The classes are generally good but the program needs better organization. The website is confusing…read moreand needs design improvements. The office is not easily accessible on the phone. To improve service, it would help if the school were to put itself in the position of its students and then proceed to design better systems, both online and by phone. All information needs to be well-organized and easily understandable.

The yoga class was canceled and it's a HUGE hassle to get my refund…read more I show up for class dressed and with my new yoga mat and it was canceled via a piece of paper on the door. Really?! You have my email and phone number, can you let me know before I go through the hassle of changing and driving there that I shouldn't show up? I email AND call to try and receive a refund to no avail. My phone call with Kristin this morning was something like "Did you pay online?" "Yes" "Oh well we can only give you a cash refund. And we only get cash on certain days so call us in the afternoon and you might be able to come by and get your money." "Well can't you set aside the money for me to come by tomorrow and get it?" "No, call us this afternoon." Blech, would not recommend.

Great teachers, kind staffs! The lectures are good quality!…read moreBut the price is inexpensive I took TOEFL class. My English skills were so improved I think I've made a right decision

I took TOEFL with Adam. He is the best teacher ever I had in my entire language course: 18 months…read more He is fun and motivating. IIC Oakland has a decent size campus, student teacher ratio is super good. Very good for studying. Their SF campus are conveniently located in but Oakland are spacious and newer. Teachers are in Oakland enthusiastic. Do you want to learn life in America? come to Oakland, right next Jack London Square, you can walk down the harbor walk. grab some sandwich from subway, get some ice cream in Ben and Jerry. IIC has got flexible schedule.

Our son has been going to the after school program since TK and he loves the STEAM program (STEM +…read moreART)! He enjoys the van ride from Bay Farm to the big island with the other kids and now that he's in K, he spends about 2-3 hours after school there - playing with new and old friends, learning more coding, math, reading, and science and experimenting with art methods. It definitely fills in the gaps of public school with the stronger focus on academics. We are very happy with his progress. And of course, he loves his STEAM teachers, Ms. Yuan and Ms. Jamila, as well as the coding, art and math teachers (Mr. Francisco, Mr. Patrick, Ms. Emily, etc.). That being said, this school isn't for everyone and parents have to be open to finding the right school for their child (which can change over time). For our family, I appreciate that this school respects the learning environment best for kids who are ready and motivated to learn on their own. This means that the kids are ready to learn and appreciate the lessons prepared (not yelling, standing on tables, napping, or other disruptive behavior), responsible/sensible to sit in a van full of kids and listen to the teacher, get along and be respectful to others, etc. To keep the kids on schedule with the van and different subjects requires tremendous patience, planning and care from the teachers, staff (Mr. Long) and Director Sunny - we appreciate you! If your kids can focus and manage at YY, they can sit through movies, dinners, airplane rides, etc. - self-managed discipline is what I appreciate the most. The staff communicates well in advance and also is very responsive and accommodating (e.g. if I have to pick up early, miss school, have another parent pickup, etc.). They also have parent-teacher conferences twice a year with a newsletter about your child's class with photos. Also, when we first signed up for TK when my child was 4, I was worried about the transportation, but that's one of the best part that our kid looks forward to when he goes to YY with his friends - it's safe and the van is there early for pickups (and the fee is very economical for us working parents!). We also have friends in the Mandarin program whose parents are very impressed with their children's language and writing skills and enjoy their class performances! We also have a friend who moved their child here due to allergies. Our kid also has a mild allergy and Yuying is very good about keeping everyone safe with allergies (making sure there's no nuts in anyone's lunchbox, no sharing, educating kids about allergies and keeping everyone safe, etc.) and also keeping up with the parents for updated EpiPens and meds.

