What is Kumon?

The Kumon Method builds each student's core skills in maths and English, along with their ability to learn independently.

A study method like no other

Every student starts from a comfortable point, building confidence and solid skills before progressing at their own pace.

Expert Instructors

Our trained Instructors guide every student, observing their progress and setting work at just the right level for them.

Proven results

More than 60 years of international experience and millions of students who have developed skills for life.

Our programmes

A student working through a Kumon maths worksheet
Maths

The Kumon Maths Programme

From counting to calculus

Our maths programme helps children of all ages develop maths skills and a love of numbers. Each key skill is completely mastered before moving on, so students build fluency, confidence and a positive approach to study.

  • Counting
  • Four operations
  • Fractions
  • Basic algebra
  • Functions
  • Calculus
A Kumon Instructor supporting a student with reading
English

The Kumon English Programme

Reading comprehension and critical thinking

Our English programme aims to foster a love of reading and learning in every child, from word recognition and letter formation through to critiquing complex literary passages independently.

  • Repeating and reciting
  • Learning to read and write
  • Sentence building
  • Paragraph building
  • Summarisation
  • Critique

Benefits of the Kumon Method

We encourage skills that students can use both inside and outside the classroom.

Confidence

The programme is designed so students strengthen their understanding step by step, which helps them trust their own ability to learn.

Concentration

Through consistent daily practice, the programme supports the development of concentration and a longer attention span.

Independence

The method is built to promote self-learning and to encourage students to take responsibility for their own progress.

Perseverance

The programme strengthens perseverance and a willingness to take on new academic challenges.

A Kumon student studying

Academic success

Many Kumon students study above their school year level.

A Kumon Instructor working with a student

Individual guidance

Every student is followed individually so their work matches what they are ready for.