Hikma English Reading Programme

Live, after-school English reading lessons built around Arabian Gulf & North African folklore — so children build decoding, fluency, and comprehension through stories that feel familiar.

At a glance

✓Qualified teachers with native English-speaking instruction

✓Small class sizes for individual attention, encouragement, and friendships

✓After-school lessons with flexible times depending on available groups

✓Parents welcome to sit nearby and see learning happening in real time

✓Placement by skill (not just age), with ongoing assessment

✓Quick progress through consistent routines and confidence-building practice

Good to know: Ages are a guide. We place children where they’ll feel confident and stretched — then adjust as they grow.

Live Online Class Groups

Placement is by skill, not just age. Ages below are a guide. We place your child in the right group for their current reading level and confidence, and adjust with ongoing assessment.

Group A · Ages 5–7

Warm, highly patterned tales for early readers. Simple blends, high-frequency words, and joyful fluency practice.

Phonemic awareness Early phonics Oral fluency Tier-1 vocab

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Group B · Ages 7–9

Structured decoding with longer patterned text, rhythmic rereads, and guided comprehension from Gulf & North Africa.

Decoding Phrase fluency Tier-2 vocab Comprehension

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Group C · Ages 10–12

Richer language and layered themes. Inference, figurative language, and confident oral reading across longer arcs.

Advanced fluency Inference Figurative language Tier-3 vocab

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The Air Reading Science Approach

Each class blends cultural familiarity with modern reading science. Children practise reading in a way that builds accuracy, fluency, vocabulary, and understanding — without pressure and without guesswork.

Patterned, musical prose supports smoother decoding into fluent phrasing.
Micro-routines — sound sort → echo read → scoop → quick retell — build steady success.
Vocabulary in context from seafaring, desert, and market life.
Comprehension every week: sequence, cause-effect, and thoughtful discussion.

Weekly Flow: Sound warm-up → Echo & duet reading → Scoop for phrasing → Vocabulary wins → Talk & write → Celebration reread.

Placement & Ongoing Assessment

We place children where they’ll succeed.

Your child will be placed into the most suitable group based on skill level — not simply their age. We keep a close eye on progress and adjust group placement when it benefits your child.

Parents are welcome to sit nearby during lessons, so you can see progress and confidence growing week by week.

Story Libraries by Group

Group A · Ages 5–7 — Sample Titles

The Pigeon and the Date Palm
The Spirit of the Sea (Bu Daryā)
The Princess in the Suit of Leather
The Pearl of the Seven Seas

Group B · Ages 7–9 — Sample Titles

The Fisherman and the Pearl
Juha and the Donkey’s Shadow
The Enchanted Gazelle
The Camel and the Tent

Group C · Ages 10–12 — Sample Titles

The Falcon of Qasr Al-Hamra
The Pearl Diver’s Daughter
The Djinn of the Empty City
The Song of the Coral Kingdom

Join a Class

Lessons run after school. Timings vary depending on current groups, and we’ll offer you the closest fit once your child is placed at the right level.

Group A · Ages 5–7

When: After school (times shared after placement)

Format: Live online · Small group · Parents welcome nearby

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Group B · Ages 7–9

When: After school (times shared after placement)

Format: Live online · Small group · Parents welcome nearby

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Group C · Ages 10–12

When: After school (times shared after placement)

Format: Live online · Small group · Parents welcome nearby

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