English & Literacy Programmes | I Can Read

Reading Foundations Level 1

The Reading Foundations Level 1 programme introduces your child to the essential building blocks of literacy.

Your child will develop skills in listening, clear pronunciation, oral communication, and recognising the first sounds in words. These abilities form the foundation for phonemic awareness and a deeper appreciation of language.

Lessons are designed to be interactive and engaging, encouraging active participation between students and teachers for a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience.

Lesson Objectives:

Story, Songs and Rhyme Appreciation
Oral Communication and Comprehension Skills
English Vocabulary and Meanings Focus
First Sound Isolation and Identification
Patterns Appreciation and Sequencing
Gross and Fine Motor Skills Development

Lesson Outcomes:

Learn how to recount and appreciate stories
Communicate confidently
Expand their vocabulary while learning correct pronunciation
Recognise and understand letter sounds
Be able to identify first sounds in words

Reading Foundations Level 2

The Reading Foundations Level 2 programme builds on your child’s early literacy skills by strengthening their awareness of sounds in words, including identifying both first and last sounds.

At this stage, children also refine their motor skills, while developing stronger listening and comprehension abilities. Through consistent practice, repetition, and engaging activities, your child will gain the confidence and skills needed to progress in their reading journey.

Lesson Objectives:

Phoneme Recognition and Articulation
First and Last Sounds Isolation and Identification
Middle Sounds Appreciation
Syllable Focus in Words
Receptive Language Skills for Comprehension
Story-Time Engagement and Oral Comprehension
Gross and Fine Motor Skills Development

Lesson Outcomes:

Learn how to recount and appreciate stories
Communicate confidently
Expand their vocabulary while learning correct pronunciation
Recognise and understand letter sounds
Be able to identify first, middle and last sounds in words
Blend two sounds to form words
Differentiate the different number of syllables in words
Blending the sounds of the letters in a word to read it

Reading Foundations Level 3

The Reading Foundations Level 3 programme helps your child build confidence in working with sounds and words.

Through fun and engaging activities such as blending, segmenting, and matching letters to sounds, your child will strengthen their ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in words. These skills are essential for understanding how sounds come together to form words.

Each lesson is interactive and enjoyable, giving your child the practice they need to develop a strong foundation before moving on to our reading programme - Champion Readers.

Lesson Objectives:

Phoneme Recognition and Articulation
First and Last Sounds Isolation and Identification
Middle Sounds Appreciation
Syllable Focus in Words
Receptive Language Skills for Comprehension
Story-Time Engagement and Oral Comprehension
Gross and Fine Motor Skills Development

Lesson Outcomes:

Learn how to recount and appreciate stories
Communicate confidently
Expand their vocabulary while learning correct pronunciation
Recognise and understand letter sounds
Be able to identify first, middle and last sounds in words
Blend three and four sounds to form words
Differentiate the different number of syllables in words
Blending the sounds of short 3 to 5 words sentences

I Can Read Heroes
Our Interactive eLearning Resource

I Can Read Heroes is a fun, web-based learning platform designed to help your child practise and master important reading skills.

Through interactive games and activities, your child will strengthen their ability to hear, recognise, and work with sounds in words — a key step in learning to read.

With 138 exciting levels to explore, Heroes guides your child through a structured path that matches what they are learning in class, giving them extra support and practice at home.

Reading Foundations
Levels 1 to 3

Builds the skills children need before formal reading.

Your child will start recognising sounds that form a word, enjoy stories, improve their vocabulary and develop pre-reading skills.

Includes access to eLearning Platform: I Can Read Heroes.

Champion Readers
Levels 1 to 6

A structured programme that builds decoding, comprehension, grammar, and communication skills.

Your child will be guided to be curious and confident readers who can communicate with purpose and meaning.

Includes access to eLearning Platform: I Can Read Champs.

Headstart to Primary 1

Build your K2 child's confidence and readiness for Primary 1.

Your child will be well-prepared for the demands of Primary 1 in reading, writing, and communication.

Primary English

Your child will build strong language skills from Primary 1 to 6 while developing critical thinking abilities and creative expression.

Through engaging lessons your child will learn to think broadly, write imaginatively and express ideas with confidence and develop skills for assessment and exam readiness.

Includes access to eLearning Platform: ICR Quest.

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Mum of Sarah, Samantha and Seth Tay

"Zhe Xi embarked on his English learning journey with I Can Read at the age of 3½. Through the system, we've seen how his English has improved, both written and spoken, over the years. As a result, we placed his sister Jia En into the centre and she is currently doing great. Kudos to all the teachers!"

Parents of Zhe Xi and Jia En

"I am incredibly pleased with the progress my three kids have made since joining I Can Read. The teachers are highly dedicated and skilled, providing engaging lessons that have significantly improved my children's English skills. Their creative teaching methods and personalised attention have helped my children develop confidence in speaking, writing, and comprehension. Thank you, I Can Read."

Parent from I Can Read Tiong Bahru

“Since joining I Can Read, I’ve seen a big improvement in my girls’ grammar and vocabulary. I’m happy to see them growing more confident in their English. I encourage other parents to enrol their children and experience the same benefits.”

Parent from I Can Read Bedok

"It has been a really good experience at I Can Read for my daughter. I am so happy to see the improvements after each lesson. I Can Read has nurtured her interest in learning English and reading English words. Both the teacher and front desk are always very helpful."

Parent of Yoshida Akari

“I am extremely satisfied with I Can Read and its teaching methods, which have greatly enhanced my child’s knowledge and skills.”

Nishandan Gobalakrishnan

“In a short span of six months, I have seen an evident improvement in the English proficiency of my boys aged 4 and 6, and now they always look forward to attending classes at ICR. The supporting team of Rachel and Rina handle admin matters professionally, efficiently, and flexibly in different situations to ensure parents’ worries are well resolved!”

Zhi Ping Lai

“Teacher Dan has been very patient with our youngest during the trial assessment, especially when our child needs more time to warm up. Overall, it’s a fuss-free and quick process during the roadshow to understand the offerings.”

Germaine Zhu

“We’ve been very impressed with I Can Read. The curriculum and materials are thoughtfully designed to help children build strong reading and writing skills in English. Our child loves learning and has made significant progress in English.”

小卉邵

“My son looks forward to every I Can Read lesson. He eagerly reviews what he’s learned at home. Great job at helping students retain what they learn.”

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“I’ve enrolled my children in I Can Read since my first-born started lessons. I love how the programme is structured, and my kids always have fun while learning.”

Norrisahain Ramdzan

“The courses are rich and practical, and the teachers are professional and patient. They have first-class English skills, rich teaching experience, and create a strong, engaging learning atmosphere.”

Ye Wang

“Both my kids attend I Can Read. It has been a wonderful journey for them, and they love coming for classes.”

Aileen Lin

“My children have been attending I Can Read for a while now, and I’ve seen such a big improvement in their reading and confidence. The teachers are patient, encouraging, and really know how to make lessons fun and engaging.”

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