Company Profile

For the children: Life Skills

At Kumon we believe it is important for children to develop life skills

to enable them to live their lives with a positive attitude about the future.
Having observed tens of thousands of children, we strongly believe that life
skills enable children to live their lives happily and to the fullest, with dreams
and goals, with a willingness to face challenges, and with the motivation to
try new things proactively and enthusiastically. To reach that end, attributes
such as a superior academic ability, a sense of self-belief and the ability to
learn independently are essential.
Self-confidence means believing in oneself. Through perseverance
in their studies, children develop self-confidence and emerge feeling positive
about themselves and what they are capable of. This self-confidence
becomes the driving force behind their willingness to challenge themselves
with more difficult or unfamiliar work. It is also what motivates them to set
goals and have dreams for the future. It is during the pursuit of goals and
dreams that the ability to self-learn is developed.
Self-learning ability involves being able to set goals and solve
unfamiliar and challenging tasks independently. It is the synthesis of many
skills such as concentration, information processing, and the ability to
challenge oneself and persevere with tasks for extended periods.
Contents

Mission, Vision 2

The Origins of the Kumon Method 3

The Characteristics of the Kumon Method

-Individualized Instruction-The 'Just-right' Level of Study 4

-Self-Learning 4
-The Role of the Instructor 5
-Progress in Small Steps / The Kumon Curriculum 6
-The Pursuit of Potential 7

The Kumon Method Spreading Throughout the World 8

Milestones 10

THE KUMON WAY 12

The "THINKING FACE" 13

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We have a dream: to contribute to world peace through education.
We will head towards the realization of that dream
by fostering people through individualized education.
Mission
By discovering the potential of each individual
and developing his or her ability to the maximum,
we aim to foster sound, capable people
and thus contribute to the global community.
Vision
We 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-learning and making efforts towards realizing his or her goals and dreams.
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The Origins of the Kumon Method
Half a century ago, one father’s love for his son
gave birth to the Kumon Method
he late Chairman Toru Kumon developed the
T prototype of the Kumon Method in 1954 while
he was a high school mathematics teacher. At the
time, Toru Kumon’s wife, Teiko, asked him to take
a look at his eldest son Takeshi’s1 second-grade
arithmetic studies because she was not satisfied
with the results of a test he had taken.
As a result of his teaching experience,
Toru Kumon believed that all children possess
undiscovered potential and abilities that surpass
even the expectations of adults. He considered
it to be the responsibility of educators to uncover
that hidden potential and, above all else, he felt
that instruction based on maximizing children’s
independence was of the highest importance.
Toru Kumon's aim was to create a collection
of original problems that Takeshi would be able
to complete progressively, on his own, allowing
him to develop his skills gradually. After much
trial and error, he produced a series of hand-
written learning materials on loose-leaf A5-sized
paper. The primary feature of these materials was
the focus on developing strong calculation skills,
enabling Takeshi to advance as quickly as possible
through to high school mathematics. Based on his
experience as a high school mathematics teacher,
Toru Kumon was convinced that mastering calculation was the key to enabling The original hand-written worksheets that
Toru Kumon created for his son in 1954
his son to later apply other mathematical concepts. Takeshi started studying his
father’s handmade materials when he was in 2nd grade, in July 1954. He began
with addition problems and then progressed rapidly until he reached 11th grade-
level differential and integral calculus within the first few months of the 6th grade.
During this time, Toru Kumon continued to create these learning materials
on a daily basis, and it was through this process that the philosophy behind the
Kumon Method emerged. That is, the optimum development of each individual’s
ability, irrespective of age or grade - the pursuit of potential.
Toru Kumon believed that what was possible for one child was possible
for others, and thus set out to offer, to as many children as possible, the
opportunity to study with this Method.
Toru Kumon and his son Takeshi
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The late President Takeshi Kumon
 The Characteristics of the Kumon Method

