Ages 3–12 · Max 6 per class
English Ladder
by Babington Education
An integrated English skills programme designed for Hong Kong children — covering reading, writing, grammar, speaking and listening across 10 progressive steps.
10
Progressive steps
Max 6
Students per class
100%
Certified teachers
Free
Placement assessment
Ages
3-12
Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Levels
10 Steps
Class Size
Max 6
Compatible with BE Reading Pen and BE Reading Buddy iOS and Android app for seamless learning at home and in class.
Course Description
English Ladder is an integrated skills English language programme specifically designed for the needs of Hong Kong children. The skills covered include reading, comprehension, writing, grammar, speaking and listening. For Steps 1-3 (kindergarten years), Dolche sight words are built into the programme. Students will progressively build up their sight words each lesson to help improve reading fluency. Upon mastering the sight words, students should be able to read about 75% of age-appropriate texts. Step 4 is a bridging class for those students who needs a little more help before they reach the Step 5 (primary 1) level.
Correlation
Our materials are expertly developed in accordance with the needs of the student. Our reading and comprehension are aligned to international standards (Lexile, Fountas & Pinnell, DRA and Reading Recovery).
Our grammar syllabus and writing forms (poem, reports, storytelling, etc.) are aligned to local standards.
Course Structure
There are 10 Steps in the English Ladder programme. Each Step consists of 3 modules with 15 lessons per module. Each module will have a review and assessment. Following the assessment, there will be a progress report and a certificate of completion issued to the student.
Teaching Philosophy
Our teachers are carefully selected, trained and certified to deliver our programmes. We use passion, positive reinforcement, encouragement, and energy to engage our students and promote English learning actively.
Assessment & Placement
We place students into appropriate levels based on ability rather than age. All students complete a free assessment (30-40 minutes) that determines the most suitable Step.
Programme Features
Phonics
A powerful synthetic phonics based English literacy programme integrated with RWI by Ruth Miskin. By the end of K3, children can read and write sentences independently using phonics skills.
Training
All teachers are trained and certified to deliver the programme. All teachers have undergone specialist RWI phonics training.
Vocabulary
We systematically introduce the 220 Dolch sight words using picture-word cards. These represent 50-75% of most children's text.
Technology
Textbooks and story books are compatible with BE Reading Pen and companion iOS and Android app for enhanced learning.
Predictable Outcomes
Children starting from K1 typically reach P1 English language competency before finishing K3, providing a significant advantage upon entering P1.
4 Core Skills
Systematic curriculum improving reading, writing, listening and speaking with progressive difficulty increase.
Learning Levels
Kindergarten
Steps 1-3
Introduce English through play, phonics and sight words. Dolche words are systematically taught to build reading fluency. Children develop confidence in basic reading and writing.
Primary
Steps 5-10
Progressive reading comprehension using Reading A-Z curriculum. Aligned to international standards. Advanced writing, grammar and speaking skills development.
Not just books — Lexile® certified books
Our kindergarten level storybooks are certified by the Lexile® Framework for Reading.
Lexile® measures are the gold standard for measuring reading development and comprehension. It is a scientific approach to measuring both reading ability and the text complexity of reading materials on the same developmental scale.
Over 35 million students and 100 million books, articles and websites have received Lexile reading and text measures.
Kindergarten Readers
Steps 1–4 Storybooks
Lexile® certified books for our early learners
We Make...
Ties
Seasons
Places
People Who Help Us
Let's Play!
I Like to Read
Beautiful Nature
It's Time!
Going Out
Carousel
At Night
We Make...
Ties
Seasons
Places
People Who Help Us
Let's Play!
I Like to Read
Beautiful Nature
It's Time!
Going Out
Carousel
At Night
Primary Readers
Steps 5–10 Storybooks
Reading A-Z levelled books correlated to international standards
Fishing in the Rain
Día de los Muertos
Carlos's Family Celebration
Anansi and the Talking Watermelon
The Backpack Tax
Baltic Rescue
The 100th Day Project
Grounded to Earth
Leap Year Birthday
Maria's Family Celebration
The Mailman's Hat
Barack Obama
Acropolis Adventure
The Black Stones
Alexander the Great
The Hero Maui
Leo the Lion
Dino Duel
Fishing in the Rain
Día de los Muertos
Carlos's Family Celebration
Anansi and the Talking Watermelon
The Backpack Tax
Baltic Rescue
The 100th Day Project
Grounded to Earth
Leap Year Birthday
Maria's Family Celebration
The Mailman's Hat
Barack Obama
Acropolis Adventure
The Black Stones
Alexander the Great
The Hero Maui
Leo the Lion
Dino Duel
Programme Highlights
Progressive curriculum structure
Age-appropriate content
Communicative learning approach
Confidence building focus
Reading A-Z integration
Engaging interactive activities
Structured textbooks & worksheets
Age Range
3-12
English Ladder is designed for learners aged 3 to 12, with age-appropriate content and activities tailored to each developmental stage.
Learning Approach
Our communicative learning approach emphasizes real-world English use through the progressive and systematic development of integrated skills. Students build confidence through speaking, listening, reading, and writing in meaningful contexts.
Steps 1–5
Learn English with
Babington Bear & Friends
Join Babington Bear and his family on fun, everyday adventures that bring English to life. Our beloved characters guide young learners through phonics, sight words, and storytelling in a warm, familiar world they'll love.
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