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CKSTEM Curriculum
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 2025-2026
We have planned an exciting year for the students and teachers. You can review our course and contest schedule. Many contests are available for all Canadian students. We want Canadian students to have as many opportunities as possible. Take advantage of these exclusive opportunities to learn, compete and win.
You can find the 2025-2026 calendar here.
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Why should you enroll?
CKSTEM excels at nurturing talent and allowing them to participate in global olympiads. Therefore, 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, which is why we have added the MPS 3 course this year.
Also, we proudly announce that one of our students has won a medal in the prestigious Canadian Math Olympiad, a testament to our student's hard work and dedication. We are now setting our sights on the International Math Olympiad, and we are confident that with our students' continued efforts, we will soon see more such achievements.
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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). By participating in this course, students will not only enhance their problem-solving skills but also gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, which will be beneficial for their academic and personal growth.
This course is designed to minimize repetition and maximize exploration of a wide variety of problem-solving concepts. Students will be encouraged to spend time on each problem, understanding that the learning process is as necessary as the solution. The course will also focus on developing your skills in writing proofs, a crucial aspect of advanced math competitions.

The test for this course features a few complex problems. It's important to note that we're not expecting students to solve all the problems. What we're really interested in is how students approach the problems and demonstrate their problem-solving skills. Therefore, detailed solutions are expected, regardless of whether the problem was fully solved.
If you are interested in the course, write detailed solutions for questions you can solve and email your work as a PDF document to info@ckstem.org before 31^st July.
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High School Course Entrance Test
Our advanced summer course, commencing on July 7th, and the full-year course, starting in September, offer unique learning opportunities. We encourage you to complete the entrance tests to ensure you're prepared to grasp the complexity and enjoy the course. These tests will assess your readiness and provide a glimpse of the enriching experience that awaits you. Please follow the instructions in the entrance test if you are interested in the course.
These courses 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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CKSTEM Global Competitions
CKSTEM offers students several opportunities to participate in various global contests, providing a platform for learning and growth. Our most popular contests are the Canadian Innovation Contests, a series of 6 competitions allowing students to explore and enhance their math, science, computing, visual arts, creative writing, and public speaking & debate skills. Thousands of students participate each year, and many find it a transformative experience.
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 and preparing for these contests, know you're not alone. We're here to support you every step of the way. Whether it's learning, competing, or winning, we're committed to helping you succeed. So don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
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Discounts, Referrals, & Fee Schedule
Course Discounts
Early Bird Discounts
Enroll in the course by August 30 to receive a 5% discount on orders over $250. Please use coupon code AUG30 during checkout.
Family Discount: Starting this year, we will offer a family discount for all our courses. The following discount will apply for all courses attended by the students in a household:
10% discount for three or more courses
5% discount for two courses
Contact CKSTEM to use the family discounts.
Referral Program
We are also introducing a referral program this year. We will give the referee and referrer a free ticket for our 2026 Canadian Innovation Contest Award Ceremony. This ticket is worth up to $50. This referral applies when students from the new family join our courses. We will consider one household as one referral.

You will not be considered for a referral bonus if the students only attend the contests.
Fee Negotiations
Please do not embarrass us by negotiating course fees. We believe that we offer the best value and care about every student who joins our program. We are open to helping families with financial constraints. Let us know and we will review your situation and do our best to help you. We may ask you to share some documents with us to assess your situation.
Course Fees Schedule
1 Payment Plan:
Before starting the courses in September 2025
2 Payment Plan
First Payment: Before starting the courses in September 2025
Second Payment: Before 31 January 2025
4 Payment Plan
First Payment: Before starting the courses in September 2025
Second Payment: Before 18 November 2025
Third Payment: Before 31 January 2026
Fourth Payment: Before 13 April 2026
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MPS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the goals of the Math Problem Solving courses?
Math Problem Solving Courses' primary focus is learning and applying problem-solving skills in solving engaging math problems. These skills, if appropriately learned, are not limited to just math. Problem-solving skills are essential for students to get ready for the future. These courses also prepare students for global math competitions, including World Math Olympiads. We provide several opportunities to students throughout the year to "Learn, Compete, and Win."

We also teach students to learn from their failures by helping them develop good habits. We focus on coaching students to help them build mental toughness. Our highly experienced coaches provide the students with a good blend of mathematical and personal leadership lessons.
Are the classes online or in-person?
All our classes are online and conducted live. We record the sessions and publish them to the participating students. This is beneficial in case they miss any class or for reviews.
Do you take students outside Canada?
Yes! Currently, we have students from several countries including the USA, South America, & Asia.
How much time do I need for doing assignments?
Practice makes us perfect!
There is no substitute for hard work to become successful. Students can expect assignments requiring 3-5 hours of work every week. We will provide support to help students become confident. We will also teach them the techniques to overcome their fears. If students are self-motivated, they start to do well after 2-3 months. Once they understand the art of problem-solving, no problem is impossible for them.
Can I attend a course higher or lower than my school grade?
Age is just a number!
All students in the same grade are not equal. They have different levels of problem-solving skills. If students find a course either too easy or too hard, they don't enjoy that course. We encourage students to choose a level that challenges them without demotivating them. We will assess whether the student is ready for a higher level than their school grade. We want students to enjoy the challenges. As our courses are more complex than the school curriculum