● Individualized Instruction - The 'Just-right' Level of Study

By pursuing the potential of each individual, Kumon allows children to be the best they can

oru Kumon believed in the value of independent learning

T and through refining this idea, individualized instruction
became one of the critical factors of the Kumon Method.
The key to individualized instruction is study at the 'just-right'
level. The 'just-right' level of study is not just the level where a
student can easily complete work; it is the level where, at any ● The Role of the Instructor
time with maximum effort, a student can progress on their own
without being specifically taught. Devoted to each child’s development and growth
In helping students develop their academic abilities,
the most important thing is that they enjoy their study. In order hile worksheet study is carried out daily within the home, students also attend a Kumon Center on a
for this to happen, the starting point for each Kumon student
is established individually at a level where they can attain a
W regular basis. While studying at a Kumon Center, children follow a simple routine that supports their study
at home. The Instructor’s role is to ensure that students can, without any hindrance, experience over and over the
perfect score of 100 by studying on their own. Using the math sense of accomplishment and feeling of confidence gained as a result of thinking through and solving problems
program as an example, if a second-grade student is having on their own. In order to give students appropriate instruction, the Kumon Instructor observes their study behavior,
trouble doing vertical calculations, it is often due to a lack of particularly when doing repetition and studying new content, to obtain a sound idea of the child’s progress and
mastery of mental calculation skills, usually dating back to the initial stages of learning addition and subtraction development.
when they were in the first grade. As they observe, Instructors consider whether or not the worksheets are at a level that is 'just-right' for
In such a case, it is essential to start with content that allows the child to easily obtain a perfect score of the student, taking a number of factors into account. For example, they consider how well the student understands
100 at their current ability level. In this way, the child will experience the feelings of joy and satisfaction that result the content and whether or not the student is able to complete the worksheets within the set time frame. They also
from being able to achieve something on one's own. Then, if the child continues to study at their own pace, at a observe the student’s attitude and behavior each Center day to assist in evaluating their Kumon study progress.
level that is appropriate to their ability, they will catch up to their school grade level and eventually advance far To help them do this, the Instructor may look at
beyond it. indicators such as how smoothly the student’s pencil
The Kumon Method is an educational method that does not compare students with one another. Based is moving from one problem to the next, and whether
on individualized instruction and study at the 'just-right' level, Kumon seeks to improve the skills of each child and the student is spending time effectively to solve
bring out the best in them so that they gain the confidence to attempt problems that were once too difficult for them. problems.
Through close observation and by keeping
records of daily progress, the Kumon Instructor can
see how each student grows and develops. A vital
● Self-Learning aspect of the Instructor’s role is to acknowledge the
students' development by praising them for their
Developing the ability to learn on one’s own achievements and encouraging them to take on
further challenges. The Instructor does not do this
umon defines self-learning as the ability to set goals and solve unfamiliar and challenging tasks alone, but rather discusses each student's progress
K independently. The Instructor fosters this ability in students by setting them a goal to complete worksheets regularly with the child’s parents or guardians. As well
that have been carefully created to allow the learner to move along solving them on their own. It is precisely as encouraging their students to develop, Instructors
because students are daily going about their work independently with a goal that the desire to learn is aroused. also strive to improve their own instruction skills by
Furthermore, the ambition to take on a new challenge is fostered in students because they feel a sense of learning from the observations and experiences of
accomplishment in their study. This process begins the moment students enter a Kumon Center, collect their fellow Instructors.
prepared sets of worksheets and begin studying on their own. With the Kumon Method, it is extremely important
that worksheets are always completed by the student independently.

