MIIS is THE BEST school in the world for getting a Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Language! I…read morestarted my program in 1987 when I was a Russian Military Language Instructor while on active duty in the US Navy. Unfortunately, I was transferred to Travis AFB for my twilight tour before retiring and was unable to complete the program. However, if I ever return to the Monterey Peninsula, I WILL finish and get my MATFL! BTW, it is now called Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (still MIIS). Middlebury College's Summer Language (SLANG) Program at its Vermont campus is THE BEST total immersion program in the World; I should know ... I was there in 1985 studying the third-year Russian course.

The school has excellent brand recognition for its Translation/Interpretation and Localization…read moredegrees. But make sure you have a lot of prior experience (or are naturally talented) if you want to do T&I - the standards are very high and a few misplaced words could cost you your degree with no other outlet (other than a very big loss of money). They do not necessarily warn you of this, so be careful. Job potential once earned - excellent (especially with institutions like the State Department, UN etc). I have heard good things about the MPA, trade, non-proliferation programs - seems to have good brand recognition with the non-profit world. Job potential - good The MBA on the other hand does not seem to have as much brand recognition - after going to many interviews in San Francisco (nearby), a student was asked, "MIIS? What is that?". The course content is good quality although for the final MBA project called "International Business Plan," I have heard it is not worth the amount of work (so, a lot of research - we know how to do already - but not many additional practical skills integrated). Job potential - so, so depending on your contacts/internships. Administratively, many students have experienced much frustration, especially when trying to combine degree tracks. They are many times told one thing and then told the opposite later - or a general lack of support and feeling that the students are valued. Some administrators seem more interested in "covering face" or thinking of the school's interests rather than providing a quality service for the students. Do not expect flexibility. Do not always expect transparent communication - or responsiveness. Do not always expect fairness (different rules for different students) based on subjective preferences. Can be shocking. The career center is not very large, which can be expected from a small school. If you hit it off with your advisor then all is well - 1 advisor per school (degree track). If you don't, then there are not a plethora of choices for your specific school, which could work to your disadvantage.

I've been graduated 6 years from MIIS with a MA in International Policy & Development. I can…read moreconfidently say that it's set me up to make six figures right after graduation & connected me to tons of alumni that have become lifelong friends. The key to being successful in grad school & post grad school are #1.) Specialize (I chose human security) & #2.) Network like crazy the entire time you're in school to prep yourself to land a solid job coming out of school & #3.) Travel & apply your skills during internships while in grad school. I hired & been with my career coach for 6 years to help me write my CV, LinkedIn & interview prep & that too has made a difference. I was making $40k with a BA as a high school English teacher & now I'm a program manager in big tech making $150k-$200k+ depending on how my stock is doing. I highly recommend MIIS

My sons therapist is Priscilla and she is amazing. My son…read moreabsolutely loves her. She is always waiting for him at the door with a big welcoming smile and has fun activities planned for him. I really like that she takes the time to explain everything to me so that I can help him at home as well. My son still is not speaking but he has learned some ASL to help him communicate. I have zero complaints and would recommend Central Coast Language and learning to any parent that is considering speech therapy for their child.

They are amazing, professional and did an amazing job with my family member. Their attention to…read moredetail is amazing. I would highly recommend CCL&L for your speech therapy needs.

My 5yo took private Mandarin lessons with Vickie over the summer and really enjoyed them. She's…read morevery knowledgable and works well with kids. She comes to the classes with fun activities, prizes, and stickers. Also, she provided resources and materials to keep learning at home. I would recommend her!

I have been taking Mandarin Chinese lessons for several months with Yu-chi (Vicki) who teaches at…read morethe Lyceum in Monterey, CA.. She is absolutely phenomenal! I could not imagine anyone better! She is very organized, encouraging and patient. I highly recommend her to anyone (or their children) considering learning Chinese. It will be a very useful, important language skill for the future... Dean

