World Read Aloud Day: AMIRA AI Reading Tutor revolutionises learning to read in South Africa.

Cape Town, South Africa – 5^th February 2025 – As World Read Aloud Day is celebrated globally, we remain acutely aware that according to PIRLS 2021, 81% of South African children in grade 4 cannot read for meaning in any of the country’s 11 official languages.

Chase Education Solutions is excited to announce that since deploying the AMIRA AI Reading Tutor in South African classrooms to address this crisis, frequent users of the tool have improved their English reading proficiency by more than 4x the normal rate of learning. The Amira AI reading tutor is an innovative software that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to provide personalized reading support, helping learners improve their reading skills as they practise. It is particularly helpful for learners whose home language is not English but who have English as their language of instruction in school.

As a learner reads stories aloud, the AMIRA avatar interacts in real-time, offering instant feedback and tailored guidance based on individual needs. With the ability to adapt to recognise a range of accents, AMIRA ensures that every student receives personalised instruction regardless of their proficiency level. Of extraordinary value to teachers, administrators and officials are the automated analytics of each learner’s reading scores enabling them to provide further targeted intervention as required.

“We believe that a scalable, transformative solution to the country’s reading crisis is required. said Lynne Beachy Head, CEO of Chase Education Solutions. “Based on the results we have obtained over the past 3 years with AMIRA we are convinced that by tapping into the power of AI, we can dramatically accelerate reading improvement while giving teachers insights they would not be able to obtain through conventional means.”

“After a few sessions, the learners’ Words Correct Per Minute improved exponentially,” said Calvyn Solomons, Principal at Happy Valley Primary School where Amira has been implemented for 3 years, “There’s no comparison with conventional teaching and what Amira offers currently.”

The introduction of AMIRA in South Africa aligns with the country’s commitment to improving literacy rates and educational outcomes. By integrating cutting-edge technology into the classroom, Chase Education Solutions aims to bridge the gap in literacy education and foster confidence and a love for reading among South African children.

Chase Education Solutions is dedicated to collaborating with schools, NGOs, educators, and communities to ensure the successful implementation of AMIRA AI Reading Tutor, providing training and support for teachers and students alike.

For more information on the AMIRA AI Reading Tutor and how it can benefit your school or community, please visit www.chaseeducation.co.za, view the video here or contact us at info@chaseeducation.co.za.

About Chase Education Solutions

Chase Education Solutions is a leading provider of tried and tested educational technology and reading resources, committed to enhancing learning experiences and outcomes for students in South Africa.

About Amira Learning

Amira Learning accelerates literacy outcomes by delivering the latest reading and neuroscience with AI. Propelling gains exceeding human tutoring, Amira is the only AI edtech validated by university and SEA efficacy research.

Amira’s Intelligent Growth Engine seamlessly bridges assessment, instruction, and tutoring, powering a coherent instructional cycle centred on a chosen curriculum. Amira continuously identifies skill gaps and delivers 1:1 tutoring with real-time feedback.

Amira’s unique ability to listen to students read aloud drives unprecedented growth, delivering an effect size of over 0.4. Trusted by more than 2,000 districts and schools worldwide, Amira is the intelligent assistant teachers need to turn students into motivated and masterful readers.

Media Contact

Lynne Beachy Head
CEO
Chase Education Solutions
0782222187
lynne@chaseeducation.co.za