CKSTEM Courses

Year-round courses, contest-aligned.

Math Problem Solving, English, and Public Speaking. All math courses include ~$400 worth of global contests every year. Cohorts run on our Moodle platform.

CKSTEM Curriculum

Built for global competition.

After carefully reviewing the curricula of several school boards and global competitions, we have developed a comprehensive CKSTEM Curriculum for our Math Problem-Solving, English, and Public Speaking courses. We are confident that this curriculum will help children not only compete but also excel at the global level.

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Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Plan your year.

We have planned an exciting year for the students and teachers. Review our course and contest schedule. Many contests are available for all Canadian students. Take advantage of these exclusive opportunities to learn, compete and win.

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Why enroll

Greatness starts with good habits.

CKSTEM excels at nurturing talent and allowing them to participate in global olympiads. Contest participation is an integral part of our philosophy. All math courses include ~$400 worth of global contests every year.

Contests provide students with a reality check throughout the year and motivate them to improve their performance. Through their hard work, roughly 90% of our students win medals. We strongly encourage students to join our courses at the elementary level to build a strong foundation.

One of our students has won a medal in the prestigious Canadian Math Olympiad — a testament to their hard work and dedication. We are now setting our sights on the International Math Olympiad.

Advanced course

Middle School Explorer (MSE)

Middle School Explorers (MSE) is an advanced course for students in grades 5–7. The goal of this course is to provide a strong foundation for young students, preparing them for advanced math competitions such as the Canadian Math Olympiad (CMO), USA Math Olympiad (USAMO), and International Math Olympiad (IMO).

This course is designed to minimize repetition and maximize exploration of a wide variety of problem-solving concepts. Students are encouraged to spend time on each problem, understanding that the learning process is as necessary as the solution. The course also focuses on developing skills in writing proofs — a crucial aspect of advanced math competitions.

The entrance test features a few complex problems. We're not expecting students to solve all of them — what we're really interested in is how students approach the problems and demonstrate their problem-solving skills. Detailed solutions are expected, regardless of whether the problem was fully solved. If you're interested in the course, write detailed solutions for questions you can solve and email your work as a PDF to info@ckstem.org.

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Senior pathway

High School Course Entrance Test

Our advanced summer course (commencing in July) and the full-year course (starting in September) are taught by Ms. Cerasela, a seasoned educator who has been instrumental in helping hundreds of students realize their academic aspirations over the years. Her expertise and dedication make these courses a valuable learning experience.

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Global contests

CKSTEM Global Competitions

CKSTEM offers students several opportunities to participate in various global contests. Our most popular are the Canadian Innovation Contests — six competitions covering math, science, computing, visual arts, creative writing, and public speaking. Thousands of students participate every year.

We have also partnered with the Olympiad Champion Education Centre to offer Canadian students a series of the world's best math olympiads. If you're interested in participating, you're not alone — every CKSTEM math course includes contest entry.

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Enrollment

Discounts, referrals & fees.

Math: $2,000 / year (or $1,050 × 2 / $550 × 4 instalments). English: $1,200 / year (or $650 × 2 / $350 × 4). Early-bird discounts apply: 20% off until Jun 30, 15% off until Jul 31, 10% off until Aug 31. Multi-course and sibling discounts stack.

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Math Problem Solving — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the goals of the Math Problem Solving courses?
Are the classes online or in-person?
Do you take students outside Canada?
How much time do I need for doing assignments?
Can I attend a course higher or lower than my school grade?
How many students are in a course?
What will I learn in the course?
What are the contests included in the course?
Do you support families with financial constraints?
How did CKSTEM students perform?
What kind of involvement is expected from the parents?

For full answers, contact info@ckstem.org.

English & Communication — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of the Public Speaking & Debate class?
Can I attend the course if I am in a lower or higher grade?
How many students are in a course?
What will I learn in the course?
Will there be an in class test or exam?

For full answers, contact info@ckstem.org.