Which AoPS Program is Right for Your Student?

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Which AoPS Program is Right for Your Student?

At AoPS, we understand that every student learns a little differently. That’s why we’ve designed our K-12 programs for varied learning preferences, age ranges, difficulty levels and subject matter.

We offer four distinct program offerings for students ages 6-18. To help you choose the one that’s right for your student, we break down their main similarities and differences.

Once you’ve chosen the right program, a placement test or consultation will then ensure your student starts in the right level and class.

Features at a Glance

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Age
6-13
11+
7+
7+
Course Pace
Self-Paced
Accelerated, with a few self-paced options
Moderate to Accelerated
Moderate to Accelerated
Live Instruction?
No, but includes pre-recorded instructor videos
Yes, through an interactive text- and image-based classroom
Learn more about the Online Classroom
Yes, in-person
Yes, via video conference
Cost
$
$$
$$$
$$$
Subjects Offered
Math
Math
CS/Programming
Chemistry
Physics
Math
Language Arts
Science
Computer Science*
*not available across all campus locations
Math
Language Arts
How to Enroll
Course Length
N/A
4–25 weeks, with additional weekend contest prep courses
36 weeks per level, with additional options for summer classes
36 weeks per level, with additional options for summer classes
Classroom Size
N/A
40-80
10-16
10-16
Average Instructor : Student Ratio
N/A
1:20
Multiple teachers per class
1:12
1:12
Textbooks
Beast Academy
Art of Problem Solving
Beast Academy (Elementary) + Art of Problem Solving (Middle/High School)
Beast Academy (Elementary) + Art of Problem Solving (Middle/High School)
School Schedule
Self-paced offerings
Year-round offerings, with some self-paced options
Academic Year offerings,
Summer Camps
Year-round offerings,
Summer Camps
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Age
6-13
11+
Difficulty Level
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Course Pace
Self-Paced
Accelerated, with a few self-paced options
Live Instruction?
No, but includes pre-recorded instructor videos
Yes, through an interactive text-based classroom
Cost
$
$$
Subjects Offered
Math
Math
CS/Programming
Chemistry
Physics
How to Enroll
Course Length
N/A
4–25 weeks, with additional weekend contest prep courses
Classroom Size
N/A
40-80
Average Instructor : Student Ratio
N/A
1:20
Multiple teachers per class
Textbooks
Beast Academy
Art of Problem Solving
School Schedule
Self-paced offerings
Year-round offerings, with some self-paced options

Key Similarities

Same curriculum developers

Designed by PhDs from MIT, Princeton, Stanford, and more, all of our engaging curriculum is shaped by a common educational philosophy. Curriculum centers on higher-order reasoning skills and deep conceptual understanding.

Princeton University

Experienced, well-credentialed teachers

Our instructors across all programs were once star students themselves. A veritable “Who’s Who?” in the world of advanced education, they teach at AoPS to share their love of learning with the next generation of intellectual leaders.

Teachers greeting through virtual class

Outstanding peer groups

AoPS programs are designed for high-potential students with a great love of learning, so students across all programs have wonderful classmates (and future friends!) to challenge and engage them.

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