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Why kiku?

At kiku, we believe childhood should feel curious, calm and full of possibility. We create thoughtful spaces where children are encouraged to explore, make choices, build confidence and learn through meaningful experiences — supported by adults who truly listen.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, kiku is designed around the individual child, giving them the freedom, time and encouragement to discover the world in their own way.

All programs

Mathematics

Build strong foundations in numbers, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and problem solving through clear, engaging, practical lessons.

Mathematics

Build strong foundations in numbers, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and problem solving through clear, engaging, practical lessons.

Science

Explore the world through experiments, discovery, and hands-on learning across biology, chemistry, physics, and exciting research projects.

Science

Explore the world through experiments, discovery, and hands-on learning across biology, chemistry, physics, and exciting research projects.

English

Strengthen reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills through engaging stories, creative exercises, and guided practice.

English

Strengthen reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills through engaging stories, creative exercises, and guided practice.

Coding

Learn Scratch, Python, web development, and AI through practical projects that build creativity, logic, confidence, and real-world skills.

Coding

Learn Scratch, Python, web development, and AI through practical projects that build creativity, logic, confidence, and real-world skills.

Building strong academic foundations through personalized learning experiences

Our story

900+

Learners since 2018

92%

Improve within one term

4.9/5

Rating across 300+ reviews

Trusted by families. Proven by student success.

How

it

works

Three steps, three weeks from first meeting to a plan you can actually see progress on.

Meet & assess

— session one

A free first session to get to know the learner and find exactly where the gaps are.

Meet & assess

— session one

A free first session to get to know the learner and find exactly where the gaps are.

Match & plan

— within 48 hours

We pair them with the right mentor and build a week-by-week learning plan.

Match & plan

— within 48 hours

We pair them with the right mentor and build a week-by-week learning plan.

Learn & report

— ongoing

Sessions in-center or online, with a plain-language progress report every month.

Learn & report

— ongoing

Sessions in-center or online, with a plain-language progress report every month.

Certified mentors

Real teachers, vetted twice, trained in our method.

Certified mentors

Real teachers, vetted twice, trained in our method.

Small by design

One-on-one or groups of four, never a crowd.

Small by design

One-on-one or groups of four, never a crowd.

Progress you can see

A clear written report every single month.

Progress you can see

A clear written report every single month.

No lock-in

Month to month. Pause or stop whenever you need.

No lock-in

Month to month. Pause or stop whenever you need.

Meet

the

mentors

Maya Chen

Mathematics

Former math teacher with 9 years turning "I hate math" into "That's it?"

Maya Chen

Mathematics

Former math teacher with 9 years turning "I hate math" into "That's it?"

David Okafor

Science

Chemistry grad who explains concepts with fun kitchen experiments.

David Okafor

Science

Chemistry grad who explains concepts with fun kitchen experiments.

Sarah Whitmore

English

Essay whisperer. Gets reluctant readers hooked one short story at a time.

Sarah Whitmore

English

Essay whisperer. Gets reluctant readers hooked one short story at a time.

Alex Rivera

Coding

Builds games with students from day one the syntax sneaks in on its own.

Alex Rivera

Coding

Builds games with students from day one the syntax sneaks in on its own.

Want to know more about our mentors?

Meet the team

Levels

Start

where

you are

Every learner is different. In the free first session we find the right starting point then move at a pace that fits.

Just starting

New to the subject, we build the basics first.

Just starting

New to the subject, we build the basics first.

Just starting

New to the subject, we build the basics first.

Catching up

Fill the gaps and get back on track.

Catching up

Fill the gaps and get back on track.

Catching up

Fill the gaps and get back on track.

Keeping pace

Weekly practice and homework support.

Keeping pace

Weekly practice and homework support.

Keeping pace

Weekly practice and homework support.

Racing ahead

Advanced learning & exam prep.

Racing ahead

Advanced learning & exam prep.

Racing ahead

Advanced learning & exam prep.

In-center & online

Learn

where

you

learn best

Drop in at our center, or join live from home same mentors, same materials, same progress reports every month.

