The International Reading Olympiad (IRO) is a transformative competition dedicated to revolutionising English reading fluency among students. With over a decade of pioneering work, Stones2Milestones (S2M) has been at the forefront of advancing literacy through innovative learning engineering.
In collaboration with the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) and esteemed experts from institutions like Harvard, IIT Bombay, Stanford University, and Carnegie Speech, the IRO has become a trusted platform that not only assesses but also enhances English reading fluency for students in Grades 1 to 8. Over 6000 students across 450+ schools have experienced the impact of the IRO, solidifying its reputation.
Our meticulously crafted IRO assessment draws upon extensive research on reading's profound impact on individual development. It measures a child's reading abilities and expertise levels against international benchmarks, covering crucial aspects like oral fluency, decoding, and comprehension. This non-native, standardised, and adaptive assessment provides comprehensive insights into a student's reading proficiency.
Moreover, as the accredited National Service Provider for India's renowned PISA for Schools program, Stones2Milestones ensures effective alignment of the IRO assessment with the PISA for Schools curriculum. This alignment prepares students for global educational standards, enhancing their reading fluency.
We are proud of our research and academic partnerships with the Stanford Graduate School of Business and IIT Bombay, enabling us to push boundaries in enhancing children's learning efficiency through the IRO initiative. Our dedication to knowledge-sharing is evident in the publication of the seminal "Where India Reads" report, a culmination of research conducted with 200,000 students across 1200+ schools. This report has played a significant role in helping India become PISA Ready.
To provide a glimpse of the comprehensive nature of our assessment, we have attached a sample test report from a previous year's participant. This report showcases the depth and insights offered by the IRO assessment, empowering students to become confident and proficient readers.
Join the International Reading Olympiad and be part of our mission to nurture a generation of skilled readers who are prepared to excel in a globalised world.
