Reading Programs for Children in Australia
Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in your child's education. At I Can Read, we use a structured, research-based literacy system to help children develop the skills and confidence they need to become successful readers, writers and communicators.
Whether your child is just beginning their reading journey or needs extra support, our experienced teachers will identify their current level and create the right pathway for their learning.
Qualified Teachers
University-qualified literacy specialists dedicated to helping every child succeed.
Small Class Sizes
Individual attention in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Free Assessment
Discover your child's current reading level and the best place to begin.
Trusted Worldwide
Helping more than 300,000 children learn to read across 200+ centres worldwide.
Why Parents Choose I Can Read
Learning to read isn't about memorising words. It's about understanding how language works.
The I Can Read System teaches children the relationship between letters and sounds through a structured, step-by-step approach developed by educational and cognitive psychologists. As each new skill builds on the last, children gain the confidence to read unfamiliar words independently and develop stronger literacy skills that support learning across every subject.
Programs That Grow With Your Child
Find the right programme for your child and begin a path to successful literacy. (If you choose a programme after ICR, then you can already read). Parents choose I Can Read because it is the one stop system for all skills related to fluent reading and writing. Taught by qualified teachers specialising in literacy, it is a proven system!
Building Strong Foundations for Future Reading
Designed for children from around three years of age, the Beginner Programme develops the early language, listening and communication skills that prepare children for learning to read.
Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, children build confidence while developing the foundations needed for future literacy success.
Preparing Children to Read with Confidence
The Preliminary Programme introduces children to the sounds that make up spoken language and begins developing the essential phonics skills needed for reading.
Children learn to recognise sounds, connect them with letters and build the confidence to begin reading independently through a structured, step-by-step approach.
Developing Independent Readers
This is the core I Can Read programme and forms the heart of our literacy system.
Children progress through carefully structured lessons that introduce new sounds, strengthen reading fluency, improve spelling and develop comprehension skills. As their confidence grows, they begin reading more independently while building the skills needed for long-term literacy success.
Strengthening Reading, Writing and Comprehension
Designed for confident readers, this programme helps children further develop grammar, spelling, writing and higher-level comprehension skills.
An initial assessment identifies your child's strengths and areas for Rhythm? No. Need clean. improvement, allowing lessons to focus on their individual learning needs as they continue to build strong literacy skills throughout primary school.
Trusted by Families Around the World
For more than two decades, I Can Read has helped over 300,000 children develop stronger literacy skills through a proven teaching system now delivered in more than 200 centres worldwide.
Our internationally recognised approach gives Australian families access to a program backed by decades of educational research and real-world success.
Holiday Programme
In addition to our core ‘Steps to English Success’ programmes, we are pleased to offer the following specialist programmes. These programmes are generally run by centres during the holidays and will advance your children's literacy skills in intensive lessons which can be attended daily. Check with your centre to find out which programmes they will be offering in the holidays.