How many students are in a course?
We will only take 10-15 students in the course. Hurry up if you would like to be a part of one of the best programs in Canada. You may review the achievements of our students in the previous years. Roughly 90% of our students performed well above the Canadian average in all competitions and won many national and international awards.
What will I learn in the course?
As stated earlier, we focus on mastering problem-solving skills by solving many engaging problems. Our database has over 30,000 beautiful problems. Here are some more details of what you can expect in the course.
Review Core Concepts
Learn Advanced Math Concepts
Advanced problem-solving techniques
Applied math concepts through real-life problems
Enable critical thinking through appropriately challenging problems
Learn to be competitive by practicing competition tests with others in the course
Opportunities to participate in national and international competitions
Math circles for learning additional concepts for the contests
Connecting Math with Computational Thinking
Class test or a contest every 4-6 weeks
What are the contests included in the course?
We offer the following contests for all CKSTEM students enrolled in the math programs.
MOEMS Contest (for CKSTEM students only): Starting in November 2025, regular classes will hold a monthly contest during the fourth week of each month (during the classes). The $50 contest fee is waived for CKSTEM students.
Bebras Computing Contest (for CKSTEM students only): The $20 fee is waived for CKSTEM students.
Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) (open to all Canadian students)
TIMO Global Heat Round: 40$ contest fee is waived for the CKSTEM students.
TIMO Global Final Round: Extra fees if qualified, 50$ discount on the contest fees for CKSTEM students.
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad (Big Bay Bei - BBB) (open to all Canadian students)
BBB Global Heat Round: 40$ contest fee is waived for the CKSTEM students.
BBB Global Final Round: Extra fees if qualified, 50$ discount on the contest fees for CKSTEM students.
Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO) (open to all Canadian students)
HKIMO Global Heat Round: 40$ contest fee is waived for the CKSTEM students.
HKIMO Global Final Round: Extra fees if qualified, 50$ discount on the contest fees for CKSTEM students.
World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO): 3–4 Jan 2026 (Winner of 2 Gold Awards in Global Finals for TIMO/HKIMO/BBB. Entry for the contest is free; however, it requires travel to Taipei.)
Canadian National Math League (for CKSTEM students only)
CMML Grade 6-8: Sat, 22nd Feb 2025 (The $20 fee is waived for CKSTEM students.)
CMML Grade 3-5: Sat, 26th April 2025 (The $20 fee is waived for CKSTEM students.)
CMML HS Algebra: Sat, 26th April 2025 (The $20 fee is waived for CKSTEM students.)
Canadian Innovation Contests (open to all students worldwide): The CKSTEM students will receive a waiver of the $20$ fees for all six contests.
Canadian Innovation Math Contest (CIMC)
Canadian Innovation Computing Contest (CICC)
Canadian Innovation Creative Writing Contest (CIWC)
Canadian Innovation Debate Contest (CIDC)
Canadian Innovation Visual Art Contest (CIAC)
Canadian Innovation Science Contest (CISC)
We are not limited to these contests. We will provide additional opportunities for the students to participate in them. High-performing students will be selected for the team contests such as Berkely Mini Math Tournament, PurpleComet etc.

We encourage students to participate in other vital contests, such as AMC, Gauss, COMC etc., through their schools or other organizations. However, our students are highly distributed across the USA and Canada, so we cannot conduct in-person contests.
Do you support families with financial constraints?
CKSTEM is a non-profit organization that primarily aims to support students in our community to realize their potential. Non-profit does not mean that everything needs to be free. We are committed to keeping Canadian Innovation Contests (CIC) free for all students. However, we want to be self-sufficient to run our operations using the latest technology. We need to pay the staff as well. In a nutshell, we don't make any profit but need revenue from our courses to run our operations.

Having said that, no student should miss an opportunity to learn, compete, and win because of financial constraints. If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will need financial documents to validate the family's financial status to provide bursaries.
How did CKSTEM students perform?
We are very proud of our student's performance. Our goal is to help students develop a winning mindset which requires students to learn how to manage failures elegantly. We help students develop good habits which go above and beyond teaching math. We believe in coaching students to take the world in their stride. Most of our students are much above the Canadian average. Few students are among the world's best students. We'd like you to please visit our past results here.
What kind of involvement is expected from the parents?
Historically, most successful students have very involved parents. We need parents to stay engaged throughout the course. This will also give families good talking points during long drives and help them create deeper bonds with their children.
ELC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the goal of the Public Speaking & Debate class?
Public Speaking and Debate are intrinsic to our life and society. Hence, students from an early age must be given the opportunities and coaching to develop these skills. This program offers a structured learning environment where students develop their oracy, leadership, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. Through this program, students will learn to master the art of presenting and communicating convincingly and persuasively.
Can I attend the course if I am in a lower or higher grade?
Yes. Age is just a number. While the grades serve as a baseline for eligibility to attend the class, we recognize that all students in the same grade are not equal. Sometimes, younger students may have greater talent or vice versa. Therefore, we don’t limit the entry. The only expectation is that the reasoning skills, ability to comprehend verbal passages and communication skills are developed to the extent that they align with other students.
How many students are in a course?
We believe in keeping class sizes small for more personalized and effective learning. Therefore, only 10-12 students are allowed in one class.
What will I learn in the course?
There is a 3-point focus in both the foundation and advanced level of public speaking and debate courses- Public Speaking, Debate and Leadership. The English course focuses on Reading & Comprehension, Vocabulary & Writing, and Presentation & Speeches.

