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The Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC) is an international academic and training hub dedicated to advancing the science, practice, and global accessibility of phonics and literacy education. The Centre unites a multidisciplinary team of linguists, cognitive scientists, education experts, and experienced practitioners to drive innovation in early reading instruction, teacher development, and curriculum design.

As an independent organization, the GPLRC is supported by leading UK education groups and world-class professionals from top universities in the fields of linguistics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and acoustics. The Centre also draws on the expertise of editors and authors of leading textbooks published by Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press.

In addition, the GPLRC collaborates closely with internationally renowned institutions such as International House, Bell, ILC, and many other world-leading language education providers across the UK, Europe, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia, further strengthening its global networks and practical impact.

With a strong focus on research-informed practice, the GPLRC supports schools, governments, and NGOs through professional certification programmes, global research initiatives, and high-quality instructional resources. Its mission is to empower educators and learners worldwide by promoting evidence-based methodologies, inclusive learning models, and scalable educational solutions.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

At the Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre, our mission is to advance the science and practice of literacy education through innovative research, evidence-based phonics methodologies, and global collaboration. We are dedicated to empowering educators with effective teaching strategies, developing high-quality learning resources, and bridging the gap between research and classroom practice. By fostering inclusive and accessible literacy solutions, we aim to ensure that every learner—regardless of background or language—has the opportunity to build strong reading foundations and achieve lifelong success.

Global Innovators in Literacy Research

To establish the Centre as a world-class hub where multidisciplinary experts converge to pioneer evidence‑based phonics and literacy research that transforms early reading outcomes across diverse educational contexts.

Empowering Educators Worldwide

To equip teachers and professionals globally with cutting-edge literacy knowledge and tools—built from rigorous research—to confidently implement phonics-based instruction that drives student success.

Driving Policy and Practice

To influence education and literacy policy internationally by partnering with schools, governments, and literacy advocates to translate robust findings into scalable, high-impact programmes.

Inclusive Literacy for All Learners

To foster equitable access to high-quality phonics and literacy methodologies—ensuring that learners of all backgrounds, languages, and needs benefit from effective, research-backed instruction.

Global Innovators in Literacy Research
Empowering Educators Worldwide
Driving Policy and Practice
Inclusive Literacy for All Learners

Our Global Engagement

The Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre is deeply committed to advancing literacy education on a worldwide scale through strategic partnerships, collaborative research, and teacher development initiatives. By engaging with leading universities, educational organizations, and language experts across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, the centre actively contributes to international dialogues on effective phonics and literacy practices.

Our global engagement includes hosting international conferences, delivering cross-border teacher training programmes, and collaborating on research projects that address diverse learning contexts and multilingual environments. We work to create innovative teaching methodologies and resources that are adaptable to different cultural and educational systems, ensuring that educators worldwide have access to high-quality, evidence-based literacy solutions.