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Kumon
Kumon is the world’s leading after-school enrichment
programme, founded in 1954 in Japan and born out of a father’s
love for his son. The Kumon Method is all about maximising a
student’s potential with the “just-right” level of study and is
available in more than 50 countries and regions. Kumon has
over 7,500 centres and over four million students enrolled.
The first Kumon centre in Brunei was set up in 2015, and
since then, Kumon has expanded its operation in the country.
In 2019, Kumon opened its fifth and latest learning centre in
Kuala Belait.
At Kumon, self-learning and developing soft skills are just as
important as grades. Students are provided with materials
best suited to their abilities, so no one gets left behind or feels
unmotivated because they do not feel challenged.
The Kumon method of learning
When it comes to education, Kumon believes there is no such
thing as a “one size fits all” programme because every child
thinks and learns differently. Kumon believes in the limitless
potential of each person and endeavours to realise that
potential by providing education tailored to each student.
The Kumon Method is an individualised learning method that
provides the optimum level of study at the right time and pace.
A large part of Kumon’s method of learning is to nurture and
encourage independent learning, which means students study
Kumon worksheets and correct their mistakes independently.
Kumon’s worksheets have been designed in a way to allow
students to figure out how to solve problems on their own.
Examples and explanation are clearly provided when moving
on to new topics, encouraging students to self-learn and
advance independently.
When students encounter difficulties, Kumon instructors
assist the students by giving subtle hints so that they will be
encouraged to progress and take on further challenges. As
a result, students develop independent and critical thinking