Kumon Educational
Franchise
Kumon Educational UK
- after school programme (Maths and English)
Fifth Floor, The Grange,
100 High Street
Southgate
London, N14 6BN
Telephone: 020 8447 9010
Kumon Educational
website
About Kumon
In 1954, Toru Kumon, a high school math teacher in Japan, began developing
materials to help his second grade son who was struggling in math. As an
educator, Mr. Kumon realized that a strong foundation in the basics was needed
for success in higher-level math.
With these principles in mind, Mr. Kumon created a series of carefully sequenced
materials for his son to do after school. Through daily practice and a
commitment to mastering each concept, the young boy improved his math skills and
gained the ability to solve math problems well beyond his grade level.
Mr. Kumon's neighbours heard about the success of his son and started asking him
to work with their children. To meet this spontaneous demand, the first Kumon
Centre was opened in Mr. Kumon's home in 1956. For two years, this new approach
to education was refined and formalized. In 1958, the Kumon Institute of
Education was established with the objective of helping students excel in math
and gain a love for learning.
Kumon expanded rapidly and worldwide there are 3.7 million students studying at more than 25,000 Kumon
Centres in 43 countries. | 