Russian School of Mathematics
russianschool.com
After-school math enrichment program (since 1997) using rigorous Soviet-era pedagogy across 90+ branches.
Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) is an after-school math enrichment program founded in 1997 in Newton, Massachusetts, where it remains headquartered. It is a privately held company operating its own branded branches rather than a tutor marketplace.
RSM teaches mathematics from kindergarten through 12th grade, primarily via small-group after-school classes and an online program, using a curriculum derived from Soviet-era pedagogical methods that emphasize conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Higher-level classes also prepare students for the SAT, SAT II and AP exams.
The school reports enrollment exceeding 80,000 students across more than 90 branches worldwide, with most in the US and Canada plus locations in Israel and the UAE and a global online program. Tuition typically ranges from about $41 to $110 per lesson, with annual costs around $2,000 or more. It suits families seeking sustained, rigorous math enrichment.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Rigorous, well-defined math curriculum
- Large established network (90+ branches, 80,000+ students)
- Small-group classes plus a global online option
Cons
- Mathematics only, not a multi-subject service
- Ongoing enrollment commitment (annual cost ~$2,000+)
Key features
- Soviet-method math curriculum, K-12
- Small-group after-school classes
- Online program accessible globally
- SAT/SAT II/AP math preparation
Key facts
- Type
- Managed & Learning-Centre Tutoring
- Model
- Subscription / group classes
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Newton, Massachusetts, USA
- Regions served
- US & Canada (90+ branches); Israel, UAE; online
- Subjects
- Mathematics enrichment, K-12; SAT/AP prep
- Pricing
- ~$41-$110 per lesson; ~$2,000+/year
- Scale
- 80,000+ students; 90+ branches