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Mathematics isn’t the monster under your bed

Online Academy: Real mathematicians helping international school students (ages 7–15) think clearly, gain confidence, and enjoy math.

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April 13 to May 13

Spring enrollment open

Blue cartoon cat in a white hoodie studying math under a tree in a park, with formulas carved into the bark

Mathematics isn’t the monster under your bed

Online Academy: Real mathematicians helping international school students (ages 7–15) think clearly, gain confidence, and enjoy math.

Cartoon blue cats studying in a math classroom with formulas and Pi poster on the wall

April 13 to May 13

Spring enrollment open

Blue cartoon cat in a white hoodie studying math under a tree in a park, with formulas carved into the bark

Mathematics isn’t the monster under your bed

Online Academy: Real mathematicians helping international school students (ages 7–15) think clearly, gain confidence, and enjoy math.

Cartoon blue cats studying in a math classroom with formulas and Pi poster on the wall

April 13 to May 13

Spring enrollment open

Blue cartoon cat in a white hoodie studying math under a tree in a park, with formulas carved into the bark

Mathematics isn’t the monster under your bed

Online Academy: Real mathematicians helping international school students (ages 7–15) think clearly, gain confidence, and enjoy math.

Cartoon blue cats studying in a math classroom with formulas and Pi poster on the wall

April 13 to May 13

Spring enrollment open

Children’s brains don’t remember 
boring information.

Children’s brains don’t remember 
boring information.

Children’s brains don’t remember boring information.

International schools overwhelm kids with complex material, a rapid pace, and a uniform teaching style that ignores individual differences.

International schools overwhelm kids with complex material, a rapid pace, and a uniform teaching style that ignores individual differences.

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Terms in English

Math is already hard, and now there are unfamiliar words!

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There are no identical lessons here

As there are no identical children. No more conveyor belt!

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One on one

New school, new system, fear of saying something wrong

Built Around Your Child

Every lesson is prepared individually. No templates, no generic homework packs, no one-size-fits-all approach.

Bilingual Teaching

We teach in Russian and English, so language is never a barrier to understanding math.

More Than a Tutor

We care about how your child feels, not just how they perform.

How every lesson actually works

No fixed syllabus. No recycled homework sheets. Each session is built from scratch around what your child needs right now.

1

Diagnostic: understand where the child is

2

Personal plan: set clear, achievable goals

3

Session: live, adaptive, in Russian or English

4

Follow-up: check-in, adjust, repeat

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How every lesson actually works

No fixed syllabus. No recycled homework sheets. Each session is built from scratch around what your child needs right now.

1

Diagnostic: understand where the child is

2

Personal plan: set clear, achievable goals

3

Session: live, adaptive, in Russian or English

4

Follow-up: check-in, adjust, repeat

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How every lesson actually works

No fixed syllabus. No recycled homework sheets. Each session is built from scratch around what your child needs right now.

1

Diagnostic: understand where the child is

2

Personal plan: set clear, achievable goals

3

Session: live, adaptive, in Russian or English

4

Follow-up: check-in, adjust, repeat

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The Method Behind
the Results

The Method Behind
the Results

The Method Behind the Results

A degree in mathematics, years of teaching experience, and a lesson plan built around your child every single time.

A degree in mathematics, years of teaching experience, and a lesson plan built around your child every single time.

A degree in mathematics, years of teaching experience, and a lesson plan built around your child every single time.

Individual plan

Bilingual

Psychological support

Progress tracking

Meet the People Who Make It Click

Meet the People Who
Make It Click

Meet the People Who
Make It Click

Handpicked educators with math degrees, teaching experience, and one goal: your child gets it.

Handpicked educators with math degrees, teaching experience, and one goal: your child gets it.

Handpicked educators with math degrees, teaching experience, and one goal: your child gets it.

Lead

Mind

Lang

Math

Voice

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Captain

Dmitrii Makhanko

Founder · Lead math teacher

Graduate of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics. Five years in a private school, seven years working with international school students across Spain, England, Brazil, Thailand and South Korea. Believes math is not about formulas. It is about how you think, reason and arrive at the right decision.

Students

120+

Experience

12 yrs

Countries

5+

Profile

Details

Lead

Mind

Lang

Math

Voice

Portrait photo of Dmitrii Makhanko, founder and lead math teacher at Root Square Academy

Captain

Dmitrii Makhanko

Founder · Lead math teacher

Graduate of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics. Five years in a private school, seven years working with international school students across Spain, England, Brazil, Thailand and South Korea. Believes math is not about formulas. It is about how you think, reason and arrive at the right decision.

Students

120+

Experience

12 yrs

Countries

5+

Profile

Details

Ksenia, 11, South Korea

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Anna, 13, MIS International School, Thailand

Photo of Rosa, 9 years old, UK student at Root Square Academy

Nikita, year 10 student,
Rugby School Thailand

Alexander, 14, Thailand

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Photo of Daisy, 12 years old, UK student at Root Square Academy

DRAG TO MOVE

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Abigail & Sophia, 14, Assumption college, Thailand

Rosa, 9 y.o., UK:
"I had amazing lessons"

Mia, 14, Rugby School, Thailand

Daisy, 12 y.o., UK:
"My tutor helped me with my panic attacks!
Now I'm the best in class"

English and Russian

no templates, ever

built just for your kid

Some kids struggled with international programs. Some got lost between two languages. Here is what changed.

