Applications for PiMath Fall 2026 courses are now open! Fall 2026 course offerings include the following:

  • Group Theory

  • Intermediate Number Theory

  • AMC Preparation

Please see the course descriptions for more information about these courses.

FALL 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Title Meeting Times Dates Application
Intermediate Number Theory
Topics include Mersenne primes, perfect numbers, order and primitive roots, Diophantine equations, Fibonacci numbers, continued fractions, Pell's equations, geometric number theory, and Farey sequences.

Tuition: $1000

 Sunday
4:00 - 5:00 pm PT

Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm PT

Students may attend one or both sections each week! 		September 13
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December 2

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Group Theory

Introduction to Group Theory is a proof-based course exploring symmetry and algebraic structure through rigorous problem solving and mathematical exposition. Topics include groups and subgroups, symmetric and dihedral groups, cyclic groups and orders of elements, cosets and Lagrange's theorem, homomorphisms and isomorphisms, quotient groups, group actions, Burnside's lemma, and the Sylow theorems.

Tuition: $1200

 Tuesday and Thursday
10:00 - 11:00 am PT 		September 15
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December 3		 Apply Now
AMC Preparation

This course prepares students for the AMC 10 and AMC 12 competitions through a focused study of the techniques that appear most often on these exams. Prior competition experience is not required — only curiosity and a willingness to sit with a hard problem.

Tuition: $1200

 Course times TBD. Please complete the Scheduling Poll to indicate your availability for this course. September 13
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November 12		 Apply Now

Financial aid and partial and full scholarships are available, and the Paquin Institute of Mathematics is committed to making rigorous mathematics accessible to motivated students.

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PiMath courses are designed for high school students seeking rigorous, proof-based mathematics beyond the traditional curriculum, with opportunities for exceptionally motivated advanced middle school students to apply.

 

Mathematical Discovery

 

Explore challenging concepts through collaborative discussion, creative problem solving, and mathematical investigation.

Course Offerings

 

Intellectual Rigor

 

Develop advanced reasoning skills through proof-based coursework designed for exceptional students.

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