Kumon UK Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Considering 243 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being kind, helpful, and supportive, creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. Many people highlight the effectiveness of the program, noting significant improvements in their children's confidence, discipline, and academic skills in subjects like Maths and English. The logical, step-by-step approach and individualized learning plans are appreciated for fostering independent study and progress at each child's own pace. Reviewers frequently mention that the service helps children enjoy learning, develop crucial skills, and achieve great strides, with manageable daily practice and clear expectations contributing to a positive overall user experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with the repetitive nature of the work, describing it as boring and leading to frustration, or feeling it focused more on memorization than genuine understanding. A few customers also noted specific negative interactions with staff, including a lack of communication regarding their child's progress or feeling that their concerns were not adequately addressed when seeking help.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good communication, kind and helpful. My child makes good progress. The only downside is that the work is very repetitive and my child gets bored and frustrated at times. I would recommend that the... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I feel very happy and satisfied with the Kumon online English tuition. The daily practice has had a very positive impact on my daughter. I can see clear improvement in her reading, vocabulary, and con... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got to know about kumon from my sister in usa , her kids take/ took classes and doing very well academically. Recently i introduced to my daughter and she has developed great liking, discipli... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We discovered Kumon nearly a year ago now. The reason was lack of homework in Y5. We cannot praise the Kumon model enough. Very logical and not pressurised method where the child is assessed and place... See more

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Company details

  1. Education Center
  2. Children's Club
  3. Educational Institution
  4. Learning Center
  5. Private Tutor
  6. Studying Center

About Kumon UK

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Kumon offers individualised maths and English study programmes, designed to help children of all ages and abilities fulfil their potential. With more than 600 study centres across the UK and Ireland, Kumon is the largest provider of Maths and English supplementary education for children, delivering proven academic success where children learn valuable study skills and improve their confidence, focus and motivation.

Kumon aims to give students the tools they need to enjoy learning and thrive academically. Kumon-trained Instructors guide their students through work that is set at just the right level for them, keeping them engaged and making progress. By studying little and often through daily worksheets and regular class sessions (online and/or in the centre), students steadily increase their ability and fluency, building their skills in small, manageable steps. Parents can choose either the traditional paper and pencil format or digital, with KUMON CONNECT on their tablet and stylus.

Incorporating technology into our tried and tested materials enables Kumon to provide even more support to children, so while they develop the skills to study independently, their Instructor will be at their side between classes, offering individual guidance, marking, and carefully adjusting their individual study plan as they progress.

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We’re always thrilled to hear when parents have come to Kumon after a recommendation from a friend or family member

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Take advantage of Kumon’s national Refer a Friend Scheme today!
Throughout the history of the Kumon programme, from its origins in Japan in the 1950s, then internationally in the 1970s and 80s, the demand has often been organic and very much from word-of-mouth recommendations from parents, who saw and had experienced the transformative effects the study methods had on their children’s abilities.
We’re always thrilled to hear when parents have come to Kumon after a recommendation from a friend or family member. Whether that’s a recommendation for the Kumon study method itself, or the experience at a particular Kumon centre, a personal referral has certainly contributed to Kumon’s 600 UK and Ireland study centres being consistently recognised as the largest and best provider of supplementary education in the UK and Ireland.
We're excited to be able to introduce the Kumon national Refer a Friend Scheme where you can now gift your friends and family, who are interested in studying with Kumon, with a Free Registration! Not only that, but we’ll give you a £20/€20 reward for each recommended family that goes on to enrol with a participating Kumon centre, meaning that we get the opportunity to thank you for all your recommendations too!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to…

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the @Kumon Bedwell Centre for their role in developing Ivan's math skills. Through his talent, dedication, and hard work, he achieved 3rd place in the under-10 category at the Maths Masters UK tournament. Your structured learning approach and consistent practice truly made a significant difference in his success. The staff has been incredibly supportive throughout this journey.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Hooray! How wonderful. Thank you for letting us know- we will let the Kumon South Stevenage Kumon centre know of your very kind words of thanks

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Impressed with the format and Asya…

Impressed with the format and Asya seems to be completing well and improving. I would like to see a bit more in person cross checking when on site, so make sure she is actually doing the calculations the correct way.

