Develop Problem-Solving Minds and a Lifelong Love of Learning
We provide premium-quality K–12 math and logic enrichment at partner schools and convenient locations through exceptionally small, personalized, and nurturing classes. Our program emphasizes deep mathematical thinking, led by expert instructors and shaped by world-class advisors.
To Bring Our Program To Your Child’s School and Enjoy a Referral. See Our Current Partner Schools and Locations
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Our Differences
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Tiny Classes Featuring 1:1 Guidance
Unlike our competitors who have large classes with 10 or more students, we keep our class sizes small at similar proficiency levels. In our Platinum tier, there are 2-4 students per class; in Gold, 5-6; and in Silver, 7-8. Their learning experience is significantly more productive due to the 1:1 dialogs. We don’t stick to fixed lesson plans but adjust in real time based on our students' progress. After every class, we provide a recap and tailored homework to reinforce what was learned.
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Develop Problem-Solving Minds
We encourage abstract thinking and creativity by introducing students to advanced topics in an engaging and accessible way. Topics include combinatorics, recursive functions, modular arithmetic, number theory, and mathematical proofs. Students also practice problem-solving strategies such as “guess and check”, “finding patterns”, and “drawing diagrams”. Learn more
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Social & Engaging Hands-On Activities
We offer in-person classes with hands-on activities to keep kids engaged and reduce screen time. Children learn best by engaging their senses, connecting with others, and experiencing math through problems, games, and activities.
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Rigorous and Personalized Curriculum
We tailor our lessons to each student’s needs and complement their partner school's math curriculum. For advanced students, we skip over topics they've already mastered and dive into more challenging subjects (e.g., combinatorics, number theory). We also help them prepare for math contests. For students who need extra support with foundational concepts, we use visual aids, games, and puzzles to offer hands-on, personalized help.
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Compassionate Expert Instructors
We select instructors with strong math backgrounds, a passion for education, and experience teaching math. Our instructors undergo extensive training in our proprietary methods, developed through the latest research and insights from our world-class advisors. With a focus on best practices, we create an enjoyable, nurturing learning environment for our students. Learn more
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Convenient For You
No need to shuttle your children from schools to learning centers on busy weekdays. We teach directly on campus through school partnerships. Learn more
To Bring Our Program To Your Child’s School
How We Started
Growing up in a Chinese family rich in math traditions, I was looking for the ideal math and logic education for my child. In addition to a rigorous and fun curriculum, I envisioned it to provide the benefits of both 1:1 tutoring based on Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem and the social motivation from learning through solving puzzles and playing games with peers in person.
After having my child try many existing offerings in the market, I found them too rigid, too dry, and lacking the individualized teaching only micro class sizes and expertly trained instructors who use best practices developed based on the latest evidence-based research findings.
Online classes are even less effective, as many research studies have shown. After failing to find a satisfying solution, I taught my son and his friends myself. They learned much more and had fun.
Therefore, I left my executive career and started Descartes Learning Club to offer the best math and logic after-school learning experience I would like my child to have because many more children deserve this to achieve greatness in life.
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Whether you are interested in enrolling a child in our program at one of our locations, introducing our program to a school as an extracurricular program, or simply learning more about our program, please fill out the form below. We will get back to you shortly.
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