If you are considering the Russian School of Math, you are clearly a parent who values rigorous academics. You want your child challenged. You believe in the power of real math instruction. We respect that, and we share that belief completely.
RSM is one of the few competitors we actually tip our hat to when it comes to one thing: they believe in real classroom teaching. They don't hand kids worksheets and call it instruction. They have actual teachers in actual classrooms. That matters. And if you are choosing between RSM and a worksheet-based program, RSM is the better choice every time.
But here is why we built Genie Academy the way we did.
RSM operates with 12 to 20 students per class. That is a real classroom, yes. But it is also a crowded one. When you have that many students in a room, individual attention becomes a numbers game. Some kids thrive in that environment. Many do not. And the ones who need a little more time, a different explanation, or just a moment of personal attention from the teacher can fall through the cracks.
Genie Academy was designed to solve that exact problem. We run real classroom instruction with a maximum of 6 students per Coach. You get the rigor of a structured classroom without your child competing with 19 other students for the teacher's attention. It’s important to us that our classes serve our students and we give each student the attention they deserve. My students have all benefited from having other students in the room to teach patience and independence whilst also having enough time to focus on each student’s pain points.
Genie Academy is not a franchise. It is owned under one corporate umbrella. Every location in central New Jersey operates under the same leadership, the same teaching philosophy, and the same quality standards. One company. One standard. Every location rated 4.8 stars or higher on Google.
We encourage you to visit RSM first and then Genie Academy so that you can verify the following points for yourself.
RSM hires trained educators, and we give them credit for that. Their teachers know math. That is a genuine strength, and it is one of the reasons RSM attracts serious families.
Here is what Genie Academy does differently.
We hire Coaches. Not tutors. Not part-time workers. Coaches. Many of our Coaches have advanced degrees in various fields. But what truly sets our model apart is something no other tutoring company offers: a parent-driven accountability system.
Parents review their child's Coach after every class. Those reviews directly impact the Coach's tier and compensation. A Coach with under 25 parent reviews is Silver tier. At 25 or more, Gold. At 50, Platinum. And at 100 or more five-star parent reviews, Diamond tier status with the highest compensation.
This system does something powerful. It attracts educators who want to be held accountable. It rewards the Coaches who build real relationships with students and families. And it gives you, the parent, transparent data to help you choose the right Coach for your child.
You can read reviews left by other parents before your child ever sits down in a class. Your own judgment helps you identify the ideal Coach for your child's personality and learning needs. No other program in our market offers this.
When you visit RSM, ask who will be teaching your child's class. Ask how you will be able to evaluate the teacher's effectiveness. Ask if there is any system for parents to provide structured feedback. Then compare that to what we offer.
This is where the conversation gets interesting, because RSM and Genie Academy actually agree on something fundamental: children learn best in a real classroom with real teaching. We are both on the same side of that argument. The difference is in the details.
RSM runs classes of 12 to 20 students. The sessions are typically 1.5 to 2 hours long. The instruction is teacher-led with homework assigned after every class. It is rigorous. It is structured. And for some students, it works well.
But 12 to 20 students is a lot of kids in one room. That is closer to a school classroom than a small-group learning environment. If your child is the type who raises their hand and speaks up when they are confused, they may get the help they need. If your child is quieter, or if they need the teacher to slow down and explain a concept in a different way, they may not get that chance. The teacher has to keep moving. There are 19 other students waiting.
Genie Academy runs classes with a maximum of 6 students per Coach. One Coach. Six kids. A fixed start time and a fixed stop time. Structured lessons with a clear progression. Our in-house student management app tracks student lessons and progress in real time. Coaches have complete autonomy to modify the lessons to speed up or slow down depending on the individual child. The classes include built-in cognition-enhancing activities like mindful meditation, auto suggestions, games, and learning activities. The class is fast-paced, and the child is refreshed and energized after every class.
Think about what a 6-to-1 ratio means in practice. Your child's Coach can see their face. Can notice when they are confused. Can pause and rephrase an explanation. Can push them harder when they are ready. That level of individual attention is simply not possible when you are teaching 12 to 20 students at once, no matter how talented the teacher is.
