Company
ProfileMission
By discovering the potential of each individualand developing his or her ability to the maximum,

We have a dream: to contribute to world peace through education.

we aim to foster sound, capable people and thus contribute to the global community.

We will head towards the realization of that dreamby fostering people through individualized education.

VisionWe 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 in the world will be enthusiastically self-learningand making efforts towards realizing his or her goals and dreams.

Contents
Mission, Vision

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The Kumon Logo

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THE KUMON WAY

2The Origins of the Kumon Method

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The Kumon Logo; the face inside, and its color.
The face inside is the “THINKING FACE.”
It represents the faces of children who learn, think, and grow within Kumon Centers.
It also represents the faces of Kumon Instructors and staff
who are thinking about the welfare of children and developing themselves.

The Characteristics of the Kumon Method		Individualized Instruction–The “Just-Right” Level of Study 4

		Self-Learning4		

The Role of the Instructor

5		Progress in Small Steps

6“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.

The Kumon Method Spreading Throughout the World

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Kumon Blue represents intelligence, honesty, and the sky that stretches across the world.

Milestones		

10that the future of our children will grow on a grand scale,

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It also represents our hope that the world will be united as one,and that people all over the world will think more seriously about education.

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THE KUMON WAY
What We, Associates, Care About

The Origins of the Kumon Method
One father’s love for his son gave birth to the
Kumon Method of learning

What we care about most is each individual child.
All Kumon learning must be, without exception,a useful learning experience for the child’s growth and future.
We must provide an opportunity to learn with the Kumon Method to as many children as possible.
These two things we always hold firmly in our hearts as we approach our work—
they are the sole reason for Kumon’s existence and development, and are also our responsibility for the children.
If, along the way, we waver or there is dissent, we will always stop to ask ourselves,“Will this really benefit the children?” and thus we will find our way once again.
With this in mind, we will do everything in our power to make this educational method even more valuable
and to allow as many children as possible to learn with the Kumon Method.

What we next cherish are the people who work towards achieving our common goal.
We have the highest respect for Kumon Instructors as well as all other people who care about children
and who wish to contribute to society through education with us.
With heartfelt appreciation and affinity, we strive to give our fullest support and to work in unity with all of these people.

We also greatly value all of our associates.

It all began when the mother of a young
boy found a math test paper in her son’s

pocket. That boy was Takeshi Kumon*, and he
was in his second year of elementary school.
Seeing that Takeshi’s test results were not as goodas they usually were, his mother consulted herhusband Toru Kumon, who was a high school mathteacher at the time. Toru then began making mathworksheets for Takeshi.
Toru Kumon believed that the work of an
educator is to foster a mindset for self-learningin children so he created materials that made it
possible for his son to progress on his own. Basedon his experience as a senior high school teacher,

We must do our best to create and maintain the kind of workplace culture and environment

Toru knew that the problems many high school

where all associates can energetically approach their work with the sense of mission and challenge

students had with their math studies stemmed fromand can better themselves every day while a decent livelihood is ensured and adequate compensation offered to all.

a lack of calculation skills. Therefore, he focusedon developing Takeshi’s calculation skills, enabling

We put great emphasis on our commitment to the community.
We are grateful to our local communities in which we live and work.
As a conscientious corporate citizen, we take an active part in a variety of activities
to improve the quality of life in our communities such as the preservation of the natural environment and resources,
and the improvement of local education and culture.
In this way, we will fulfill our responsibility and obligation to the global community.

him to advance as quickly as possible through tohigh school mathematics.
After much trial and error, Toru Kumon
produced a series of calculation problems on looseleaf paper for Takeshi, which became the prototype
for today’s Kumon worksheets. Takeshi quickly
developed his ability through studying the materials

We take to heart the following three things and will remain true to them in any situation.

created by his father for half an hour every day. As

1. We affirm to be upright citizens by always asking ourselves if our words and deeds are fair and just.

a few months into the sixth grade.

