Academics
Experience the DND difference — where U.S.-certified teachers guide real thinking, real communication, and authentic English-based math learning.
What Makes Our Classes Different
- Active Learning: At DND, students don't just memorize — they engage in real thinking, real communication, and authentic U.S. instruction.
- Expert Instructors: Our classes are led by certified, current teachers from the United States — not just fluent speakers, but professionals trained to teach math in English.
- Small & Interactive: Classes are small, live, and interactive. Students are guided to solve problems, explain their thinking, and ask questions — all in English.
- Feedback & AI Support: Each session ends with personalized feedback and an AI-powered summary.
- Certified Professionals: All of our instructors hold professional U.S. teaching credentials, and many are current educators in American schools.
- Holistic Support: Unlike other programs, we also include licensed social workers from U.S. schools to ensure students are supported not just academically, but emotionally and socially.
- University Faculty Access: In addition to our regular teachers, students engage in live discussion sessions with faculty from top U.S. universities — including professors from NYU and Pace — who guide high-level thinking and oversee individualized learning plans.
- Academic Discourse & Public Speaking: Students learn to articulate their ideas, present mathematical arguments, and engage in structured English discussions — gaining skills essential for international education and beyond.
- Flexible Formats: We offer both small group and 1:1 options to match every child's needs and pace.
Live Sessions with U.S. Teachers
Real-Time Teaching: At DND, students don't just learn from materials — they learn from real teachers, in real time.
Certified U.S. Teachers: Every class is led by certified U.S. math educators with current classroom experience, many of whom are actively teaching in New York public schools.
Interactive Format: Through small-group or one-on-one live Zoom sessions, students engage in discussion, ask questions, and receive personalized feedback — just like they would in a top American classroom.
Cross-Cultural Dialogue: It's not just a class. It's a conversation — across cultures, in English, with teachers who know how to guide every step.
Every session helps students not only solve problems but also articulate reasoning, engage in academic discourse, and develop public speaking confidence — just like in real U.S. classrooms.
What Makes Our Curriculum Different
Original & Proven
Our curriculum is uniquely developed by DND and led by our founder — a New York–trained educator with 15 years of experience teaching both Korean and American students.
Bicultural Model
It blends Korea's structured approach with U.S.-style conceptual learning and interactive academic discussion — building both deep understanding and confident communication.
English-Mediated Learning
All content is designed to be taught fully in English by certified math educators, integrating logical structure, visual reasoning, and verbal articulation.
Personalized Instruction
We incorporate IEP-inspired strategies that adapt to each student's learning profile, supported by real-time AI feedback.
Global Oversight
Curriculum oversight is provided by faculty from Harvard, NYU, and Pace University, ensuring academic rigor and global relevance at every level.
Academic Discourse Development
Students are trained to engage in structured, English-based academic discussions — building the critical thinking and communication skills essential for international schools and beyond.
Public Speaking Readiness
Through guided presentations, math talks, and reflective sharing, students develop clarity and confidence in expressing ideas — preparing them for interviews, debates, and global participation.
How We Personalize Learning
Our curriculum integrates IEP-inspired strategies to meet each student's unique learning needs.
Personalized planning and academic guidance are overseen by professors from Harvard, NYU, and Pace — ensuring the same level of insight and care found in top U.S. institutions.
With AI-powered feedback, students learn from their own thinking and grow with every session.