About
SchoolNova at Stony Brook offers mathematics, sciences, languages, art, Pre-K enrichment, and online classes for pre-K through 12th grade. The sciences include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, and CS. The languages program includes French, Spanish, and Russian, and early childhood English and Russian are offered for ages 3 to 5. Online classes are weekly via Zoom, and in-person classes are held on Sundays.
Programs
- Mathematics — pre-K to 12th grade
- Sciences — pre-K to 12th grade · Includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, and CS
- Languages — pre-K to 12th grade · French, Spanish, and Russian; early childhood English and Russian for ages 3-5
- Art — pre-K to 12th grade
- Pre-K Enrichment — pre-K
- Online Classes — pre-K to 12th grade · weekly via Zoom
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- General schedule: In-person classes are held on Sundays at the Stony Brook University campus. Online lessons are weekly via Zoom.
About the provider
SchoolNova began in 2002 and officially launched under the SchoolPlus network in September 2004. Marina Polonskaia is named as the Principal. The program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It says students take part in national and international competitions in mathematics, physics, and humanities and earn top awards. Many senior students become Teaching Assistants.
No entrance test is required. A math placement test will be suggested after enrollment. There are no entrance exams to join the program. Students are placed in ability-based groupings. Tuition is reviewed annually. There is no tuition increase for the 2026-2027 school year.
Last updated September 7, 2026.
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