ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

NGL Education
Programs

Content-rich English learning for children and teenagers using National Geographic Learning materials.

LEARN THROUGH THE WORLD

English skills built through
meaningful content

Our NGL Education program combines three carefully structured series: Reach Higher, Reading Explorer and Great Writing. Students progress through engaging real-world topics while strengthening comprehension, academic vocabulary and written communication.

THREE LEARNING PATHWAYS

A complete academic English journey

Reach Higher

Beginner to upper-intermediate · Integrated skills

Students build integrated English skills through science, social studies and literature. Each stage combines reading strategies, vocabulary, grammar, critical thinking, oral communication and purposeful writing projects.

3 LEVELS288 HOURSACADEMIC ENGLISH

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Level 1 · Reach Higher 1–2
Build phonics, core vocabulary and basic grammar; identify main ideas, details, sequence and story elements; create short presentations, stories and informational writing.
96 HOURS
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Level 2 · Reach Higher 3–4
Expand academic vocabulary and grammar through science and social-studies themes; practise inference, comparison, cause-effect and summarizing; produce reports, interviews, narratives and persuasive writing.
96 HOURS
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Level 3 · Reach Higher 5–6
Read complex cross-curricular texts; evaluate evidence and viewpoints, synthesize information and debate ideas; complete research reports, argument essays, magazine articles and science writing.
96 HOURS

Reading Explorer

Pre-intermediate to advanced · Academic reading

Students explore science, culture, history, nature and global issues through authentic National Geographic content while developing increasingly sophisticated academic reading and critical-thinking strategies.

3 LEVELS288 HOURSACADEMIC ENGLISH

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Pre-intermediate · Books F–1
Develop skimming, scanning, main-idea and detail skills across global topics; use context, word parts and graphic organizers to summarize and discuss readings.
96 HOURS
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Intermediate · Books 2–3
Analyze claims, evidence, cause-effect, author viewpoint and pros and cons; interpret infographics, take notes, make inferences and build academic vocabulary.
96 HOURS
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Advanced · Books 4–5
Evaluate arguments, sources and reliability; interpret complex infographics and data, infer author attitude, synthesize multiple texts and strengthen advanced academic vocabulary.
96 HOURS

Great Writing

Beginner to advanced · Academic writing

Students progress systematically from sentence accuracy and paragraph structure to organized academic essays, source-based writing and independent research, with vocabulary, grammar, editing and test-preparation practice.

3 LEVELS288 HOURSACADEMIC ENGLISH

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Beginner · Books 1–2
Move from accurate sentences to unified paragraphs; develop topic, supporting and concluding sentences; write definition, process, opinion and narrative paragraphs before beginning essays.
96 HOURS
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Intermediate · Books 3–4
Plan and organize classification, cause-effect, comparison, problem-solution and argument essays; strengthen thesis statements, cohesion, sentence variety, counterarguments, refutation and timed responses.
96 HOURS
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Advanced · Book 5
Use the full academic writing process; quote, paraphrase, summarize, synthesize and cite sources; write advanced comparison, reaction and argument essays plus a research paper.
96 HOURS

Find the right level for your child

Placement is based on the learner’s age, current English level and academic goals.

NGL EducationPrograms

English skills built throughmeaningful content

Reach Higher

Reading Explorer

Great Writing

Find the right level for your child

NGL Education
Programs

English skills built through
meaningful content