Origins of Mini-Ivy

While searching for Math, English and Coding programs for our children, we found that available curriculum anchors on repetition as the means to learning, rather than critical thinking and deep understanding. Most programs take a very archaic approach that might create great employees in the 20th century, but fall short in preparing the children to be leaders and innovators in the 21st century. We do not believe that spending 100s of hours in solving problems repetitively is helpful or enjoyable for kids.

We are changing that with our innovative curriculum. For example, in our math classes, we anchor our lecture around 1 problem and explain concepts by solving it in many ways. Through this, our children are able to connect multiple concepts, currently taught in silos or separate chapters, deal with uncertainty and build a deep understanding of the subject. We want our students to be able to think critically and use their understanding of concepts to solve any problem, no matter how challenging or daunting.

Creative leadership

Creative problem-solving crucial for future leaders

Tech & Skills

Tech replaces repetitive jobs, requires new skills

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking key for emerging challenges

Train Confidence

New problem-solving methods build confidence

Mini-Ivy's program advantages

With technological advances, leaders of tomorrow will be determined by their ability to come up with multiple creative approaches to a problem set. Technology has already progressed to a point where most repetitive jobs are being replaced by smart machines and algorithms. Those who have been trained in the traditional approach will quickly find their mind-set and skill-set not in alignment with market requirements!

Skills such as critical thinking, innovative and independent problem solving would equip one to address the emerging challenges with ease. More than just solving a problem, we teach alternate ways of approaching a problem. Over a period of time, this approach will help students train their minds to address unstructured problems and challenges with confidence.

Our team

Our curriculum was designed by professionals with PhDs and Masters degrees from top US universities. The team includes alumni of Princeton, MIT, Columbia, UVA-Darden, Babson and Duke with industry experience across technology, finance and engineering. Each class is facilitated under the direct guidance of that team.

Students are supported in every session and between them: each online practice question comes with an explanation of the answer, progress is saved so a child can pick up where they left off, and parents can reach us with questions at any time.