PARENT

GUIDE
CONTENTS
About Kumon 2
Mission, Vision and Values  3
Origin of the Kumon Method 4
Kumon Method Spreading Globally 5

Strengths of ‘The Kumon Method’ 6

Kumon Programmes 8
Maths Programme 8
English Programme 9
Pencil Skill Programme (Zun Zun) 9
Supplementary Tools 10

How Kumon method helps your child 11

Let’s get your child started 12

Enrolment Process 12
Your Child’s Kumon Instructor 13
Working with a Kumon Instructor to help your child 14
Study flow in Kumon 15

FAQ’s 16

Milestones 20

Success Stories 22
 ABOUT
KUMON
THE WORLD'S LARGEST
AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING
PROGRAMME

Kumon was founded by Toru Kumon, a Japanese educator. In

1958, he opened the first Kumon Math Centre in Moriguchi City,
Osaka,Japan. In 1954, Toru Kumon created handmade maths
worksheets for his son in second grade of elementary school
to steadily develop his calculation skills. After more than half a
century, his philosophy continues to spread globally and now
helps more than 4 million students develop the ability to achieve Children are born with unlimited potential.
their goals and dreams. Every child can excel by developing his or her
ability through study at the “just-right” level.
At Kumon, we believe in the potential of each and every child. That is the reason I say, “Give
it a try!
Children can advance irrespective of their age or school grade
Or you will never discover your
level. Each time a child independently confronts a challenge
true potential.
they have never known or experienced before; they are
nurtured to develop their ability to the maximum with a strong – Toru Kumon
sense of achievement.

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MISSION
By discovering the
potential of each
individual and
developing his or her
ability to the maximum,
we aim to foster sound,
capable people and thus
contribute to the global
community.
VISION
We wish that all people in
all countries and regions
in the world will have the
opportunity to learn with
the Kumon Method and
that each individual will
be enthusiastically self-
learning and making efforts
towards realizing his or her
goals and dreams.

VALUES
What we care most about is each individual child and
cherish all the people who work towards achieving
our common goal. We put great emphasis on our
commitment to the community.
We take to heart the following three things and will
remain true to them in any situation:
■ We affirm to be upright citizens by always asking
ourselves if our words and deeds are fair and just.
■ We will strive to be people who can feel joy and a
sense of wonder while maintaining our conviction
and pride as educators.
■ We will cultivate a sense of modesty and humility so
that we can always grow with each passing day.

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 ORIGIN OF THE
KUMON METHOD

The Kumon method owes its origin to Toru

Kumon’s love and concern for his elder son,
Takeshi. Back in 1954, when Takeshi was in
grade 2, his mother found a maths test paper in
his pocket. Seeing the test results were not as
good as they usually were, his mother consulted
her husband about what to do. To address this
concern and to help Takeshi in his studies Mr.
Toru Kumon developed some handmade and
individualised worksheets for his son. After
doing those worksheets daily for three years
and with least supervision of Mr. Toru Kumon,
Takeshi Kumon was able to solve calculus with
ease when he was in grade six.

When Toru Kumon found his method successful,

he was amazed and wanted to spread the A father’s love for his son gave
methodology globally. In the later years, he
also developed language programmes like
birth to Kumon method
Japanese, English etc.

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KUMON METHOD
SPREADING GLOBALLY

1
OVER

50+ 60 4
Kumon is not restricted by the barrier of OVER

language, culture or history. As more people

experience the benefits of the Kumon METHOD COUNTRIES & MILLION
YEARS
REGIONS SUBJECT
method, it continues to reach greater number COUNT
of students throughout the world.

