About RSM

Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) is a unique award-winning after-school program based on the best practices of advanced math schools in Russia and Europe and adapted to the U.S. educational environment. Since its opening in 1997, RSM continues its mission of helping students to build a solid math foundation and developing critical thinking abilities through a well-structured teaching strategy. RSM's curriculum takes into account the international standards for elementary, middle and high school students. Today over 3,000 students attend our 8 branches and affiliated schools in 3 different states.

Program Goals

Elementary school: Grow a life-long thinker. Early exposure to Algebra and challenging logical problems is instrumental to your child’s cognitive development. Our experienced teachers will help develop your child's critical thinking skills and teach him/her the best approaches to problem solving while establishing a love for math along the way.

Middle School: Give your child a head start and the tools to succeed. The road to college begins in middle school. This is a crucial time to build a solid math foundation and provide your child with the essential tools to navigate his/her way to the most prestigious colleges. Start on time and proudly watch your child outshine his/her classmates. In the 8th grade, your child will take the SAT’s for an opportunity to qualify for the Johns Hopkins CTY (Center for Talented Youth) program!

High School: Build up the college portfolio. Our program’s primary focus is to build your teen’s confidence in math and coach him or her to a competitive level along with a serious preparation for the SAT I and SAT II.

Methodology

Our community

Despite the fact that RSM grew to be the largest specialized afterschool program with established reputation as a leader in K-12 math education, it still keeps it's warm home-like attraction for scores of our students.The reason is that we see our school as something greater than just a place for education. RSM has grown into a community - a place where students learn to achieve the highest results and share their knowledge with peers, build strong self-confidence and meet new friends, laugh and have fun. Many of our students and their families meet one another in this process and remain close friends for life. The enormous success of our summer Camp Sunapee , where daily math classes are a requirement, is a proof that learning and fun are not mutually exclusive. We do our best to provide both fun and knowledge for our children.

RSM History

Now, ten years later we still keep in contact with our graduates. At RSM they worked hard to achieve the best test scores, then went to the best colleges and started brilliant careers. Their past success, and ever increasing numbers of new parents looking for the best in math education bring us the sense of great accomplishment.

Meet the Principals

RSM founder and principal Inessa Rifkin (right),
along with co-founder, Irene Khavinson (left)

RSM Locations

Newton, MA - RSM main location,
serving Greater Boston.

Marblehead, MA - NEW RSM branch,
serving Boston-North Shore.

Acton, MA - RSM branch

Lexington, MA - NEW RSM branch
(Opens in July 2010)

Andover, MA - NEW RSM branch
(Opens in September 2010)

Santa Clara, CA - RSM branch,
serving San Jose  and SF Bay Area.

Louisville, KY - our affiliate in Louisville, KY

MWSM - our affiliate in Framingham, MA

RSM's 10th Birthday

On March 10th, 2007 RSM celebrated its 10th Birthday!

This Celebration, which was attended by over 450 people, was an amazing show of love and support from several generations of RSM students, parents and friends. See the photos of Celebration!

Our Students