Get a clear picture of your child's reading level in just 30 minutes.
Get a trusted reading assessment for your child so you know precisely where they stand and how to help them get ahead.
One-time payment. You'll get your child's results by email.
- Research-backed
- Used in 100+ countries
- Millions of learning moments
- Aligned to US & Canada curriculums
RCL = Reading Comprehension Level
How your child's reading level works
We measure your child's real reading comprehension then we translate it into the grade level used in US and Canadian schools, so it's easy to understand.
Example: this child reads between a Grade 4 and Grade 5 level in US and Canadian schools.
Made to help English language learners get on grade level, fast.
Shoelace is designed for children learning English as an additional language. In as little as 10 weeks of regular practice, students typically grow a full year in reading, closing the gap with their English-speaking classmates.
- Meets your child where they are
The assessment adapts in real time so newcomers and multilingual learners are measured fairly, honoring the language they speak at home.
- Grade-level growth in weeks
A clear plan focused on the exact comprehension skills your child needs next to catch up to their US or Canadian classroom.
- Plain-English reports for parents
Results are written so any parent can understand them, even if English is not your first language.
Built for outcomes
Designed by literacy researchers.
Trusted by education systems around the world.
The same research-backed engine used in classrooms across 100+ countries, aligned to US and Canadian curriculum standards.
What we deliver to you
Simple, clear, and delivered to your inbox.
Your child takes a smart reading assessment.
About 30–40 minutes inside Dreamscape, the reading game from Shoelace. It adapts to your child, moving up or down to find their true level.
You get a clear report by email.
We show your child's Reading Comprehension Level (their reading level) and what grade that equals in the US and Canada, in plain language you can understand.
You get a path forward.
The option to start a personalized program that helps them improve fast. Research shows students can grow by a full year in about 10 weeks.
That's it, $29.99, paid once. No surprise charges.
An assessment your child will actually enjoy.
Kids read inside Dreamscape, a story-driven reading game. You get a clear, parent-friendly report in as little as 30 minutes of play.
Why parents trust Shoelace
Shoelace's reading engine has been refined through years of research and validated across millions of real learning moments in classrooms. It's built specifically for older kids, grades 3 to 9, the age where reading gaps are hardest to close.
Proven results in real classrooms
In a study with Michigan Virtual, students using Shoelace showed meaningful reading growth in weeks, not years. In one recent school program, students gained about 3 months of reading growth in just 4 weeks of regular practice.
Recognized around the world
Selected as a Top 30 Global EdTech solution for 4 years running, and honored in the GSV Cup for the world's most innovative EdTech startups.
Recognized by
Aligned to US, Canadian, and Cambridge curriculum standards
Your child's results map cleanly to the reading standards used in the US, in Canada, and in Cambridge English curriculum programs.
The same reporting educators rely on
What parents are saying
“I finally understand exactly where my daughter is with her reading. The report was easy to read, even in my second language.”
“My son actually enjoyed the assessment, he thought it was a game. We got the results the same day.”
“In 10 weeks his reading jumped almost a full grade. Worth every penny.”
After the assessment: a plan built just for your child.
Once you know your child's level, you can start a personalized reading program for $8.99/month. It builds a custom path for your child, matched to US and Canadian curriculums, and takes about 30 minutes a week. It's optional, and completely separate from your $29.99 assessment.
Get your child's reading assessment
One-time payment. Results by email.