29/07/2023
The benefits of children continuing their studies throughout the summer
Research shows students typically score lower on standardised tests at the end of summer holidays than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer.
19/05/2022
How does Kumon work? What’s the secret?
How has Kumon earned its reputation for being one of the most successful methods of learning in the world? How can it suit children of all ages and abilities, and how does Kumon achieve this?
03/02/2022
The Kumon Free Trial is an opportunity for your friends and family to try out studying with Kumon too! Trial students receive a whole week of Kumon study from the maths and English programmes and can attend up to two classes with the Instructor's support and assessment
05/01/2022
What's the best age to start Kumon?
Many parents considering enrolling their child in Kumon have the same question: “I don’t want to overload my young child, but equally I want to give them the best possible head start…So what’s the best age to begin Kumon?” At Kumon, we believe that, essentially, the sooner children can beg...
16/12/2021
11+ passes and Grammar school places for this dynamic duo
Twin sisters Beccy and Lizzie have been studying both the Kumon Maths and English Study Programmes for the past six years, at the Thornbury study centre.
27/11/2021
Seven ways studying music benefits children
Discover the benefits of studying music
26/11/2021
Why is Kumon called Kumon?
As it’s not an instantly recognisable word within the English language, you may be wondering where the word ‘Kumon’ comes from, and how the world’s leading supplementary education provider came to acquire its famous name. Kumon is in fact named after its founder - Mr Toru Kumon. Whilst many ...
23/11/2021
Identifying different learning styles in children
The concept of ‘learning styles’ has drawn widespread interest within the field of education for a number of years. More recently, misconceptions, myths, and debates on the topic have become increasingly prevalent. So, what are learning styles, and how useful is it to focus on them within educat...