The I Can Read system is an innovative and scientifically proven literacy program that has transformed the lives of over 300,000 students and their families across the globe.
Developed by Australian educational psychologists Antony Earnshaw and Annabel Seargeant through extensive research, this program uniquely links clusters of letters to single sounds, making reading accessible and enjoyable for students of all ages. A Reading Revolution This structured, cumulative, and hierarchical approach addresses the challenges many children face when learning to read, particularly those with barriers to learning, such as dyslexia, ADD, or ESL backgrounds. By focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, and blending sequences of phono-graphemes, the I Can Read system empowers students to take control of their reading journey, building confidence and opening doors to future opportunities.
Why us
The results we see at I Can Read sound almost too good to be true, but we’ve got the data to back it up. Our evidence-based system truly works to get kids reading faster, better, and with more confidence than they can achieve at school and home.
Our core programme contains just five proven phonics-based books designed to rapidly develop students’ decoding skills during weekly 60-minute lessons
Every ICR educator is thoroughly trained in ICR pedagogy and a qualified primary schoolteacher – even in our preliminary classes!
Not only is our program tried and tested with comprehensive research and reports to support its effectiveness, but our purpose-built app contains resources, results and assessments to help parents and educators track and measure student progress.

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