EUROPE
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, ASIA
France, Germany, Greece, China (Mainland, Hong
NORTH Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kong, Macau, Taiwan),
AMERICA Luxembourg, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, India,
MIDEAST Indonesia, Malaysia,
Canada, Spain, Switzerland, United
Kingdom, Poland Bahrain, Qatar, Myanmar, Philippines,
United States,
United Arab Singapore, Thailand, Sri
Mexico Emirates Lanka, Vietnam, Brunei,
Cambodia

AFRICA
Botswana, Kenya,
SOUTH AMERICA Namibia, South OCEANIA
Argentina, Bolivia, Africa, Zambia Australia,
Brazil, Chile, New Zealand
Colombia, Peru

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 STRENGTHS OF
‘THE KUMON METHOD’
The Kumon Method is an individualised learning method that allows each student to
study at an appropriate level, regardless of age and school grade, and advance beyond
his/her current school grade level.
INDIVIDUALISED
INSTRUCTION: THE
“JUST-RIGHT” LEVEL
OF STUDY
The key element of the Kumon
individualised instruction method
is studying at the just right level. To
develop children’s academic ability,
the most important thing is to help
them derive joy from their studies.
The 'just right level of study' is not
just the level where a student can
easily complete work; it is the level
where, at any time with maximum
effort, a student can progress
on his/her own, without being
specifically taught.
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SELF-LEARNING:
DEVELOPING THE ABILITY
TO LEARN ON ONE’S OWN
Kumon places great importance on
self-learning, encouraging students to
read the worksheets, think, and do the
exercises on their own.
When introducing new concepts,
worksheets show examples to help
students work out the correct process
independently and apply this to other
similar questions. Instructors carefully
guide students to be aware of focal
points of questions and think about
the information that is given in the
worksheet, supporting them to solve
problems by themselves.
SMALL-STEP WORKSHEETS:
STRUCTURED TO FOSTER
SELF-LEARNING
Self-learning is facilitated by Kumon’s
constantly evolving small-step worksheets
and enabling each student to advance
smoothly from easy to difficult problems and,
ultimately, to the study of high school level
material.
Five Features of Kumon’s
Small-Step Worksheets
1. Students start with easy content, then
move on.
2. Students learn how to complete
worksheets quickly and accurately.
3. Students advance with a real sense of
how they are improving.
4. Students think for themselves and correct mistakes on
their own.
5. Students learn from the examples independently.

KUMON INSTRUCTORS: DEVOTED

TO EACH CHILD’S GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT
Our Instructors focus on each student, paying careful
attention to his or her academic ability and personality,
and provide effective support to ensure that he or she can
always study at a level that is “just right.” Kumon
Instructors acknowledge the growth of each student
without comparison to others, while offering praise and
encouragement.

STRENGTHS OF KUMON METHOD

LEADING TO ADVANCING BEYOND
SCHOOL GRADE LEVEL
The Kumon Method aims for students to study beyond
their school grade level through self-learning and advance
to studying high school level material. When studying at
the “just-right” level, students think for themselves and
complete the worksheets. Students then use that self-
learning ability to advance independently beyond their
school grade level to higher levels which is recognised in
Kumon as Advanced Student Honour Roll (ASHR).

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 KUMON
Math Levels Content
O
Calculus
N

PROGRAMMES
M
L Advanced algebra, Functions,
K Logarithms, Trigonometry
J
At Kumon we nurture a high level of academic I Factorisation, Square roots,
H Quadratic equations, Graphs
ability as well as the ability to self-learn with G Calculation of fractions, Positive
our Maths and English worksheets. F negative numbers, Introduction
E to Algebra
D
MATHS PROGRAMME C
Maths is a subject that requires an accumulation of knowledge B Four operations of whole
through practice. A numbers
2A
With the aim of studying senior high school maths (differential 3A
and integral calculation) with ease, students enhance their 4A
calculation skills, cultivate their mathematical analysis and 5A Familiarize with numbers
develop logical thinking abilities. This leads them to develop the 6A
ability to solve various problems that they will face in the future.
XT Triangles and other geometric figures
In Maths Programme, we have 20 levels wherein every level has
20 sets of 10 pages each. XV Vectors and figures
XM Matrices, mapping and Transformations
For students who prefer studying Kumon Maths even beyond
level O can pursue the elective levels. The elective levels XP Permutation and Combinations and probability
constitute of the following: XS Statistics