2. We will strive to be people who can feel joy and a sense of wonder while maintaining our conviction andpride as educators.
3. We will cultivate a sense of modesty and humility so that we can always grow with each passing day.

a result, he was able to reach differential and integral calculus when he was justThe original handmade worksheets that
Toru Kumon created for his son

Following his success with Takeshi, Toru Kumon invited some children
from the neighborhood to come and study at his home in a similar way toTakeshi. Seeing how much their academic ability improved, Toru Kumon set
out to offer more children the opportunity to study with his learning method. In
1958, he established an office in Osaka to open more Math Centers, and fromthat year on Kumon has aimed to pursue the potential of as many students as
possible.
Born out of a father’s love for his son, Kumon is not restricted by thebarriers of language, culture or history. As more people hear about the benefitsof the Kumon Method, it continues to reach greater numbers of students
throughout the world.

2* The late President Takeshi Kumon

Toru Kumon and his son Takeshi

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The Characteristics of the Kumon Method● Individualized Instruction – The “Just-Right” Level of Study
Pursuing the potential of each individualW

e at Kumon believe that all children possess boundless potential, andthrough individualized instruction we aim to discover this latent potential.

The key to individualized instruction is the “just-right” level of study, which is the
optimum level for each student to develop their academic ability without being
specifically taught.
In helping students develop their academic ability, the most important
thing is that they enjoy their study. In order for this to happen, the starting point
for each Kumon student is determined individually, regardless of their age or
grade at school, at a level where they can easily obtain a perfect score of 100. At
the point of enrollment and throughout their time with Kumon, Instructors provide
students with material suitable for their ability level while considering their degree● The Role of the Instructor
Devoted to each child’s growth and development

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he Instructor’s role is to ensure that students can, without any hindrance, experience the sense ofaccomplishment that comes from solving problems on their own. They do this by providing individualized

instruction and support to students at the Center, and assigning appropriate homework for students to continue
developing their ability through worksheet study at home.

of mastery of the content.
By continuing to study at a level appropriate to their ability and advancing at their own pace, children areable to advance beyond their school grade level. Studying beyond school grade level not only benefits students
academically but also helps them to develop other important qualities such as confidence and self-esteem. Basedon individualized instruction and study at the “just-right” level, we at Kumon seek to bring out the best in ourstudents so that they gain the confidence to attempt problems that were once too difficult for them.

Setting up a study projection
At enrollment, students take the Kumon Diagnostic Test. Based on the resultof this test, Instructors set up a study projection and determine an appropriate
starting point for each individual student. Through close observation of thechild’s study behavior and by keeping records of daily progress, the Instructor
will adjust their instruction accordingly.

● Self-Learning

Observing students and guiding them to self-learn

Developing the ability to learn on one’s own

repetition, to determine whether or not the student is studying at the “just-right”

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examples or previously studied material to help them find a solution on their

Instructors observe students, particularly when studying new content or doingumon defines self-learning as the ability to complete unfamiliar and challenging tasks independently. The
Instructor fosters this ability in students by setting them a goal to complete worksheets that have been

carefully designed to allow the learner to move up to higher levels on their own. Through doing exercises bythemselves without asking for answers, students feel a sense of accomplishment in their study and gain theambition to take on new challenges.
Kumon worksheets are designed in a way that enables students tolevel. If students face difficulty with certain exercises, the Instructor may showown.

Instructors and parents working together to develop
students’ ability
A vital aspect of the Instructor’s role is to acknowledge students’ development byprogress gradually but steadily from easy to difficult material. For example,

praising them for their achievements and encouraging them to take on further challenges. The Instructor does not

explanations and example problems are included with new exercises in thedo this alone, but rather discusses each student’s progress regularly with the child’s parents or guardians.

introductory sections, which allow students to advance by self-learning.
Nonetheless, there are times when students encounter problems

Searching for ways to improve instructionthat they do not understand or are unable to solve on their own. At times

Believing that there is always something better, Instructors continuously study the worksheets and attend meetings

like these, Instructors carefully guide the students in a way that enables

to learn from the experiences of fellow Instructors.

them to solve the problems by themselves. Equipped with the ability to
study proactively, Kumon students can better pursue their dreams andgoals.

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The Characteristics of the Kumon Method
The Kumon Mathematics Curriculum(International Version)

Elective course materials● Progress in Small StepsXS Statistics
XP Probability

The Kumon worksheets are structured to foster self-learning

XM Matrices
XV Vectors, Equations of Lines and Planes in SpaceA

XT Triangles (Sine and Cosine Theorems and Their Applications)t Kumon we realize that students will encounter difficulties
advancing on their own if the jump from one level to another

Level : Contents

is too great. Thus, the worksheets have been specially designed to

O Advanced Differentiation and Integration, Differential Equations

enable students to advance smoothly in small steps while learning at

N Loci, Sequences and Series, Limits of Functions, Differentiation
M Trigonometry, Straight Lines, Circles

a level that is most appropriate for them. Nowhere in the worksheetsLwill a student suddenly encounter an exercise that they are completely

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unfamiliar with. Clear examples and explanations are provided whenJ

moving into new topic areas, encouraging students to self-learn andIadvance independently at all times.

