Franchise Business:
Kumon Inst. Of Education Co. Ltd.

Rank: 4 Total Units: 26311
Industry: Education: Children
Year established: 1954 Year franchising: 1958
Country: Japan Total Countries: 44
Website: www.kumon.com

Description: What began as a way for Toru Kumon of home-schooling his son in maths, developed into a school that met a student's individual needs and tutored them in that way. The concept began in 1954 and proved so successful, that in 1958 the first franchise opened. Today, there are 26,300 franchises of the school all over the world. The method is now available in 44 countries and regions with 4.23 million subject enrolments (as of March 2009). The Kumon Method has remained consistent for over fifty years and has been accepted in many countries despite differences in lifestyle, educational systems, and culture. It is our dream to contribute to world peace through education. Kumon is an individualised method suitable for all ages. Placing great importance on the ability of each student, Kumon aims to foster and nurture each individual’s character and learning potential.