Our

Programs

Our

Programs

Bright Minds offers both Literacy and Mathematics programs. Our uniquely successful programs provide students with a structured approach to learning that builds foundational skills that lead to deeper understandings of the curriculum. Our students experience increased confidence and promote a love of learning.

Literacy Program

Literacy Program

Reading is the foundation of all education. It is the bedrock of a child’s educational journey and necessary to function successfully in life. The acquisition and mastery of these skills, allow us to express our ideas effectively, spark and satisfy curiosity while increasing confidence to tackle the challenges inherent in learning. This in essence is the process of literacy development. Irrespective of how naturally this may appear to adults, children go through these stages at different rates.

Mathematics Program

Mathematics Program

Bright Minds is based on the most successful mathematics programs in the world, including Singapore Math, Russian Mathematics, and Harvard Math Circles. It is developed and run by Aaron and Moses Renert, two of the best known mathematics educators in Western Canada. Together they bring over 40 years of combined experience teaching mathematics to over 25,000 students of all ages (kindergarten to university). The three pillars of the Bright Minds mathematics program are mental math skills, creative thinking and deep understanding.

Classes &

Teachers

BEYOND TUTORING

Bright Minds is not a tutoring program; children learn as a class and progress together to complete learning assignments and objectives. There are strict homework requirements as well, and many concepts are taught years ahead of grade level.

PROPER ASSESSMENT

Our classes are grouped based on ability and not grade level. To ensure proper placement, children join the program only after an assessment with one of our specialists and an interview. Assessments are done free of charge and with no obligation.

BUILDING WORK ETHIC

Following each class, our students are assigned homework with the expectation they spend between 10-30 minutes a day on it (depending on their level). We believe that natural curiosity and a keen mind must be accompanied by a good work ethic, consistency, and focus. Homework support is available through our Flex classes, where any registered student can get one-on-one support from our instructors up to three times per week in addition to their weekly formal class.

AMAZING TEACHERS

Our teachers are experts in mathematics. They typically hold university degrees in mathematics or science and are passionate about teaching mathematics to young children. Their deep knowledge and commitment to every child’s intellectual growth transforms the way children interact with mathematics with amazing results.

CONVENIENT SCHEDULES

Classes are held either online via Zoom OR in-person at the Renert School campus in north west Calgary. We have class times available in the evenings and weekends. Home school families have the option to join online math classes during the day. Our High School math students benefit from having access to topic classes which are in-line with their school homework. Formal classes are 60 minutes long and students can attend unlimited Flex tutoring sessions each week to get ample support between their regular weekly classes.

REGISTER

Any new students interested in the program should book an assessment to find out which class(es) would be best suited to their age and ability