🇺🇸 US
Wednesdays6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
Free intro for new students: Wed 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Book a free introOlympiad math lab · Live online · Ages 8–13
Learn to think. Put ideas into action. Grow through challenge.
A live online math lab built on olympiad mathematics: topics and problems from the programs of strong math and olympiad schools, woven into themed sessions that build confidence and real skills. Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
Confidence and real skills, on par with adults — guided by mentors with real-world expertise.
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🇪🇺 Europe
Mondays17:00 Paris (CET/CEST) · 16:00 London
Starts October 12 · first class free
Register for a free classFree start: an intro session for the US group, the first class for the Europe group. Advance registration is required.
Places are limited.
Why families choose ML Academy
Confidence
Children learn to take on unfamiliar problems without fear, defend their ideas out loud, and treat mistakes as part of the work.
Real skills — on par with adults
Olympiad-level problems inside real themes: students model, test, improve and explain — the way engineers and researchers work. Not a simplified 'kids' version'.
Mentors with a strong background
Classes are led by an engineer who led an international math olympiad and by a business-school professor and tech entrepreneur — people who use these skills in their own work.
Meet the mentorsWhat makes ML Academy different?
| What matters | ML Academy Math Lab | School math lessons | Tutoring / after-school math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who teaches | Expert mentors, live | A school teacher with a large class | A tutor or an app |
| Format | Live small-group classes online, ages 8–10 and 11–13 | Whole-class lessons | 1:1 sessions or worksheets |
| Focus | Olympiad math woven into themed, real-world problems | Required curriculum and grades | Homework and test prep |
| Relation to school | Enriches and goes beyond the school program | The core program | Catches up on school topics |
| Practice between classes | Free Math Gym app + 20–60 min/week | Homework | Extra worksheets |
| Confidence and skills | Students defend ideas and solve unfamiliar problems | Depends on the class | Focused on getting answers right |
| Progress you can show | Portfolio, mentor feedback, Math Gym progress | Grades | Session notes |
Enriches your child's school program
Math Lab complements any school curriculum: students explore ideas school rarely has time for — reasoning, modeling, strategy and proof — and bring that confidence back to class. Problems come from the programs of strong math and olympiad schools. Terms run alongside the school year (Fall, Winter, Spring) and fit after school.
Join a free classHomeschooling? Homeschool families are welcome to join our live classes, and co-ops can request group classes. Request co-op classes
Our approach
Thinking becomes powerful when it leads to action.
At the core are topics and problems from the programs of strong math and olympiad schools. We don't just solve problems one after another — we integrate olympiad math into themed sessions: codes, structures, number systems, chance, networks and strategy.
Reasoning
Find patterns and explain why a solution works.
Mathematical Modeling
Represent real situations with numbers, diagrams, and rules.
Experimentation
Test a hypothesis, use evidence, and improve.
Strategic Action
Choose a method and turn it into a working result.
Communication and Proof
Explain clearly and support conclusions with evidence.
How the year works
Fall
12 weeks · 6 modules
Now enrolling
Winter
12 weeks · new modules
Spring
12 weeks · new modules
Summer
Fun Math Camp
Coming soon
US: join any Wednesday after the free intro. Europe: join at the start of a module. Full term recommended.
Fall term: 6 modules
Each module pairs a theme with olympiad problems on the same idea — students first explore the theme, then solve and defend olympiad-level problems built on it.
US: join any Wednesday after the free intro. Europe: join at the start of a module. We recommend a full 12-week term for the complete experience: patterns, models, evidence, optimization, and proof build across modules; individual modules are welcome.
Two meetings per module
How a module works
Discover the idea, apply it, and explain your result.
Session 1: Discover and Model
- Explore a challenge, ask questions, and find patterns.
- Build and test an initial model or strategy.
- Take a short practice task into the week.
Session 2: Apply and Defend
- Test approaches, compare results, and improve.
- Complete an individual or group result.
- Present and defend your reasoning.
Ages 8–10
Visual examples, physical models, games, and guided questions help children organize ideas, complete a challenge, and explain their reasoning.
Ages 11–13
Abstract models, tighter constraints, and multiple strategies develop independent decisions, optimization, evidence, and proof.
Ages 8–10 and 11–13 start together in separate online classrooms, with pace and depth matched to age. Starting point: an accessible entry · Core: the shared investigation · Extension: a harder application or proof. No child is labeled; the mentor adjusts the challenge.
Progress and practice
Progress & between sessions
Progress shows up as growing confidence and skills: students take on challenges, learn from mistakes, and see their work improve.
A portfolio of thinking in action
- A result for each module attended (six in a full term).
- Models, maps, strategies, or experiments with short explanations.