We believe in everything RSM believes in when it comes to rigor. We just do it with a class size that lets every child actually be seen and understood.
At Genie Academy, every 90 to 120 days, you sit down with your child's Coach for a parent-teacher conference. You get a full update on where your child stands, what they have mastered, what skills need more work, and what the plan is for the next quarter. Our conference attendance rate is over 90%, which tells you something about how much our parents value these conversations.
Between conferences, you have the Parent Portal. This is where you can track homework, review class records, access learning videos to reinforce concepts at home, and use digital flashcards for practice. You are never guessing about what your child is learning or how they are progressing.
But the thing parents mention most is not the portal or the conferences. It is the relationship their child builds with their Coach. Because our class sizes are small and the same Coach teaches your child week after week, something happens that is hard to replicate in a larger classroom. The Coach learns your child. Not just their math level. Their personality. Their learning style. What motivates them. What frustrates them. When to push and when to encourage.
As a coach at Genie Academy taking the time to get to know my students is one of the biggest highlights of being a coach. The connection is part of the learning process and positive experience for them. It’s important to me and all my fellow coaches to best understand our students and help push them in ways the school systems do not.
We hear it constantly in parent reviews. Coaches are mentioned by name. Parents describe how their child's Coach noticed something about the way their child processes information or responds to challenges. That kind of observation requires attention. And attention requires small class sizes.
When you visit RSM, ask how often you will receive formal feedback. Ask if there is a parent portal for tracking progress at home. Ask how many students are in the class and whether the same teacher will be working with your child every week.
Then compare.
RSM positions itself around elite, rigorous math education. Their curriculum is designed for depth, and they offer multiple levels per grade: Accelerated, Advanced, and Honors. The rigor is real.
Genie Academy's philosophy starts from a different place. We believe that anyone can learn anything. And that is not a feel-good slogan. It is the foundation of a documented framework that guides every lesson we teach.
The first pillar is Identity Before Mastery. Before a child can master a subject, they need to believe they are the kind of person who can. We build that identity first through small repeated wins, positive language, and an environment where struggle is reframed as growth. A child who thinks of themselves as "a math person" will approach a hard problem with curiosity instead of anxiety. That identity shift changes everything.
I have seen this with most of my students the confidence shift that occurs when we shift the identity. Many students walk into a subject they struggle with assuming they’re “bad at it” and “it’s just not my thing.” One thing we prioritize at Genie Academy is helping your child understand they can be a math person or reading person or any person they want.
The second pillar is Shu Ha Ri, a staged learning approach borrowed from Japanese martial arts. In the first stage, Shu, you learn the rules. You copy. You repeat until it becomes muscle memory. In the second stage, Ha, you understand the principles deeply enough to modify and adapt. In the third stage, Ri, you transcend the rules entirely and create your own methods. Our curriculum follows this progression from copying to understanding to mastering.
This philosophy has been tested beyond tutoring. It has been validated in other fields including aviation instruction. It works because it is based on how humans actually learn.
Here is why this matters when comparing to RSM. Rigor without the right environment can overwhelm a child. We have seen families come to us after their child hit a wall at RSM. The instruction was strong, but the homework load was heavy, the class was large, and the pacing was rigid. The child started to associate math with stress instead of growth.
As a coach who struggled with math myself, overwhelming a child with information isn’t what works for most rather being able to take their time to understand concepts presented in a way that is specific to them makes all the difference. At Genie Academy we want students to love learning which means creating an enjoyable environment that works around the student’s pace.
At Genie Academy, we deliver the same level of challenge in an environment that builds the child up instead of wearing them down.
RSM teaches math. They do it well, and they go deep. But it is math only. If your child needs help with reading, writing, or coding, you need to find separate programs, separate schedules, and separate locations for each.
As a coach I’ve seen many students struggle with math because they couldn’t read the questions. Math is a critical skill and concept to know but students typically need subject support in both Reading and Math to really succeed from my experience.
Genie Academy offers Math, Reading, Writing, Coding, and Abacus Mental Math all under one roof. One location. One schedule. One team that knows your child across every subject.
