My almost 7-year-old has been attending this school since she was 5. Why? Because she genuinely…read moreenjoys it. She loves that she is never bored. Every week she learns something new: new styles, materials, and techniques. Sometimes they focus on painting, other times on sculpture or different forms of art. Katia and Sara have both been her teachers, and she has felt happy and supported with all of them. Like with many activities at this age, it took a couple of weeks for her to fully adjust and feel familiar with the environment but consistency made a big difference. As parents, we appreciate seeing her come home excited and proud of what she created. It is easy to notice how much she has progressed over time and we get very excited when we see her project. We also appreciate the communication style of the school. They provide a high-level overview each week of what the kids will be working on, which keeps parents informed without overwhelming us with too much information. On the administrative side, tuition payments and renewals are simple, and the staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever we have had questions or needed help resolving any mistakes on our part. We also love the location. Depending on the day and who is with me, it is easy to wait nearby at the library, a coffee shop, or a restaurant while class is in session.

Highly recommend Advanced Watercolor with Luka. He's an amazing instructor and I learned a lot in…read more10 weeks, including new techniques, breaking down reference photos, and a values study process. I grew a lot from this class, and received specific feedback and guidance for my needs. I loved the format of this class and how it challenged me to take on complex subject matters. By the end, I had more confidence, a more experimental approach, and an even greater love for watercolor. I'm excited to take more classes here!

This school is really a treasure! I came from my home country years ago and spoke no English. I…read morecompleted their ESL course and now I'm able to read, speak and write in English. I'm so grateful for this organization and their Staff. I want to also pay tribute to the late Mr Teshara who welcomed everyone with love and enthusiasm on their first day of school. I have fond memories of this place.

Amazing staff! Took a certified typing test here. Demetrius and the front desk staff were so great!read more

LOVE this school!! Incredible instructors and incredible administrators…read more They have many different programs here for those of us "seasoned folk" that need to get back out into the workforce or need to learn new skills. Don't get me wrong, it's not just for adults in their 40's, 50's and 60's but for younger people as well. Currently I am considering their Medical Billing and Coding program but my instructor thinks that I should get as much education as possible so that I am not limited. They have programs in Medical Assistant, Accounting, Medical Billing, medical receptionist, Admin Asst and SO MANY more. They will assist you with putting together a TOP NOTCH resume and cover letter, a wealth of information about interviewing for a potential employer and potential employers that are currently hiring. I am also impressed how close everyone becomes with their fellow classmates and instructors. It is actually fun to go to school!!

I love this school. Everyone is so mice and so helpful. The teachers are very knowledgeable and…read moregive their all to help you succeed.

I had such a great experience in the Clinical Medical Assistant program! Mr. Kong and Ms. Salazar…read morewere amazing instructors. They were always helpful, patient, and really knew what they were talking about. They made learning fun and made sure we felt prepared every step of the way. Because of this program, I was able to pass my AMCA certification exam, learn so many new skills, and make friendships that I'll have for a long time. I'm so thankful for everything I learned and would definitely recommend this program to anyone thinking about becoming a Clinical Medical Assistant!

I did the five-week EMT program at CalRegional Fairfield, and I think it is important to be…read morerealistic about what you are signing up for. Yes, I finished the program and got my EMT certificate, but I was not very satisfied with the learning experience. I went into the course because I actually wanted to understand the material and build a strong foundation, not just pass the exams and get certified. A lot of the time, I felt like I was teaching myself. The program is obviously accelerated, but the bigger problem for me was the lack of structure. The first half of the day was usually lecture and the second half was skills, but we would sometimes finish an hour or more early and just be told to work on homework. I would have much rather used that time to review difficult topics, practice scenarios, or ask questions. Our main instructor was newer, and you could tell at times. The lectures were not very helpful for me, and most of my actual learning came from studying independently using the materials they gave us and other resources. Some of their study materials were useful, but practice exams were often released only the night before or a couple nights before an exam. That made it hard to use them to actually learn the material instead of just figuring out what was likely to be tested. We were also required to buy a workbook that cost around $100 and complete assignments from it, but the work was mostly just signed off without being seriously reviewed. That made it feel like expensive busywork. There were also some things that made the class feel less professional than I expected, including entertainment clips or movies being played during downtime while people were trying to study. I eventually brought some of my concerns to management. To their credit, they were receptive, and I did notice more effort and organization toward the end of the program. The skills instructors were probably the strongest part of the course. They were helpful and did a much better job preparing us for practical testing and patient assessments. So overall, if you just want an accelerated route to certification and you are good at studying on your own, this program may work for you. But if you are choosing an EMT program because you really want to learn the material and feel confident in what you are being taught, I would personally look into a longer program or compare other schools first. I got the certificate, but if I were choosing again based purely on the quality of the education, I would probably go a different route.

