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

Perseverant Kumon Student Explains How Hard Work Pays Off
Monday November 2, 2020
Elisa, 13-years-old, Reading Program Completer &
Math Level L
Elisa has
learned that perseverance is an important part of achieving goals. It may not always
seem easy, but once a goal is reached, there is also a rewarding experience to
look back on.

Intangible Skills Give This Student the Confidence to Never Give Up
Thursday October 22, 2020
Nurayda, 13-years-old, Math Level N
13-year-old Nurayda is fiercely competitive. This holds true
when she’s on the basketball court, competing in chess tournaments, and even
when she’s keeping up in her advanced classes. With her eyes always on the
prize, Nurayda gives it her all no matter what she’s doing, and

Monday Motivation: A Message to Kumon Students
Monday October 19, 2020
A few students from last year’s Kumon Student Conference shared some words of motivation for current Kumon Students. At Kumon, we help students advance in reading, writing, and math. But most importantly, we instill intangible qualities like independent learning, grit, dedication, and consistency.

Young Student’s Fearless Nature Helps Him Face Adversity
Friday October 9, 2020
Hanrong, 13-years-old, Math Level L & Reading Level HII
When Hanrong and his family moved to the U.S. from China, he
not only had the challenge of learning a new language, but was also diagnosed
with Tourette’s syndrome at an early age. From the start, he remained
resilient, and his fearless