Kumon Math and Reading Center of SAN RAFAEL - DOWNTOWN

"Very positive experience. The owner of this location goes above and beyond to create a friendly and stimulating environment for students. Her dedication to her students is evident in every aspect of the center. And the kids are happy to come here! I definitely recommend it to any parent looking for supportive supplementary education for their child."

"During my time working here, I saw lots of kids gain improved and advanced abilities in math and reading as well as develop the confidence and motivation to learn independently in general."

"Life changing program! A wholistic approach to student development. Math, Reading, study skills- focus, stamina, grit, perseverance, attention to detail, ability to self-correct, and most importantly confidence."

"Kumon has been a wonderful academic enrichment program for our daughter for the past three years. I truly believe the confidence, skills, and academic commitment she has stems from Kumon. It was the best thing we ever did for her academically. She has far exceeded our expectations and now she has developed a love for math and science because she grasps the concepts so quickly. Thank you to Vanessa and her excellent staff for their encouragement and support for the students!"

"My 3 boys have been attending Kumon now for several years. I trek from Mill Valley to take my kids to San Rafael twice per week, despite crazy schedules, as a testament to how much this is a priority in our family. What I love about Kumon is that it is the perfect complement to the Common Core curriculum that is practiced at the public schools. They learn math from an entirely different approach, which makes them very strong, confident, fast math learners. They also are exposed to reading topics that they would normally not choose to read, but then learn to appreciate. They have actually asked me to check out the full novel from the library after reading short passages from their Kumon pages. Worksheets are timed, and they learn to not only answer accurately, but quickly. What I also love about Kumon, is that it teaches my kids time management. They have learned to expect that they have to finish their work EVERY DAY, despite sports, schoolwork, etc., so they now independently do their work in between their other commitments. This is an important life skill that I do not feel can be easily taught. The Kumon method is a time-honored approach to learning math and reading, that was started by a teacher in Japan. It is highly successful, but requires a strong commitment. If the kids are not engaged (and supported at home) 100%, then they will not gain any of the benefits of this program. I can honestly say that my children are more confident and smarter learners, directly because of their Kumon experience."