Russian School of Mathematics

Russian School of Mathematics offers after-school math classes, live and interactive online math classes for grades 2-10, standardized test preparation and boot camps, short-term tutoring, and a summer math program. Its offerings also include elementary math, middle school algebra and geometry, high school math, and tiered competition training for national and international math competitions.

Programs

• Elementary (K-2) — After-school math program; spark an early interest in mathematics and lay the groundwork for advanced reasoning.
• Elementary (3-5) — Build powerful thinking skills and an appetite for challenge while laying a strong mathematical foundation.
• Middle School — Advanced algebra and geometry instruction that prepares students to succeed.
• High School — For students who need to shine on rigorous high school courses or college resumes; prepares students to tackle their goals.
• Competition — Tiered and selective competitions program prepares students for national and international math competitions.
• RSM-Online — grades 2-10 · Award-winning after-school math program; live and interactive online classes.
• Test Preparation — Standardized test preparation and boot camps.
• Tutoring — Short-term tutoring solution to prepare students to join their peers in the classroom.
• Summer Math Classes — Summer program runs for 6 weeks with 2 classes per week; class duration varies by grade.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes meet once a week for 1.5-2 hours depending on age; summer program runs for 6 weeks with 2 classes per week.

About the provider

Russian School of Mathematics was founded by Inessa Rifkin and Irina Khavinson. The first class was held in October 1997, and the first branch outside Massachusetts opened in San Jose, California, in September 2006. The program states that it builds powerful minds through mathematics and uses rigorous study of mathematics to develop students’ math fluency, intellect, and character. Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth called RSM "one of the top 10 schools."

RSM does not franchise. It opens a new location only once a gifted and experienced teacher becomes available to lead it. Multiple levels exist for every grade, from beginner to competition.

What families say

“RSM went beyond maths, as our children learned a rigorous approach to any problems. I do find that they use much logic and critical thinking in every aspect of their lives, and I am convinced it is the result of how they have been taught at RSM to tackle a new challenge!” — Nathalie deFontnouvelle, RSM Parent

“I loved your curriculum from the moment I saw it. All 3 of my kids are grades ahead in Math and excel at the subject because of the foundation they acquired at RSM. I am truly grateful for all that you and your faculty do.” — Amy and Dan McLellan, RSM Parent

“We cannot thank you enough for your work with Dhroov this year. RSM has been great fun for him and a BIG factor for that is having you for his teacher. He enjoys your classes and has great camaraderie with the group he is in.” — Janaki, RSM Parent

Last updated October 9, 2026.