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Kindergarten & Primary
English Program
inspirED Reader & Writer
The inspirED Reader & Writer Primary Program addresses the fundamental needs of
students aged 4-12, giving them the skills and knowledge necessary to become the
best versions of themselves inside and outside the classroom.
Our program is unparalleled for five reasons:
1.
Tailor-Made for Hong Kong Students: Our carefully
chosen course materials address common weaknesses
and challenges of Hong Kong students, as identified
by our experienced and expert teachers.
2.
Research-Based Curriculum : Our curriculum
incorporates research from some of the most
reputable names in education, including the Teachers
College Reading & Writing Project at Columbia
University, Dr. Jan Richardson’s Next Steps Program, Dr.
Tim Rasinski’s The Fluent Reader, and more.
3.
Personalised Teaching: Our small class sizes allow teachers
to personalise their support for each student as identified by our in-house
assessments. This consistent feedback loop ensures that our students are learning
the skills they need.
4.
Strategies, not Formulas : More often than not, writing is taught through generic
formulas and ends with students mimicking model texts with little thought (and
learning) involved. We teach strategies and skills that allow students, through
deliberate practice, to write confidently for different purposes.
5.
The "Whole Package”: There is more to language learning than reading and
writing. As befitting our Four-Leaf Approach, our curriculum develops students'
creativity, critical thinking, and willingness to learn. We help our students become
disciplined, self-motivated learners.
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