My son has been in the STEAM after-school program since 1st grade. He's really grown up there and…read moreenjoys his classes which includes science, coding and art. There is also ample time for play as my son is active so he needs to burn his energy off. The teachers are caring and nice. The only thing I don't care for is the parking situation. It's on a busy street surrounded by multi-unit housing so parents are frequently double parking on Central Ave and some in the past have even driven across the sidewalk from adjacent driveways without regard to pedestrians. Parents need to be less entitled and walk like the rest of us and not put my life or kids in danger. If you're one of those parents reading this review then please stop.

I have had the pleasure of taking adult classes at the Oakland Korean School for the last 2…read moresemesters with Soran Min. She is a great teacher who has explained the pretty complicated Korean language to a bunch of beginners, starting with teaching us Hangul (the system of writing) and moving toward basic conversations, numbers, and useful vocabulary. They also offer classes for children, which seem to be the majority of their students. They hold events for all students periodically throughout the year - I spent last Saturday learning Korean calligraphy and eating some delicious Korean food prepared by volunteers! If you're thinking about learning Korean, start here. It's not easy, but you can't go wrong with this school!

I like the Korean I think I was the first one there I love the teachers there the after school…read moreprograms are good I love the school most of the teachers knew me but I had to move so I had to stop going I hope they stay in business they are a good Korean school I recommend

We had a birthday celebration for our daughter at the Village Kids Club, and it was a very nice…read moreexperience. The staff was helpful with set up and cleanup. The facilities and convenient, with lots of fun toys, bean bags, etc. for kids. There is plenty of space, tables, and chairs for some activities and for the food.

We held our child's birthday party here and it's a very nice venue for the kids! The staff wasn't…read morethe most attentive to the kids though. The website advertised "Actively supplies and instruction from our party helper is included." The supplies were provided but the staff just hung back and that was about it. The parents had to do most of the work. It was still a fun place and the kids enjoyed themselves, we just expected a bit more involvement and interaction from the staff.

Had a great time taking private lessons from Ximena on a weekly basis, she had a curriculum,…read morelessons, books and cultural activity. I became somewhat fluent and went to Chile towards the end of my classes. Highly recommend.

I have been studying with Easy Spanish Para Ti (ESPT) for almost one year now and I can say that I…read morelove it! Stephanie has always been so nice and accommodating from the moment we first spoke. I have had a few teachers since starting and they were all wonderful. However, my current profesora, Grace, has been nothing short of wonderful! All of the students I have met have enjoyed there experience at ESPT and all recommend it. I recently traveled to Mexico for two weeks and my experience was amazing, as I could completely converse in Spanish (with some gracious understanding by the locals) and got around with no problem. Many were impressed with how much I've learned when I told them I had been studying full time for only a year. I highly recommend joining me at ESPT if you want to accelerate or begin your Spanish journey.

I took both, private lessons and groups coaching with Claude and in both I found that I could be…read morepresent with the subject we were exploring. I've got to learn the words that are really part of my natural vocabulary and so I was able to better express my thoughts and feelings. I loved that in group we could all approached subject differently, it captivating and inspiring. Claude knows how to follow the flow of the students and lead the subjects into deeper and meaningful conversations. I also love her use of psychosynthesis guided imagery to open me to my inner wisdom and inspire me until the next class or even longer. And what a surprise it was to find out that Claude comes from my very favorite part of Switzerland, the Jura. The Swiss way of speaking French is a little different and slower than in France, and I love it. Claude exceeds all expectation that I ever had about a French class, her classes are an enriching experience at every level. She is also a poet, an artist, and an inspiration to me.

