After-school learning centers (Kumon Centers) using the Kumon Method of mastery-based math and reading instruction. Worksheets cover pre-school to high school. Offered in-person, hybrid, and online (Kumon Connect).
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Kumon provides a comprehensive support system designed to guide you from your first day of training through every stage of your business ownership.
Item 11 outlines Kumon's pre- and post-opening obligations: Instructor Development Program, materials supply, sign/furniture provision, computer systems licensing, and ongoing training/conference requirements.
Instructor Development Program (IDP): two-semester program (~4 months for first semester). Includes online training, Kumon curriculum study, in-center training. $1,000 Training Kit deposit. Supervised by Angela Dixon, SVP Kumon University. No IDP fee; student pays travel/living expenses.
Post-opening Ongoing Training: Instructor Achievement Testing, monthly Instructor meetings (or online training), Professional Development activities, additional classroom training per Operations Manual TLP requirements.
New Center Marketing Fee: $300/month (from month 7 after opening) via third-party digital advertising program. Recommended $4,800/year local advertising (currently not mandatory). No national advertising fund.
Required: Kumon proprietary software and customer management system. Kumon Lead Management System Suite ($200–$550 initial). Notebook computer required at Center at all times. High-speed Internet access required.
Kumon provides Kumon Materials (Worksheets, Placement/Achievement Tests, Record Books, Progress Charts) at no charge; franchisee pays shipping. Chargeable Items (supplemental/promotional materials) available for purchase per Exhibit A.