Logarithms, Calculus

Functions–Quadratic, Fractional, Irrational, Exponential

Factorization, Irrational Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Simultaneous Equations, Remainder Theorem, Factor Theorem

Factorization, Square Roots, Quadratic Equations, The Pythagorean Theorem

H Linear/Simultaneous Equations, Inequalities, Functions and Graphs

The mathematics program, for example, consists of 4,420

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worksheets with 20 levels from 6A through to O and five electiveFE

courses. The worksheets are structured around essential elements for

Positive/Negative Numbers, Introduction to Algebra

Order of Operations, Decimals

Fractions

D Long Multiplication, Long Division, Introduction to Fractions

the study of high school level differential and integral calculus, thus

C Multiplication, Division

allowing students to advance as quickly as possible on their own to

B Vertical Addition and Subtraction

high school level mathematics. This is the most predominant feature of

A Horizontal Addition and Subtraction

the Kumon mathematics worksheets.

2A Basic Addition

Kumon also offers language programs for both native andEach level from 6A to O is comprised of 200 worksheets.

foreign language learners. The native language programs set out toequip students with an advanced level of reading ability. Progressing
in small steps through each stage, the student is first exposed to both
new and familiar vocabulary, and then learns letters and characters in
the context of words and also words in the context of sentences. Aftermoving on to the fundamentals of sentence and paragraph structure,
the student progresses to summarization and critical reading, which
involves a wide range of literature.
The aim of the foreign language programs is to cultivate a highlevel of reading comprehension skills. Through the carefully designed
small steps in the worksheets and the usage of audio players, students

3A Writing Numbers up to 120,
Introduction to Addition
4A Writing Numbers up to 50
5A Reading Numbers up to 50
6A Reading Numbers up to 10

Native Language and Foreign Language Worksheets
The native language worksheets are provided in seven different languages. Foreign language programs
such as English and Japanese are also available in various countries.
[Native Language Worksheets][Foreign Language Worksheets]learn to read and write the words of the language. As they go fromreading simple passages to classic literature in different genres, theyacquire the ability to read and understand texts written in the target
language.
Using information collected by observing students’ reactions
to the worksheets as well as ongoing feedback from Instructors, we
at Kumon constantly evaluate and revise the worksheets of all of
its programs to ensure there is nothing hindering our students fromprogressing smoothly. In every way, the Kumon Method is a student-

Thai

ChineseEnglishEnglishJapanese

centered method of learning.

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The Kumon Method Spreading Throughout the World
With the aim of supporting more and more dreams the world over

North America

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Asia

he Kumon Method that began from the love of a father for his

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Canada, Costa Rica,Guatemala,Mexico, Panama, U.S.A.

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Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka,
Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan

child is today widely available around the world, and enrollment

figures currently total over four million. The first Kumon Center outsideof Japan was set up in New York in 1974. Since then, Kumon has
spread to more than 60 countries and regions. Kumon Centers are at
the heart of this global development, but there are also a number ofschools that have adopted the Kumon Method.
The Kumon Method aims to foster fundamental academic skills
that are essential to a solid education. It is an individualized method
suitable for all ages. Each student studies independently at a levelthat is “just right” for them. Placing great importance on the ability ofEurope20

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain,
Switzerland, U.K.

each student, Kumon aims to enable each individual to become selflearners.
By doing the Kumon worksheets, students not only improvetheir academic ability, but also gain life skills, such as self-esteem
and the ability to expand their skills and knowledge through their own
efforts. The fact that the Kumon Method and approach have remained
consistent for over fifty years and have been accepted in many
countries, despite differences in lifestyle, educational system, andculture, is evidence of the universal nature of the Kumon Method. This

Middle East

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South America

Bahrain, Qatar, U.A.E.

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Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Peru, Uruguay

is something which Kumon treasures and takes great pride in.
While establishing a firm base in the community, Instructors andCenter Assistants nurture the development of children and adults alike.
Together with our Instructors and their Assistants, Kumon supports all
children and adults of communities around the world in achieving their
dreams and goals.