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English Levels Content ENGLISH PROGRAMME
L Critical reading, Analysing
K and interpreting elements of
In the English programme, we aim to cultivate high
J literature, Critique writing level of reading ability within all students.
I1/I2 Summarising by restructuring Through daily study of this programme, students
HI/HII information in several develop a wide range of reading comprehension
GI/GII paragraphs
skills, ultimately enables them to interpret information
FI/FII Identifying the topic of each in advanced literature and become proficient readers.
EI/EII paragraph, Comprehend and
DI/DII compose complex sentences By focusing on developing reading ability through
CI/CII Visualising a passage, exposure to a wide range of books, students
BI/BII Comprehend simple acquire greater interest in reading which enables
sentences, Read
AI/AII independently learning advanced materials independently and
2A confidently.
3A Learning to read and write, In English Programme, we have 18 levels wherein
4A comprehend simple sentences
every level has 20-40 sets of 10 pages each.
5A
6A
Repeating and reciting
7A

PENCIL SKILL
PROGRAMME (ZUN ZUN)
The supplementary Pencil Skills Programme also
known as Zun Zun programme in Kumon helps
young children acquire basic pencil control skills.

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 SUPPLEMENTARY TOOLS
Supplementary tools in Kumon, support the student’s learning process and build their ability
to apply their knowledge. Below are the most commonly used tools in Kumon centres.

With the help of the magnetic

number board (1 – 30 and 1 – 100)
and number chart (1 – 120), students
enhance their understanding of
number sequence and random
recognition of numbers.

The multiplication cards help to

strengthen the tables up to 9 before
moving onto level C and beyond in
Maths programme.

Kumon English CDs assist students

in independent learning, enriching
vocabulary power, polishing
pronunciation and improve their
listening and reading ability.

Flash cards help students memorise

words; develop their reading ability
and enrich their vocabulary.

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HOW What students gain ■ A solid foundation for academic
success
through doing Kumon

KUMON
goes a long way in
helping them to achieve
■ Lasting confidence and self-belief
Excellent concentration skills and
■

METHOD
positive attitude towards study
their goals and dreams
■ Understanding how to achieve
and thus develops: success through perseverance

HELPS ■ Ability to challenge themselves

through advancement

YOUR CHILD

What is
Kumon?

Expert Instruction Established Self-Learning Long-Term Success

Programmes

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 LET’S GET
YOUR
CHILD
STARTED
ENROLMENT PROCESS
Once an appointment is fixed, the parent and the child will come
for a Parent Orientation and Diagnostic Test as per the schedule.

Diagnostic Test and Parent Orientation

■ A briefing of Kumon and other details about the Kumon
method will be provided during the Parent Orientation.
■ The Diagnostic test is taken for your child to understand what
is known to him/her and where to start his/ her Kumon journey
from.
■ Diagnostic Test is followed by a discussion about starting
level and the progress of your child’s Kumon study.
■ This will be followed by the registration process of your child.

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YOUR CHILD’S KUMON INSTRUCTOR
The Instructor’s role is to ensure that students can without any hindrance experience the sense of accomplishment that
comes from solving problems on their own. Roles of a Kumon Instructor includes:

1 Observing students and guiding them to self-

learn: Instructors observe students particularly
when they study new content or repeated
worksheet to make sure that the child is at just
right level. If students face difficulty with certain
exercises, the instructor shows the example
or previous study material to help them to find
solution.

2 Instructor and parents working together to

develop students’ ability: A vital role of an
instructor is also to acknowledge the students’
development by praising them and motivating
them for their achievements. The instructor
does not do it alone but rather shares and
discusses the same with the parents.

3 Searching for ways to improve instruction:

Believing that there is always something
better, the instructor continuously studies the
worksheet and attends meetings to learn from
his/her fellow instructors.

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 WORKING WITH A KUMON INSTRUCTOR TO HELP YOUR CHILD
In partnership with the Instructor, you
play a key role in ensuring that your child
realise their potential with the Kumon
programme. Below are some essential tips
and suggestions which will help your child
to achieve their goals:
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■ Designate Kumon time at home, so your child gets
into the daily study habit.
■ Encourage your child to complete daily
assignments just as they would practice a sport.
■ Be ready to celebrate small and large victories,
and look for opportunities to praise your child.
■ Communicate regularly with the Instructor to
assess your child’s progress.
STUDY FLOW IN KUMON CENTRE
1 Enter and greet 2 Pick up your folder 3 Exchange completed 4 Correct mistakes in
everyone HW with new HW last HW, if any.

