In-Person Academic Year and Summer Courses for Grades 1–12
AoPS Academy is an after-school enrichment program with a mission to teach problem solving skills through advanced math, language arts, science, and computer science courses.
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A Rigorous Problem Solving Curriculum
If students never feel challenged, they're not getting to the boundaries of what's possible. By solving new and complex problems every day, AoPS students discover their fullest academic potential.
Join AoPS Academy for the challenging, supportive environment that inspires students to build the critical problem solving skills for success in competitive colleges and careers.
It’s about the process, not an accumulation of knowledge. It’s about looking at the problem and trying to learn about the situation through exploration.
RICHARD RUSCZYK, FOUNDER
It’s about the process, not an accumulation of knowledge. It’s about looking at the problem and trying to learn about the situation through exploration.
RICHARD RUSCZYK, FOUNDER
Lifelong Skills
Critical Thinking
Students focus on advanced problem solving and conceptual understanding — not rote memorization.
Active Learning
Students lead the discovery process, guided by motivating questions from expert instructors.
Constructive Collaboration
Students build strong relationships with their cohort as they solve challenging problems together.
Effective Communication
Students learn how to precisely explain their ideas, questions, and solutions across any subject and topic they tackle.
Since 1993
Richard Rusczyk and Art of Problem Solving have been developing a problem solving community that has revolutionized the way students engage with math. We're on a mission is to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation.
OUR HISTORY
“I would say that AoPS is an advanced, challenging curriculum for students who are looking for new opportunities in problem solving, and the best possible preparation for advanced math contests later in life.”
Nantana Rowan
AOPS PARENT
“Our daughter started at AoPS at the beginning of the year and has gone from ‘I hate math’ to ‘I love math.’ ”
Senthil Hariramasamy
AoPS Parent
“I would highly recommend AoPS! It's a great place to learn and grow!”
Isabelle Wang
AOPS PARENT
“I find all the resources very helpful and the teachers are great. AoPS helped me learn a lot of new things I had never seen before and I would like to continue learning here.”
Aarifah F.
AOPS Student
“I admire how the materials are organized and helpful for students’ gradual learning of knowledge. The school frequently organizes some national competitions to encourage students to test their limits. The school staff are very attentive to communication with parents and respect their feedback.”
Claire
AOPS PARENT
“This class helped me learn of things that I haven’t encountered in the world of mathematics. I’ll be sure to sign up for another class so that I can keep learning.”
Waynstan A.
AOPS Student
“We love the philosophy around problem solving and that solving challenging problems can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids.”
Arun Bodapati
AOPS PARENT
“AoPS develops grit and confidence like nothing else! ”
Harshitha Chandra
AOPS PARENT