AfricaBotswana, Kenya, Namibia,
South Africa, Zambia

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Oceania2

Australia, New Zealand(as of March 2023)

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Milestones
2000 Kenya, Ireland

Kumon Centers open around the world

1974 United States of America

1969 The number of Kumon subject enrollments
exceeds ten thousand.

1975 The number of Kumon subject enrollments
exceeds one hundred thousand.
1975 Taiwan
1977 Brazil
1979 Germany

1980 France, Canada

1990 Korea
1991 Thailand, South Africa, Indonesia,
China, Mexico, Colombia
1992 Spain, Hungary

1981 The number of Kumon subject enrollments
exceeds one million.

1993 The number of Kumon subject enrollments
exceeds two million.

1982 Philippines
1983 United Kingdom
1984 Australia
1985 Belgium, Peru
1986 Malaysia, Austria, Switzerland
1987 Singapore
1988 Hong Kong
1989 Italy

1993 Netherlands
1994 New Zealand
1995 Luxembourg, Bolivia
1996 Chile
1997 Botswana, Argentina
1998 Sri Lanka, Namibia,
United Arab Emirates
1999 Bahrain

2001 The number of Kumon subject enrollments
exceeds three million.

2013 Andorra
2015 Brunei
2017 Cambodia
2018 Poland
2019 Romania, Uruguay,
Bangladesh, Panama,Portugal, Bulgaria

2021 Croatia
2022 Costa Rica, Pakistan,Czech
2023 Guatemala

2001 Myanmar, Zambia
2002 Macau
2005 India
2006 The number of Kumon subject enrollments
exceeds four million.
2006 Qatar
2007 Vietnam
2008 Greece

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2010

2000
2011

Kumon begins promoting TOEFL Junior ®.

1990
2000

1980
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1980

1960
1950
1954

In Japan, Toru Kumon begins providing
education based on the concept of self-learning
to his son, Takeshi, then a second grader inelementary school. (This is considered the originof the Kumon Method.)

1955

The first Math Center using Kumon worksheetsis opened in Moriguchi City, Osaka.

1958

The first office opens in Osaka City. (This isconsidered the foundation of the Kumon Instituteof Education.)

1962• Osaka Institute of Mathematics Ltd. isestablished.
• The first Kumon Center in Tokyo is opened.

1974

The first overseas Kumon Math Center opens in
New York.

1979

The first Kumon Instructors Conference is heldin Japan.

The Kumon English Program (for native
Japanese speakers) is launched.

1981

1990

• Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (seniorhigh school) opens.
• The Kumon English Program (for native
English speakers) is launched in Australia.

1993• The Kumon Japanese Program (for native
Japanese speakers) is launched.

• Kumon Kokusai Gakuen opens its junior highschool in Yokohama City, Kanagawa.
(Senior high school opens in 1996. )• The first Instructors Conference on Learners
with Special Needs is held.

• The Kumon Chinese Program (for native
Chinese speakers) is launched in Taiwan.

1982

1994

Nobiteyuku Kindergarten, established by Kumon
Gakuen Educational Foundation, opens in
Takatsuki City, Osaka.

1983

The company name, Kumon Institute ofMathematics, is changed to Kumon Institute of
Education.

1984

The Kumon Japanese Language Program (forforeign learners) is launched.

The Kumon Portuguese Program (for native
Portuguese speakers) is launched in Brazil.

1995

Company founder Toru Kumon passes away.

1996

Kumon Lifelong Integrated Learning Co., Ltd. isestablished.

1997• The organization is shifted into a groupmanagement structure.

2014

Kumon begins promoting TOEFL Primary ®.

• Kumon Toru Research Institute of Education
Co., Ltd. is established.

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.”

2004• The Kumon EFL (English as a Foreign
Language) Program is launched in Brazil.
• The Kumon Spanish Program (for native
Spanish speakers) is launched in five countries
in South America.

2005

The Kumon CFL (Chinese as a Foreign
Language) Program is launched in Korea.

2008

The Kumon Thai Program (for native Thai
speakers) is launched in Thailand.

Kumon president Takeshi Kumon passes away.

1985

The Kumon Penmanship Program is launched.

The progress of Kumon

1986

The Kumon French and German programs (fornative Japanese speakers) are launched.