If instructor asks 7 Submit finished classwork When you 6 After writing name date 5 Submit corrected HW in
you to recite & record book in the inbox study English, and starting time, let’s the Correction Box
number table/ please listen study
multiplication to the CD
table or ask you before
to try Number attempting the
Board, please worksheet.
Correctio
do it. Correctio After that read n Box
n Box aloud in front
of instructor.

8 Make correction in class- 9 Submit corrected 10 After receiving full marks take 11 Before leaving, check 12 Greet everyone before
work, if any (find mistake classwork in your WS & record book to the belongings, (bag, leaving the centre.
then erase mistakes and correction Box. instructor for their feedback. stationary, finished WS,
write the correct answer.) new HW).

Correctio
n Box

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 1) What is the right age for Kumon?
There is no “right” age – Kumon can help your child
advance in school – regardless of age and learning
abilities. Kumon encourages getting an early start so
that your child can begin developing the necessary
skills to fully reach his or her true potential. Our
students range from pre-schoolers to high school
students and in some cases even adults get enroled.

2) What will my child do in Kumon?

Students have an opportunity to visit their Kumon
centre twice a week, to study their worksheets under
the guidance of their Kumon Instructor. They will also
do the home work sheet every non-centre day, under
the supervision of their parents.
3) What is the difference between Kumon and tuition?
A tutorial is usually a quick and short-term solution for
students needing help on a particular topic they are
currently learning in school and focus on teaching
the student one on one. Kumon, on the other hand,
is a long-term education programme that seeks to
build the student’s mastery in maths and Reading
comprehension ability. The Kumon worksheets have
been designed to allow self-learning which boost
their confidence and enable them to advance beyond
their current school grade level.

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4) Since Kumon is an individualised study programme,
does it mean that my child would have an Instructor
with him or her all the time?
Kumon advocates the value of independent learning.
Therefore, students learn directly from the worksheets.
The starting level for each Kumon student is determined
individually. Each student progresses at his or her
own pace. Instructor observes how each student
studies, plans and assigns worksheets and motivates
the student. When students encounter difficulties, the
Instructor assists the students by giving subtle hints so
that they will be encouraged to progress and take on
further challenges.
5) In a month how many Kumon classes will be given to
my child?
Kumon gives an average of 8 classes per month.
Though the government holidays are included in the
course time.
6) My child is already getting good grades, so why
would I consider Kumon enrolment?
Kumon’s individualised instruction is meant to help your
child advance and succeed. In fact, many Kumon
students are studying above school grade level.
Advanced students are introduced to new concepts
earlier than at school and can experience the advantage
of learning new material ahead of their peers.
7) Will my child get bored in school after advancing with
Kumon?
Students become much more engaged and self-
confident in school when they advance with Kumon.
Doing worksheets everyday also becomes less daunting
and time-consuming – a plus for both students and
parents.
8) Will my child get confused between the Kumon
Method and school method?
Kumon is not a replacement for the school system. The
Kumon Method is an individualised learning method and
supplements the education system. Kumon’s unique
curriculum begins at the preschool level and progresses
through high school-level material. It is designed in such
a way that any student can progress at an appropriate
pace through the levels.
9) Do you provide any compensatory classes if my child
misses a Centre day?
To ensure mastery, develop good study habits and
self-discipline, it is essential to study the worksheets
on a daily basis. However, if your child misses a centre
day,you can collect his or her homework from the
Instructor. Compensatory classes are not provided.
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 10) What is the duration of the Kumon Programme?
Kumon is neither a quick fix nor a time-bound programme.
Kumon is a long-term education programme that seeks
to build the student’s mastery in Maths and English. The
worksheets are designed to contain only the elements
essential for mastering senior high school maths, and for
developing an advanced level of reading comprehension
ability. The Kumon Programme consist of a series of
worksheets in several levels, and students move to the
next level at their own pace.
11) Why would I keep my child in Kumon year after year?
The real value of Kumon instruction – and what sets us
apart from other learning programmes and tutors is the
impact that Kumon’s progressive method will make on
your child’s success throughout the school years, and
beyond. With individualised instruction, Kumon students
develop confidence and independence – key traits for
success at any age.
12) What are some tips for helping my child do Kumon at
home?
The most important step you can take is to help your child
establish a routine by scheduling daily “Kumon time.” To
encourage your child, it is important to praise the victories
and progress, large or small. Younger children may need
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some extra guidance from you in completing worksheets.
It’s also very important to maintain regular communication
with your instructor about homework, motivation,
curriculum, or any other major activity in your child’s life.
The instructor is there for you as well as your child and
wants what you want: to help your child succeed.
13) Will English programme help my child to speak English
fluently?
The aim of the Kumon English programme is to achieve
advanced reading comprehension skills and the ability to
read widely, which also improves English speaking skills.
What many people
perceive as a miracle,
is happening in Kumon
centres all the time.
That is because people
have no idea about the
unlimited potential of
children.
– Toru Kumon
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 MILESTONES

