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Save up to 70% off all your back-to-school essentials at AliExpress

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Whether you’re getting the kids ready for the new school year ahead or you’re off to university and moving out for the first time, you’ll no doubt have a long list of essentials you need to shop for to get new-term-ready.

With everything you need and more, AliExpress is your one-stop shop for ticking off every item on your shopping list. The popular online retail platform connects consumers with a vast array of sellers to offer a huge range of products at great value prices.

You’ll find fashion, homeware, electronics, toys and entertainment are just some of the many categories you can shop for at AliExpress. Trusted by more than 300 million customers in over 200 countries, with their easy-to-navigate website, secure payment options and reliable delivery services.

Preparation is always key, so with September looming now couldn’t be a better time to stock up on stationery or get those moving-into-halls home basics. And there’s an even bigger incentive to head over to AliExpress right now as the back-to-school sale has started and it’s not around for long: finishing on the 25 August.

To get up to 70% off AliExpress’s already competitive prices, simply apply the following voucher codes when prompted at checkout.

For £2 off over £19: use code UK82802.

For £5 off over £40: use code UK82805.

For £10 off over £75: use code UK82810.

For £15 off over £120: use code UK82815.

For £30 off over £200: use code UK82830.

For £65 off over £400: use code UK8286.

To help you get prepared and use the generous discounts, we’ve started your student checklist below…

Sports clothing and equipment

Check out the major sports names at AliExpress, like Puma, Nike and New Balance for both adults and children alike.

Gymgoers and yoga-fanatics will love the vast selection of sports leggings, bras and tops for women. At the same time, there are tank tops and joggers for men.

If it’s portable sports equipment to take to university you’re after, it’s all there too and with student-friendly prices. The choice is yours, from resistance bands, yoga mats, foam rollers, weights, kettlebells and more.

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Electronics and student accommodation essentials

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You won’t believe the extraordinarily low prices on the electronics and accompanying accessories at AliExpress. Even on the imperative laptop, one of the biggest expenses for any budding student.

Putting together an inexpensive homeware university starter pack at the online retailer is effortless too, with towels, bedding, tableware and saucepan sets in plentiful supply with bargain pricetags.

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Stationary stash

With an endless supply of writing, paper and filing must-haves, AliExpress have an impressive range of stationary to cater for every note-taking need. From standard gels to multi-coloured ballpoints, you’ve got the pick of the pens on the site, as well as highlighters galore.

Pair them with something to scribble on, with lined, dotted or gridded paper aplenty.

Choose from spiral notepads, leather-bound notebooks and even refillable binders.

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Art supplies

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Whether you’ve got a creative little one or are off to art school, AliExpress is also bursting with materials for crafting, drawing and painting.

Find stacks of great-value colouring pencils and pens for the kids on the digital shelves, as well as crafting sets for all ages to get stuck into at the weekends.

For painting, you’ll find everything you need to express yourself on canvas including watercolours, oils and acrylic paints with all the brushes you could ever need, as well as canvas boards.

And for sketching, you’re spoilt for choice with professional drawing pencils and sketchbooks at low prices.

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Backpacks, lunch boxes and water bottles

From Disney backpacks to Fortnite rucksacks, you’ll see there are schoolbags that match every kid’s interest at AliExpress. You’ll even come across personalised bags you can add names to, so it’s always easy to find in a class full of kids.

For something more grown-up, there are sturdy leather, utility and sporty backpacks in all shapes and sizes, as well as suit every taste.

Team with lunch boxes suitable for all types of food, some come with cutlery and there are microwaveable options too. And don’t forget that all-important leak-proof water bottle we all should have on standby.

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