- Mentor feedback and a closing reflection or presentation.
Parents see what their child created, how they handled challenges, and how their independence grew—not grades or promised test outcomes.
20–60 minutes a week
Short Core Practice reinforces the concept and prepares for the next meeting; an optional Challenge Extension goes further. Between sessions, students can also practice in Math Gym — free.
Test a structure, improve a map, solve connected problems, refine a strategy, or record an explanation.
Free for everyone
Math Gym — practice that builds real mastery
Math Gym is our online practice app, free for every student — enrolled in Math Lab or not. Between sessions, students train consistently, learn independently at their own pace, and keep the skills they've mastered sharp.
- Consistent practice — short workouts that grow skill step by step.
- Independent learning — hints and step-by-step solutions when you're stuck.
- Lasting mastery — revisit topics, earn points, and watch your progress.
Lab problem sets, Kangaroo and olympiad problems, secret codes, and logic games.
Try Math Gym freeNo registration needed to start. Lab students can save progress with their personal code.
Today's workout
+40 pts- Olympiad sets
- Kangaroo problems
- Logic games
Mentors
Mentors with a strong background
Our mentors bring engineering, olympiad, academic, and entrepreneurial experience — and treat students as capable thinkers, not passive listeners.
Yury Linkov
Lead Math mentor · Co-founder
Seattle, WA
Engineer and educator with experience teaching mathematics and science, leading the international Dubai–Amsterdam Mathematics Olympiad, building technology systems, and consulting internationally. He connects abstract ideas with real systems, choices, and results.
Mathematical & engineering thinking · Modeling · Strategy
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Ivan Shamaev
Co-founder & teacher
Washington, DC
Technology entrepreneur, product leader, and educator with 15+ years building products across education, real estate, and travel. Professor at SKEMA Business School and founder of The Bloomwards.
Program design · Project mentoring · Presentation skills
thebloomwards.comLanguage Teacher
Literature Lab — mentor search
United States
We are looking for an exceptional teacher of language and literature for children. Literature Lab opens once its mentor and schedule are confirmed.
Reading · Discussion · Writing
Join the waitlistGuest Teacher
Industry expert
United States
An engineer, researcher, writer, or entrepreneur who joins select modules to connect academic ideas with real careers and projects.
Real-world applications · Career context · Hands-on workshops
Learn more
Schedule
Math Lab Schedule
Free start: an intro session for the US group, the first class for the Europe group. Advance registration is required.
Wednesdays · 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT · October 14 – December 23, 2026
New to Math Lab? Join a free intro session any Wednesday at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT. Meet the mentor, get up to speed on the current module, then stay for the 6:30 PM class and join the program right away.
| Date | Start time | Module |
|---|
Both age groups begin together in separate online classrooms. The meeting link and calendar invitation arrive after registration.
Pricing
Start with a real class, then decide.
Free start: an intro session for the US group, the first class for the Europe group. Continue within 48 hours and apply a $100 Enrollment Credit.
Your free start
Free
US intro / Europe first class
Free start: an intro session for the US group, the first class for the Europe group. Advance registration is required.
Join a Free Math ClassFull 12-week term
$569
12 weekly Math Lab sessions
Six modules × two meetings in the Fall, Winter, or Spring term, with a free US intro or Europe first class.
Join a Free Math ClassWith Enrollment Credit
$469
$569 − $100 credit
Available for 48 hours after your free start.
Join a Free Math ClassPrefer fewer modules? The price depends on how many modules you take — we'll confirm it with you after the free start.
The Enrollment Credit remains available for 48 hours after your free start so your family can decide without pressure.
Free Math class registration
Join a Free Math Class
Free start: an intro session for the US group, the first class for the Europe group. US newcomers stay for the regular class and join the current program right away.
The first cohort will be taught in Russian. Students should understand spoken Russian, but they do not need perfect speaking or writing skills. Future cohorts may be offered in additional languages.
Advance registration is required.
Free start: an intro session for the US group, the first class for the Europe group. Registration is required; no payment is collected here.
Coming next
Literature Lab & summer updates
Literature Lab is waitlist-only while we find an exceptional mentor and confirm the schedule. Choose a program below, and we’ll contact you when its details are ready.
Fun Math Camp
Summer math, playful challenges, and discovery. Details are coming soon—join the waitlist for updates.
Get updates
FAQ
Parent questions
US: Wednesdays 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT; new students start with a free intro at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT. Europe — Mondays at 17:00 Paris (CET/CEST) · 16:00 London, with current term dates in the schedule above. Meetings last 90–120 minutes; ages 8–10 and 11–13 learn in separate online classrooms.
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Free start: an intro session for the US group, the first class for the Europe group. Full term recommended; advance registration required.