Some kids struggled with international programs. Some got lost between two languages. Here is what changed.

Families Who Made
the Switch

Families Who Made
the Switch

Some kids struggled with international programs. Some got lost between two languages. Here is what changed.

Nikita, year 10 student,
Rugby School Thailand

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Rosa, 9 y.o., UK

Photo of Daisy, 12 years old, UK student at Root Square Academy

Daisy, 12 y.o., UK

Photo of Ksenia, 11 years old, Root Square Academy student from South Korea, doing homework

Ksenia, 11, South Korea

Anna, 13, MIS International School, Thailand

Photo of Alexandr, 14 years old, Root Square Academy student from Thailand

Alexandr, 14, Thailand

Abigail & Sophia, 14, Assumption college, Thailand

Mia, 14, Rugby School, Thailand

Everything You Need to Grow

Everything You Need
to Grow

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest:

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest:

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest:

Plant Root

For families who are just getting started and want to try a structured approach.

$99/month

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Blue cartoon cat in a suit jacket pointing at a chalkboard with basic arithmetic: 2+2=4, 5×3=15, 3+5=8

4 lessons per month

Subject-qualified tutor

Homework after every session

Progress update for parents

Bilingual support

Step beyond the Russian-speaking bubble and start using English naturally in study and everyday life

$25 per lesson

Root Square

The most popular choice among our families. More lessons, better results.

$279/month

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Blue cartoon cat in a white coat pointing at a chalkboard with algebra equations: x²+5x+6=0, 2y−4=10

8 lessons per month

Subject-qualified tutor with extensive IGCSE/SAT experience

Personal learning plan

Homework after every session

Progress update for parents

Bilingual support

Flexible rescheduling

Priority response

Session recordings

Student support chat

Use code ROOTS10 for 10% off

$35 per lesson

Beyond Square

For students with big goals. Intensive support and exam preparation included.

$439/month

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Blue cartoon cat with white hair pointing at a chalkboard filled with advanced math formulas including E=mc²

8 lessons per month

Tutors with Master’s and PhD degrees

Personal learning plan

Homework after every session

Progress update for parents

Bilingual support

Exam preparation sessions

Request a new teacher within 48 hours, no questions asked.

Parent consultation

Each lesson is reviewed by our in-house psychologist

Specialized support for:
Autism
Behavior coaching
Learning difficulties
Dyscalculia

$55 per lesson

Plant Root

For families who are just getting started and want to try a structured approach.

$140/month

$99/month

4 lessons per month

Personal learning plan

Homework after every session

Progress update for parents

Bilingual support on request

Flexible rescheduling

Step beyond the Russian-speaking bubble and start using English naturally in study and everyday life

Step beyond the Russian-speaking bubble and start using English naturally in study and everyday life

$35 per lesson

$25 per lesson

Root Square

The most popular choice among our families. More lessons, better results.

$360/month

$279/month

8 lessons per month

Subject-qualified tutor with extensive IGCSE/SAT experience

Personal learning plan

Subject-qualified tutor with extensive IGCSE/SAT experience

Homework after every session

Personal learning plan

Progress update for parents

Homework after every session

Bilingual support on request

Progress update for parents

Flexible rescheduling

Bilingual support

Priority response

Flexible rescheduling

Session recordings

Priority response

Monthly check-in call

Student support chat

Session recordings

Exam topic coverage

Student support chat

Use code ROOTS10 for 10% off

$45 per lesson

Use code ROOTS10 for 10% off

$35 per lesson

Beyond Square

For students with big goals. Intensive support and exam preparation included.

$600/month

$439/month

16 lessons per month

8 lessons per month

Tutors with Master’s and PhD degrees

Personal learning plan

Tutors with Master’s and PhD degrees

Homework after every session

Personal learning plan

Progress update for parents

Bilingual support

Homework after every session

Bilingual support on request

Bilingual support

Exam preparation sessions

Dedicated teacher

Request a new teacher within 48 hours, no questions asked.

Parent consultation

Exam preparation plan

Each lesson is reviewed by our in-house psychologist

Specialized support for:
Autism
Behavior coaching
Learning difficulties
Dyscalculia

Specialized support for:
Autism
Behavior coaching
Learning difficulties
Dyscalculia

$50 per lesson

$55 per lesson

Ready to see
real progress?

Ready to see
real progress?

Try one session - no commitment, no pressure.
You’ll quickly feel if Root Square is the right fit for your child.

One lesson is enough to understand if we are the right fit. No commitment required.

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Three cartoon blue cats studying outdoors near a tree: one reading books, one writing, one solving math problems on a chalkboard
Three cartoon blue cats studying outdoors near a tree: one reading books, one writing, one solving math problems on a chalkboard