THE LEADING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SINCE 1950

Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential with Kumon!

Boost Confidence, Build Strong Learning Habits, and Excel in Math & Reading

As a parent, you want the best for your child. But what if your child is struggling with numbers or reading comprehension? Or maybe they’re doing okay in school, but you know they have the potential for more?

At Kumon, we help children build academic confidence, develop lifelong learning skills, and get ahead at their own pace. With over 60 years of proven success, Kumon is the world’s leading after-school learning program—trusted by millions of families worldwide.

What is Kumon Method of Learning

Kumon is a home-based, and individualized education program from Japan, deeply rooted in a legacy that dates back to the 1950s. Established by visionary educator Toru Kumon, this program was built on the belief that every child has the potential to excel when given the right tools and opportunities. By focusing on self-study and step-by-step progression, Kumon empowers students to learn at their own pace, ensuring a strong foundation in both mathematics and reading.

This approach promotes mastery of concepts and encourages independent problem-solving, which enables children to build confidence and take ownership of their learning journey.

Today, Kumon stands as the world’s largest after-school learning program, with more than 3 million students enrolled globally across 60 countries and regions. Our time-tested and unique methodology goes beyond the conventional classroom

At Kumon, our focus is not just on academic excellence but also on fostering critical life skills that will benefit children throughout their lives. These include:

independence

Developing independence, as students learn to think critically and tackle challenges on their own.

focus

Cultivating focus, helping children concentrate on tasks and manage time effectively.

perseverance

Instilling perseverance, teaching them the importance of persistence in the face of obstacles.

good study habits

Building strong study habits, ensuring students are prepared for lifelong learning and success.

We develop students, maximize potential, and focus on character-building

Why Choose Kumon?

Every child learns differently. That’s why we assess their current skills and create a custom learning plan tailored to their level.

Our step-by-step worksheets ensure students master each concept before moving on, preventing gaps in learning.

Instead of spoon-feeding answers, we teach kids how to learn independently, setting them up for long-term success.

Watch your child transform into a confident learner, performing ahead of their grade level!

Why Choose Kumon?

Every child learns differently. That’s why we assess their current skills and create a custom learning plan tailored to their level.

Our step-by-step worksheets ensure students master each concept before moving on, preventing gaps in learning.

Instead of spoon-feeding answers, we teach kids how to learn independently, setting them up for long-term success.

Watch your child transform into a confident learner, performing ahead of their grade level!

Hi! I'm Teacher Roanna Guerrero

Kumon Shaw/Wack-Wack Center

As a dedicated educator and proud Kumon franchisee, I am committed to helping your child achieve their academic goals. With years of experience in teaching and a passion for nurturing young minds, I bring a personalized touch to every student's learning journey.

My goal is to empower students to become confident, independent learners who are prepared for any challenge.

Here in Kumon we have 2 subjects:

MATHEMATICS pROGRAM

Our Program focuses on the development of strong calculation skills and on building solid foundation at every level of the Kumon Math Program. This will empower our students to study math materials beyond their school grade level.

Ultimately, we equip our students with advanced math skills through daily study, mastery, speed and accuracy and strong mental calculation.

READING PROGRAM

More than simply learning how to read, we want our students to develop advanced reading and comprehension skills that will empower them to discover their true potential.

The structure of the Kumon Reading Program does not just aim for students to simply learn, but aims for them to use their reading comprehension skills to learn anything and everything they want.

Our Center also offers KUMON CONNECT, the digital version of our Kumon worksheets.

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develop your child's full potential with kumon!

about us

What is 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.

Perhaps not surprisingly and like many organisations, Kumon is in fact named after its founder - Mr Toru Kumon - who was born in Japan in 1914. After graduating from Osaka University, he decided to pursue a career as a maths teacher.

One day, Toru and his wife discovered that their son, Takeshi, had not performed as well as he usually did in a school maths test. To help him improve, Toru started creating worksheets and handmade booklets for him to complete at home every day. Toru went through much trial and error initially so that Takeshi would be able to work comfortably with the materials each day, to steadily develop his skills. Believing strongly in fostering a self-learning mindset in children, Toru encouraged Takeshi to work on these learning materials independently.

Takeshi’s ability improved significantly and following his son’s success, Toru invited some local children to study in the same way to help them improve. Word soon got around and increasingly, more friends and neighbors were requesting booklets for their children too.

With demand increasing and a desire to help develop the potential of as many children as possible, Toru opened the first Kumon math centre in Osaka in 1955. Over the following years, Kumon expanded throughout Japan and eventually, internationally. Now, over 3.5 million children in more than 50 different countries worldwide benefit from studying the Kumon Method of Learning. Toru Kumon died in 1995 at the age of 81, but clearly, his legacy lives on.

Whilst many Kumon students are familiar with this story, what’s perhaps less well-known is the extent to which Toru’s own philosophies on life are woven into the Kumon Method itself. Here are a few examples of the inspiring messages Toru Kumon left us, which we, as an organization, continue to place great importance on today:

Self-learning

“Children who have developed the habit of self-learning will surely grow to become people who can continue solving problems in life on their own”.

One of Toru’s core beliefs was that whilst there’s a limit to how much you can help a child learn through teaching, their potential for growth through self-learning is much more powerful – in fact, endless.

Individualisation

“Every child is a gifted child”

Toru Kumon also advocated that just as every child is an individual, every child’s education should be individualized too. At Kumon, there is no ‘ceiling’ as each child’s learning is perfectly tailored to their ability and not their age. This gives students the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

Efficiency

“Coming up with the answers quickly and accurately is what counts the most”

High efficiency, or producing the greatest results in the shortest possible time, was a fundamental idea of Toru Kumon’s. Through encouragement of their speed and fluency, Kumon students build up incredible mental agility.

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Our Location

Frequently Asked Questions

General:

We are open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-7pm.

You can reach us at 8-5353-264 (landline) and 0917 8050250 (also available on Viber).

Our Center is located inside SM-Center Shaw Mall (beside S&R Shaw).

New Student:

Kumon is a home-based, individualized education program from Japan that has roots dating back to the 1950s.

We have two subjects: Math and Reading. We also offer KUMON CONNECT, the digital version of our Kumon worksheets.

We accept students as young as 3 years old, and also adults for enrollment.

Enroll in 3 easy steps: Attend our FREE Parent Orientation, take the FREE Student Assessment, and enroll by downloading My Kumon App and paying fees.

Metro Manila standard rate per subject: PHP 2,200/month- pre-school to grade school, PHP 2,350/month- high school and older. Registration Fee per new student is Php 500 (one-time payment only).

Current Student:

Tuition fees may be paid in the Center or done online. We accept cash, check (payable to Shaw/Wack-Wack Learning Center) or bank transfers/online transactions and GCash.

Worksheet Release for Remote Instructions/online students happens every 2 weeks. You will receive a message from us regarding the specific schedules.

For any class schedule concerns, feel free to message us here and we will get back to you as soon as we can

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