1970
1954 In Japan, Toru Kumon 1974 The first overseas 1974 United States of
1950

begins providing education based Kumon Math Center America (in 1982, the
on the concept of self-learning to opens in New York. first office opens in Los
his son, Takeshi, then a second Angeles).
1978
grader in elementary school. (This 20th Inaugural 1975 The number
is considered the origin of the Anniversary of Kumon subject
Kumon Method). enrollments exceeds
1979 The first Kumon
1955 The first Math Centre using one hundred
Instructors Conference
Kumon worksheets is opened in thousands.
is held in Japan.
Moriguchi City, Osaka. 1975 Taiwan
1958 The first office opens in 1977 Brazil (in 1980, the
Osaka City. (This is considered the first office opens in Sao
foundation of the Kumon Institute Paulo).
of Education).
1979 Germany (In 1980,
the office opens in
Dusseldorf).

1980 France, Canada 1980 The Kumon English 1984 The Kumon Japanese
1980

1981 The number of Kumon Programme (for native Japanese Learning Programme (for foreign
Subject enrollments exceeds one speakers) is launched. learners) is launched.
million. 1981 1985 The Kumon Penmanship
1962
1960

• The Kumon Japanese programme Programme is launched.

• Osaka Institue of 1982 Phillippines
(for native Japanese speakers) is
Mathematics Ltd. Is 1986 The Kumon French and
1983 United Kingdom (In 1990, the launched.
established. German Programmes (for native
first office opens in London). • The first Instructors Conference
• The first Kumon Japanese speakers) are launched.
1984 Australia (In 1984, the first on learners with special needs is
Centre in Tokyo is 1988
office opens in Sydney). held.
opened. • Kumon Publishing Co. Ltd. is
1985 Belgium, Peru 1982 Nobiteyuku Kindergarten,
1968 10th Inaugural established.
established by Kumon Gauken
Anniversary 1986 Malaysia, Austria, Switzerland • Sumiton Elementary School in
Educational Foundation, opens in
1969 The number 1987 Singapore (in 1995, the first Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. Alabama, U.S.A. implements
of Kumon subject office opens in Singapore). Kumon Math In their regular math
1983 The company name, Kumon
enrollments exceed ten classes.
1988 Hong Kong Institute of Mathematics, is changed
thousand. 1988 30th inaugural
to Kumon Institute of Education.
1989 Italy Anniversary
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 1990 Korea 1993 Netherlands 1995 Company founder Toru Kumon
1990 1990 1993 passes away.
1996 Chile
• Kumon Leysin Academy of • Kumon Kokusai Gakuen opens its
Switzerland (senior high school) junior high school in Yokohama City, 1996 Kumon Lifelong Integrated 2011 Global

