Overview

At Sullivan School in Seoul, Korean students learning English as a foreign language made remarkable progress with Jolly Phonics. Using a multi-sensory approach tailored for young learners, the programme fostered enthusiasm and confidence while delivering measurable results, even among the youngest learners.

Key Statistics

1. Dolphin Class (ages 5–6) advanced by an average of 17 months in reading and 16 months in spelling.
2. Panda Class (ages 6–7) showed a gain of 7 months in reading and 4 months in spelling on average.
3. Both groups surpassed English native language benchmarks on standardised tests.

The Results

Jolly Phonics transformed literacy instruction at Sullivan School, enabling EFL students to chant letter sounds, blend words, and develop robust reading and writing skills. The younger students, who began with Jolly Phonics from the start, outperformed older peers, highlighting the programme’s early impact. By integrating fun and interactive methods, students built solid foundations in English literacy while being engaged in the learning process.

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