Outstanding junior community college, I highly recommend for getting basic required courses…read morecompleted in relatively small class sizes, for cheap to no cost. They even have high school programs to earn college credits. I took extra night summer classes to complete my bachelors degree, decades ago. I took real estate classes on line and on campus to get my real estate license. Trade school classes are excellent for police, fire, nursing, medical/dental assistance, mechanics, etcetera. Many seniors take cooking, gardening, photography, exercise, art, dance, theater and other programs. Fabulous to stay active and exercise/move! Public schools are so affordable, compared to say, Williams at $70,000 plus per year! Really, if you have a child interested in higher education: perhaps they should aim for a 4.0 grade point average at a junior college, then get a scholarship at a state university for the last two years. I moved to California, after graduating one year early (at 17) with honors, from a public high school. Went to UCLA, at 17 with the hill side strangler roaming the neighborhood. Classes were 500 plus students in auditorium halls, for the basic mandatory courses. Ridiculous!!! Interesting adventure for a country girl from Massachusetts, but I do not recommend. I finally graduated UCSC, correct a banana slug: after Wheaton College, a year in Osaka Japan and other experiences. However, I always treasured the value of the community colleges, I attended. Cabrillo and MPC primarily, but the state law school I graduated from, was also excellent and cost effective (MCL). Enjoy your life and aim for less debt.

-There was a young man by the name of Reggie Johnson. He played football during the years of…read more2007-2009, and that kid was elite. He was a special talent to watch in practice & a joy to watch during the games. At one point in time he was ranked number 1 in the north, as a punt returner, and a kick returner. He played under coach Rasmussen while the equipment manager Rene was around ask about his 4.3- 4.4 speed. Everybody wanted him to go to USC cause he ran like Reggie Bush. I was told he got accepted to the University Of Edward Waters, in Jacksonville Florida purple city aka Ricky Waters camp. Onlookers also mentioned he received prospect letters from the (W) Wyoming University cowboys D1 & Iowa State University the cyclones D1. Loved seeing this young man do what he does shout out to the whole MPC wolf pack!

Came for two of the school, it's very punctual and they told us it was gonna be an hour long, which…read moreit was. All questions were answered, it's a nice campus.

We went here on a whim to tour the campus on our own. We enjoyed it! Its a small campus but not so…read moresmall that you feel like you are on top of one another. This area itself has beautiful weather and there are a lot of trees on campus. The school seems to be updating some buildings or building new ones, which is good.

Our oldest boy was at MBCS from kindergarten thru 8th grade and was well prepared for high school…read more Our younger, 4 years later, also was at MBCS from kindergarten thru 8th grade. Both graduated at top of their classes. MBCS had about 15 in older son's 8th grade class and younger son's graduating 8th grade class had about 4 due to some staff changes that parents did not like. The education was still good and MBCS dealt with small class size (something the public schools complain about) by combining some grades. Which was not us parents' preference, but it worked. After all, the USA somehow survived long ago in the "one room school house" days of combined grades. It worked and our younger son graduated and went on to MVCS in Watsonville, like his older brother which was an academic kick butt school at least until his senior year when new leadership made changes the staff and students did not like ("IB" etc) and lost experienced teachers. MBCS is affordable at around $7,000 a year. Classes small. Teachers dedicated. They try hard for a small Christian school. And teach both academics for high school prep and good citizenship (Bible teachings) though one does not have to be a professed Christian to attend. Older son went on to MVCS (Watsonville) and was a top student and got a merit scholarship and then on to U.C.Davis which was good on classes but totally sucked at helping him get into a grad school. Davis did nothing to help. Happily older son made a friend of one professor who helped him get accepted into a good grad school in PA, Marywood University (Catholic) where I think she was alumni, and where he did well, got a job in his major and now works full time and is happy with everything but the weather (hot summers, cold winters...not Monterey, CA weather for sure!) It took a lot of effort to even get older son's diploma out of U.C.Davis...huge school, huge classes, huge graduation and so next to nothing in support timeliness and help. Plus did forced "get covid shots or get kicked out" right before classes started so no time to change schools. Younger was a top student at MBCS (the small, mixed grades classes did not hurt...maybe helped with so much individualized teacher/student attention), and then became a top student at MVCS and when applying for college, applied about a dozen schools and was accepted by all. He went to Simpson University in Redding, did well. Good teachers, ho hum counseling dept. A modest sized Christian college where he did well. Worst was 4 in a dorm room for Freshmen, after that he got double rooms with a friend as RA (dorm resident assistant. RA was a good deal...got 1/2 price on cafeteria and free room in dorm as I recall. Plus a $20,000 academic scholarship per year for 4 years. Which was nice for a $50k/year private college (tuition, books/fees, dorm, meals). Then he applied to grad schools, where all but SFSU (San Francisco) the last college I attended, accepted him and is now at Sacramento State University in a very tough doctoral grad program that makes him glad his previous schools were academically intense. So two kids, one now working for a couple hospitals (one full time and one part time) and one a top student due to intense hard work with a heavy, exhausting medical-related academic load, both got their start to successes at MBCS. A small, humble, caring K-8th Seaside, CA Christian school where they began. So yes, I like MBCS because it started out two kids out to a path to successes. And our young niece there is happy. Has friends and likes the teachers. Where could MBCS do better? It could send graded quizzes, tests, etc home each Friday so parents could get weekly "how their kid is doing?" feedback. I think that would be a very helpful idea. Weekly academics feedback instead of less frequent parent/teacher conferences. RH