Our curriculum is written by the Coaches who teach it every day. It is completely aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. We give enough practice so that the child achieves mastery, not just memorization. We teach them how to arrive at the answer. The only things they need to memorize are the Times Tables and basic formulae like area, volume conversions, and the Pythagorean theorem. They never need to memorize an operation.
And then there is Abacus Mental Math. This is something RSM does not offer and cannot replicate. The abacus program builds number sense, working memory, concentration, and mathematical intuition at a level that traditional math instruction alone cannot reach. It trains the brain to visualize numbers and perform calculations mentally. Students who learn on the abacus develop a fundamentally different relationship with math. They don't just solve problems. They see the math.
One of our students Olivia was an Abacus graduate admitted to MIT's Mechanical Engineering program. She credits the Abacus Mental Math program directly, saying her life would have turned out very differently without it. This is your single most powerful success story. A child who learned on the abacus and ended up at one of the most elite universities in the world.
Another one of our students Charlie started abacus at age 3 years 9 months, graduated from the abacus program within 4 years. Scored in the 99th percentile on entrance exams. Accepted into Staten Island Technical High School (1% acceptance rate, only 287 seats out of 26,000 applicants). Received over $157,000 in scholarships from 3 NYC private high schools. His parents built a daily 5-minute mental math habit from the abacus program that compounded over years.
Our abacus program speaks to high results and our curriculum is so well received that students from over 20 US states are enrolled in our online classes.
Rigor matters. But rigor without engagement leads to burnout.
This is something we think about deeply at Genie Academy. Our Coaches engage the student's intrinsic motivation. When a child masters a concept, their confidence grows. Confidence comes from mastery. And mastery comes from structured, focused instruction in a real classroom where the Coach can actually see every student.
At Genie Academy, students are more energized after class than before. That is not an exaggeration. The combination of small class sizes, engaging teaching methods, and built-in cognition activities creates an experience where children want to come back.
My students sometimes leave the classroom complaining to their parents about how they want to stay longer. They enjoy the gamified element of learning that we hold to a high standard here at Genie Academy.
Parents who come to us from more rigid programs often tell us the same story. Their child is smart. Their child can handle hard material. But somewhere along the way, the love of learning got replaced by dread. Too much homework. Too much pressure. Not enough individual attention. By the time they reach us, the child has started to believe they just aren't good enough.
At Genie Academy we believe learning is always meant to be fun, engaging, and fulfilling, not stressful and solely results driven. Without a sense of encouragement and positive engagement kids won’t want to learn thus not wanting to try anymore.
We fix that. Not by making things easier. By making the environment right. The rigor stays. The class size shrinks. The Coach knows your child's name. And the child starts to rediscover that learning can be challenging and rewarding at the same time.
We don't just talk about results. We document them. Our website showcases over 100 student success stories, and many of them involve students who tried other programs before finding Genie Academy.
Brothers Veer and Shaurya had tried both Russian School of Math and Kumon before their parents enrolled them at Genie Academy. Their parents described the difference clearly: the other programs made kids feel like they didn't know. At Genie Academy, kids feel like they can learn. That, their parents said, is the big difference. Both brothers went on to earn spots in the prestigious Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Rian, an eight-year-old from Monmouth County, advanced two grade levels in math and began doing pre-algebra at his school. His parents noted that other programs follow one recipe for everyone, but at Genie Academy, the instruction is tailored to the individual child.
Kaitlyn, just eleven years old, secured high honors with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and advanced two years ahead in math. Her family described Genie Academy as more than a tutoring center. It became a place where Kaitlyn could learn at a pace that matched her ambition.
These are not hypothetical results. These are real families. Real children. Real transformations.
Here are the numbers.
Genie Academy holds a 4.8-star rating across 865 Google reviews. That is 97.3% of parents rating us 4 stars or higher. Every single one of our 7 locations is rated 4.8 or above. Our Hillsborough and Woodbridge locations hold a perfect 5.0.
In our reviews, over 284 parents mention noticeable improvement in their child. Over 182 parents recommend us. Over 181 parents say their child loves coming to class. And over 97 parents specifically mention their child's confidence growing.
