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Kumon Belfast, Ballyhackamore
- KUMON CONNECT available
Suite 1, Earlswood House
370-374 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3EY
United Kingdom
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Study programmes
Our aim is not to teach techniques for passing exams, but to foster life skills that children can apply throughout their lives.
Class times
Students attend class within designated hours between opening hours.
Pricing
After registation, you pay a monthly fee for each subject studied.
£ 30.00 One-off Fee
£ 70.00 Per Month Per Subject
What is the Registration Fee?
To get your child started with Kumon study you will pay a one-off registration fee to register them as a student
Children attend regular classes either at the study centre or online
Daily worksheets designed for at home and in-centre learning
£ 30.00 One-off Fee
What is the Registration Fee?
To get your child started with Kumon study you will pay a one-off registration fee to register them as a student
£ 70.00 Per Month Per Subject
Children attend regular classes either at the study centre or online
Daily worksheets designed for at home and in-centre learning
About our centre
The centre opened in 2005 and welcomes students of all ages and abilities. The unique Kumon maths and English Programmes pursue the potential of each child by developing confident, independent learners through individualised, advanced study.
Students from over 40 different schools attend the centre, and while the majority are local, others come from further afield including Newtownabbey and the Strangford Peninsula.
At present, students range from four to 16 years old and all students are making progress with their maths and/or English. Committed study of the programme is already boosting many students' confidence and self-esteem and some students have improved dramatically in their ability since starting.
The time spent at class will vary depending on whether a student does one or both subjects but a student will be around 20 – 30 minutes per subject in the class. Each student is welcomed by a receptionist and there are five other assistants on hand to support each child's development.
Kumon should not be considered a traditional tuition provider as, rather than ‘teaching’ students, we encourage them to become independent learners who feel confident in their own abilities and able to face unfamiliar work.
Parking is easily available in the library car park or on the Upper Newtownards Road.
Did you know, you can now study Kumon digitally? This study centre is proud to offer KUMON CONNECT. Click here for more details.
Centre Facilities
- KUMON CONNECT available
- Family waiting area
- In-Centre Class available
- Parking - Free
- Online Class available
- Early learners section
About your Instructor
My name is Carol McCallum. After studying maths and computer science at university, I had worked as a software engineer before taking 13 years out to be with my young children.
Becoming a Kumon Instructor seemed perfect for me – working with children, doing maths (always my favourite subject) and helping children learn to enjoy reading (our house is coming down with books).
Having my own children study Kumon has really helped to give me some insight into what life can be like at home for Kumon families as they try to support their children in their Kumon study.
The progress of the students is what makes the hard work worthwhile, whether that was in seeing a student pass, achieve a good GCSE grade after a lifetime of failing maths exams, or watching a nine-year-old boy grasp the principals of phonics and improve his reading beyond our hopes. Or, just simply watching the smile on a child's face as they receive praise in class. The journey has been exciting and full of wonderful students and families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both, and every child in between. This is because of our individualised approach to education, which always asks the question: "What is best for this individual child?" Following a diagnostic test, a study plan is set to develop the ability of the child and to progress them beyond the Kumon International Standard (an international approximation of their school level) regardless of their starting point. Kumon welcomes students with special educational needs, gifted and talented children, and all those who believe they can achieve more and fulfil their potential.
Kumon is a self-learning programme with each student receiving regular support from their Instructor. The carefully developed worksheets teach students how to find the answer for themselves, whilst their Instructor offers guidance when necessary. The key role of each Kumon Instructor is to observe their students working, either in the centre or their online class, making sure that work is set at the right level and that they are developing at the right pace.
Kumon offers much more than tutoring and differs from traditional teaching in the classroom. Rather than preparing children for a particular test or assessment, Kumon empowers students to learn for themselves, through individualised instruction and carefully developed worksheets.
As well as developing key skills in maths and English, each Kumon student will work towards building their independent learning skills and confidence in their own abilities. This means that a Kumon student will not be dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others.
Please click here to download a brochure with more details about your child studying with Kumon.
As a global programme, Kumon does not follow a school curriculum, but rather is complementary to curricula across the world. The primary aim of the Kumon Method is to develop independent learning skills. These independent learning skills enhance the students’ performance right across the school curriculum. Kumon operates at exactly the right level for each student – regardless of their age – ensuring that work set extends and develops their skills, confidence and ability.