I absolutely loved the learning environment at IVA. My son went here as part of the foundational…read moreclass and transferred out when he moved to Seattle. IVA was my school of choice for my son, because LB Unified refused to let my son attend his home school when we moved to another part of Long Beach. LBUSD also made the school selection and enrollment process so much more difficult that I decided to pull my child out altogether. Save the drama for your mama. In comparison, IVA had an easy enrollment and application process. I was able to contact someone from the school every time I had a question or concern. The student-teacher ratio is something LBUSD has historically fallen short on, and with IVA teachers knew my son by name. The learning environment became a small community built on pillars of intellectual virtues. As a parent, I appreciated the one-on-one communication from my child's instructors. I also enjoyed the social gatherings of parents, students and instructors, when I did have time to participate. Really, it's a private school feel without the price tag. My son was afforded opportunities he would have never had experienced in LBUSD as far as athletics and extracurricular activities such as weight lifting club, photography, and yearbook committee. Geographically, the area of the school is a little rough, but the school does have a nice outdoor area in the back for student activities away from the "distractions" of LB Blvd.

Horrible school. the person in charge of your child's schedule will not set them up for success,…read moreall they care about is their percentages. They forced my child into college classes that were not necessary for him to graduate, so their duel enrollment numbers could look better instead of building his schedule with the core subjects he actually needed to complete his graduation requirements. A school should focus on helping students succeed, not using them to improve their statistics.

I am a current student and finishing my last term before I go into externship. I can't say enough…read moregood things about the DMS program. Ms. Morgan started my experience here and Ms. A became our permanent instructor for both class and lab. During lab, we had all 3 instructors Ms. Morgan, Ms. A, and Ms. Wu. I attended the weekly lab that they offer every Thursday for students to attend and excel in their scanning. The instructors were patient, they were kind and most of all they always aimed for me to be the best that I could be so that I was prepped and ready for externship. Communicating with them came easy whether it was emails I was sending over the weekend, or in person when I was struggling with understanding the material. When it came to Miss Wendy, she has been so busy with running back and forth from both Long Beach and Anaheim campuses, I have no idea how she has the time and patience for all of us. She's always super positive and it's been really easy to approach her and talk to her as well. Right now Miss Wendy and I have been putting together the resume that I will be using to apply for jobs after my externship. This program was HARD but the instructors are always there to help. I feel a great sense of gratitude that I took a chance on myself and went back to school after my 30's and done having kids. If you join this program here at Long Beach, you are in good hands.

Ms. J is the best teacher made me comfortable and Lawrence helped me during my process for…read moreexternship!

CIEMT's accelerated program is fairly intense and also strict when it comes to attendance-- but…read moreit's only 5 weeks long so there's a good reason for that. The instructors do a fantastic job. Had no idea I could retain so much information in such a short time frame before this class. Shoutout to Matt and Vince. This class is totally doable for anyone who is willing to work hard and put the time in! I'm a humanities major who had zero medical experience prior to this. I still passed everything first try, including the NREMT. I think a lot of the negative reviews here lack perspective. However stressful this class is, actually working the job is definitely more so, especially if you want to do 911. Here's some advice, though-- don't take the accelerated program if you need to work or attend school at the same time. Excuses are not accepted here. If you like dogs, there's a giant one named Bourbon. If you're allergic to dogs, either bring medicine or consider going elsewhere. Overall, highly recommend.

This would be a ZERO star rating if that was an option. This facility has a $250 registration fee…read morewhich is non-refundable after the beginning of the course. None of the course material Is made available to the students until the first day of class. On the first day of class, the owner/administrator/instructor made sarcastic comments towards my daughter about the color of her school supplies stating "Oh, you think you have enough pink?" Also, when she was unable to answer a question regarding the subject matter, he responded "Maybe if you didn't sit in that f*** a$$ corner in the back, you'd actually know the answer". This comment was made towards a person with no previous medical experience. My daughter suffers from anxiety related to bullying in high school. So to be intimidated and belittled by an instructor on her first day of post-secondary education is uncalled for and unprofessional. My daughter did not feel comfortable proceeding with the program under the instruction of this individual. Given that she attended that first day, she is ineligible to receive a refund for the $250 registration fee per their policies and course enrollment agreement. There are multiple Yelp reviews as to the inappropriate behavior and treatment inflicted by this individual along with statements about the loss of the registration fee. Aside from bullying, this feels akin to a scam. Students are harassed and embarrassed but are left at a financial loss. There is no oversight for this individual as that he is the owner/administrator. Students have no recourse and no support. This individual is left untethered to inflict his particular brand of harassment on the students. And because they attended even one day of class, he gets to keep their money.

CIP has been a game changer! The staff have been wonderful in supporting me in my academic career!…read moreCommunication can be hard but at the end of the day, you will be heard!