2010
opens. Kanagawa Prefecture. (Senior high Learning Co.,Ltd. is established. Communication & Testing
school opens in 1996). Co., Ltd. is established.
• The Kumon English Programme (for 1997 Botswana, Argentina
native English speakers) is launched • The Kumon Chinese Program 2013 Andorra
1997 Kumon President Takeshi
in Australia. (for native Chinese speakers) is Kumon passes away. 2015 Brunei
1991 Thailand, South Africa, launched in Taiwan.
1998 Sri Lanka, Namibia, United Arab 2017 Cambodia
Indonesia, China, Mexico, Colombia 1994 New Zealand Emirates.
(In 1996, the first office in Africa opens 2018 60th Inaugural
1994 The Kumon Portuguese
in Johannesburg). 1998 40th inaugural Anniversary
Programme (for native Portuguese Anniversary
1992 Spain, Hungary speakers) is launched in Brazil.
1999 Bahrain
1993 The number of Kumon subject 1995 Luxembourg, Bolivia
enrollments exceeds two million.

2000 Kenya, Ireland 2002 Macau 2006 Qatar (In 2007, the first office
2000

2000
• The organization is shifted into a
group management structure.
• Kumon Toru Research Institute of
Education Co., Ltd. is established.
2001 The number of Kumon Subject
enrollments exceeds three million.
2001 Myanmar, Zambia
2001
• Applied research into the effects
of learning therapy on senile
dementia begins.
• The new Kumon Logo is created
incorporating the image of the
“THINKING FACE.”
opens in Doha).
2004
2007 Vietnam (In 2006, the first
• The Kumon EFL (English as a
office opens in Ho Chi Minh).
Foreign Language) Programme is
launched in Brazil. 2008 50th Inaugural
Anniversary
• The Kumon Spanish Programme
(for native Spanish speakers) 2008 Greece
is launched in five countries in 2008 The Kumon Thai Programme
South America.
(for native Thai speakers) is
2005 The Kumon CFL (Chinese as launched in Thailand.
a Foreign Language) Programme is
launched in Korea.
2005 India (in 2004, the first office
opens in New Delhi).
2006 The number of Kumon subject
enrollments exceeds four million.
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 SUCCESS STORIES
– PARENTS
Kumon has been an awesome Dreams really come
and fun learning experience for true; this is what I
us. It helped my daughter to have experienced
improve her mental maths, throughout my Kumon
speed and accuracy as she journey. I consider
progressed level by level. opting for Kumon for
We just love Kumon. It only my child as one of the
takes a small amount of time best decisions ever
each day but definitely, it’s worth made.
it. It developed confidence and
adaptability in my daughter. She started – Ruchika Dawar
accepting classroom challenges to solve
problems mentally and to do them quickly
and accurately. Thank you Kumon for
supporting her at every stage!

– Krati Malhotra

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SUCCESS STORIES
– STUDENTS
“My mother tricked me into
joining Kumon classes by
telling me that we were
going to a birthday party.
Once I started taking the
classes, I really enjoyed
it and I still do. I want to
complete all the Kumon
levels. I am already in level L
and there are only 3 more levels
till I become a maths Completer. The
worksheets motivate me to continue
with Kumon as they are very interesting,
challenging and I have fun solving them.”
says Puroo.
– Puroo Duggal, 10
“I feel very happy and
confident knowing I am
one of the few X level
completers in the country.
My instructor helped me
realise everyone should
learn at their own pace
and not according to what is
expected of them. This gave
me the motivation and comfort
to continue to work hard without any
barriers. It was because of Kumon and
support from my parents and instructor,
I was able to realise my full potential,
leading to my success”, says Paridhi.
– Paridhi, 14
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 The face inside is the “THINKING FACE”
It represents the faces of children who learn, think and grow within Kumon
centres. It also represents the faces of Kumon Instructors and staff that are
thinking about the welfare of children and developing themselves.

“How can I help this child progress?”

Everyone involved in Kumon thinks about education very seriously, wants
to learn from children, has the desire to grow alongside others, and to put
all these into practice.

Kumon Blue represents intelligence, honesty, and the sky that stretches
across the world.
It also represents our hope that the world will be united as one, that the
future of our children will grow on a grand scale, and that people all over
the world will think more seriously about education.

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know how your child’s ability will be developed through Kumon

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