After-school slots

Weekend groups

Live online

Homework help

See schedules

What

families

say

“Two terms with Maya and my son went from dreading math tests to asking for extra practice.”

Sophia Taylor

Parent · Mathematics

“The monthly reports are gold. I finally know what's happening in my daughter's learning.”

Daniel Cooper

Parent · English

“She took the coding class "for fun". Now she's building her own website and exploring ideas at 13.”

Stella Adams

Parent · Coding

4.9 / 5 Based on 200+ reviews

Simple

plans

Month to month. Pause or switch anytime.

Group

$149

/ month

Small-group sessions, twice a week.

Groups of max 4

2 sessions / week

Monthly progress report

See what’s included

Group

$149

/ month

Small-group sessions, twice a week.

Groups of max 4

2 sessions / week

Monthly progress report

See what’s included

Popular

Private

$289

/ month

A dedicated mentor, fully personal pace.

One-on-one sessions

2 sessions / week

Custom learning plan

Priority scheduling

See what’s included

Popular

Private

$289

/ month

A dedicated mentor, fully personal pace.

One-on-one sessions

2 sessions / week

Custom learning plan

Priority scheduling

See what’s included

Intensive

$449

/ month

Exam sprints and fast catch-up blocks.

Private sessions

4 sessions / week

Weekly progress check-ins

Exam-day prep kit

See what’s included

Intensive

$449

/ month

Exam sprints and fast catch-up blocks.

Private sessions

4 sessions / week

Weekly progress check-ins

Exam-day prep kit

See what’s included

No

stress,

no

surprises

How does the free first session work?

A 45-minute session where a mentor gets to know you, finds the right starting level, and builds a personal learning plan. You keep the plan whether you sign up or not.

One-on-one or group, which is better?

One-on-one gives you a pace and plan built entirely around you, while group sessions add peer energy at a lower cost. Your mentor will recommend the best fit after the free first session.

Who are the mentors?

All mentors are vetted educators with subject expertise and at least two years of teaching experience. They go through structured onboarding and receive regular feedback to keep quality high.

How do you track progress?

After each session your mentor logs notes and milestones reached. You'll see a clear summary in your dashboard, and your mentor will review it with you at the start of every next session.

Can we pause or cancel anytime?

Yes, no lock-in, no fees. You can pause for up to 30 days or cancel anytime. Just give us 24 hours' notice before your next scheduled session and we'll handle everything for you.

How does the free first session work?

A 45-minute session where a mentor gets to know you, finds the right starting level, and builds a personal learning plan. You keep the plan whether you sign up or not.

One-on-one or group, which is better?

One-on-one gives you a pace and plan built entirely around you, while group sessions add peer energy at a lower cost. Your mentor will recommend the best fit after the free first session.

Who are the mentors?

All mentors are vetted educators with subject expertise and at least two years of teaching experience. They go through structured onboarding and receive regular feedback to keep quality high.

How do you track progress?

After each session your mentor logs notes and milestones reached. You'll see a clear summary in your dashboard, and your mentor will review it with you at the start of every next session.

Can we pause or cancel anytime?

Yes, no lock-in, no fees. You can pause for up to 30 days or cancel anytime. Just give us 24 hours' notice before your next scheduled session and we'll handle everything for you.

How does the free first session work?

A 45-minute session where a mentor gets to know you, finds the right starting level, and builds a personal learning plan. You keep the plan whether you sign up or not.

One-on-one or group, which is better?

One-on-one gives you a pace and plan built entirely around you, while group sessions add peer energy at a lower cost. Your mentor will recommend the best fit after the free first session.

Who are the mentors?

All mentors are vetted educators with subject expertise and at least two years of teaching experience. They go through structured onboarding and receive regular feedback to keep quality high.

How do you track progress?

After each session your mentor logs notes and milestones reached. You'll see a clear summary in your dashboard, and your mentor will review it with you at the start of every next session.

Can we pause or cancel anytime?

Yes, no lock-in, no fees. You can pause for up to 30 days or cancel anytime. Just give us 24 hours' notice before your next scheduled session and we'll handle everything for you.

Free intro Session