I had some great accomplishments at CIP Brevard, but I felt like some of the staff were rude and…read moreunprofessional. I would have sued the program a long time ago because of how I was treated my first year. I was put with the wrong roommates and no one did anything about my complaints quickly enough.

I had the pleasure of taking an Adobe Captivate class at Accelerate Computer Training this week…read more The office, located Long Beach is very clean and professional. There are a variety of eating establishments right outside the door of the building. The training rooms are comfortable, the equipment - state of the art, and the software is up to date. Tim was my instructor for the course and is just simply delightful. He is knowledgeable, patient and caring. I had the advantage because I was his only student for the 2 days. Tim addressed all my questions with thoughtfulness. His easygoing style and thoroughness allowed me to relax and absorb the content. I would highly Accelerate Computer Training for anyone that needs to brush up on skills or develop a new skill set. Kudos to you Tim and staff.

Finished my fifth class with Tim. I started with the basic Excel classes in previous years and just…read morefinished the Pivot Tables class. So excited to put my new skills to use. I know that I'm going to be much more efficient. The class pace is conducive to learning and he encourages questions during class. Have fun!

Improv at Held2gether is an absolute blast! Two years ago, I signed up for classes to challenge…read moremyself--specifically to practice listening and responding completely in the moment. What I actually found was an incredibly uplifting, supportive, and hilarious community. I keep coming back again and again for both classes and performances. Owner (and my favorite instructor) Darren Held has built a dynamic space for people who love to laugh and aren't afraid to push outside their comfort zone. If you've been on the fence, jump in! Come to a show or sign up for a class - you will love it

Held2Gether is an outstanding school that provides a wide variety of improv comedy classes,…read moredrop-in, and performance opportunities that has formed the nucleus of the Long Beach improv community reaching into LA and deep Orange counties. It offers a free intro class monthly which is how I started and then tiered courses to learn improv. In addition it has student jams, 1 day specialty topic drop-ins, short courses, and lots of course/performance opportunities. I've been at the school for 2.5 years and progressed through all three levels; learned short form, different long form narratives, short form song, farce, and improvised narratives as well as improvised musicals. The jams, graduation shows and performances are rocking with an enthusiastic and usual sold out room. They also give corporate workshops to help people communicate and think on their feet

Due to a recent office closure, I am transitioning to a new field. I wanted to enhance my skills…read morein Word, Excel and Powerpoint and Susan was the perfect fit. . I especially appreciated the one on one opportunity to focus on my weaknesses and build my skills and confidence in a comfortable atmosphere. The homework suggestions were relevant to the following weeks sessions where we could build off what I had learned. As a bonus I also learned Publisher and One Note! Go Susan, it's been a pleasure. I actually like Excel....no one will believe it!

Susan is infinitely patient, explains everything clearly and never makes you feel stupid. She has…read morebecome indispensable for our little nonprofit.

This business tried to swindle me out of $60. I booked a lymphatic drainage massage through Groupon…read moreon August 22 for August 28 at 9 AM with Monica. They operate through the booking system Vagaro, which only sends an appointment request. The business owner must approve the request to confirm the appointment. Monica never approved mine and made no effort to reach out, even with my appointment request pending for days. I texted her at 10 AM on August 27, and only then did she acknowledge my appointment for August 28 at 9 AM. An hour before my appointment, she canceled claiming a power outage however I have a friend who lives less than two minutes from her shop and their electricity was fine, so I am not sure how valid that excuse really was. At first, I wasn't upset because cancellations happen and I simply requested a refund from Groupon. I even provided screenshots of our full text thread showing that Monica canceled on me. Instead of being honest, Monica lied and told Groupon that I was a no-show. When I confronted her about it with proof, she responded by saying she would reach out to Groupon to correct the issue and still claimed that she did not cancel the appointment. Less than 24 hours later, Groupon emailed me again saying the merchant reconfirmed I was a no-show and even provided "photo evidence." How that's possible when my only communication with this business is in the attached text thread where she clearly cancels is beyond me. That false statement blocked my refund and left me having to dispute the charge with my bank. This is very unprofessional and consumer fraud. If you are considering these businesses (LB Sculpt x Cali Bods), beware. The lack of integrity, poor communication, and dishonesty about cancellations show they do not operate ethically. No customer should ever be lied about or penalized just so a business owner can avoid issuing a refund.

+++ Herlinda at Calibods is absolutely amazing! I've had two…read morelymphatic massages with her, and both experiences were outstanding. She is incredibly thorough, skilled, and truly knows what she's doing. On top of that, she has such a great personality--warm, professional, and easy to talk to--which makes the whole experience even better. She's also very accommodating and understanding when schedule changes come up, which I really appreciate. Herlinda goes above and beyond every time. She is the best--hands down a 5+++ star therapist! Highly recommend!