Bellevue Learning Center is a great tutoring place if you get paired with good teachers. I had a D…read morein Chemistry during the beginning of second semester, and I was able to get my grade up after coming here. However, I signed up for the 8-week SAT summer program, and it was a different experience. Although the program motivated me to have some structure during the summer, there were several days when class time was not productive. For anyone who is thinking of taking classes here, I highly recommend taking a trial class for one-on-one tutoring and then deciding if it is a good fit.

This place is a great tutoring center with really educated and interesting teachers. i had a D in…read morephysics, and after coming here, i got a really good test score that bumped up my grade to a B! i also did SAT classes and it it really improved my math scores. i think BLC is better than other centers because everyone is really friendly and welcoming and the teachers know how to teach students very well.

This is place is so great! It actually teaches…read more The teachers are great Everything here is amazing and great There is nowhere better

The teachers truly care about helping you excel your learning. Highly recommended to anyone looking…read moreto practice for their SAT.

I was so thrilled to have found SCS! Immediately impressed by how organized and dedicated the…read moreteachers and administrators are. As with most educational organizations, parental involvement and volunteerism are vital to its success. Currently, the Seattle Chinese School utilizes the Interlake High School facility at 16245 NE 24th Street in Bellevue, for its Saturday morning classes. They teach Traditional Mandarin Chinese, not simplified, from age 3 and up. It follows public school calendar, with 30 weeks of classes per year. For parents who prefer a more structured educational setting, I would highly recommend to take a tour, talk with other parents to see if it's a good fit for your child.

Wonderful smaller preschool with great staff! Can't say enough about how amazing everyone is at…read moresammamish learning center preschool!!

I'm writing in response to the nanny who posted below, to help clarify some of her misconceptions…read more I have been a Kumon instructor for almost 7 years, (at a different location). Prior to Kumon, my background was in teaching high school. Yes, it's true that most kids hate doing Kumon. Most kids hate doing anything that involves work or thinking, especially if their friends don't have to do it. If you go back and ask most adults who did the Kumon program as children, many will tell you that yes, they hated it, but it was the "best thing their parents ever did for them"; especially those that were in the program for many years. Many students struggle in high school and college with math (and still finger-count to add and subtract); Kumon students typically breeze through their classes. There is a misconception that Kumon is all about rote memorization and repetition and not full understanding, which isn't true. Yes, repetition is part of the program. Kumon is an EXERCISE program for your brain. You get better at things, whether it be golf, playing piano, running, etc.--by practicing. And yes, you need to do things more than once in order to get really, really, good at them. Math is no exception. If a child isn't grasping multiplication, the instructor will have the child practice multiplication until they do understand it and get really good at it before moving them on to division. They will practice division until they get really good at it before doing fractions. It makes math really simple and easy to understand when it is progressive. We do want them to try to do the exercises quickly so that as they move through the program they will be able to get through the upper level material in a reasonable time without it taking hours and hours to complete. They are not forced to do all the math in their heads. We encourage them in the lower levels of the program not to write excessive scratch work when unnecessary, because it will make the assignments go much faster and make the subsequent levels easier. If the child trains him or herself to add the extra "one" in their head instead of writing it every single time, it will make it easier later on to add fractions, which are written horizontally. When they are doing more complex processes, they do need to write the intermediate steps. Occasionally I do have some kids that have difficulty with this, and they are allowed to write out the carries or borrows to keep track. There are several reasons we ask parents not to help or teach their children at home. Kumon is a self-learning program, where we develop our students to be able to teach themselves through studying the examples--and yes, they get really, really good at it. If they aren't understanding the examples, the instructor will work as a guide to help the student. In almost seven years, I have rarely had to sit down and explicitly explain something to a student. I would say that roughly 60% of the kids figure out the examples without assistance. The rest of them may need some guidance (usually 3-10 seconds of quick guidance and asking questions helps them figure it out). Some need a little; others need a lot. I find that maybe one out of every 2-300 kids needs me to actually 'show' them. They designed the worksheets to be very self-explanatory. When parents start over-teaching their kids' Kumon at home, we find that many teach their kids the incorrect way (or more difficult way) of solving something and we have to go back and undo it. I had a student once who took 1 1/2 hours to complete 3 pages because after she learned division at Kumon her mom "re-taught" her the long way to do it--when I went back and had her do it the "Kumon way" she did the same 3 pages in 15 minutes and it was much easier for her. Also, kids who get outside help become EXTREMELY dependent upon it--no one is going to be holding their hand through school. I find that the kids that are in our classes who are struggling, needy, and dependent are usually the ones that are getting too much help outside of class. If I don't take your training wheels off, are you ever going to be able to ride a bike on your own? =) I've had students here for 5 years that have never needed to ask a question. If a student is having difficulty, I want them to alert me in class--not ask their parents. It helps me know what kinds of questions they have so I can better lesson plan for them. Students who learn to study our examples well are able to progress into the higher level math easily and finish the program; those who get too much help end up dropping out once their parents are no longer able to help them. Most of our students get ahead of grade level end up in accelerated programs at school, honors classes, skip grades, or are the top of their math class. I've watched hundreds of kids go through this program and reach a higher potential--that's a great program in my book. =)