This school has had a bit of administrative turnover since my children have been here, but it has…read morenot affected what has gone on in the classrooms whatsoever and they have had amazing teachers who absolutely love and live for the students. The principal they have now is amazing and a visionary. The academics for the younger grades (can't speak for older yet) have been great and challenging. Jesus is palpable on campus and everything they do from curriculum to leadership to discipline is through a Biblical world view. Everyone knows every students' name. They are extremely family oriented and all of the staff looks at the whole child before they see them as a student. The class sizes are small and the teachers really learn and work with the individual needs of the students and communicate so well with parents. The students are so well loved and cared for. It's a small but mighty and sweet school!

My experience at this school was extremely negative. I felt that the environment was often racist…read moreand sexist, and there were situations where I felt judged and treated differently because of who I am. The way I was treated and the overall environment had a serious impact on my mental health. Instead of feeling supported and safe at school, I often felt stressed, uncomfortable, and isolated. My experience became so difficult that it contributed to me needing to go to a CSU. I'm sharing this review because I believe students deserve to feel respected, included, and safe at school. I hope the school takes concerns about racism, sexism, and students' mental well-being seriously and works to create a better environment for future students.

Dear Chartwell, When I first arrived, you were perfect…read more I was learning at the perfect pace. Now I have graduated, and I can not say the same about you. If I was to describe Chartwells current state in three words, they would be the following: Racism, Sexism, Lies. These are the three most common examples of things that I witnessed while I attended your school. Your staff is underpayed, and your students as well as staff are gaslighted to believe that the school is doing good. I did not meet the necessary requirements to graduate, yet you let me walk and hand me a diploma. Thank you for my first three years Chartwell, but I will not be saying your name again until the Netflix True Crime Documentary comes out.

I love love love this preschool! First I have to say that I've looked at a few different…read morepreschool/childcare options in the area and it is EXTREMELY affordable for what you get. It is Montessori style which we love because it creates a very calm environment for the kids. Montessori means all educational toys, that are low stimulus (no lights, sounds and limited plastic), and lots of functional learning toys like pitcher's with water and little cups to practice life skills. My daughter has been there for over a year now and she only cried one day at drop off when it was her last day before summer! She was so sad she couldn't go all summer long! They have a HUGE outdoor play space with a tricycle track and play houses and they even have rainboots so the kids can play outside even on rainy days if it isn't too wet. My daughter tells me everyday that she played outside and she loves circle time before lunch where they read and sing songs together. My favorite thing about this school is the instructors, they are SOO patient, kind, and gentle with the kids. I've seen how they respond to kids throwing a fit or having a meltdown and it is with love, hugs, and respect. I have never seen any of their instructors yell, or punish a child they just gently remind the kids of the rules. And they have a great ratio of kids to instructors usually around 6-8 kids per teacher. If you are looking for childcare with an emphasis on learning this is definitely the place for you! And i believe there are four spots open because a few kids graduated into kindergarten this year! I will let you know the interior is a little run down because it is an older facility but it is always clean and tidy, and it is one of the most affordable options. Also they work with the kids on writing and learning letters and letter sounds so I know my daughter will be ready for kindergarten in two years if not reading before then. Can't say enough great things about their learning/teaching philosophy. I worked in childcare for a few years and I know the most important thing is teachers who love the kids they work with and will treat them as individuals and with kindness, and you get exactly that at Pegasus. PS. Plus they have a fish tank which my daughter loves, and birds that visit from time to time that are pretty cool!

Great spot!!! My son and I love it!! What a bummer though, I came by today with my son and it was…read moreshut down.... TVs are gone... I hope they open up somewhere else