About Author
“Let’s build the next generation of problem-solvers together!”
Hong Mun Tong
Founder, The Math Classroom | Harvard M.Ed | IMSO USA National Team Leader (2019, 2025, 2026)
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hong-mun-tong/
Founder Profile
Hong Mun Tong is the Founder of The Math Classroom, a Singapore-based mathematics enrichment programme specialising in Olympiad training, GEP preparation, PSLE Mathematics mastery, and Direct School Admission (DSA) pathways to leading institutions such as Raffles Institution and NUS High School.
He serves as the IMSO USA National Team Leader and has trained students for national and international mathematics competitions. He holds a Master of Education from Harvard University and develops structured training systems focused on mathematical rigour, disciplined reasoning, and measurable academic outcomes.
Academic Credentials
- Master of Education, Harvard University (GPA: 3.92)
- Straight As Graduate – Rosyth School
- Straight As Graduate – Raffles Institution
- Straight As Graduate – Harvard University
Leadership & Professional Experience
- IMSO USA National Team Leader & Head Coach (2019, 2025, 2026)
- Former Head Coach, US IMSO National Team (World Rank: 7th)
- Former Math Olympiad Trainer, Top GEP School (Singapore)
- Founder, The Math Classroom
Student Record of Achievement
Students mentored by Mr Tong have demonstrated consistent performance across international competitions, national assessments, and selective admission pathways.
Competition & Olympiad Outcomes:
- IJMO World Champion
- Kangaroo Math Singapore – 2nd Place
- SASMO World – 3rd Place
- APMOPS Asia Pacific – Top 30
- Multiple Platinum and Gold Award recipients – SMOPS
- Numerous internationally ranked competitors
Academic & Admission Outcomes:
- 100% pass rate – GEP Screening Test
- 40% pass rate – GEP Selection Test
- 100% A*/A rate – PSLE Mathematics
- Mean PSLE score: 259
- 75% DSA success rate to Raffles Institution or NUS High School (2017–2018)