Our Coaches are mentioned by name in hundreds of reviews. Parents build real relationships with the people teaching their children, and they take the time to write about it. Coaches like Anusha, Kim, Heidi, Fatima, Paola, Siya, and Takuma appear again and again in five-star reviews from families across all our locations.
We encourage you to read our reviews on Google for each of our locations. Then look up RSM reviews on Google, Yelp, and any other platform you trust. Let other parents' experiences help guide your decision.
Here is what you get at Genie Academy.
Real classroom instruction with 6 students maximum. The rigor of a structured classroom with the individual attention of small-group learning. This is the best of both worlds, and it is the core of everything we do.
Easy scheduling and unlimited free makeups. Miss a class with proper notice? Reschedule it. No penalty. No expiration. Life happens. Your child should not lose a class because of it.
Awesome and efficient customer service. Because we are not a franchise, your concerns reach decision-makers directly. Problems get solved the same day.
A parent-reviewed Coach tier system. Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers give you real data to choose the right Coach for your child. Read reviews from other parents before your child ever sits in a class.
Regular feedback through parent-teacher conferences every 90 to 120 days. Plus ongoing access to the Parent Portal for scheduling, homework, learning videos, and flashcards.
Multiple subjects under one roof. Math, Reading, Writing, Coding, and Abacus Mental Math. One location. One schedule. One relationship. If your child needs help in more than just math, you don't need to find three other programs.
With locations throughout central New Jersey, Genie Academy offers the rigor serious families want with the small class sizes their children need. Find a Genie Academy near you and book your free assessment today.
Get Your Child's Free Assessment
If you are considering the Russian School of Math, you are clearly a parent who values rigorous academics. You want your child challenged. You believe in the power of real math instruction. We respect that, and we share that belief completely.
RSM is one of the few competitors we actually tip our hat to when it comes to one thing: they believe in real classroom teaching. They don't hand kids worksheets and call it instruction. They have actual teachers in actual classrooms. That matters. And if you are choosing between RSM and a worksheet-based program, RSM is the better choice every time.
But here is why we built Genie Academy the way we did.
RSM operates with 12 to 20 students per class. That is a real classroom, yes. But it is also a crowded one. When you have that many students in a room, individual attention becomes a numbers game. Some kids thrive in that environment. Many do not. And the ones who need a little more time, a different explanation, or just a moment of personal attention from the teacher can fall through the cracks.
Genie Academy was designed to solve that exact problem. We run real classroom instruction with a maximum of 6 students per Coach. You get the rigor of a structured classroom without your child competing with 19 other students for the teacher's attention. It’s important to us that our classes serve our students and we give each student the attention they deserve. My students have all benefited from having other students in the room to teach patience and independence whilst also having enough time to focus on each student’s pain points.
Genie Academy is not a franchise. It is owned under one corporate umbrella. Every location in central New Jersey operates under the same leadership, the same teaching philosophy, and the same quality standards. One company. One standard. Every location rated 4.8 stars or higher on Google.
We encourage you to visit RSM first and then Genie Academy so that you can verify the following points for yourself.
RSM hires trained educators, and we give them credit for that. Their teachers know math. That is a genuine strength, and it is one of the reasons RSM attracts serious families.
Here is what Genie Academy does differently.
We hire Coaches. Not tutors. Not part-time workers. Coaches. Many of our Coaches have advanced degrees in various fields. But what truly sets our model apart is something no other tutoring company offers: a parent-driven accountability system.
Parents review their child's Coach after every class. Those reviews directly impact the Coach's tier and compensation. A Coach with under 25 parent reviews is Silver tier. At 25 or more, Gold. At 50, Platinum. And at 100 or more five-star parent reviews, Diamond tier status with the highest compensation.
This system does something powerful. It attracts educators who want to be held accountable. It rewards the Coaches who build real relationships with students and families. And it gives you, the parent, transparent data to help you choose the right Coach for your child.
You can read reviews left by other parents before your child ever sits down in a class. Your own judgment helps you identify the ideal Coach for your child's personality and learning needs. No other program in our market offers this.
