Ages 4–12 · Max 6 per class
RWI Phonics
by Babington Education
Read Write Inc. Phonics gives children the skills to read and write with confidence and independence. Built on Ruth Miskin's world-renowned synthetic phonics method.
13+
Years of RWI experience
1st
Ruth Miskin trained teachers in HK
7
Progressive levels
100%
Certified teachers
Course Description
Read Write Inc. is a highly regarded phonics programme developed by Ruth Miskin. It teaches children the sounds of the English language, the letters that represent them, and how to form those letters correctly when writing.
The programme features beautifully illustrated storybooks written using only the letters children have learnt at each level, alongside a small set of separately taught tricky words.
Children who enrol quickly become confident, independent readers and writers — with clear, measurable milestones to celebrate at every stage of their journey.
Why Babington Education?
First in Hong Kong
Babington founders were the first Ruth Miskin Trained teachers in Hong Kong and Asia — bringing over 13 years of specialist RWI expertise to every classroom.
Oxford University Press
One of the first centres in Hong Kong to partner with OUP. Oxford University Press has been Babington's trusted educational content partner since 2009.
Unmatched Experience
No other educational organisation in Asia comes close to Babington's depth of experience and expertise in delivering the RWI programme.
Ruth Miskin Certified
All our teachers are trained and certified by Ruth Miskin Training. Babington has the highest number of certified RWI teachers of any centre in Hong Kong.
Retrained Every Year
We retrain all our teachers annually to keep their skills sharp and ensure our teaching quality remains consistently world-class.
Oxford University Press Partner
Babington was one of the very first learning centres in Hong Kong to cooperate with OUP. Oxford University Press has been our trusted educational content partner since 2009, ensuring the highest quality phonics materials for every child.
Programme Features
Synthetic Phonics
A powerful, research-backed literacy programme that builds reading and writing from the ground up — using Ruth Miskin's proven RWI method.
Certified Teachers
All teachers are trained and certified by Babington Education with specialist Ruth Miskin phonics training — so every lesson is delivered to the highest standard.
Creative Writing
Engaging writing activities woven throughout each chapter help children develop their writing voice alongside their phonics skills.
Confident Readers
Children quickly gain confidence and independence in both reading and writing, building the foundations for a lifelong love of literacy.
7 Progressive Levels
From Foundation to Advanced, each level builds systematically on the last with clear, measurable outcomes at every stage.
Free Assessment
Every student begins with a complimentary 30-minute assessment to identify their ideal starting level.
Curriculum Breakdown
Programme Structure
Clear, measurable outcomes at every level — from Foundation through to Advanced.
By the end of Foundation 1:
Reading
- Learnt the first half of the Set 1 sounds (basic a–z sounds).
- Can orally produce the sounds when seeing the letter.
- Starting to decode words (blending) but still needs some help.
Spelling
- Can write the letter when told the sound.
By the end of Foundation 2:
Reading
- Learnt the second half of Set 1 sounds — now knows all Set 1 sounds.
- Can decode 3-letter CVC words like mud, gel and back, mostly independently.
- Can decode 4–5 letter words like blob, vest and splash with a little help.
Spelling
- Starting to encode (spell) words but still needs some help.
By the end of Foundation 3:
Reading
- Can decode 3–4 letter words fluently and independently.
- Can now read short sentences independently.
Spelling
- Can encode single words with 3–4 sounds reasonably well and mostly independently.
By the end of Foundation 4 & 5:
Reading
- Can read sentences fluently, confidently and independently.
Spelling
- Can remember and hold a whole sentence in mind and spell it independently.
Comprehension
- Can orally answer questions about a short story just read.
By the end of Green & Purple:
Reading
- Can read short stories independently.
- Can use phonics skills to decode unfamiliar words.
Writing
- Can dictate short sentences and finish prompted sentences.
- Can start to construct short creative sentences.
- Knows how to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops.
Comprehension
- Can orally answer questions about a short story just read.
By the end of Pink & Orange:
Reading
- Can read short stories independently using phonics decoding skills.
Writing
- Can generate creative ideas to write a few paragraphs independently.
- Uses power words (adjectives) and bubble words (dynamics).
- Knows how to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops.
Comprehension
- Can orally answer questions about a short story just read.
By the end of Yellow & Blue:
Reading
- Can read short stories independently with phonics decoding.
Writing
- Can independently generate ideas and write a short creative story.
- Uses power words (adjectives) and bubble words (dynamics).
Comprehension
- Can orally answer questions about a short story just read.
2X
the learning
Pair RWI with English Ladder
English Ladder is built around the same RWI phonics skills — giving students the opportunity to practise their reading and writing twice a week across two complementary programmes.
Twice the practice. Twice the progress.
Learn about English Ladder →
Comparison
RWI vs English Ladder
| Feature | RWI Phonicsby Babington | English Ladderby Babington |
|---|---|---|
| RWI Phonics reading skill | ✓ | ✓ |
| RWI Phonics spelling skill | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listening & speaking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Creative writing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Storybooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Levelled storybooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Text types match HK Key Stages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Grammar topics match HK Key Stages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sight words (full) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sight words (partial) | ✓ | ✗ |
Certificate of Achievement
Awarded upon completion of each level.
At the end of each level, students receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by our academic team. These certificates celebrate each child's progress, motivate them to keep going, and give families a meaningful milestone to be proud of.
Teaching Philosophy
Our teachers are carefully selected, trained, and certified to deliver the RWI programme. We bring passion, energy, and consistent positive reinforcement to every lesson — creating an environment where children feel encouraged to read, write, and grow.
Assessment & Placement
Students are placed into the level that best matches their current ability, not their age. All new students complete a complimentary 30-minute assessment to determine the most appropriate starting point for their individual needs.
Book a Free Assessment
Discover your child's phonics level with a complimentary 30-minute assessment at your nearest Babington centre — and take the first step towards confident, independent reading.
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