Lewis Carroll Academy recognizes reading as the most essential subject. It is the key to literacy and a foundation for success in today's world.

Lewis Carroll Academy employs an intensive, comprehensive reading program that was developed by Heron Books. This program ensures a firm foundation in phonetics, and incorporates intensive reading of classic literature and writing projects, using a gradient (step-by-step) approach.

The Heron Reading Program has compiled a large number of excellent children's and young adult books for each reading level, ensuring students make smooth and steady progress in their reading proficiency while reading quantities of well-chosen books. Books were selected based on constructive content, vocabulary, subject matter, and complexity in concepts and length. Starting in Form 3 (ages 8-10), the literature on the reading lists also encourages students to integrate historical events, scientific breakthroughs, world geography, political struggles and human triumphs in their reading material, resulting in a very broad frame of reference and richer learning.

Each new student is tested individually and placed on the reading program at the appropriate level based on his current individual literacy. He or she then progresses through the program gaining a competency and literacy level that far surpasses the norm in every age group.

"I am so happy that we have this new reading program.
It has compelled me to clear all of my words. I have increased my vocabulary quite a bit." T.T.