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Success Stories  

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

Amina sits in a chair at the student conference

Future Leader is Inspired to Change the World

Amina, 10-years-old, Math Level K, Reading Level K

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

10-year-old Amina dreams of world peace. A world where there’s no war, poverty, or orphans. A world where there’s justice and equal opportunity for education, no matter your race or

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Joshua poses in a chair at the student conference

Determination Has Helped This Guitar Player Achieve Greatness

Joshua, 13-years-old, Math Level M

The late rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix forever changed the music industry with his unique sound on the guitar. It may be a surprise to hear, but playing the guitar didn’t always come easy to Hendrix. , With practice and dedication, he made a name for himself. Hendrix

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Yaseen stands against a brick wall wearing a blue plaid shirt

This Young Student’s App was Recognized by Apple

At just 8 years old, Yasseen practices Judo, is an accomplished pianist and most recently, an app developer. His parents enrolled him in the Kumon Math Program when he was five years old because they wanted to strengthen his math skills. They never imagined how deeply he would fall in love with math.


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Hazel poses in a chair at the student conference

Perseverance Helps This Young Tennis Player Win On And Off The Court

Hazel, 14-years-old, Math Level M, Reading Program Completer

Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King, and John McEnroe all share a common bond that’s much more than the love of tennis. These tennis legends display a high-level of mental focus and intensity in their matches. Whether they are walking

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