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English skills, for high school and beyond
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We've built 9–12 English courses aligned to WIDA and GSE to move every student measurably forward toward graduation, college, and careers.
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Why is Pearson English Journey the fastest path to progress?
Our three-part journey is the result of 25 years of research and the experience of our learning experts: WIDA-aligned instruction, GSE-measured progress, and clear routes toward graduation, college readiness, and workforce success.
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WIDA and GSE alignment
Place students by WIDA proficiency level 1 through 6 and track progress on the GSE 10 to 90 scale movement you can report.
College and workforce ready
Sheltered-instruction compatible and designed for students moving into grade-level content classes, college prep, and career pathways. Built around how Title III programs actually run.
Our blended high school courseware
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From K-12 through adulthood, Pearson English Journey delivers connected courses, assessments, and AI-powered tools underpinned by the Global Scale of English. Track progress. Prove achievement. Move every learner forward.
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New Keystone
Mid to upper-secondary, WIDA 2-5
New Keystone builds academic reading skills and rapid English advancement for high school ELLs moving toward grade-level content classes. Scaffolded instruction, Big Questions, and flexible print + digital.
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Wider World
Upper-secondary, WIDA 4-6
Wider World closes the secondary range with college-readiness and workforce English. Features BBC content, authentic contexts, and Set for Life future-skills development.
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Focus on Grammar
From comprehension to real-world communication
Focus on Grammar combines comprehensive grammar coverage with plenty of opportunities for practice and critical thinking. Four-step approach moves learners from comprehension to communication with real, natural language from corpus linguistics.
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Azar-Hagen Grammar Series
The world's most trusted grammar source
The world's most trusted grammar series. Easy-to-understand charts and carefully sequenced practice with clear, direct instruction. User-friendly examples, contextualized exercises, and practice backed by science.
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Side by Side Extra
35 million students. One proven methodology.
Enhanced version of this proven communicative methodology. Features eBooks with point-of-use audio, FunZone games and videos, expanded activity workbooks, and instructor digital resources for all program levels.
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Longman Academic Writing
Scaffolded writing development from composition through research
Develops writing skills from basic composition to academic essays and research papers. Step-by-step approach guides learners through the complete writing process with clear explanations, models, and extensive practice.
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Longman Academic Reading Series
Rigorous academic texts with critical thinking framework built in
Five-level series prepares your English learners success with their academic work. High-interest and rigorous readings from academic sources build the skills they need. With a holistic approach to reading skills, vocabulary, note-taking, and critical thinking.
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NorthStar
Integrated skills + Bloom's Taxonomy for systematic critical thinking
Intensive, integrated skills course that builds critical thinking and academic development alongside English language skills. Challenges learners to move beyond basic comprehension to higher-level analysis using Bloom's Taxonomy.
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English Level Test: Young Learners
Fast placement testing for ages 6-14
The interactive English placement test is where confident learning journeys begin. Place students in the right class in minutes with fun, game-like activities. Get clear snapshots of each learner across all four skills—speaking, reading, listening, and writing.
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English Benchmark Test: Young Learners
Measure real progress, fast. Ages 6-14
The engaging and interactive English proficiency test is built for a new generation of learners. Consistently identifying learner needs and measuring progress with reports that guide your lesson planning. Includes detailed performance summaries, skills-boosting recommendations, and shareable certificates for progress you can prove.
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Key quantifiable outcomes
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Core language skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) WIDA Proficiency Levels Aligned.
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Proficiency levels mapped: Entering, Developing, Expanding, Bridging, Reaching.
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Which series is the best for you?
Eight series for every high school English learner—from foundational skills through advanced academic preparation.
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- WIDA
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- Wider World
- Prepares teenage learners for their futures with versatile skills needed for social lives, advanced study, and English language success. Features BBC content, authentic contexts, and future-skill development.
- 5 Levels
- 10-55
- <A1–B1+
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- New Keystone (Ages 10-14 years)
- Research-based reading and language development program that rapidly advances English proficiency while strengthening academic skills. Includes rich texts, scaffolded instruction, Big Questions, and flexible print + digital.
- 4 levels (A-D)
- 48-75
- B1-B2+
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- Side by Side Extra
- Proven communicative methodology for dynamic interactive practice. 35+ million students worldwide.
- 4 levels
- 16-42
- <A1–A2+
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- Focus on Grammar
- Combines comprehensive grammar coverage with abundant practice and critical thinking. Four-step approach from comprehension to communication.
- 5 levels
- 20-84
- A1 - C1
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- Azar-Hagen Grammar Series
- World's most trusted grammar source with clear, direct instruction and user-friendly charts.
- 3 levels
- 20-84
- A1-C1
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- Longman Academic Writing
- Develops writing skills from basic composition to academic essays and research papers
- 5 levels
- 37-81
- A1-C1
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- Longman Academic Reading Series
- Holistic approach to reading, vocabulary, note-taking, and critical thinking.
- 5 levels
- 41-78
- A2+-C1
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- NorthStar
- Intensive, integrated skills course. 5 levels (Reading & Writing, Listening & Speaking strands). Builds critical thinking and academic development.
- 5 levels
- 34-76
- A2-B2
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Methodology and frameworks
The Pearson frameworks behind Pearson English Journey preschool, plus the WIDA-to-GSE alignment that matters most to districts and curriculum leads.
WIDA English Language Development Standards aligned to the GSE
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