Russian School of Mathematics – RSM Wellesley

RSM Wellesley is part of the Russian School of Mathematics, an after-school math program that has been trusted by parents for more than 25 years and operates at over 75 locations in North America. Its approach rests on a continuous K-12 curriculum taught by expert teachers in a classroom setting, with the aim of developing math fluency, intellect and character that empower students for life.

The teaching style draws on the tradition of elite Soviet math schools, where mathematics was considered the pre-eminent tool for mental development, adapted for the American educational environment. Students are placed in one of three levels per grade, in classes averaging about 12 children, and spend from 1.5 hours a week in kindergarten up to 4 hours in high school. Discussion and debate in class help students learn to explain their reasoning and consider different approaches.

What to Know

• Campus principal Angela Dzhitenov holds a master’s degree in computer science and applied mathematics.
• Classes for the coming school year open for enrollment each fall.
• Homework is kept to about half the length of a lesson.
• It is a member of the Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association.