricing, visit our Adobe Creative Cloud for Students page.
Adobe Creative Cloud for Students Pre-orders
Learning Curve was excited to announce that pre-orders for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite were open for eligible students in 2018. Students who placed their order before 28 February 2018 were automatically entered into a competition for the chance to win a 10.5-inch iPad Pro valued at more than R13,000.
Terms and conditions applied to the original promotion.

What Was Included in the Adobe Student Package?
The 2018 Adobe Creative Cloud for students package provided access to the Creative Cloud applications for 12 months, with licence validity from early March 2018 until the end of February 2019. The package was offered at R2,395 including VAT.
Applications included Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver, Lightroom Classic, Acrobat Pro, XD, Dimension, InCopy, Muse, Animate, Audition, Character Animator, Spark, Bridge, Media Encoder, Prelude, Story Plus and Fuse (Beta).
Adobe Creative Cloud continues to provide students with access to professional creative applications for areas such as graphic design, photography, video production and digital content creation. Visit the official Adobe Creative Cloud student page for information about Adobe’s current student offering.
Adobe Creative Cloud for Students Order Requirements
For the original 2018 promotion, students were required to return a completed order form together with the required supporting documentation to Learning Curve.
- Proof of payment, using the student’s South African ID number as the payment reference.
- Proof of student registration, such as a copy of the student ID card or a registration letter confirming enrolment for 2018.
Licences purchased before 28 February 2018 were scheduled to be processed during the first one to two weeks of March 2018, with confirmation emails sent once each licence was ready for redemption. Licences were sold on a first come, first served basis.
Who Qualified for the Adobe Creative Cloud Student Package?
The original Adobe Creative Cloud for students offer was available to eligible students at participating schools, colleges and universities. Students were advised to confirm their eligibility with Learning Curve before purchasing.
Learning Curve continues to provide Adobe solutions for students and educational institutions across Africa. You can explore our current Adobe Creative Cloud for Education solutions or view the latest Adobe Creative Cloud student licence options.
2018 Competition Terms and Conditions
Licences were only available to students at participating schools, colleges and universities. Students who were unsure of their eligibility were required to contact Learning Curve before purchase. To qualify for entry into the competition, Learning Curve had to receive all three documents stipulated on the original order form before 28 February 2018.
The competition winner was scheduled to be drawn on 1 March 2018 and notified by email. The prize was not transferable for cash. Licences pre-ordered during February 2018 were scheduled for delivery during the first week of March 2018.
Looking for Adobe Creative Cloud for Students Today?
This pre-order promotion has ended, but students can still explore current Adobe Creative Cloud for students solutions through Learning Curve. Our current Adobe education offering provides access to industry-leading creative tools designed to support learning, digital creativity and the development of practical creative skills.
Visit our Adobe Creative Cloud for Students page for current product information, or browse our Adobe Creative Cloud solutions.
For student support and enquiries, contact [email protected].