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The Characteristics of the Kumon Method
● Progress in Small Steps
The Kumon worksheets are structured to foster self-learning
t Kumon we realize that students will encounter difficulties
A advancing on their own if the jump from one level to another
is too great. Thus, the worksheets have been specially designed to
advance in small steps enabling students to progress smoothly while
learning at a level that is most appropriate for them. Nowhere in the
worksheets will a student suddenly encounter a problem that they are
completely unfamiliar with. The worksheets have been designed in a
way that allows students to figure out how to solve problems on their
own. Examples and explanations are clearly provided when moving
into new topic areas, encouraging students to self-learn and advance
independently at all times.
The mathematics program, for example, consists of 4,620
worksheets with 21 levels from 7A through to O and five elective
courses. The worksheets focus on the development of strong
calculation skills and, by avoiding all unrelated concepts, aim to allow
the student to advance as quickly as possible on their own to high
school mathematics. This is the most predominant feature of the
Kumon Mathematics worksheets.
Kumon also offers language programs for both native and
foreign language learners. In the reading programs, native speakers
acquire advanced reading comprehension skills and are immersed in
reading from a wide range of texts. Progressing in small steps through
each stage, the student starts by learning the sounds within words.
After moving on to the fundamentals of sentence structure, grammar
and punctuation, the student progresses to summarization and critical
7A Counting to 10
reading involving more complex passages.
The foreign language programs offer students exposure to
their target language on a daily basis while allowing them to acquire
high-level reading comprehension and listening skills. Through the
carefully designed small steps in the worksheets, students also learn
to write and pronounce the words and sounds of the language. As a
result, students develop high-level communication skills which allow
them to not only converse in the target language, but also to read and
understand texts written in that language.
Using information collected by observing students as well as
on-going feedback from Instructors, Kumon constantly evaluates and
revises the worksheets of all of its programs to ensure there is nothing
hindering students from progressing smoothly. In every way, the Kumon
Method is a student-centered method of learning.
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The Kumon Curriculum (International Version)
as of December 2008
Elective course materials
XS Statistics
XP Probability
XM Matrices
XV Vectors, Equations of Lines and Planes in Space
XT Triangles (Sine and Cosine Theorems and Their Applications)
Level :Contents
O Advanced Differentation and Integration, Differential Equations
N Loci, Sequences and Series, Limits of Functions, Differentiation
M Trigonometry, Straight Lines, Circles
L Logarithms, Calculus
K Functions—Quadratic, Fractional, Irrational, Exponential
後送 J Basic High School Algebra
I Factorization, Square Roots, Quadratic Equations,The Pythagorean Theorem
H Linear/Simultaneous Equations, Inequalities, Functions and Graphs
G Positive/Negative Numbers, Introduction to Algebra
F Four Operations of Fractions, Decimals
E Fractions
D Long Multiplication, Long Division, Introduction to Fractions
C Multiplication, Division
B Vertical Addition and Subtraction
A Horizontal Addition and Subtraction of Larger Numbers
2A Adding with Numbers up to 10, Subtracting with Numbers up to 9 Each level from 7A to O is comprised of 200 worksheets.
● The Pursuit of Potential
Studying beyond School Grade Level : Fostering Confidence and Self-esteem
3A Adding with Numbers up to 5
4A Reciting and Writing Numbers to 220
5A Line Drawing, Number Puzzles to 50
6A Counting to 30
T he Kumon Method aims to help children attain strong academic abilities by
enabling them to advance beyond their school grade level through 'just-
right' level learning. Understanding differences in children’s abilities is essential
in order to be able to determine a child’s 'just-right' level. Knowing a child’s 'just-
right' level then provides the Instructor with the necessary information required
to nurture the child’s ability and help them to realize their potential. By studying
at their 'just-right' level, children are able to advance beyond their school grade
level on their own, without being specifically taught.
After having observed many children over fifty years, we at Kumon believe
that all children possess boundless potential and through instruction at the 'just-
right' level we know it is possible to uncover this underlying potential in children.
Studying beyond school grade level not only benefits students academically
but also helps them to develop important qualities such as confidence and self-esteem. Once they reach this stage
of advanced learning, they are then able to develop a deeper awareness of others around them and experience has
shown that these students actually become kinder and more considerate of their peers and others once they begin
studying beyond school grade level. This correlation between social maturity and study beyond school grade level
is considered one of the most important and beneficial characteristics of the Kumon Method.
 The Kumon Method Spreading Throughout the World
With the aim of supporting more and more dreams the world over

North America 3
Canada, U.S.A., Mexico
Europe 13 Asia 13
he Kumon Method that began from the love of a father for his
T child is today widely available in countries and regions around
Austria, Belgium, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy,
China, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar,
the world. World enrolment figures currently total 4.19million (Dec. Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka,
2008). The first Kumon Center outside of Japan was set up in New Switzerland, U.K. Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
York in 1974. Since then, Kumon Centers have spread to 45 different
countries and regions. Kumon Centers are at the heart of this global
development, but there are also a number of schools that have adopted
the Kumon Method.
The Kumon Method aims to foster superior basic academic
abilities that are fundamental to a solid education. It is an individualized
method suitable for all ages. Each student studies independently at a
level that is 'just-right' for them. Placing great importance on the ability
of each student, Kumon aims to foster and nurture each individual’s
character and learning potential.
By completing the Kumon worksheets, students not only
improve their academic ability, but also gain life skills, such as self- South America 6
esteem and the ability to expand their skills and knowledge through
Argentinia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
their own efforts. The fact that the Kumon Method and approach have Middle East 3 Colombia, Peru
remained consistent for over fifty years and have been accepted in
Bahrain, Qatar, UAE
many countries, despite differences in lifestyle, educational system,
and culture, is evidence of the universal nature of the Kumon Method.
This is something which Kumon treasures and takes great pride in.
While establishing a firm base in the community, Instructors and
Center Assistants nurture the development of children and adults alike. Africa 5
Together with our Instructors and Center Assistants, Kumon supports Oceania 2
Botswana, Kenya, Namibia,
all children and adults of communities around the world in achieving South Africa, Zambia Australia, New Zealand
their goals and dreams.

