About the Center

Welcome to the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairbanks - Greater Interior Alaska!

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairbanks - Greater Interior Alaska offers virtual and in-person classes serving students and families across all of Interior and Northern Alaska. For more than 60 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning.

Students advance through the program at their own pace. Our emphasis on individualized learning helps your child become focused, motivated and self-reliant. We monitor each child’s progress to ensure comprehension before moving on to a new concept. With a strong academic foundation, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, your child has the potential to achieve whatever he or she desires.

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Our Center's Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Here at Kumon of Fairbanks - Greater Interior Alaska, we aim to develop the maximum potential of our students by empowering their passion for learning so they can become excellent and efficient individuals contributing to the success of their family and community here in Alaska and beyond.

We foster excellence in our students by encouraging them to do their best in everything they do, whether in school or at home, and by doing accurate work in the shortest amount of time. These goals will not be achievable without YOUR partnership and YOUR support.

OUR TEAM'S CORE VALUES: Accuracy, Confidence, Excellence, Efficiency, Encouragement

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The Kumon Program

Kumon is a long-term supplemental program and is not a quick-fix to remedy your child's current academic needs. Unlike traditional tutoring, Kumon is designed to fill in gaps from previous years while advancing your student to a higher level. Many of our long-term students have greatly benefited from the program and chose to stay on for years. We encourage you and your child to make a commitment to the program for a minimum of 12-18 months in order to achieve the desired results.

The Kumon Math Program is a comprehensive curriculum that develops the necessary skills to help children progress from counting through calculus. For more information about the Kumon Math Program, click here.

The Kumon Reading Program begins with basic phonics and progresses all the way through advanced reading comprehension. For more information about the Kumon Reading Program, click here.

At Kumon of Fairbanks - Greater Interior Alaska, we always offer a free orientation which includes a placement test and study projection curated for your child.

FREE Placement Test and Study Projection

Monthly Tuition:

• Math Tuition: $175/month
• Reading Tuition: $175/month

One-Time Enrollment Fees/Student:

• Registration Fee: $80
• Materials Fee: $30

Discounts:

• Additional subjects enrolled for a household receive a $25 per additional subject/month discount.
• Prepayment discounts up to 10%
• Active-Duty Military: $50 off registration

Don't forget to ask about our tuition subsidy program!

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 3 years old (potty trained) may enroll.

Enrollment Process:

• Parents & their child(ren) attend an orientation and free placement test to determine their starting point in the Kumon curriculum. This is an assessment test and not a "pass or fail" test. Use our ONLINE SCHEDULER to schedule an orientation with us.
• To enroll, let us know of your intent by phone call or email. Our staff will then send you the next step instructions to proceed with your child's enrollment in Kumon.

Schedule & Attendance:

• Students attend in-person or virtual class up to 2 days per week for approximately 30 minutes per subject and do homework assignments the other 5 days.
• All students follow a scheduling system to ensure appropriate staffing so we can better observe and focus on our students.
• Due to time constraints, we cannot offer make up sessions if a class is missed.
• If the student is ill, please inform us ahead of time and we will prepare work for you to pickup. (Does not apply to Kumon Connect Students)
• Missing/Incomplete Homework – Students who fail to turn in their Kumon homework or not do their Kumon homework will be required to do the missing homework during class.  Expect a longer class session if this occurs. (Does not apply to Kumon Connect Students)
• Parents are required to wait in the mall or waiting area until their student is done with their class session. Parents of early learners are required to wait in the waiting area. Kumon is not responsible for students when they leave class. Kumon will not restrict students from leaving the classroom.

Vacations and Absences:

• Kumon allows one month absence per calendar year. During a schedule absence, no tuition is collected. If your child is absent for more than one month, they will be marked as discontinued from the program and you will have to re-register like a new student.
• If you plan to take a vacation, please let us know at least one week in advance. This will allow us to have work planned and ready for your child before leaving on your trip. If you're not currently enrolled in virtual classes, we can schedule those for while you are gone.
• Kumon is a daily activity, therefore if a student is unable to come to class, it is required that the parent make arrangements to pick up his/her homework assignment. (Does not apply to Kumon Connect)
• Make up classes or prorated tuition is not offered.

Tuition Policies:

• Enrollments from the 1st to the 15th: Pay for the full month’s tuition.
• Enrollments from the 16th to the to the end of the month: Pay for half of the month’s tuition.
• Tuition Payments: Due by the 26th of each month for the following month.
• All payments are recurring on a monthly basis. Payments are accepted in the form of: EFT, Credit Card and PayPal. For automatic payments, A Tuition Authorization Payment form needs to be submitted upon enrollment.
  
• Cancellation Deadline: Notify us with the cancellation request form by the 10th of the month prior to cancellation.

Parental Involvement:

• Home Grading (only requested for levels not on Kumon Connect) - All parents are required to home grade their student’s homework. Students are required to correct all homework errors at home. Immediate feedback is important to the success of the student in the program. 
• As with any discipline, with practice comes mastery. The effectiveness of the Kumon Program is dependent on consistent practice. Completion of homework is the responsibility of parents.
• Communication is key. We ask you communicate with us regularly about any questions, concerns, and observations you have regarding your child's Kumon experience.
• Kumon is a long-term program that requires extra time, homework and effort from both the Kumon Student and Parent, as well as the Kumon Instructor. We are building independent learners which takes consistency, time, and commitment to the program. The longer your child is in the Kumon Program, the more benefits they reap from it. Helping your child stay accountable to the program will aid in their accomplishments and development.
• Notices/Announcements - Most communications (notices, announcements, and newsletters) are sent via e-mail.  We require a current e-mail address for this purpose.

Kumon Assistant

• Posted: Sunday, August 11, 2024

• Now Hiring Kumon Assistants! Looking for Early Learner assistants, Main Classroom Assistants, Graders, and Reception.

  • • Paid training
    • Part time work opportunity
    • Great experience for High School and College students
    • Must be comfortable working with young children
    • Please contact Jasmine @ 907-600-2938 or email [email protected] with the subject "Assistant"