Think Academy

Think Academy Canada runs online math classes for children from kindergarten to grade 12, taught by its own teachers rather than delivered through a self-paced app. It sits on the learner side of this directory, for parents choosing a math program for a child from kindergarten through high school. The home page opens with the line "Think Math. Think Brighter." and states the goal plainly: "We improve students' maths performance in exams like EQAO, SSAT, Gifted Program, and competitions like Waterloo CEMC / AMC / COMC". Families start with a free evaluation or a free trial class. The Canadian site is one of several Think Academy branches; its blog footer lists sister sites in the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and France, and carries the name Think Academy International Education Inc.

The program, stage by stage

The home page describes "a progressive math program from K to G12, designed to spark interest, build strong foundations, and develop problem-solving skills at every stage of learning." It is split into four stages:

• Early Childhood K, which introduces math through activities that build number sense, patterning, early logic and school readiness, with the stated aim of preparing young children for a confident start in Grade 1.
• Lower Elementary, grades 1 to 4.
• Upper Elementary, grades 5 to 8.
• High School, grades 9 to 12.

The site menu adds two strands on top of the grade program. Under Math Competitions it lists AMC 8, AMC 10, Gauss and Caribou. Under Canada School it lists Private School, Public School and AP, which matches the home page's focus on school exams such as EQAO and entrance tests such as the SSAT and gifted programs alongside contests.

The site's reasons for choosing it come as four short claims: "Fun & Interactive Online Classes," an "Expert-develop Course Syllabus," "Experienced Tutors," and a "Free Math Resource." A "Meet Our Teachers" section introduces the teaching staff, and a short video titled "Thinkers to Achievers" describes the aim of helping students "grow from curious thinkers to confident achievers through structured math programs, inspiring teachers, and measurable progress." Under the heading Our Achievements, the site says its students "consistently achieve outstanding results nationwide."

What a class is like, in parents' and students' words

The home page leans on testimonials to show the class format, and they are specific enough to be useful. A student, Lingyi W., describes the interactive features: "The games, speedy hands, and random picks make learning fun." The same student adds, "Friday is my favorite day because I have Think Academy class!"

Parents mostly talk about the teaching. Caden's Mom writes that her son enjoys "especially the interaction," that the family "wanted to avoid dry, exam-focused classes," and that "After almost three years with Think Academy, his improvement in math is very obvious." Eliza notes that "the detailed feedback helps us understand real progress." Grace thanks Think Academy for "giving our kids the chance to learn Grade 11 math content over the summer" and praises Teacher Carolin's "clear logic, great energy, and strong pacing."

Several reviews tie the classes to exam and contest results. Linda Z., whose child is preparing for AMC8, says "The teacher explains concepts thoroughly and teaches how to transfer knowledge instead of just memorizing patterns." Rachel writes that "UTS entrance exam math wasn't a problem for my kid at all." Michelle Y. reports that her child "received the “Best in Mathematics” award at school this year." Lily, whose older child studied with Think Academy in China, says "The teaching quality is consistent and impressive."

A recurring theme is attachment to a particular teacher. Cathy M. writes that "Our biggest request is simply that you continue teaching our child," and Wang L. calls finding "a responsible and inspiring teacher" a highlight for the family. Jaimee's Mom reports that her daughter "finds math more interesting now and feels more confident at school," and Jenny credits the teaching for her son's "strong results in just two years."

These are individual families' accounts, published by the company, and they describe their own children rather than a measured average.

Starting out and contact

Every route in begins free. The home page offers "Try for FREE," a "Start Free Evaluation" button, and a form headed "Try Our Elite Online Math Course for FREE!" After the form is sent, the team contacts the family "to arrange a free math trial," and the page also gives a phone number for anyone who would rather call. The menu lists Evaluation and Trial classes as separate steps, so a family can have a child assessed and sit in on a class before committing. The blog footer adds a Contact Us e-mail address, a WeChat account for families who use it, and an About Think Academy Faculty page for parents who want to know who teaches.

The site publishes no prices.

The blog as a study resource

Alongside the classes, the company runs the Think Academy Canada Blog, which is free to read and aimed at the same contests and exams as the classes. Recent posts cover a COMC 2026 guide to dates, registration, format and preparation, COMC 2025 results and past papers, an EQAO Grade 9 formula sheet, divisibility rules, the Euclidean algorithm and Ceva's theorem. Categories include Math Contest Past Papers, American Mathematics Competition (AMC), CEMC, Gauss Competition, EQAO, SSAT, Curriculum by Grade and Canada Schools, with parent guides on the math curriculum by province and on choosing between private and public schools. Parents preparing a child for a Waterloo contest or a provincial test can use these posts whether or not they enroll.

Who it suits

Think Academy fits Canadian families who want a structured, teacher-led math program that runs from kindergarten to the end of high school, with clear targets: provincial tests such as EQAO, entrance exams such as the SSAT and gifted programs, and contests such as AMC, Gauss, Caribou and COMC. Children who enjoy a lively, interactive class with games and quick-response activities are well served, and parents who value regular feedback from a teacher will find that reflected in the reviews. The free evaluation and trial class make it easy to test before paying.

It suits other families less. A child who needs to work entirely at their own pace, at any hour, will find a scheduled class less flexible than a self-paced app. Parents who want to compare costs before speaking to anyone will find no fees listed on the site.