ReadTheory · Teacher-Led · Results-Driven

Build the foundation every learner needs to truly succeed.

The Academic Literacy Programme combines personalised daily reading practice with expert teacher monitoring — so your child doesn't just read, they understand, think, and grow.

This week's learner progress
20
Minutes a dayShort enough to sustain, long enough to matter
Days a weekConsistency is what creates real improvement
80
Max students per teacherPersonal attention, not a mass programme

Most learners struggle not from lack of ability — but lack of foundation.

Reading, understanding, and writing are the engine behind every school subject. When these skills are weak, capable learners fall behind — across the board.

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Reading Without Understanding

Learners decode words fluently but miss meaning, tone, and inference entirely.

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Limited Vocabulary

Gaps in vocabulary block comprehension across science, history, maths word problems — everything.

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Weak Written Expression

Learners struggle to organise and express their ideas clearly in written form.

Poor Comprehension Skills

Identifying key details, inferring meaning, and reading critically remain out of reach.

Simple, consistent, and expertly monitored.

Five elements work together to build real literacy skills — and keep learners on track every single week.

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Daily 20-Minute Reading Habit

Learners do just 20 minutes of structured reading practice per day, 6 days a week. Short enough to be manageable — consistent enough to compound.

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Personalised via ReadTheory

Our adaptive platform assigns passages at each learner's exact reading level and adjusts automatically as they improve. No one is left behind or held back.

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Weekly Teacher Monitoring

Every week, a qualified teacher reviews completions, accuracy, effort, and progress across all learners to spot who needs support.

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Targeted Intervention

Plateaued at the 700–800 Lexile level? The teacher diagnoses the exact skill gap — inference, key details, vocabulary — and assigns specific remedial tasks.

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Parent Feedback & Accountability

Parents receive weekly updates showing whether their child is keeping up with daily practice, their progress over time, and where home support is needed.

📊 Weekly Progress Dashboard
Yahya A. — Grade 6 Level 7 → 9
Fowzia-Mariam H. — Grade 5 Level 5 → 6
Daleel K. — Grade 7 Level 8 → 8
Fatima N. — Grade 6 Level 6 → 8
⚠ Intervention Flagged

Daleel has plateaued at Phase 2 (700–800 Lexile). Likely cause: inference skills. Teacher has assigned 3 targeted inference tasks for this week.

Six reasons this programme produces real results.

Each element is intentional. Together, they create the conditions for consistent, measurable improvement.

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Small Daily Effort

20 minutes is the sweet spot — low enough that resistance is minimal, long enough to build a real habit and compound over months.

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High Consistency

6 days a week creates the repetition that turns practice into permanent skill. Intensity without consistency doesn't work — this does.

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Personalised to Each Learner

ReadTheory adapts to every child's level automatically. No one is bored, no one is overwhelmed. Everyone progresses at their own pace.

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Expert Teacher Oversight

A qualified teacher monitors every learner weekly — catching problems early and intervening before a small gap becomes a big one.

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Fully Measurable

Progress is tracked and visible. Parents and teachers always know exactly where a learner is — and where they're headed.

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Diagnosis-Led Intervention

Plateaus are diagnosed, not just noted. The teacher identifies the specific skill blocking progress and assigns targeted tasks to fix it.

20 minutes a day makes a remarkable difference.

According to Scholastic research, the amount of time a child spends reading daily has a dramatic impact on vocabulary exposure and academic performance.

20:00
Minutes Per Day
1.8 million words per year
More likely to score in the 90th percentile on standardised tests
5:00
Minutes Per Day
282,000 words per year
More likely to score in the 50th percentile on standardised tests
1:00
Minute Per Day
8,000 words per year
More likely to score in the 10th percentile on standardised tests

Source: Scholastic · The Impact of Reading 20 Minutes Per Day

Less than two tutoring sessions.
For a full month of daily, expert-monitored practice.

Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden costs.

Monthly
R350
per month · cancel anytime
  • Daily personalised ReadTheory practice
  • Weekly teacher monitoring
  • Targeted intervention when needed
  • Monthly parent progress report
Enrol Monthly
⭐ Best Value — Annual
R3 500
per year · save R700
  • Everything in monthly
  • Full academic year coverage
  • Priority teacher support
  • Mid-year progress review call
Enrol Annually

A single private tutor session costs R200–R400. This programme gives your child daily structured practice and weekly professional monitoring for less than that per month.

Ready to get started?

Fill in the form below, choose your plan, and pay securely via PayFast. Your child's place is confirmed immediately after payment.

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What happens after you pay

Payment is processed securely by PayFast — South Africa's most trusted payment gateway. Once complete:

  • You receive an instant confirmation email.
  • We set up your child's ReadTheory account within 1 business day.
  • Your child completes a short placement assessment to find their level.
  • Daily practice begins — 20 minutes a day, 6 days a week.
  • After month one, you receive your first detailed teacher progress report.
  • Simple weekly updates on consistency and pass rate keep you informed throughout.
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Step 1 — Your Details

Your details are saved securely. You'll choose your plan and pay in the next step.

Have a question? We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you want to know more about the programme, discuss your child's needs, or just chat — reach out anytime.

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Email Us

For all enquiries, enrolment questions, or programme information.

[email protected]

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Prefer to chat? Send us a WhatsApp message and we'll respond as soon as possible.

074 434 6350

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Response Times

We aim to respond to all enquiries within one business day. Enrolment confirmations are typically sent the same day.