It's not the specific location that's awful, it's kumon in general. I am not a mom, but I have…read morebeen a professional nanny for 9 years now and EVERY child I have looked after or have known through other kids HATES kumon. it's the philosophy that bothers me most. Repetition, speed, and prizes outweigh any thoughtful teaching or need to actually understand concepts. They drill worksheet after worksheet, the kids being forced to do the math in their heads(they are not allowed to show their work or mark the page). I watched an instructor explain borrowing in subtraction to a child. She said if the number is lower on top simply add a one in your head. There was no explanation of place value. It was simple mechanics of getting the right answer quickly. They didn't seem to think it important to teach concepts. Not only that, but I was told I could not help explain at home or the child would always be dependent on me for help. Excuse me? Shouldn't the goal be parent involvement? I understand teaching independence, and I would never do the work for a child, but a simple explanation should be ok. Yes, all the kids that have gone to kumon can rattle off addition and multiplication problems both super speedily and accurately. Most have little idea what it means and most will learn these skills at school anyway with the added benefit of understanding what they do. Let your kids play after school, they will learn more than by attending any kumon program!

My 6 year old started learning how to play chess about six months ago at this academy and she has…read morebecome quite a good player as well as has developed a love for the game. Coach Georgi is an International Master as well as the owner of the academy. His approach to the game is easy-going, his style is easy for kids to learn from, but make no mistakes he is a brilliant chess master.

Our two sons both graduated from Sno Spring School, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. This…read moreschool is a true hidden gem in Issaquah. What sets Sno Spring apart from other schools is the incredible stability and dedication of the staff. Unlike schools with high turnover rates, most of the teachers here have been teaching for 10+ years. Every single teacher is loving, caring, and truly dedicated to their profession. Academically, the school is fantastic. They do a wonderful job accommodating math and reading levels to match each student's individual progress. My younger son started in preschool with very little English. After just one year, he was reading independently at an AR level of 1.4. Now in 1st grade, he is a confident reader at level 5.1! We are so impressed with his academic achievements, but that's only half the story. Beyond the academic, the teachers encourage the kids to behave properly, build confidence, and make friends. My son has developed into a caring, responsible kid. Today was his last day as he moves to a new private school. He cried the whole afternoon since he didn't want to leave. He told me that he feels loved every single day and that what he will miss most are the teachers who taught him not just knowledge, but how to be a confident person who cares for others. We are so grateful. Strongly recommend this school to all families!

Great school with small class rooms. Wonderful teachers, many of them have been there for years…read more Good after school programs.

I never would have been able to secure an early decision admission to my dream school (the…read moreUniversity of Chicago) without Vicky and her team. As a junior, I approached the college admissions process unsure and hesitant, but Pathivy guided me through every step of the process - my application strategy, what schools I should apply to, how to handle interviews, and wherever else I needed support. I am truly grateful for their help and couldn't recommend a better college counseling team!

I was very nervous going into junior year without much college prep, but Vicky helped me unify my…read moreinterests and create many effective applications that brought me success in the college admissions process. Her help let me get into my dream school (Stanford) and have other options I wouldn't have had if I applied blindly.