When you visit RSM, ask who will be teaching your child's class. Ask how you will be able to evaluate the teacher's effectiveness. Ask if there is any system for parents to provide structured feedback. Then compare that to what we offer.
This is where the conversation gets interesting, because RSM and Genie Academy actually agree on something fundamental: children learn best in a real classroom with real teaching. We are both on the same side of that argument. The difference is in the details.
RSM runs classes of 12 to 20 students. The sessions are typically 1.5 to 2 hours long. The instruction is teacher-led with homework assigned after every class. It is rigorous. It is structured. And for some students, it works well.
But 12 to 20 students is a lot of kids in one room. That is closer to a school classroom than a small-group learning environment. If your child is the type who raises their hand and speaks up when they are confused, they may get the help they need. If your child is quieter, or if they need the teacher to slow down and explain a concept in a different way, they may not get that chance. The teacher has to keep moving. There are 19 other students waiting.
Genie Academy runs classes with a maximum of 6 students per Coach. One Coach. Six kids. A fixed start time and a fixed stop time. Structured lessons with a clear progression. Our in-house student management app tracks student lessons and progress in real time. Coaches have complete autonomy to modify the lessons to speed up or slow down depending on the individual child. The classes include built-in cognition-enhancing activities like mindful meditation, auto suggestions, games, and learning activities. The class is fast-paced, and the child is refreshed and energized after every class.
Think about what a 6-to-1 ratio means in practice. Your child's Coach can see their face. Can notice when they are confused. Can pause and rephrase an explanation. Can push them harder when they are ready. That level of individual attention is simply not possible when you are teaching 12 to 20 students at once, no matter how talented the teacher is.
We believe in everything RSM believes in when it comes to rigor. We just do it with a class size that lets every child actually be seen and understood.
At Genie Academy, every 90 to 120 days, you sit down with your child's Coach for a parent-teacher conference. You get a full update on where your child stands, what they have mastered, what skills need more work, and what the plan is for the next quarter. Our conference attendance rate is over 90%, which tells you something about how much our parents value these conversations.
Between conferences, you have the Parent Portal. This is where you can track homework, review class records, access learning videos to reinforce concepts at home, and use digital flashcards for practice. You are never guessing about what your child is learning or how they are progressing.
But the thing parents mention most is not the portal or the conferences. It is the relationship their child builds with their Coach. Because our class sizes are small and the same Coach teaches your child week after week, something happens that is hard to replicate in a larger classroom. The Coach learns your child. Not just their math level. Their personality. Their learning style. What motivates them. What frustrates them. When to push and when to encourage.
As a coach at Genie Academy taking the time to get to know my students is one of the biggest highlights of being a coach. The connection is part of the learning process and positive experience for them. It’s important to me and all my fellow coaches to best understand our students and help push them in ways the school systems do not.
We hear it constantly in parent reviews. Coaches are mentioned by name. Parents describe how their child's Coach noticed something about the way their child processes information or responds to challenges. That kind of observation requires attention. And attention requires small class sizes.
When you visit RSM, ask how often you will receive formal feedback. Ask if there is a parent portal for tracking progress at home. Ask how many students are in the class and whether the same teacher will be working with your child every week.
Then compare.
RSM positions itself around elite, rigorous math education. Their curriculum is designed for depth, and they offer multiple levels per grade: Accelerated, Advanced, and Honors. The rigor is real.
Genie Academy's philosophy starts from a different place. We believe that anyone can learn anything. And that is not a feel-good slogan. It is the foundation of a documented framework that guides every lesson we teach.
The first pillar is Identity Before Mastery. Before a child can master a subject, they need to believe they are the kind of person who can. We build that identity first through small repeated wins, positive language, and an environment where struggle is reframed as growth. A child who thinks of themselves as "a math person" will approach a hard problem with curiosity instead of anxiety. That identity shift changes everything.
I have seen this with most of my students the confidence shift that occurs when we shift the identity. Many students walk into a subject they struggle with assuming they’re “bad at it” and “it’s just not my thing.” One thing we prioritize at Genie Academy is helping your child understand they can be a math person or reading person or any person they want.