I've had the pleasure of studying French one-on-one for the past several years with Claude Convers…read moreand I can't recommend her highly enough! Claude is an exceptional tutor -- patient, knowledgeable and a born teacher. She is skilled at combining language basics with cultural insights that make the learning experience both effective and enjoyable. She adapts her teaching style to my individual needs and wishes each week and always creates a supportive and encouraging environment. Sometimes a whole hour of conversation on a whole range of subjects, other times a bit of help with complicated grammar or with learning new vocabulary words and practicing writing them in sentences. Thanks to Claude's flexible and low-key approach, I feel I've made real progress in my French skills. Claude is the perfect choice if you're looking for a tutor who genuinely cares about your success and making learning enjoyable!

good and the reason why it's 4 stars it's because some of the teachers are strict especially the…read moreWednesday 104 teacher 1 to 3pm she yells at us to be quiet

Great after school Chinese program. My son loves it here. They even offer after school pick up.read more

Our son has been going to the after school program since TK and he loves the STEAM program (STEM +…read moreART)! He enjoys the van ride from Bay Farm to the big island with the other kids and now that he's in K, he spends about 2-3 hours after school there - playing with new and old friends, learning more coding, math, reading, and science and experimenting with art methods. It definitely fills in the gaps of public school with the stronger focus on academics. We are very happy with his progress. And of course, he loves his STEAM teachers, Ms. Yuan and Ms. Jamila, as well as the coding, art and math teachers (Mr. Francisco, Mr. Patrick, Ms. Emily, etc.). That being said, this school isn't for everyone and parents have to be open to finding the right school for their child (which can change over time). For our family, I appreciate that this school respects the learning environment best for kids who are ready and motivated to learn on their own. This means that the kids are ready to learn and appreciate the lessons prepared (not yelling, standing on tables, napping, or other disruptive behavior), responsible/sensible to sit in a van full of kids and listen to the teacher, get along and be respectful to others, etc. To keep the kids on schedule with the van and different subjects requires tremendous patience, planning and care from the teachers, staff (Mr. Long) and Director Sunny - we appreciate you! If your kids can focus and manage at YY, they can sit through movies, dinners, airplane rides, etc. - self-managed discipline is what I appreciate the most. The staff communicates well in advance and also is very responsive and accommodating (e.g. if I have to pick up early, miss school, have another parent pickup, etc.). They also have parent-teacher conferences twice a year with a newsletter about your child's class with photos. Also, when we first signed up for TK when my child was 4, I was worried about the transportation, but that's one of the best part that our kid looks forward to when he goes to YY with his friends - it's safe and the van is there early for pickups (and the fee is very economical for us working parents!). We also have friends in the Mandarin program whose parents are very impressed with their children's language and writing skills and enjoy their class performances! We also have a friend who moved their child here due to allergies. Our kid also has a mild allergy and Yuying is very good about keeping everyone safe with allergies (making sure there's no nuts in anyone's lunchbox, no sharing, educating kids about allergies and keeping everyone safe, etc.) and also keeping up with the parents for updated EpiPens and meds.

My kids have gone to Yu Ying aftercare for several years now and have maintained and improved their…read moreMandarin significantly. They have participated in structured learning, including learning to read and write in Chinese. They have performed in annual live performances and attended several camps when there is no school. Yu Ying has also arranged to pick them up from public school and transport them to the campus, just a short drive away. Overall happy with the program.

My son went to Rising Star for Pre-K and Kindergarten and had Ms. Kim as his head teacher both…read moreyears. He needed more of a challenge than he was getting at his preschool. Rising Star was a breath of fresh air with all the individualized attention, care and love Ms. Kim, Ms. Jayita and Ms. Sarah provided to each child. I felt that Ms. Kim really saw and appreciated my son and shared insights with us that came from patiently trying to understand him and not punish him when challenges arose. My son is very interested teaching others about dinosaurs and she gave him opportunities to build on that interest and strength which further gave him confidence and pride in his work. It's a very structured environment, while still having the flexibility to meet students' interests and needs. Rising Star was a true blessing in our lives, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a great education for their child.

We love this preschool - its creative programming (academics, playtime, gardening), its beautiful…read morebuilding, and especially its dedicated staff and teachers. They also have regular fun holidays and special events that are meticulously planned and just so warm and quirky. Both of my kids attended Rising Star and we feel incredibly lucky to have done so.