Subjects & courses

Every course. A specialist for each.

Math, science and computer science from Grade 3 to university, plus research and graduate school mentorship.

Mathematics

Math as a language of reasoning, not a list of procedures. Students learn why each method works and how ideas connect.

Grades 3–8

  • Number sense & operations
  • Fractions, decimals & percent
  • Ratios & proportional reasoning
  • Patterning & early algebra
  • Geometry & measurement
  • Enrichment & contest foundations

Grades 9–12 · Ontario

  • Grade 9 Mathematics MTH1W
  • Grade 10 Principles MPM2D
  • Functions MCR3U
  • Advanced Functions MHF4U
  • Calculus & Vectors MCV4U
  • Data Management MDM4U

IB · AP · A-Level

  • IB Math AA & AI SL/HL
  • AP Precalculus
  • AP Calculus AB & BC
  • AP Statistics
  • A-Level Maths & Further Maths
  • IGCSE Mathematics

University

  • Calculus I, II & multivariable
  • Linear algebra
  • Differential equations
  • Probability & statistics
  • Discrete mathematics
  • Numerical methods

Also: Waterloo CEMC contests and AMC 10/12. See Test & Contest Prep.

Physics Signature subject

Start from a few fundamental laws, draw the picture, reason it through, then do the math. Taught by university instructors.

Grades 9–12

  • Grade 9 & 10 Science SNC1W · SNC2D
  • Grade 11 Physics SPH3U
  • Grade 12 Physics SPH4U
  • BC Physics 11 & 12
  • Lab reports & ISUs

IB · AP · A-Level

  • IB Physics SL & HL incl. IA guidance
  • AP Physics 1 & 2
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
  • AP Physics C: E&M
  • A-Level & IGCSE Physics

University

  • University Physics I & II
  • Classical mechanics
  • Electricity & magnetism
  • Waves, optics & lasers
  • Thermodynamics

Contests & enrichment

  • CAP High School Prize Exam
  • Sir Isaac Newton (SIN) Exam
  • Physics Bowl & F=ma
  • Science fair projects

Our co-founder wrote a 500+ page university physics course text and has taught physics from Grade 11 to university.

Chemistry & Biology

Concept-first chemistry and biology, led by our co-founder with an MD from the University of Ottawa, with clear pathways into health sciences.

Grades 9–12

  • Grade 11 Chemistry SCH3U
  • Grade 12 Chemistry SCH4U
  • Grade 11 Biology SBI3U
  • Grade 12 Biology SBI4U
  • BC Chemistry & Life Sciences

IB · AP · A-Level

  • IB Chemistry SL & HL
  • IB Biology SL & HL
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Biology
  • A-Level & IGCSE sciences

Core topics

  • Stoichiometry & solutions
  • Bonding & structure
  • Equilibrium, acids & bases
  • Organic chemistry
  • Cells, genetics & physiology

University & health sciences

  • First-year general chemistry
  • Introductory organic chemistry
  • First-year biology
  • Health-science & pre-med pathways

Pairing chemistry with physics or math? We coordinate teachers so the courses reinforce each other.

Computer Science

Computational thinking first: break problems down, design clean solutions and debug with confidence.

High school

  • Computer Studies ICS2O
  • Computer Science ICS3U · ICS4U
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP CS Principles
  • IB Computer Science

Languages & tools

  • Python
  • Java
  • C & C++
  • JavaScript, HTML & CSS
  • Git & Linux

University

  • Introductory programming
  • Data structures & algorithms
  • Machine learning PyTorch
  • Computer vision
  • Embedded systems

Contests & projects

  • Canadian Computing Competition CCC
  • USACO
  • Portfolio projects
  • Robotics & AI projects

Beginners welcome. No prior coding experience needed.

University & Engineering

First- and second-year STEM courses, taught by educators who have taught them at university level.

Engineering mechanics

  • Statics
  • Mechanics of materials
  • Dynamics & machines
  • Mechatronics
  • Control systems

Math for STEM

  • Calculus I–III
  • Linear algebra
  • Differential equations
  • Probability & statistics

Physics & computing

  • University Physics I & II
  • Programming in Python & C++
  • Algorithms
  • Machine learning

Robotics & AI

  • Robot kinematics
  • Computer vision
  • SLAM & state estimation
  • Capstone & thesis support

Supporting students at universities across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.

Test & Contest Prep

Targeted review, timed practice and exam strategy, so students walk in prepared and calm.

Standardized tests

  • SAT Math
  • ACT Math & Science
  • AP exams
  • IB final exams

Math contests

  • CEMC Gauss Gr 7–8
  • Pascal, Cayley, Fermat
  • Euclid Gr 12
  • AMC 10/12 & AIME

Science & computing

  • CAP Prize Exam
  • SIN Exam
  • Physics Bowl & F=ma
  • CCC & USACO

Finals & bootcamps

  • Grade 12 final exams
  • IB mock exam bootcamps
  • University midterms & finals

Small-group online bootcamps run before finals and AP and IB exams.

Research & Graduate School

Research mentoring, paper writing and publication support, and Master's and PhD application coaching from published researchers.

Research projects

  • Choosing a research question
  • Literature review
  • Experiment & study design
  • Data analysis & figures
  • Science fairs

Writing & publishing

  • Structuring a scientific paper
  • Journal & conference submission
  • Responding to peer review
  • Posters & conference talks

Master's & PhD applications

  • Research statements & SOPs
  • Academic CVs
  • Contacting supervisors
  • Scholarship applications
  • Interview preparation

During grad school

  • Thesis & capstone guidance
  • Paper reviews before submission
  • Defence & presentation practice

Mentees are now in graduate programs at TU Delft and the University of Toronto. Places are limited each term.

Curricula

Aligned to your curriculum.

  • Ontario (OSSD)
  • British Columbia
  • IB MYP & Diploma
  • AP
  • A-Level & IGCSE
  • SAT · ACT
  • University: Canada, U.S., U.K.
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