Milestones
Half a century ago, the Kumon Method was born out of a father’s love for his son
The Kumon Method has remained consistent for over 50 years and has been accepted in many countries despite differences in lifestyle, educational system, and culture.
The History of Kumon:
| 1955: | The first Center using Kumon Math worksheets is opened in Osaka, Japan |
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| 1958: | Kumon Institute of Education is founded |
| 1962: | The first Kumon Center in Tokyo is opened |
| 1974: | The first overseas Kumon Center is opened in New York, U.S.A |
| 1977: | The first Kumon Center in Brazil is opened |
| 1979: | The first Kumon Center in Germany is opened |
| 1982: | The first Kumon Center in the Philippines is opened |
| 1983: | The first Kumon Center in the UK is opened |
| 1984: | The first Kumon Center in Australia is opened |
| 1986: | The first Kumon Center in Malaysia is opened |
| 1987: | The first Kumon Center in Singapore is opened |
| 1991: | The first Kumon Center in Thailand is opened The first Kumon Center in Indonesia is opened The first Kumon Center in South Africa is opened |
| 1995: | The first Kumon Center in New Zealand is opened |
| 2000: | Establishment of Regional Headquarters for five major regions —Japan, Asia & Oceania, Europe & Africa, North America and South America |
| 2005: | The first Kumon Center in India is opened |
| 2007: | The first Kumon Center in Vietnam is opened |
| 2008: | The first Kumon Center in Greece is opened |
