How many Kumon locations are there?

Kumon has a massive global footprint with more than four million students studying at nearly 25,000 learning centers worldwide. Recently, its operations expanded from locations in 49 countries and regions to 50.

Is Kumon Korean or Japanese?

Kumon Institute Education Co. Ltd. is an educational network based in Japan, created by Toru Kumon which uses his Kumon Method to teach mathematics and reading primarily for young students.

Who is the owner of Kumon now?

Takeshi Kumon (Toru Kumon’s son and the first Kumon student) is appointed as the President of the Kumon Institute of Education.

Why is the Kumon logo a sad face?

The face in the ‘O’ therefore represents the expression of our Kumon students around the world who are thinking deeply, engaged, learning, and growing. Similarly, the Thinking Face also represents the faces of all the Kumon staff.

Does Kumon really help?

Kumon can be very beneficial, but as a student, repetitive learning can also become, for lack of better words, boring, as well as discouraging. In order for kids to truly retain information, they should engage in unique and changing activities to help them learn in a number of ways and stay interested.

At what age can you start Kumon?

age three
What are the age limits to Kumon enrollment? Your children can enroll and benefit from Kumon from age three through high school.

Why is Kumon so boring?

4) Kumon is repetitive and boring In the Kumon method, children repeat the same worksheet up to 6 times. It is true that repeating helps kids get faster at their maths, practice does make perfect.

What is Kumon bag?

Kumon bags are provided when your child enrolls. They are designed for the Kumon worksheets with additional pockets for pencils, erasers, etc. Most students start with the blue Kumon bag, but can earn different Kumon bags as they advance into higher levels!