WORLD TOTAL 4,190,000

total number of subject enrolments

(as of December 2008)

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 2000 Kenya, Ireland
2001 The number of Kumon subject enrolments
Milestones 1980 France, Canada
1990 Korea
1991 Thailand, South Africa, Indonesia,
exceeds threemillion.
China, Mexico, Colombia 2001 Myanmar, Zambia
1969 The number of Kumon subject enrolments ( In Feb. 1997, the first office opens in
1981 The number of Kumon subject enrolments 2005 India
exceeds tenthousand. Johannesburg.) (In Dec. 2004, the first office opens in
exceeds one million.
1974 United States 1992 Spain, Hungary New Delhi.)
(In May. 1982, the first office opens in 1982 Philippines 1993 Netherlands
2006 The number of Kumon subject enrolments
Los Angeles.) 1983 United Kingdom
1994 The number of Kumon subject enrolments exceeds fourmillion.
(In Nov. 1990, the first office opens in
1975 The number of Kumon subject enrolments exceeds two million.
London.) 2006 Qatar
exceeds onehundred thousand.
1984 Australia 1994 New Zealand (In Feb. 2007, the first office opens in
1975 Taiwan (In May. 1984, the first office opens in 1995 Luxembourg, Bolivia Doha.)
(In Sept. 1975, the first overseas office Sydney.) 1996 Chile 2007 Vietnam
opens in Taipei.)
1985 Belgium, Peru 1997 Botswana, Argentina (In Jun. 2006, the first office opens in
1977 Brazil 1986 Malaysia, Austria, Switzerland Ho Chi Minh.)
(In Jun. 1980, the first office opens in
1998 Sri Lanka, Namibia,
São Paulo.)
1987 Singapore United Arab Emirates 2008 Greece
(In Apr. 1995, the first office opens in 1999 Bahrain
1979 Germany Singapore.)
(In Dec. 1980, the first office opens in
1988 Hong Kong
Dusseldorf.)
1989 Italy
2000
1990
Kumon Centers open 1980 2000 Oct
around the world 1970 The organization is shifted into a group
1960 1990 management structure.
1950 1982 Apr
May Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland
(senior high school) opens.
1962 Oct The Kumon Gakuen Educational Foundation Sept The Kumon English Program (for native 2001 Oct
The first Kumon Center in Tokyo is opened. establishes the Nobiteyuku Kindergarten. English speakers) is launched in Australia. The new Kumon logo is created incorporating
The Progress 1954 July
the image of ‘THE THINKING FACE’.
In Japan, Toru Kumon begins providing self-
1983 Apr
of Kumon learning based education to his first son, 1968 10th Inaugural Anniversary
The company name changes from Kumon
1991 Nov
Takeshi, who is a second grader in elementary The Kumon Reading Program (North American
school. (This is the prototype of the Kumon Institute of Mathematics Co., Ltd. to Kumon version for native English speakers) is launched
Method.) Institute of Education Co., Ltd. in the United States. 2004
July Kumon Learning Therapy Co., Ltd. is
1955 Sept 1974 Jan 1984 Dec 1993 established.
The first Math Center using Kumon worksheets The first overseas Kumon Center opens in The Kumon Japanese Program (for foreign Sept The Kumon EFL Program (English as a
Apr Kumon Kokusai Gakuen opens its junior
is opened in Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture, New York. learners) is launched. Foreign Language) is launched in Brazil.
high school in Yokohama City.
Japan. Sept The Kumon Chinese Program is launched Oct The Kumon Spanish Program (South
1978 20th Inaugural Anniversary 1985 Oct in Taiwan. American version for native Spanish
1958 July The Kumon Penmanship Program (current L.I.L.) speakers) is launched.
The office of the Osaka Institute of Mathematics is launched. 1994 Aug
is established in Osaka City. The Kumon Institute 1979 Sept The Kumon Portuguese Program (for native 2005 Sept
of Education is founded. The first Kumon Instructors’ Conference is held 1986 Dec Portuguese speakers) is launched in Brazil. The Kumon CFL Program (Chinese as a Foreign
in Japan. The Kumon French and German programs (for Language) is launched in Korea.
native Japanese speakers) are launched. 1996 Apr
Kumon Kokusai Gakuen opens its senior high 2008 July
1987 Apr school in Yokohama City. The Kumon Thai Program (for native Thai
1980 Apr The Kumon Speed Reading System (S.R.S.) for speakers) is launched in Thailand.
The Kumon English Program (for native Japanese learners of English is launched.
1998 40th Inaugural Anniversary
Japanese speakers) is launched.
1988 2008 50th Inaugural Anniversary
1981 Feb Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd. is established.
Apr The Kumon Japanese Program (for native Oct Sumiton Elementary School in Alabama,
Japanese speakers) is launched. the United States, implements Kumon
Apr The first Instructors’ Conference on worksheets in their regular classes.
learners with special needs is held.

