A Problem Solving Community in San Diego (Carmel Valley), CA
AoPS Academy is an enrichment program for grades 1–12, offering after-school and weekend classes for highly-motivated students. Students develop their creativity, critical thinking, and complex problem solving skills with outstanding peers and mentors.
AoPS Academy Carmel Valley Campus
Hours
Mon: 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue: 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed: 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu: 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri: 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun: 7:45 am - 7:00 pm
Phone
858-367-9600Campus Leadership
Our Programs
Academic Year Courses
Our academic year program runs classes after school and on weekends. Students learn how to ask meaningful questions, actively seek answers, and think critically — building a problem solving foundation they will use beyond the classroom.
Summer Camps
Our two-week summer camps are designed to keep students engaged and sharpen their skills for the upcoming school year.
Mathematics
Build a deep understanding of mathematics and develop the confidence to approach new, interesting challenges.
Language Arts
Enhance your communication skills by exploring literature, improving writing techniques, and understanding the power of language in expressing ideas.
Science
Ask questions about the physical world and develop observational, analytical, and scientific thinking skills.
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.
“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