About
AlphaMinds Academy offers math, logic, chess, coding, robotics, essay writing, reading, Russian, and Rubik’s Cube classes. Its math program includes Singapore Math and AoPS, and its coding classes use Scratch, JavaScript, and Python. The program also offers beginner and advanced chess classes, a Logic PreK course, and reading classes for early literacy skills.
Programs
- Math — Grades PreK-11; ages 1 through 11th grade · Singapore Math for strong foundational skills and AoPS for advanced learners.
- Logic — PreK-K; ages 3-4 for the Logic PreK course · Monday, Wednesday, Saturday · Logic PreK builds early math, reasoning, and thinking skills through play-based learning.
- Chess — Grades PreK-11 · Monday, Tuesday, Saturday; Saturday for Chess Advanced · Offers beginner and advanced chess classes.
- Coding — Grades 2-10 · Teaches real-world programming with Scratch, JavaScript, and Python.
- Robotics — Uses the mBot Ranger kit to introduce robotics, coding, and mechanical design.
- Essay Writing — Grades 3-8 · Helps students master structure, thesis development, and analytical, persuasive, and admissions essays.
- Reading — PreK-Grade 2 · Builds early literacy skills through phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Russian Program — Ages 1-15 · Immersive classes for heritage speakers focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and cultural understanding.
- Rubik’s Cube Master Class — Teaches students to solve the 3×3 cube and beyond while building spatial reasoning, memory, and algorithmic thinking.
At a glance
- Ages: 1–17 years old
- Current session: Fall 2026 Session (Sep 12–Dec 18, 2026)
- General schedule: Fall 2026 programs are conducted on Zoom and taught live by their teachers. In-person and online options are offered; weekday classes in downtown Jersey City are Mondays-Thursday 4:30-6:45 pm starting Fall 2026.
About the provider
AlphaMinds Academy was founded in 2011 by Anna Novosyolok. The site says it is entering its 14th school year and also notes 15 years of excellence. It offers classes at local schools, has branches in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Union City, and provides virtual learning options throughout New Jersey, New York, and across the U.S.
- Chess Tournaments — USCF-rated scholastic chess tournaments open to all levels.
- Private Classes — Private instruction and private tutoring in Chess, Coding, Math, Logic, Russian, Reading, and Writing.
Annual registration fee is $40 per student. Minimum enrollment of 6 students is required for group classes. Payment forms include credit cards, Zelle, and checks/cash for on-site in-person classes only. Missed classes are non-refundable. Trial period: within first three weeks, new students may withdraw for a refund of remaining tuition minus a $40 processing fee; does not apply to the Summer Bridge Program. Makeup classes may be scheduled subject to availability. Refunds are available in some move-out-of-area or schedule-change cases, with a $40 processing fee.
Last updated October 18, 2026.
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