1988 30th Inaugural Anniversary

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 THE KUMON WAY
What We, Associates, Care About

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.

We must do our best
to create and maintain the kind of workplace culture and environment
where all associates can energetically approach their work with the sense of mission and challenge
and can better themselves every day
while a decent livelihood is ensured and adequate compensation offered to all.

Finally, 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.

Lastly, we take to heart the following three things

and will remain true to them in any situation.
1. We affirm to be upright citizens by always asking ourselves if our words and deeds are fair and just.
2. We will strive to be people who can feel joy and a sense of wonder while maintaining our conviction and pride as educators.
3. We will cultivate a sense of modesty and humility so that we can always grow with each passing day.

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The Kumon Group
(as of March 2008)

Operations of the Kumon Group

● Research, development and production of learning materials for Math and Reading (Japanese, English, Portuguese
and Chinese etc.), English speed reading and comprehension, penmanship and calligraphy
● Research on instruction techniques

● Distribution and establishment of Kumon Centers

● Pressing and printing of the Kumon worksheets and distribution services

● Publication of children’s books, picture books and study-aid books, etc.

● Development and marketing of educational merchandise including educational toys

Educational Services

Areas of operations : 45 countries and regions

Number of Centers : 25,100
Number of subject enrolments : 4,190,000

Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd. (Holding Company)

■ Osaka Head Office ■ Company Data

Osaka Ekimae Daini Bldg. 9F, 1-2-2, Umeda, Kita-ku, Date of Establishment : July 1958
Osaka 530-0001 Japan Date of Incorporation : August 1962
Capital : ¥4,418,000,000
■ Tokyo Head Office Consolidated net sales : ¥75,229,000,000
Gobancho Grand Bldg. 3-1 Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Consolidated operating profit : ¥6,904,000,000
Tokyo 102-0076 Japan Number of employees : 3,069
President : Akio Tsunoda
URL : http://www.kumon.ne.jp/english

The Kumon Group Organizational Chart

Kumon Centers

Branch Offices

Functional Companies Regional Headquarters Operational Companies

Kumon Toru Kumon North America, Inc. Kumon Service Co., Ltd.
Research Institute of Education Co., Ltd.
Kumon Instituto de Educação Ltda. Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd.

Kumon Human Capital Kumon Asia & Oceania Pte. Ltd. Kumon L.I.L. Co., Ltd.
Development Center Co., Ltd.
Kumon China Co., Ltd. Kumon Learning Therapy Co., Ltd.

Kumon Facilities Co., Ltd. Kumon Educational Japan Co., Ltd. Kumon Speed Reading Center Co., Ltd.

Kumon Educational U.K. Co., Ltd.

Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd.

Kumon Regional Headquarters
■ North America ■ South America ■ Asia & Oceania
Kumon North America, Inc. Kumon Instituto de Educação Ltda. Kumon Asia & Oceania Pte. Ltd.
Address : Glenpointe Centre East-5th Floor, Address : Rua Tomás Carvalhal, 686, Paraíso, Address : One George Street, 1 George Street,
300 Frank W. Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ 07666 U.S.A. CEP 04006-002, São Paulo, SP., Brasil # 14-04/05/06 049145 Singapore
URL : http://www.kumon.com URL : http://www.kumon.com.br URL : http://www.kumon.com.sg

