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Michelle Mandak - Whetstone
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About this centre

In-Centre Class available

The centre was opened in 1996, and is now a thriving and important part of the local community.

The majority of students live in the local area and attend local schools. The centre has a friendly atmosphere and a dedicated team is on hand to assist maths and English students if required.

At the Whetstone Study Centre, there are students of all ages and abilities; at present, the youngest student is four years old and the oldest student is 18. The longest standing student has attended the centre for the past eight-and-a-half years and is excelling on the maths programme.

The unique Kumon Maths and English Programmes pursue the potential of each child by developing confident, independent learners through individualised, advanced study.

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.

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About the Instructor

Michelle Mandak - Whetstone

My name is Michelle Mandak and I have been the Instructor of the Kumon Whetstone Study Centre since 1996. Also, being a Kumon parent, I know first-hand the benefits of long-term Kumon study.

It is very exciting to be able to help those students who are struggling with their school lessons, as well as challenge those students who are excelling in maths and English. I love the opportunity to be involved with the education of individual students over many years, often seeing them develop their skills from primary school to GCSE level and beyond.

At the 20th anniversary of Kumon Whetstone I received a Long Service Certificate award. I have also received awards for nurturing students right through to completion of the Kumon Maths and English Study Programmes, which I feel celebrate the commitment I dedicate to my centre.

I have an excellent team of assistants, some of whom have been working with me for more than fifteen years. My staff and I work hard to ensure that all our students develop their maths and English skills and become confident, independent learners. I would therefore like to publicly thank all my staff for helping me to make the Whetstone Study Centre a success.

I am very proud that for several consecutive years I have achieved Elite Kumon Instructor status. This high accolade is based on the quality of my instruction and students' progress at my centre.
For the school year 2019 to 2020 I am ranked 18 out of 1122 Instructors across Kumon Europe and Africa.

 

Class Times

Monday
15:15 - 18:00
Tuesday
Non-class day
Wednesday
Non-class day
Thursday
Non-class day
Friday
15:15 - 18:00
Saturday
Non-class day
Sunday
Non-class day

How long does study take?

The time taken to complete a day's work may be around 30 minutes per subject. The study time is down to each individual and their current study level. Class times displayed may include a combination of in-centre and online class sessions. Please contact your Instructor for further details.

Pricing

Registration Fee
£50 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
Per subject
£75 Per month


Children attend regular classes either at the study centre or online


Daily worksheets designed for at home and in-centre learning
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Centre Reviews

Overall Rating

5

From 10 reviews on Google

Georgina Loizou
29/05/2023
Great well run centre with dedicated staff that want your children to thrive.
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Elizabeth Rebello
25/05/2023
Our 3 children have attended this Kumon centre for nearly 8 years. We have seen our children develop their maths skills and grow in confidence in school. Michelle and her staff are an incredibly encouraging and supportive team which we would highly recommend.
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Annette Foster
24/05/2023
Undoubtedly one of the best Kumon instructors in London. Michelle is very hands-on and has incredible attention-to-detail so she can tell you straightaway where strengths and weaknesses in your child's performance lie. Thanks to her uncompromising high standards, my children are in the top sets for both Maths and English . Some of the added benefits we have realised include improvement in levels of concentration as they practice sitting down daily for 20mins to focus on a task. An additional surprising one has been an enriched growth mindset because my children get to mark their work with me and are able to track their progress - this in turn has helped support their self-confidence. Overall, it's a been a win-win for us for the last 3 years!! Please keep up the good work Michelle :).
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Peter George
24/05/2023
My son has been attending Kumon (maths) for just over a year. His confidence and ability have improved significantly during this time. He also recognises that it has helped him and is now far more focused by following a daily routine. Michelle, who runs the centre, is very supportive and knows how to achieve the best results for the students. I highly recommend.
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TM P
27/01/2020
The Kumon Whetstone centre is a very friendly environment and working with Michelle helped build my confidence so that I was ahead of my class and in the top set at school. I am very glad to have attended the Kumon Whetstone centre as I have gained skills like concentrating and working independently that Michelle always encouraged.
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Popular Questions

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.

Students can start learning with Kumon from age two upwards. We currently have students as young as two years old studying with us, ranging all the way up to those about to go to university; Kumon helps children of any age and any ability. The sooner children begin, the earlier they can start developing skills to gain the greatest cumulative benefit; as soon as you feel your family is ready to make the commitment to long-term study, Kumon will be ready to help you achieve your goal.

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.

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.

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Facilities

Disabled access available
Public Transport - Train
Early learners section
Parking - Free
Public Transport - Tube
Public Transport - Bus

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All Saints Hall
122 Oakleigh Road North
Whetstone
London
N20 9EZ

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