Welcome to
Kumon Brackenfell
- In-centre & Online Classes
- English (Second Language)
- KUMON CONNECT available
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 registration, you pay a monthly fee for each subject studied.
R 450.00 One-off Fee
R 820.00 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
R 450.00 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
R 820.00 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
Kumon Brackenfell is located at Shop 7, Arauna Centre, 10 Handel Street, Brackenfell, conveniently situated opposite Brackenfell Primary School and just 100 metres from Brackenfell High School. The centre is easily accessible from the N1, Brackenfell Boulevard, and Frans Conradie Road, with free parking available and nearby amenities including a coffee shop and salon.
Our centre provides a clean, quiet and focused learning environment, with a dedicated work area and reading corner where students can study comfortably and confidently.
We offer the Kumon Mathematics and English programmes, including English for first-language and second-language learners. Students can attend in-centre or study online, and we welcome children from three years of age.
Kumon Brackenfell is led by Instructor Carol Van der Merwe.
At Kumon Brackenfell, we focus on building confidence, independence, and strong study skills. By nurturing each student’s ability to think and work independently, we support them in developing the skills they need for lifelong learning.
Centre Facilities
- Secure Parking
- In-centre & Online Classes
- Independent Reading Area
- English (Second Language)
- KUMON CONNECT available
About your Instructor
Hi, I’m Carol Van der Merwe, the Kumon Instructor at Kumon Brackenfell.
I have always been passionate about working with children. While my professional career began in the corporate world, I continued to pursue this passion by serving as a Sunday School teacher and supporting children in their learning journeys.
I studied a BCompt degree through UNISA, and through my experiences I developed a strong desire to help children build confidence and reach their potential.
When I discovered the Kumon Method, I was inspired by its focus on developing independence and strong self-learning skills. Through consistent daily practice, students develop concentration, confidence, and the ability to solve problems independently.
Kumon’s unique approach enables students to progress beyond their school grade level while studying for just 30 minutes each day. The skills they gain — including discipline, resilience and critical thinking — support their success both at school and throughout their lives.
In my centre, I strive to create a calm and encouraging learning environment where every child is supported to grow and succeed.
Frequently Asked 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.
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 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.