HBL and SIL
Find the 2026 HBL dates and learn how your child can use SIL time to explore personal interests at home.
Home-Based Learning and Student-Initiated Learning (HBL-SIL)
In 2026, the Home-Based Learning (HBL) schedule is as follows:
Term 1
02 February, Monday (Secondary 4 and 5 only)
19 February, Thursday (Tentative Sec 1 PDLP Onboarding Day)
02 March, Monday
Term 2
30 March, Monday
09 April, Thursday
22 April, Wednesday
07 May, Thursday
18 May, Monday
Term 3 (Sec 1, 2 and 3 only)
1 July, Wednesday
14 ( Tuesday), 15 (Wednesday), 16 July (Thursday)
27 July, Monday
HBL will be in the form of asynchronous learning. Your child/ward will learn based on their own schedule by accessing and completing lessons prepared by his/her subject teachers. Students who need a more conducive environment to learn are requested to inform their Character Coaches. Arrangements will be made for these students to return to school on HBL Days.
On HBL days, an hour is set aside for your child/ward for Student-Initiated Learning (SIL). Students are to use this time to explore an area of interest by initiating learning activities on their own. For example, students can try out hands-on activities on topics that they are passionate about, such as tinkering, baking or playing a musical instrument.
1. General Instructions. Assignments are based on the timetable for HBL Wednesday. While there is no morning attendance-taking, students are encouraged to start the day early and complete their assigned tasks before 5 pm. Please refer to the links below for the schedule and subject-specific instructions. The instructions (I), Estimated Time on Computer (ECT) and Homework (HW) (where applicable) will be indicated clearly in the schedule.
2. Support for HBL. Students may use Student ICON, SLS, MS Teams and other web applications for HBL. A computing device and internet connection may be required.
Loan of Device – Sec 2 to 4 students will be using their PLD. Please contact the ICT Helpdesk at 63726668 extensions 260 or 261 should you experience technical or login issues.
Students are reminded to be responsible for the use of the device and/or the internet provided through the school.
School-based Technical Support – For device, network and login support, please call the school’s ICT Helpdesk at 63726668 ext 260 or 261. Alternatively, you may use the following online form and staff will get back to you.
Student ICON Account – Sec 1 to Sec 5 students are/will be provisioned with a student ICON account. More instructions on how to activate and change your password can be found in this document
3. Student Learning Space (SLS). Please ensure that your account is active. All students should also have entered a verified email address and updated the security questions so that you can perform a password self-reset. Your username is the first 5 characters of your full name and last 4 digits of birth cert or NRIC together with the alphabet, e.g. TANAH2345X. Alternatively, you can use your student MIMS account.
Please refer to this link for instructions on basic troubleshooting of SLS login issues.
SLS Helpdesk support: On school days before 4 pm, you may contact the school-based technical support line. Beyond these hours, please call 67026513 (School Days: 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday and School Holidays: 9 am to 9 pm), or Email: helpdesk@sls.ufinity.com
SLS Self-Help Tips
You can refer to the link below for details regarding SIL.
SIL Home
