Online Summer Math Program, 1-to-1

How it works, in short

The TaleemSquare summer math program is a set of live, one-to-one online lessons over the school break. The tutor reviews the past year's key skills so they are not forgotten, fixes any gaps, and previews the first units of next year's math.

Lessons fit around travel and camps, and the program works in any hemisphere: June to August in the US, UK and Canada, December to January in Australia. Plans start at $85 a month.

Also called:Summer holidays (July-August) (UK)Summer holidays (December-January) (AU)

Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Lesson length: 45 minutes
Level: Ages 5-18
Price: From $85 a month

What changes after a term of lessons

Lessons happen on a shared whiteboard, so your child solves while the tutor watches and guides (example lesson).

Skills kept fresh

Your child starts the new year remembering last year's math instead of relearning it.

A head start

The first units of next year feel familiar, which builds confidence in September or February.

Gaps closed without pressure

Summer has no tests or homework, so it is an ideal time to fix older gaps.

What we cover

Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.

Year-in-review

The most important skills from the year just finished, practised until they stick.

Gap repair

Skills that were never fully secure, found in the free assessment.

Next-year preview

The first units of next year's math, taught at a relaxed pace.

Math facts

Times tables, number facts and mental math, kept sharp with games.

Real-world math

Travel budgets, cooking and sports stats make summer math feel useful.

Test preparation

For older students, early SAT, ACT or GCSE preparation if wanted.

Signs your child could use help

Last year ended with weak spots in math
Your child forgets a lot over the break
Starting a new school or a harder course next year
Math confidence dropped this year
You want structure without a full-day camp
Older child heading toward big exams next year

One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.

Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live

Common Core and state standards (summer review and preview)

Summer lessons review the grade your child finished and preview the next grade's standards, using your state's curriculum where possible.

National Curriculum in England (summer holiday)

Lessons consolidate the year just finished and preview the next year group, including the move to secondary school or the start of GCSE courses.

Level: Summer holidays (July-August)

Provincial curricula (summer break)

Review of the finished grade and a preview of the next, following your province's curriculum.

Australian Curriculum (December-January break)

The long summer break falls over December and January. Lessons review the finished year level and preview the next before Term 1.

Level: Summer holidays (December-January)

What a summer math lesson looks like

One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.

6 min
Fun warm-up
A puzzle or game to start.
12 min
Review skill
A key skill from last year, practised until secure.
14 min
Preview
A taste of next year's first unit.
9 min
Real-world problem
Applying math to a summer situation.
4 min
Wrap-up
A short note for you on WhatsApp.

How the summer program works

Start with the assessment

A free assessment shows what to review and what to preview, so the summer is spent well.

Light and regular

Two lessons a week is usually enough to keep skills fresh without taking over the holidays.

Flexible around travel

Lessons can move around trips, and online lessons work from anywhere with internet.

A handover for September

At the end, you get a short note on where your child stands for the new year.

Fractions and multiplication practice worksheet — Practice set for between lessons (example).

Student progress report showing math skills — Progress by skill, reviewed with you (example).

WhatsApp message from a math tutor to a parent — A WhatsApp update after every class (example).

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one math lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Common worries, honest answers

“Summer should be a break.”

We agree. Two short lessons a week keep skills fresh while leaving plenty of time for rest and fun.

“We travel a lot in summer.”

Lessons can be rescheduled around trips, and they work anywhere with an internet connection.

“Is summer slide real?”

Research has found that many students lose some math skills over the summer, and losses vary widely between children. Regular practice is the simplest way to avoid it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the summer slide in math?

The summer slide is the loss of skills some students experience over the long summer break. Research summarized by the Brookings Institution found that, on average, students' achievement can drop over the summer and that math losses tend to be larger than reading losses, though the size varies a lot between students.

How do I stop the summer slide in math?

Regular, short practice is the most reliable way. Two one-to-one lessons a week, plus everyday math like budgeting or cooking, keep skills fresh. Reviewing last year's key skills and previewing next year's first units helps your child start the year with confidence.

When should a summer math program start?

Starting a week or two after school ends gives children a short break first. Ending a week before school starts leaves time to rest. In Australia, the long break runs over December and January.

How much does the summer math program cost?

Plans are $85 a month for two one-to-one lessons a week, $119 for three or $149 for four, all 45 minutes. You can cancel when summer ends, with no contract.

Can my child do summer math and reading?

Yes. We also run a summer reading program. Lessons can be split between math and reading if that suits your child.

Is online summer tutoring better than a math camp?

Camps offer group activities and social time. One-to-one tutoring targets your child's specific gaps and next-year needs. Some families do both: a camp for fun and two short lessons a week for skills.

Online Summer Math Program to Stop the Summer Slide