The goal of the ARAL Program is to ensure that Kindergarten to Grade 10 learners have developed the foundational skills necessary for them to attain competencies appropriate to their grade level, specifically in reading, mathematics, and science. It is envisioned that learners assessed with competencies below their current grade level will reach the grade-level competencies after undergoing tutorials under the ARAL Program. 

There are three key stages for the ARAL Program, Key Stage 1 for Grades 1-3, Key Stage 2 for Grades 4-6 and Key Stage 3 for Grades 7-10. 

For the key stage 2 and 3, there are two components, the ARAL-READING BASIC and ARAL READING PLUS. 

ARAL- Reading Basic supports learners in Grades 4 to 10 who demonstrate significant gaps in foundational literacy skills, such as phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, decoding, and basic fluency– skills typically acquired during Key Stage 1 (Grades 1 to 3). 

ARAL-Reading Plus designed for learners in Grades 4 to 10 who are able to decode text but continue to struggle with fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension