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The Kumon English Programme
The Kumon English Programme
Our English programme aims to foster a love of reading and learning in every child. Students range from age two to older children, building skills from reading and word recognition to advanced level comprehension with the ability to critique complex passages of text. Vocabulary, grammatical precision, memorisation skills and the ability to compose answers are gradually accumulated through different genres of text, familiarising students with both fiction and non-fiction, expanding their knowledge of the world and introducing them to new areas of interest.Our Instructors support students to be able to read thoroughly, extract key information from the content and express an opinion on what they have read in a compelling way. The Kumon English Programme is not tied to any curriculum but complements learning across all subjects at school, giving students the freedom to become advanced, independent and enthusiastic learners, as well as thoughtful individuals.
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The English programme progresses from basic word and sentence building and culminates in critiquing advanced texts
Each student starts at their own, individually set, starting point which will be established during their free assessment
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As the student begins to recognise and read words, their Instructor will ensure that their worksheets not only increasingly challenge them but they will also continue to develop their concentration. Early learner study with Kumon is fun and engaging, allowing your child to develop their focus through a positive experience of learning from a young age.
Kumon study is individualised, meaning that each student works at exactly the right level for them, so that every student develops their confidence in current work before moving on.
Studying with Kumon builds great foundations for successful future learning, helping to ensure that your child's initial learning experiences are positive and that they have the invaluable skills that they need to progress.
Our English programme helps early learners grasp the fundamentals of reading, word recognition and letter formation through fun, colourful worksheets and Instructor support
Children are encouraged to work in an attentive, thoughtful way to develop concentration, attention span, and good learning practices ready for school and beyond
Our early learner study methods engage your child with positive learning experiences and build solid foundations to contribute towards a happy and fulfilling future education
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Students will establish confidence in their ability and develop their study skills and enjoyment of learning, as well as solid reading and writing foundations, which will give them the belief that they can go further than ever before.
Students work through the different levels of the English programme building the skills necessary to read thoroughly, understand and critique what they have read, establishing their own interpretations and learning how to express those impressions concisely and correctly.
The English programme aims to engage learners in a way that builds confidence, progresses them to the maximum whilst building a love of reading and a love of learning along the way.
Our English programme helps children of any ability to establish key foundations in reading and writing, using a variety of texts and topics to spark their interest and enthusiasm
Instructors support your child to build the confidence necessary to think about what they read, how to interpret it and how to express those thoughts in an articulate manner
Our students work at just the right level for their ability, regardless of age, offering them the flexibility to revisit key skills or progress way beyond school level, keeping them engaged and enjoying learning
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Our English programme uses a variety of different texts and literary extracts to engage older students with learning whilst interesting them in a wide variety of topics and styles of writing.
We will improve their memorisation skills, build their vocabulary and improve their comprehension skills, therefore improving their ability to compose answers.
With use of passages from a wide variety of different topics and genres of literature, students are engaged and inspired to develop interest and understanding of different themes and areas of interest.
Using a variety of texts and literary extracts, our English programme engages students with different topics and styles of writing.
Our English programme helps students develop a positive approach to study through engaging daily worksheets focussing on a variety of texts to ensure good reading and writing foundations
Instructors set work at just the right level, regardless of age, allowing your child to be challenged and keen to learn, with the confidence to critique complex literary passages independently
Students gradually build their ability along with progressing skills in self-learning to set them up well for future learning
What’s covered in the Kumon English Programme
Click on the topic blocks below to learn about what the Kumon English Programme covers
Repeating and reciting
This topic block introduces the concept of reading through repeating and reciting
Learning to read and write
In this topic block students trace words, learn letter sounds and how to blend them
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Repeating and reciting
Learning to read and write
Sentence building
Paragraph building
Summarisation
Critique
How does Kumon work?
Kumon students complete daily Kumon study at home and attend a study session twice a week – either at the Kumon Centre or via an online class. The time taken to complete a day’s work may be around 30 minutes per subject, although this study time can vary.
In class (Centre or online), students complete their day’s worksheets and are observed and guided by the Instructor and a team of Assistants who support and encourage your child in their studies and ensure that they are progressing well.
Students receive new work during their visits to the Centre or through the Centre’s worksheet pick up / delivery arrangements.

30 minutes at Kumon

Kumon class
Students attend their classes, online or at the Centre, to ensure the Instructor can develop their self-learning and academic skills

Preparation for class
Daily homework has been completed, with worksheets marked and corrections completed before class, ready to study

Completion of worksheets
Students complete work that the Instructor has set to specifically develop their skills and ensure they are progressing independently

Receive Instructor guidance when necessary
Instructors observe student's flow and progress and instruct them as necessary

Marking and self-correction of worksheets
An adult should mark worksheets and the student completes corrections immediately to aid learning

Achieve perfect score when finishing class
It is important that each student finishes class with a sense of achievement, motivated for their next challenge


