CKSTEM

Canadian non-profit · Grades 3–12

Learn.
Compete.
Win.

Weekly STEM courses, the Canadian Innovation Contests, and global olympiad pathways — for 8k+ students across 400+ schools globally.

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Start with a free assessment + consult — or a refundable first session. Canadian, volunteer-run, registered non-profit.

  • 8,000+ students
  • 400+ schools globally
  • 6 national contests
  • ~90% medal recognition

Our programs

Three pillars, one pathway.

Weekly courses build the habits. Contests test them. Olympiads stretch them.

Grades 3–12

CKSTEM Courses

Math, English, public speaking, STEAM, Math Wizards, Scientists. Cohorts of 9–15 students, weekly 75-minute sessions, real instructors.

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Grades 3–12

Canadian Innovation Contests

Six annual contests in math, science, computing, art, public speaking, and creative writing. ~90% of students earn recognition.

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Grades 5–12

Global Olympiad Prep

Targeted prep for TIMO, BBB, HKIMO, AMC. Heat-and-final pathways — for students who want the big stage.

Olympiad pathways

Course pricing

Two subjects, three ways to pay.

One annual price per subject — pay it once, in two, or in four. Early-bird discounts apply to every plan; sibling and multi-course rates stack on top.

Math

Math Problem Solving, Math Wizards, contest-prep tracks. Includes ~$400 of global contest entries.

  • 1 payment $2,000
  • 2 payments $1,050 × 2
  • 4 payments $550 × 4

English

Reading, writing, critical thinking, and contest-aligned creative writing.

  • 1 payment $1,200
  • 2 payments $650 × 2
  • 4 payments $350 × 4

2026 theme · Empathy

Six contests. One annual challenge.

The Canadian Innovation Contests run every March–April. ~8,000 students take part each year. Medals recognize roughly 90% of participants — the remaining recognition goes to the top quartile.

CIMC
Math Problem-solving + reasoning
CISC
Science Curiosity + inquiry
CICC
Computing Logic + algorithms
CIAC
Visual Art Imagination + craft
CIPC
Public Speaking Voice + clarity
CIWC
Creative Writing Story + voice
Visit cic.competitivekids.org → (opens in new tab)

Real outcomes, named families

No "S. from Toronto."

We share medal data because parents deserve specifics, not "many of our students excel."

  • ~90% of contest students earn recognition
  • 75 min weekly session length
  • 9–15 students per cohort

How it works

A pathway, not a single class.

Courses build the habits. Contests prove them. Olympiads grow them.

  1. 01

    Pick a program

    Match your child's grade and goals — math, science, public speaking, or a contest.

  2. 02

    Learn each week

    Weekly 75-minute sessions in cohorts of 9–15 students, taught by named instructors with real credentials.

  3. 03

    Compete & be recognized

    Enter a Canadian Innovation Contest or olympiad. Earn a medal, a leadership award, or both.

Try CKSTEM your way.

Two ways to start: a free assessment + consult, or pay for a first session and get refunded if it isn't the right fit. Your call.

Book a free assessment Or pay-and-try (refundable)