May 3, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Thank you, This is good to hear and valuable feedback. We're not able to know which centre you're registered with, but please do drop your Instructor a message to ask for your child to receive more reassurance. The path to their ability to study independently is not always smooth. Concerns are best addressed early.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kumon has been fantastic for my child

Kumon has been fantastic for my child. The instructors take their time, explain things clearly, and always make sure the children feel supported. I’ve noticed a big improvement in focus, confidence, and overall progress. The centre is friendly, well‑run, and very welcoming. We’ve had a great experience and I’d happily recommend it to other parents.

May 3, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Wow! Thank you for these amazing words of confidence in your Kumon centre. We're so pleased to hear that Kumon and your centre is making such a difference to your child and family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Amanda & The team at Kumon Clapham

We honestly can’t thank Kumon Clapham, especially Amanda and the whole team, enough for everything they’ve done for our son Bradley.

When Bradley first started just 8 months ago, he wasn’t able to read and was really struggling due to his SEN needs. The patience, dedication, and genuine care shown by Amanda and her team has been nothing short of incredible. Today, Bradley is reading fluently, something we once worried might take years, and that transformation is entirely down to their consistent support and belief in him.

Every single member of the team is kind, encouraging, and truly invested in the children they teach. It’s such a special environment, and Bradley has felt safe, supported, and proud of his progress every step of the way.

We are so, so sad to be leaving due to our house move out of London, but we’ll always be grateful for the impact they’ve had on Bradley’s journey. We really hope our paths cross again in the future, such a wonderful team and such genuinely lovely people.

Thank you for everything 🤍

Nina, Lee, Nova and Bradley xxx

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Thank you for your appreciation of Instructor Amanda and her team in Clapham. It's thrilling to hear about your experience and Bradley's excellent progress.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good progress

Good communication, kind and helpful. My child makes good progress.
The only downside is that the work is very repetitive and my child gets bored and frustrated at times. I would recommend that they reconfigure their layouts so that it doesn't seem so monotonous.
Overall, I would recommend. I wish I had started earlier, as I believe that when they start from a young age, they make better and quicker progress.

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Thank you for your balanced review and considered comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a parent of a child with autism

As a parent of a child with autism, Kumon has been a real game changer for us. The structured, step-by-step approach and individualized learning plan have helped my child build confidence and progress at their own pace.

We’ve seen great improvements not only in maths but also in focus and independence. The instructors are patient and supportive, creating a positive environment where my child feels motivated and encouraged.

I’d highly recommend Kumon to other parents, thank you Sheona for everything you have done for us.

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

We are thrilled to hear this. By working with each child as an individual Kumon programmes are tailored to their needs. We hope that some children with Autism can benefit, so it is lovely that youve had such a great experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is very important to study everyday

It is very important to study everyday. Kumon makes it possible for my daughter. Thank you!

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

and, thank you! You are right - we study daily to build skills and ability at Kumon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience has been very positive

My experience has been very positive. I think the approach to the student is great . My daughter enjoys attending classes. Mrs. Elizabeth is always ready to help .

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Thank you for your lovely review of your daughter's time at Kumon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's really really helpful for my…

It's really really helpful for my doughter for bothaths and English.
I recommend every one to start it if you have struggling with your child learning.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

That's great to hear. Spending a little more time on key foundationsal learning can really help. We also love helping children that want to progress their skills in Maths and English to a more advanced level than their school can take them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

It was a great experience for our children to study with Kumon. It improved their learning confidence specially with Math and enjoyed studying together.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Excellent! thank you for your review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to express my sincere…

I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Kumon team for your great efforts in teaching and supporting my son. I have noticed a clear improvement in his academic level and a boost in his confidence thanks to your effective methods and dedication to each student.

Thank you so much for your kind reply. My son studies at the Ealing Common centre, London W5 😊 We truly appreciate all the support, encouragement, and dedication from the amazing team there.

I truly appreciate your patience and commitment in building a strong foundation for his future. Thank you again for everything 🌟

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

THANK YOU! We're pleased to hear you feel so warmly about the Kumon Method of Learning and the service you have received. What centre do you study with? We'd love to pass on your kind words

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kumon has really helped my 5 year old…

Kumon has really helped my 5 year old push himself in maths and English, particularly for reading.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

That's so interesting to hear. Getting the 'just right' balance between manageable, comfortable study and pushing them to take on trickier work is always our aim when working with every child. Sounds like we got it right!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sarah has been good with my children…

Sarah has been good with my children and very encouraging my children has improved their confidence in Maths and likes going to the centre.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Kumon UK

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing that,

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