About Us

Our school is an essential supplement to the existing educational system, not its replacement. Although our courses partly overlap with ordinary school math programs, they increase the scope and depth of the study of mathematical topics, gradually embedding the idea of proofs into the student's mind. The last thing learning math should be about is memorizing and practicing certain rules, procedures and formulas; it should be rather based on their thorough understanding.

One of the main features of Classic Math School’s sophisticated curriculum is flexibility. Meticulously  selected  assignments and materials, incorporated into the curriculum, come from a variety of different sources, from a 100-year old Russian math textbooks to Singapore Math courses. This wide selection not only demonstrates different levels of difficulties, but more importantly, different approaches, views, wordings, etc. While some may think it will puzzle students, we are sure it broadens their math experience and expands their horizons. Moreover, this allows our teachers to creatively update and adjust the curriculum (without sacrificing the principles listed above) to the actual needs of any student group, not the other way around.

Our Math program is designed to challenge but not overwhelm. While it covers a great deal of material, emphasis is placed on active learning, developing critical and  independent thinking skills by engaging in math discussions. Students are encouraged to present their own analyses of a math concept or problem, clearly communicating their mathematical reasoning and receiving critical feedback from both teachers and peers. Unsurprisingly, our students get higher grades in their regular schools, and not only in math! Here is another “Indirect Math Application”!

We strongly believe that this kind of learning is a source of great pleasure and fun, as well as a great deal of work. We don’t see any contradictions here! Moreover, we have found that students are more likely to have fun when they are putting their best efforts in accomplishing a true challenge. That’s why we do not anticipate providing any other fun except learning fun. (Besides, this is also an ethical issue: teachers are paid for teaching not for entertaining.) In other words, instead of getting candy for the right answer, our students are more likely to get another reward - a portion of more challenging questions like “How did you get it?” or “Why is it correct?” So, there are no games, except Math games.

We are proud to state that unlike most schools, our school provides a systematic math education that views mathematics as an integrated discipline.

We employ only true professionals with major in Math, who once fell in love with math and stay loyal.

We have high expectations for student performance and active student participation.

We know how to help our students overcome math phobia and substitute it with genuine interest.

We wish our students to admire grace, logic, and beauty of Math as we do!