Kumon

Kumon's model relies on a practice-intensive, self-paced approach that sits outside the traditional classroom rhythm. Learners work through carefully sequenced worksheets in mathematics and English, progressing at their own speed rather than a class schedule—a structure that requires consistent attendance and structured home reinforcement. The method depends on regular contact (typically multiple sessions per week) and parental commitment to the learning process between visits. In Johannesburg's context, where school loads are unpredictable and extra tuition is common, this format works for families who can commit to routine and for learners who respond well to repetition and incremental advancement. The approach is methodical rather than flashy: it's about building competence through volume and accuracy, not cramming before exams. Success here means understanding that progress looks like mastering a skill before moving on, which sometimes feels slower than it is.