Square Academy

Get to know Square Academy

From Square Academy's website.

• Our approach

  Square Academy adopts an interdisciplinary teaching style designed to reignite students' sense of wonder and childhood creativity. The mentor focuses on guiding students holistically rather than delivering content, teaching topics that students genuinely want to explore—from science and maths to philosophy and current events—with no censorship or rigid boundaries. Sessions are student-led and engaging, whether online or in person, with lively discussions that keep students actively involved. The philosophy is grounded in developing creativity, critical thinking, and a genuine love of learning rather than chasing grades. Students are encouraged to think for themselves, express their opinions freely, and understand how and why everything works, creating an environment where learning becomes fun and intrinsically motivating.

• Meet the team

  All classes are personally taught by Dr. Timothy Tan, a former marine biologist, researcher and lecturer who has taught thousands of students and holds a Ph.D. He is supported by assistants during holiday workshops but leads all regular classes himself. His background in science, combined with his mentoring approach, means he brings both subject expertise and a deep commitment to fostering critical thinking and creativity in his students.