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Success Stories  

Stories about REAL Kumon students and their success in school and beyond.

Nicholas sits in a chair at the student conference

This Young Student Hopes to be an Inspiration to Others

Nicholas, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Program Completer

“It’s the inspired student that continues to learn on their own. That’s what separates the real achievers in the world from those who pedal along, finishing assignments.”—Neil deGrasse Tyson, American Astrophysicist

Some of the world’s greatest scientists, mathematicians and innovators like Neil deGrasse Tyson,

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Khushi stands in a white shirt and sash with her crown

Student Uses Pageant Platform to Spread Awareness of the Environment

“To everyone who has a dream, follow it. It is possible.” -Magdalena Cohendet, Miss. Uruguay

Miss. World Canada, and all beauty pageants alike, are more than just glitz and glamour. Each year, women across the world compete for their chance to be crowned and wait for the moment the emcee utters those highly

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Zainab poses in a blue chair wearing a black and white striped shirt at the student conference

A Love for Learning Fueled this Student’s Passion

Zainab, 11-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level III

Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy and work goes far beyond the time he spent in office. Roosevelt is one of the leading pioneers in wilderness preservation, which stemmed from his early studies in biology while attending Harvard University. His notable endeavors include conservation of

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portrait photo of student sitting in a chair at the Student Conference

Aspiring Architect Reminds Himself To Never Give Up

Rodean, 11-years-old, Math Level M, Reading Level III

11-year-old Rodean loves the game of basketball and looks to his favorite professional player for inspiration. Kyrie Irving, point guard for the Boston Celtics, set a precedent early in his career. Performance analysists often praise Irving for his exceptional ball handling skills and quick cross overs

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