Public Speaking & Debate Junior (Recommended Grades 4-6)
Developing a personal speaking style
Storytelling
Interpretive reading
Speech development and practice
Persuasive & informative speeches
Basics of debate and argument construction
In-class mock speeches & debates

Public Speaking & Debate Senior (Recommended Grades 7-10)
Developing a personal speaking style
Understanding rhetoric and using it effectively
Writing effective speeches
Debate Analysis and Parts of the Debate
CNDF & BP format of the debate
Modelling, refutation, POI and whip speeches
Leadership and critical skills like goal setting, time management, conflict resolution, feedback and effective teamwork
Will there be an in class test or exam?
The classes have an in-class activity component where students practice and demonstrate what they have learned weekly. Every quarter, there will be an in-class contest where students are expected to come prepared. For Public Speaking & Debate class, there will be a mock speech/debate contest.
What Makes CKSTEM, CKSTEM?
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CKSTEM 2025-2026 Courses
$250.00 - $1,800.00
We provide the most engaging courses to enable critical thinking and effective communication. In previous years, our students performed well over Canadian averages in national and international contests and won the top spot in many contests. All math courses include fees/discounts for the contests listed at https://www.competitivekids.org/courses. The contest package is worth roughly 400$.

If you are interested in the Middle School Explorer Course,, then please complete the assessment and send it to us first. You can download the entrance test from https://tinyurl.com/4eyuwr36 .
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CKSTEM Curriculum

Academic Calendar 2025-2026

You can find the 2025-2026 calendar here.

Why should you enroll?

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

Middle School Explorer (MSE)

If you are interested in the course, write detailed solutions for questions you can solve and email your work as a PDF document to info@ckstem.org before 31st July.

High School Course Entrance Test

These courses 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.

CKSTEM Global Competitions

Discounts, Referrals, & Fee Schedule

Course Discounts

Referral Program

You will not be considered for a referral bonus if the students only attend the contests.

Fee Negotiations

Course Fees Schedule

MPS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the goals of the Math Problem Solving courses?

We also teach students to learn from their failures by helping them develop good habits. We focus on coaching students to help them build mental toughness. Our highly experienced coaches provide the students with a good blend of mathematical and personal leadership lessons.

Are the classes online or in-person?

All our classes are online and conducted live. We record the sessions and publish them to the participating students. This is beneficial in case they miss any class or for reviews.

Do you take students outside Canada?

Yes! Currently, we have students from several countries including the USA, South America, & Asia.

How much time do I need for doing assignments?

Practice makes us perfect!

Can I attend a course higher or lower than my school grade?

Age is just a number!

How many students are in a course?

What will I learn in the course?

As stated earlier, we focus on mastering problem-solving skills by solving many engaging problems. Our database has over 30,000 beautiful problems. Here are some more details of what you can expect in the course.

What are the contests included in the course?

We offer the following contests for all CKSTEM students enrolled in the math programs.

We are not limited to these contests. We will provide additional opportunities for the students to participate in them. High-performing students will be selected for the team contests such as Berkely Mini Math Tournament, PurpleComet etc.

We encourage students to participate in other vital contests, such as AMC, Gauss, COMC etc., through their schools or other organizations. However, our students are highly distributed across the USA and Canada, so we cannot conduct in-person contests.

Do you support families with financial constraints?

Having said that, no student should miss an opportunity to learn, compete, and win because of financial constraints. If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will need financial documents to validate the family's financial status to provide bursaries.

How did CKSTEM students perform?

What kind of involvement is expected from the parents?

ELC 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?

We believe in keeping class sizes small for more personalized and effective learning. Therefore, only 10-12 students are allowed in one class.

What will I learn in the course?

There is a 3-point focus in both the foundation and advanced level of public speaking and debate courses- Public Speaking, Debate and Leadership. The English course focuses on Reading & Comprehension, Vocabulary & Writing, and Presentation & Speeches.

Public Speaking & Debate Junior (Recommended Grades 4-6)

Public Speaking & Debate Senior (Recommended Grades 7-10)

Will there be an in class test or exam?

The classes have an in-class activity component where students practice and demonstrate what they have learned weekly. Every quarter, there will be an in-class contest where students are expected to come prepared. For Public Speaking & Debate class, there will be a mock speech/debate contest.

What Makes CKSTEM, CKSTEM?

ENROLL IN CKSTEM COURSES

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2024-25

CKSTEM 2025-2026 Courses

$250.00 - $1,800.00

Students' & Parents' Feedback

If you are interested in the course, write detailed solutions for questions you can solve and email your work as a PDF document to info@ckstem.org before 31^st July.