Academic Support
Grades 2 - 5
Thu from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
6 students
$899 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 offers a tiny-group (only 2-6 students), engaging and rigorous math and logic enrichment program. We go beyond standard K–12 math to broaden 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 providing a best-in-class math learning experience, through:
1) Exceptionally Low Student-to-Instructor Ratio and Individualized Attention: 2–6 students per instructor 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.
View the bio of Robert, who holds a BS and MS in Mathematics and is confirmed to teach at Ocean Shore and Sunset Ridge in fall 2025, at this link: https://bit.ly/bio-robert-n
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 here: bit.ly/dlc-standard-curriculum
- Explore sample lessons here: bit.ly/dlc-sample-lessons
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: bit.ly/dlc-locations
💬 Parent testimonials: bit.ly/dlc-testimonials
To learn more, visit www.descarteslearningclub.com or email Beatrice, DLC’s founder, at info@descarteslearningclub.com.
IMPORTANT: Your child learns optimally 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.
What to bring
a few sharpened pencils, an eraser, a ruler and Beast Academy textbooks DLC will inform you to buy based on your child's math level
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.