■ China ■ Japan ■ Europe & Africa

Kumon China Co., Ltd. Kumon Educational Japan Co., Ltd. Kumon Educational U.K. Co., Ltd.
Address : Unit 4301, 43F., Cosco Tower, Address : Kumon Kyoiku-Kaikan, 5-6-6, Nishinakajima, Address : 5th Floor, The Grange, 100 High Street,
183 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 532-8511 Japan Southgate, London N14 6BN U.K.
URL : http://www.kumon.edu.hk URL : http://www.kumon.ne.jp URL : http://www.kumon.co.uk

Outline of Operational Companies

Kumon Service Co., Ltd.
The company was initially established in 1986 to supply worksheets and
goods to Kumon Centers. Offering a stable service in supplying worksheets,
educational tools and many other goods, it exclusively carries out all
distributions (logistics and operations) for the Kumon Group. In 1996 it
took on the role of assisting overseas Regional Head Offices’ printing and
distributions. It also holds observation tours for Kumon parents and students
as well as carrying out community based activities such as being a venue for
work experience programs for junior high school students.
Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd.
Originally starting as the Publishing Department within the Kumon Institute of
Education in 1980, it was inaugurated as an independent company in 1988. It’s
role is to support the growth of children through its publications of educational
drill books, flashcards and children’s picture books as well as the development
and sales of children’s educational toys. Focusing on developing and sales of
children’s educational drill books, flashcards etc. in 2004, Kumon Publishing
North America was established, marking the start towards genuinely offering
its support of children’s growth on the world arena.

Kumon L.I.L. Co., Ltd. Kumon Learning Therapy Co., Ltd.

Kumon L.I.L. Co., Ltd. started out as a New Business Venture Department In 1998, in an effort to find validated evidence supporting the positive effects
of the Kumon Institute of Education in 1985 and was established as an of study with the Kumon Method from a brain science standpoint, the Kumon
independent business in 1996. With a corporate theme of life-long learning, Institute of Education together with Professor Ryuta Kawashima of Tohoku
its role is to support as many people as possible in living rich lives and University commenced a collaborative research project. In order to genuinely
experiencing the joy of learning through penmanship and calligraphy. spread their activities with Learning Therapy as a newly created concept,
Showing great diversity among students’ ages, ranging from young children the company was established in 2004. Kumon Learning Therapy Co., Ltd.
to adults, L.I.L. student enrolments figures exceed 50,000. currently, provides Learning Therapy which relieves the symptoms of senile
dementia as well as Learning for a Healthy Brain Centers as a measure for
senile dementia prevention.
Kumon Speed Reading Center Co., Ltd.
In 1987, Kumon Speed Reading Center started out as a New Business Venture
Department within the Kumon Institute of Education. It was established as a
company in 2004. It has since spread nationwide, providing Kumon Speed
Reading System throughout Japan in this age where efficient English reading
and comprehension is needed. The company aims at contributing to society by
fostering people with global standpoints and strong English abilities.

Outline of Functional Companies

Kumon Toru Research Institute of Education Co., Ltd.
Aiming to succeed and further develop the educational philosophy of Toru
Kumon, founder of the Kumon Method, the Kumon Toru Research Institute of
Education started out as a department in 1995 later to be inaugurated in the
year 2000. Its misson is to ensure the correct accession of the worksheets
and instruction techniques by each of the countries around the world to which
the Kumon Method has spread. While surveying and researching educational
information, its central role is to continue to communicate the value of the
Kumon Method to the whole of the Kumon Group.
Kumon Human Capital Development Center Co., Ltd.
The company was established in the year 2000 with its aim for recruiting,
developing and training human capital for the whole of the Kumon Group.
With the philosophy People are Everything as its foundation, heading toward
the realization of its vision World Peace through Education, the company’s
mission is to support the growth of all the people of the Kumon Group.

Kumon Facilities Co., Ltd.

The company was founded in 1999, to manage leased real estate owned by
the Kumon Group. The company aims at contributing to the betterment of the
social community by providing properties that are treasured by not only their
tenants but also by the community at large.
 The “THINKING FACE” represents our faces
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.
At the same time, it also represents the faces of the Instructors who are thinking
about the children and developing themselves.

“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.

Kumon Blue represents intelligence, honesty, and the sky that stretches across the world.
It also represents our hope that the world will be united as one,
that the future of our children will grow on a grand scale,
and that people all over the world will think more seriously about education.

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