Literacy Resources and Consultancy for International & Overseas Schools

At Literacy Counts, we provide award-winning literacy resources and expert consultancy to support international and overseas schools in delivering high-quality reading and writing provision. Our resources are designed for children aged 4–11+, fully aligned with the English National Curriculum and adaptable for all English teaching countries and diverse classroom contexts.

Whether you are a British international school, bilingual setting or a school overseas, our Ready Steady Literacy resources are designed to raise pupil outcomes, improve teacher confidence and reduce workload. We also offer tailored consultancy, training and digital CPD to meet the specific needs of international teaching teams.

Award-Winning English Curriculum Resources for Ages 4–11+

British literacy schemes used in international schools worldwide
English writing programme designed for global primary schools
Phonics and spelling support for international primary classrooms
Primary English teaching resources for overseas schools following the UK curriculum

Award-Winning Early Years Writing Resource for International Schools

Award-winning English curriculum scheme shortlisted for GESS Education Awards 2025, supporting international schools to improve reading and writing outcomes

Ready Steady Write shortlisted for the GESS Global Education Awards 2025

We are proud to announce that Ready Steady Write has been shortlisted for the prestigious GESS Global Education Awards 2025 in the category of Early Years Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year.

This international recognition highlights the outstanding quality and impact of our writing programme, trusted by schools worldwide to raise outcomes in reading and writing. With high-quality literature at its core, Ready Steady Write supports teachers to deliver a structured, engaging curriculum that builds confident and independent writers.

This shortlisting reflects our suitability for international schools seeking proven English teaching solutions that align with the National Curriculum and deliver measurable progress.

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Award Recognition

Whole-school literacy programme for British curriculum schools abroad
Writing resources used in international English-speaking schools
Structured writing scheme for international schools following the British curriculum
English schemes tailored for British schools based overseas
Award-winning literacy resources supporting schools worldwide

At Literacy Counts, we are proud to be recognised by industry-leading awards for the impact of our literacy programmes in international and UK classrooms. Our resources continue to support schools in raising outcomes in reading, writing, phonics and spelling.

Most recently, Ready Steady Write and Ready Steady Spell were shortlisted for the BETT Awards 2025, celebrating their impact on digital learning in literacy. Beyond this, we also recognised by the Teach Primary and EYFS Awards, Education Resources Awards (ERA) and earlier BETT Awards.

Ready Steady Phonics, our DfE validated phonics scheme, was shortlisted twice at the Teach Primary and EYFS Awards 2024 and received an ERA 2025 finalist award too. Its success is supported by expertly crafted guidance, decodable texts and impactful training for schools.

In total, we were shortlisted four times for the ERA Awards 2025 across both EYFS and Primary categories – a reflection of the expertise and collaboration behind every Literacy Counts resource.

Literacy Counts – We Lead on Reading and Writing.
Proud to be recognised by industry-leading awards.

Ready Steady Write, Spell, Phonics and Read Together used internationally
Primary literacy solutions for international and overseas classrooms
Literacy resources designed for British international primary schools
English curriculum schemes supporting global primary education
Support and resources for schools teaching the English curriculum overseas
Integrated reading and writing programmes for international schools

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