Kumon

Kumon Australia and New Zealand provides supplemental education services specializing in mathematics and English. The brand also offers programs for pencil skills, Japanese language, and Kokugo. Serving students ranging from preschool age to secondary school, the franchise utilizes a specific pedagogy centered on independent study. This method involves students completing worksheets tailored to their current skill levels, allowing them to progress based on individual ability rather than age or school grade. The business model requires franchisees to serve as both the business owner and the primary instructor. Operations are conducted through physical education centers where instructors monitor student progress, provide individualised study plans, and observe learning behaviors. Revenue is primarily generated through student enrolment and ongoing tuition fees for the various subject programs. The curriculum is delivered through a structured sequence of proprietary worksheets designed to facilitate self-learning. The franchisor was incorporated in Australia in 1984 as a subsidiary of the Kumon Institute of Education in Japan and began local operations in 1985. The organization manages a network of approximately 120 units across its primary market of Australia as well as New Zealand. As a licensed entity, the franchisor maintains the rights to distribute the Japanese-developed learning materials and intellectual property throughout the region.