Russian School of Mathematics - Saratoga

General information

Nineteen years ago, the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) emerged from a partnership between a passionate parent and a gifted teacher. As a mother, Inessa Rifkin believed that it was her responsibility to provide her children with the tools to succeed. As a teacher, Irina Khavinson believed that the combination of a good teacher and great curriculum can unlock the potential in every child. As immigrants, they both were convinced that the road to a great education begins with a strong foundation in mathematics.

The school we have built is based on a simple observation: a math curriculum should be focused on understanding, not memorization. In Russia, every mathematical formula and rule had to be proven. Students were taught to ask "why?," which develops logic, reasoning, and problem-solving skills instead of "how?," which only develops short-term memory.

We decided to open a school to raise a generation of learners able to reason logically and abstractly to solve problems. We have spent over a decade developing a unique curriculum to achieve this goal. In today's competitive world, we take great pride in knowing that our program has demonstrated measurable results for thousands of our graduates.

We hope we can be a resource for your family.

-Inessa Rifkin and Irina Khavinson