1988• Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd. is established.
• Sumiton Elementary School in Alabama, U.S.A.
implements Kumon Math in their regularmath classes.

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The Kumon Group
Kumon Regional Headquarters

Operations of the Kumon Group● Research, development, and production of learning materials for math and reading (Japanese, English, Portuguese,Chinese, etc.), penmanship and calligraphy, and SAIDO Learning® as a franchisor● Research on instructional techniques as a franchisor● Establishment and operation of Kumon Centers as a franchisor● Publication of children’s books, picture books and study-aid books, etc.
● Development and marketing of educational merchandise including educational toys

Diffusion of the Kumon Method

Kumon América do Sul Instituto de Educação Ltda.
Address Rua Tomás Carvalhal, 686
		 Paraíso, CEP 04006–002
		 São Paulo, SP. Brasil
URL		https://www.kumon.com.br■ Asia & Oceania■ China

Kumon China Co., Ltd.
Address Units 3403-3408, 34/F, Chubb Tower
		 Windsor House, No. 311 Gloucester Road
		 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
URL		 https://www.kumonbj.com.cn/zh-cn/■ Europe & Africa

Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd.

■ Company Data

Kumon Kyoiku Kaikan, 5-6-6 Nishinakajima
Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 532-8511 Japan■ South America

Kumon North America, Inc.
Address 301 Route 17 North, 12th floor,
		 Rutherford, NJ 07070 U.S.A.
URL		https://www.kumon.com

Kumon Asia & Oceania Pte. Ltd.
Address 8 Cross Street,		 #26-04/07, Manulife Tower,
		 Singapore 048424
URL		https://kao.kumonglobal.com

Areas of operations: 62 countries and regions (as of March 2023)
Number of Centers: 23,700 (as of March 2023)
Number of subject enrollments: 3,620,000 (as of March 2023)■ Osaka Head Office■ North America

Date of Establishment: July 1958
Date of Incorporation: August 1962
Capital: 4,418 million yen
Consolidated net sales: 82,059 million yen
Consolidated ordinary income: 13,634 million yen
Number of employees: 3,734■ Tokyo Head Office

Keikyu Daiichi Bldg. 12F, 4-10-18 Takanawa
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074 Japan
URL: https://www.kumongroup.com/eng/(as of March 2023)

The Kumon Group Organizational Chart

Kumon Europe & Africa Ltd.
Address 4th Floor West, Ealing Cross
		 85 Uxbridge Road, Ealing
		 London, W5 5TH, U.K.
URL		https://www.kumon.co.uk

Outline of Group Companies in Japan■ Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd.

Originally starting as the Publishing Department within Kumon Institute of Education in 1980,
Kumon Publishing was inaugurated as an independent company in 1988. Its role is to support
the growth of children through the development and sales of its publications (educational
workbooks, flashcards, picture books, and children’s books, etc.) and educational toys.

Customers■ Kumon Lifelong Integrated Learning Co., Ltd.

Kumon Centers
Regional Headquarters

Group Companies in Japan

Kumon North America, Inc.

Kumon Lifelong Integrated Learning Co., Ltd.

Kumon América do Sul Instituto de Educação Ltda.

Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd.

Kumon Asia & Oceania Pte. Ltd.

Kumon Toru Research Institute of Education Co., Ltd.

Kumon China Co., Ltd.
Kumon Europe & Africa Ltd.
Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd. (in Japan)

Starting out in 1985 as a part of the New Business Venture Department of Kumon Institute of
Education, Kumon Lifelong Integrated Learning (L.I.L.) was established as an independent
business in 1996. Its role is to support as many people as possible in living enriched lives andexperiencing the joy of learning through penmanship and calligraphy. L.I.L. provides attractive
learning opportunities for people of all ages.

■ Kumon Toru Research Institute of Education Co., Ltd.

Starting out as a department of Kumon Institute of Education in 1995, Kumon Toru ResearchInstitute of Education (KTRIE) was established as an independent company in the year 2000.
KTRIE’s mission is to preserve and further develop the philosophy of the Kumon Method,as envisioned by its founder, Toru Kumon. Its central role is to ensure that Kumon learningmaterials and instruction throughout the world adhere to the Kumon philosophy. The company
also conducts research on educational matters and communicates the value of the Kumon
Method to the entire Kumon Group.

President: Mitsunori Tanaka

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