The second pillar is Shu Ha Ri, a staged learning approach borrowed from Japanese martial arts. In the first stage, Shu, you learn the rules. You copy. You repeat until it becomes muscle memory. In the second stage, Ha, you understand the principles deeply enough to modify and adapt. In the third stage, Ri, you transcend the rules entirely and create your own methods. Our curriculum follows this progression from copying to understanding to mastering.
This philosophy has been tested beyond tutoring. It has been validated in other fields including aviation instruction. It works because it is based on how humans actually learn.
Here is why this matters when comparing to RSM. Rigor without the right environment can overwhelm a child. We have seen families come to us after their child hit a wall at RSM. The instruction was strong, but the homework load was heavy, the class was large, and the pacing was rigid. The child started to associate math with stress instead of growth.
As a coach who struggled with math myself, overwhelming a child with information isn’t what works for most rather being able to take their time to understand concepts presented in a way that is specific to them makes all the difference. At Genie Academy we want students to love learning which means creating an enjoyable environment that works around the student’s pace.
At Genie Academy, we deliver the same level of challenge in an environment that builds the child up instead of wearing them down.
RSM teaches math. They do it well, and they go deep. But it is math only. If your child needs help with reading, writing, or coding, you need to find separate programs, separate schedules, and separate locations for each.
As a coach I’ve seen many students struggle with math because they couldn’t read the questions. Math is a critical skill and concept to know but students typically need subject support in both Reading and Math to really succeed from my experience.
Genie Academy offers Math, Reading, Writing, Coding, and Abacus Mental Math all under one roof. One location. One schedule. One team that knows your child across every subject.
Our curriculum is written by the Coaches who teach it every day. It is completely aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. We give enough practice so that the child achieves mastery, not just memorization. We teach them how to arrive at the answer. The only things they need to memorize are the Times Tables and basic formulae like area, volume conversions, and the Pythagorean theorem. They never need to memorize an operation.
And then there is Abacus Mental Math. This is something RSM does not offer and cannot replicate. The abacus program builds number sense, working memory, concentration, and mathematical intuition at a level that traditional math instruction alone cannot reach. It trains the brain to visualize numbers and perform calculations mentally. Students who learn on the abacus develop a fundamentally different relationship with math. They don't just solve problems. They see the math.
One of our students Olivia was an Abacus graduate admitted to MIT's Mechanical Engineering program. She credits the Abacus Mental Math program directly, saying her life would have turned out very differently without it. This is your single most powerful success story. A child who learned on the abacus and ended up at one of the most elite universities in the world.
Another one of our students Charlie started abacus at age 3 years 9 months, graduated from the abacus program within 4 years. Scored in the 99th percentile on entrance exams. Accepted into Staten Island Technical High School (1% acceptance rate, only 287 seats out of 26,000 applicants). Received over $157,000 in scholarships from 3 NYC private high schools. His parents built a daily 5-minute mental math habit from the abacus program that compounded over years.
Our abacus program speaks to high results and our curriculum is so well received that students from over 20 US states are enrolled in our online classes.
Rigor matters. But rigor without engagement leads to burnout.
This is something we think about deeply at Genie Academy. Our Coaches engage the student's intrinsic motivation. When a child masters a concept, their confidence grows. Confidence comes from mastery. And mastery comes from structured, focused instruction in a real classroom where the Coach can actually see every student.
At Genie Academy, students are more energized after class than before. That is not an exaggeration. The combination of small class sizes, engaging teaching methods, and built-in cognition activities creates an experience where children want to come back.
My students sometimes leave the classroom complaining to their parents about how they want to stay longer. They enjoy the gamified element of learning that we hold to a high standard here at Genie Academy.
Parents who come to us from more rigid programs often tell us the same story. Their child is smart. Their child can handle hard material. But somewhere along the way, the love of learning got replaced by dread. Too much homework. Too much pressure. Not enough individual attention. By the time they reach us, the child has started to believe they just aren't good enough.
