IDL Literacy
IDL Literacy is a multisensory literacy intervention for pupils with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
What IDL Literacy is
IDL Literacy is a multisensory literacy intervention for pupils with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Its speaking-computer lessons cover reading from phonological awareness to fluency, as well as spelling, touch-typing, vocabulary, and comprehension. Activities combine sight, sound, touch, and voice, with gamified elements. Teachers can review progress reports to identify areas where pupils are struggling. IDL says pupils can work independently or with minimal supervision, and presents the program for primary and secondary pupils, both for targeted dyslexia intervention and wider school literacy support. Pupils can use it at school or home on a computer or tablet, with progress stored in the cloud so they can resume where they left off. Browser access is through Chrome on a computer or laptop; separate free apps are available for Android tablets and iPads. A standalone school licence includes the Literacy Screener. IDL also describes technical support, customer service, and complimentary staff training throughout the year.
Good
- Covers reading, spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension
- Progress reports help identify areas of difficulty
- Includes the Literacy Screener with a school licence
- Access available through browser and tablet apps
Watch out
- No free plan is listed
Who it suits
IDL Literacy is intended for primary and secondary pupils with dyslexia or other learning difficulties, and for schools providing targeted intervention or broader literacy support. Its progress reporting and independent-learning approach may suit teachers organizing pupil support.
Verdict
IDL Literacy combines multisensory lessons with progress reporting and access at school or home. Schools considering it should check the trial and licence terms against their needs.
Plans and prices
From IDL Literacy's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| IDL Literacy | Priced on request | Standalone school licence · includes Literacy Screener |
The facts
Each one read from IDL Literacy's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access methods
- IDL can be accessed in a browser using Chrome on a computer or laptop, or through separate free apps for Android tablets and iPads.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Cloud access
- Pupils can use IDL at school or home on a computer or tablet, with progress stored in the cloud so they can resume where they left off.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- IDL’s data protection page links to a Data Processing Agreement, Children’s Privacy Notice, age-appropriate design code compliance information, privacy notice and terms of use.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Included screener
- An IDL Literacy licence includes access to the Literacy Screener at no additional cost.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Independent learning
- IDL says pupils can work independently or with minimal supervision, allowing larger intervention groups.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- IDL Literacy is presented for primary and secondary pupils and for both targeted dyslexia intervention and school-wide literacy support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Progress reporting
- Teachers can view progress reports and identify areas where pupils are struggling.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Skills covered
- Lessons cover reading from phonological awareness to fluency, plus spelling, touch-typing, vocabulary and comprehension.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- IDL says it provides a dedicated technical support team, customer service advisors and complimentary staff training throughout the year.checked 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- IDL Literacy is a speaking-computer-based, multisensory literacy intervention for learners with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Lancaster, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Teaching approach
- Lessons combine sight, sound, touch and voice, and include gamified elements.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The product page offers a free trial but does not state its duration.checked 4 Oct 2026
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