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Mathematics · Portland, Oregon, USA (2026)

MathPath | Residential Mathematics

A selective four-week residential programme for keen mathematicians aged 11–14.

Past edition · next season unverified

The 2026 University of Portland session ran 28 June–26 July and has ended. The operator expects 2027 application materials in November; 2027 camp dates and fees are not verified.

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Ages / grades
11–14; not eligible at 7–10
Duration
4 weeks; full attendance required
Attendance
Child-only boarding
Language
English; proficiency required

Why it is in this guide

Useful for an older child seeking sustained mathematical exploration with peers, rather than a brief taster.

Who it may suit

An enthusiastic 11–14-year-old who can explain ideas in English and wants a month away from home.

What to weigh up

This is enrichment, not remedial tuition. A three-week stay or ordinary day attendance is not available; seven-year-olds are ineligible.

Operating history and evidence

An August 2026 anonymous attendee post is positive about classes, food and peers. It is one unverified account, not a quality or safeguarding audit.

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Independent account · Published / experience date: 2026-08-26

Anonymous attendee on Reddit

Positive about lessons, food and like-minded peers.

One unverified account, also raising cost concerns; not representative.

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Age, language and eligibility

Admission uses an application and independently completed Qualifying Test. Algebra and geometry experience is preferred, not mandatory. Official guidance accommodates overseas students and entry-document support. English proficiency is required; translation and AI assistance on the test are prohibited.

What the days look like

Plenaries, elective breakout classes, problem discussion and recreation fill the programme. The full four-week commitment limits side trips.

Parents, accommodation and transport

Students stay in university residence halls with meals. Parents do not share this residential package. Follow the designated arrival and transfer windows.

Included costs and the family budget

2026 programme fee: US$6,600 (Approx. ¥1,041,000) per child, plus a required US$200 (Approx. ¥32,000) refundable security deposit, making US$6,800 (Approx. ¥1,072,000) upfront. Recommended spending money is US$350 (Approx. ¥55,000). Travel, optional outings and any wire-transfer charges are extra; damage deductions may reduce the deposit refund.

Published fee examples

Reference fee · 2026

USD 6,600Approx. ¥1,041,000

1 child · 4 weeks; full attendance required · Lodging included

2026 four-week programme total

Included in this amount
Tuition, room, meals, designated transfers and whole-camp activities.
Extra / to confirm
Required refundable US$200 deposit (US$6,800 upfront); flights, optional outings, spending money and wire fees.
Fee source · 2026-10-04

JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources

Before you book

Check the next edition, test rules, residential readiness and entry requirements before non-refundable travel purchases.

Cancellation and refunds

The fee page describes refunds less US$100 for withdrawal by 31 May. The full later-withdrawal 2026 terms could not be verified; do not carry that deadline into a future edition.

Sources and official information

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