New Delhi, October 09, 2025: Global edtech company EnglishHelper has partnered with Anko Sourcing and VIDYA Schools to implement the Reading & Comprehension Assistant (RCA) program for 645 students from Grades 4 to 10 across Delhi NCR. The year-long initiative aims to strengthen English language proficiency and confidence among learners from underserved communities through AI-enabled learning solutions aligned with national (NCERT) and international (CEFR) standards.
Developed by EnglishHelper, the RCA platform uses Artificial Intelligence to deliver structured, personalized English learning experiences that help students improve their reading fluency, comprehension, pronunciation, and communication skills.
“At EnglishHelper, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive through language,” said Deepak Verma, CEO of EnglishHelper. “Our continued partnership with Anko Sourcing and VIDYA Schools reflects our shared commitment to empowering students with the tools they need to succeed on a global stage. The Reading & Comprehension Assistant program is more than a learning solution, it is a step toward bridging the educational equity gap and building brighter futures.”
The initiative is being implemented in three phases. Phase I, launched in December 2024, enrolled 163 students from Grades 8 and 9, followed by Phase II in April 2025 with 409 additional learners. Phase III, currently underway, will add 73 more students by mid-year. EnglishHelper has also equipped VIDYA Schools with 75 high-quality headphones with microphones to support multisensory learning and interactive engagement.
A Grade 9 student shared, “Before I joined the RCA program, I struggled with speaking and communicating. Now I can use better vocabulary in daily conversations, improve my pronunciation, and perform better in exams. I have gained the confidence to speak in front of many people.”
Preliminary assessments show promising results — nearly 75% of participating students improved by at least one CEFR level within months of starting the program.
Ms. Ila Sarin, Principal, VIDYA School, noted, “Language is the foundation of learning and empowerment. Through this initiative, our students are gaining access to innovative tools that are transforming how they learn and express themselves.”
Anko Sourcing, the direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group Australia, played a key role in supporting the project. Arjun Puri, CEO of Anko Global, said, “We take pride in supporting charitable organizations like VIDYA in enabling programs that create lasting social impact. This collaboration goes beyond teaching English; it builds confidence and opens new opportunities that enable a brighter future for children.”
EnglishHelper continues to expand partnerships with universities, corporates, and governments across India to make English learning more accessible. The company’s AI-based solutions have reached over 20 million students in 100,000+ schools across 27 states and 3 Union Territories in India, as well as learners in nine countries worldwide.