At Genie Academy we believe learning is always meant to be fun, engaging, and fulfilling, not stressful and solely results driven. Without a sense of encouragement and positive engagement kids won’t want to learn thus not wanting to try anymore.
We fix that. Not by making things easier. By making the environment right. The rigor stays. The class size shrinks. The Coach knows your child's name. And the child starts to rediscover that learning can be challenging and rewarding at the same time.
We don't just talk about results. We document them. Our website showcases over 100 student success stories, and many of them involve students who tried other programs before finding Genie Academy.
Brothers Veer and Shaurya had tried both Russian School of Math and Kumon before their parents enrolled them at Genie Academy. Their parents described the difference clearly: the other programs made kids feel like they didn't know. At Genie Academy, kids feel like they can learn. That, their parents said, is the big difference. Both brothers went on to earn spots in the prestigious Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Rian, an eight-year-old from Monmouth County, advanced two grade levels in math and began doing pre-algebra at his school. His parents noted that other programs follow one recipe for everyone, but at Genie Academy, the instruction is tailored to the individual child.
Kaitlyn, just eleven years old, secured high honors with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and advanced two years ahead in math. Her family described Genie Academy as more than a tutoring center. It became a place where Kaitlyn could learn at a pace that matched her ambition.
These are not hypothetical results. These are real families. Real children. Real transformations.
Here are the numbers.
Genie Academy holds a 4.8-star rating across 865 Google reviews. That is 97.3% of parents rating us 4 stars or higher. Every single one of our 7 locations is rated 4.8 or above. Our Hillsborough and Woodbridge locations hold a perfect 5.0.
In our reviews, over 284 parents mention noticeable improvement in their child. Over 182 parents recommend us. Over 181 parents say their child loves coming to class. And over 97 parents specifically mention their child's confidence growing.
Our Coaches are mentioned by name in hundreds of reviews. Parents build real relationships with the people teaching their children, and they take the time to write about it. Coaches like Anusha, Kim, Heidi, Fatima, Paola, Siya, and Takuma appear again and again in five-star reviews from families across all our locations.
We encourage you to read our reviews on Google for each of our locations. Then look up RSM reviews on Google, Yelp, and any other platform you trust. Let other parents' experiences help guide your decision.
Here is what you get at Genie Academy.
Real classroom instruction with 6 students maximum. The rigor of a structured classroom with the individual attention of small-group learning. This is the best of both worlds, and it is the core of everything we do.
Easy scheduling and unlimited free makeups. Miss a class with proper notice? Reschedule it. No penalty. No expiration. Life happens. Your child should not lose a class because of it.
Awesome and efficient customer service. Because we are not a franchise, your concerns reach decision-makers directly. Problems get solved the same day.
A parent-reviewed Coach tier system. Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers give you real data to choose the right Coach for your child. Read reviews from other parents before your child ever sits in a class.
Regular feedback through parent-teacher conferences every 90 to 120 days. Plus ongoing access to the Parent Portal for scheduling, homework, learning videos, and flashcards.
Multiple subjects under one roof. Math, Reading, Writing, Coding, and Abacus Mental Math. One location. One schedule. One relationship. If your child needs help in more than just math, you don't need to find three other programs.
With locations throughout central New Jersey, Genie Academy offers the rigor serious families want with the small class sizes their children need. Find a Genie Academy near you and book your free assessment today.
Get Your Child's Free Assessment
Discover Genie Academy's positive impact on our students through parents' eyes. This section features interviews, detailed reviews, and testimonials that showcase parents' positive experiences with our programs. Learn how Genie Academy has improved academic performance, boosted confidence, and fostered a love for learning among students.
✔ Easy Scheduling and makeups.
✔ Awesome & Efficient customer service
✔ Quality control program.
✔ Regular feedback
✔ Parent Teacher conferences every 90-120 days
✔ Parent Portal scheduling, homework, Curriculum
With locations throughout New Jersey, Genie Academy is a fitting Kumon alternative near you. Find a Genie Academy location closest to you, including East Brunswick, Hillsborough, Marlboro, South Brunswick, Plainsboro, and South Plainfield.
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