Academic Support
Grades 1 - 5
Thu from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
24 participants
$1,246 for 14 classes
Description
Founded by a Stanford alumna and developed in collaboration with a Stanford math professor and a former coach of the Chinese International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) Team, Descartes Learning Club delivers a premium math and logic enrichment program in exceptionally small classes of just 3–6 students per instructor. With expertly trained instructors, individualized attention, and a carefully curated curriculum with world-class experts, we go beyond standard K–12 math to expand and deepen students’ knowledge—immersing them in abstract concepts, logical reasoning, and creative problem-solving.
At the heart of our program is a deep commitment to a high-quality math learning experience—made possible through:
1) Exceptionally Low Student-to-Instructor Ratio, Enabling Highly Individualized Attention: 3–6 students in each learning pod guided by an expert instructor. Students are grouped by math proficiency level, ensuring individualized guidance and appropriately challenging content.
2) Expert Instructors: Selected from 50+ applicants per hire for strong math and teaching backgrounds, trained in evidence-based math pedagogy. See sample instructor bios: https://bit.ly/oak-knoll-instructor-bios
3) Engaging & Rigorous Curriculum: Lessons emphasize logical reasoning, abstract thinking, and a love of mathematics through rich puzzles, games, and storytelling. Our school-year core curriculum is Beast Academy (by Art of Problem Solving), complemented by curated Math Circle activities (e.g., Berkeley Math Circle, Stanford Math Circle), and math contest topics.
- View our curriculum overview here: https://bit.ly/dlc-standard-curriculum
- Explore sample lessons here: https://bit.ly/dlc-sample-lessons
4) High-Touch Communication: After each class, your child’s instructor will email a recap of the group’s lesson along with recommended homework to reinforce key skills and concepts covered that day.
Descartes has grown rapidly through word-of-mouth and now partners with over a dozen leading San Francisco and Bay Area schools.
📍 View our partner schools: https://bit.ly/dlc-locations
💬 Parent testimonials: https://bit.ly/dlc-testimonials
To learn more, visit www.descarteslearningclub.com or email Beatrice, DLC’s founder, at info@descarteslearningclub.com.
Children learn optimally in a flow state when appropriately challenged. To find your child’s math level, please follow our simple guidelines: https://bit.ly/DLC-assessment or request a free assessment at info@descarteslearningclub.com.
Upon confirmation of your child's enrollment and math level, we will email you the specific textbooks to purchase online. The tuition excludes Beast Academy textbooks which cost about ~$70 each semester.
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What to bring
A few sharpened pencils, an eraser, a notebook, a ruler and Beast Academy textbooks that Descartes Learning Club will email inform the family to purchase based on the student's math level following the guidelines at https://bit.ly/DLC-assessment
Cancellation policy
Refunds are subject to provider and school policies.
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About the provider
Premium Math Enrichment in Micro-Sized Classes (Just 2-6 Students) by Descartes Learning Club (Founded by a Stanford Alumna and Designed in Collaboration with a Stanford Math Professor)
Founded by a Stanford alumna and developed in collaboration with a Stanford math professor and a former coach of the Chinese International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) Team, Descartes Learning Club delivers a premium math and logic enrichment program in exceptionally micro-sized classes of just 2–6 students. With expertly trained instructors and a carefully curated curriculum, we go beyond standard K–12 math to expand and deepen students’ knowledge—immersing them in abstract concepts, logical reasoning, and creative problem-solving.
At the heart of our program is a deep commitment to a high-quality math learning experience—made possible through:
1) Exceptionally Small Class Size and Individualized Attention: Only 2–6 students per instructor (vs. 12 students at Russian School of Math, for example) grouped by proficiency, ensuring individualized guidance and appropriately challenging content. Thus, we offer premium-quality lessons that are significantly more productive and engaging than large-group lessons.
2) Expert Instructors: Selected from 50+ applicants per hire for strong math and teaching backgrounds, trained in evidence-based math pedagogy.
3) Engaging & Rigorous Curriculum: Lessons emphasize logical reasoning, abstract thinking, and a love of mathematics through rich puzzles, games, and storytelling. Our school-year core is Beast Academy (by Art of Problem Solving), complemented by curated Math Circle activities (e.g., Berkeley Math Circle, Stanford Math Circle) and math contest topics.
- View our curriculum overview: https://bit.ly/dlc-standard-curriculum
- Explore sample lessons: http://bit.ly/dlc-sample-lessons
- Learn about our teaching approach: https://bit.ly/dlc-pedagogy
- Learn about our rigorous instructor hiring and training operations: https://bit.ly/dlc-how-we-hire-train
4) High-Touch Communication and Service: After each class, your child’s instructor will send a recap of the group lesson along with recommended homework to reinforce the key skills and concepts covered.
Descartes has grown rapidly through word-of-mouth and now partners with over a dozen leading San Francisco and Bay Area schools.
📍 View our partner schools: https://bit.ly/dlc-locations
💬 Parent testimonials: https://bit.ly/dlc-testimonials
To learn more, visit https://www.descarteslearningclub.com/ or email Beatrice, DLC's founder, at info@descarteslearningclub.com.
Your child learns optimally when appropriately challenged. Please follow the simple guidelines at https://bit.ly/DLC-assessment to find and share your child's math level or email info@descarteslearningclub.com to request a free assessment.