So I was taking the part-time Data Analytics boot camp hosted by Trilogy Education for the past 6…read moremonths AND...I just graduated from it!! Yay!! Go me!! Hehe ANYWAYS, when I started this boot camp I thought maybe I'll learn and retain ALL the information. Though, I knew it would be very difficult because I came into this with NO CODING EXPERIENCE! This class is also fully virtual and I was probably the youngest one in the cohort since the majority of them looked like they were in their mid 30s-50s. NOTE: The instructor reminded us multiple times to expect many headaches, tears, frustrations, and the feeling of giving up and YES, I and many others in the cohort felt it all (~1/4 of the cohort dropped). Ok, so since this course is held fully virtually, that was something I was worried about. I actually ended up barely noticing it was an online class since it was LIVE and very INTERACTIVE where the instructor teaches and then everyone gets broken up into groups for classwork, and then we all come back together to discuss. Since I chose the part-time option, that meant there would be classes two days per week where each class was 2 hour sessions. Class was enjoyable and I ACTUALLY had fun and looked forward to attending class! We also had 5 TAs who held their own office hours for two hours on their chosen day (Friday-Sunday) or if you attend class 30 minutes early, they hold office hours there too. I attended office hours at least once a week and the TAs were very helpful. The instructor seemed to know his stuff when teaching during class, BUT sometimes he didn't know the answer to the questions we asked him. Not going to blame him though! This course is taught VERY FAST since it IS a boot camp. It's 24 weeks long, so each week is a new topic or language. Something which helped me complete all my weekly assignments was by starting the homework LITERALLY right after the Wednesday classes (my class sessions were Mondays and Wednesdays)! It's VERY important to form a study group in the beginning of the course because having a group helped me understand the material better (my study group was a group of 7 girls who met up weekly on Thursdays through Zoom). A perk from this boot camp is you can sign up for a tutor. I definitely knew I wanted a tutor! I mean...I might as well get all the help I can get and use all the resources and people available since this course ain't cheap! I don't know what I would have done without my tutor's help; she explained things well and sent me some resources. I also enjoyed the AskBCS service they have which is available throughout the majority of the day, BUT sometimes the person I got wasn't as helpful as others (several people in my cohort agreed with me on this). My class had about 44 students (the ones that didn't drop) and it was mixed with people of different education and career levels. For example, there were some people with a PhD, a Masters degree, and people with only a Bachelors degree. There were also people who already work in the industry as Senior positions. Knowing all of this was a little intimidating for me, but hey, it's great for networking! Oh and speaking of networking, this course comes with a "Career Services" section to help you become "employer competitive," but most of that doesn't start until the last month of the course. The career services was pretty much non-existent throughout the course and I wish I had more time with them. Would I recommend? I feel like I would recommend this boot camp to people who want a career change, BUT I would NOT recommend it to people who ONLY want to learn more of a specific language. The instructor only spent one week on most topics. I personally think one week is only enough to get the basics of a programming language. Even the instructor said we would have to review everything all over again AFTER the course! IF you do decide to take this bootcamp, then I would HIGHLY recommend having 2 or more monitors since that would make it less frustrating during the live online classes. I only had 1 monitor and got overwhelmed when the instructor was teaching too fast or when he was jumping from screen to screen, while others had 2-5 monitors.

Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking for a high-quality…read morelearning environment with real mentorship and student support. I will not be enrolling in any of their future programs.

The best and most financially reasonable school to learn piano. I've taken different Adult Classes…read morethere for years. The staff are friendly, helpful and simply amazing!

Sewing 101 class is such a gem. Both instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and so funny. I have…read morenot finished this class yet I'm already thinking of enrolling my next one.

Amazing lectures. So well prepared. Love the whole atmosphere. People are so helpful.read more

As an employee of USF, I have had the opportunity to sit in on a couple of Fromm lectures. If it…read morewasn't for that, I wouldn't have the chance to experience this opportunity for myself for another 30 years! I think the website summarizes the Fromm program much more eloquently than I could: "Founded in 1976 by Alfred and Hanna Fromm, the Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning is an educational program for retired persons at the University of San Francisco. The program offers daytime, noncredit, college-level courses in a wide range of academic subjects. With a faculty of over forty emeriti (retired professors), the Institute presents approximately fifty courses each year over three eight-week sessions: fall, winter and spring. While the Fromm Institute creates a peer age setting in its classrooms, program participants also have the opportunity to interact with the multigenerational community while on USF's attractive and accessible campus." They also offer an amazing holiday program complete with holiday luncheon and special lectures. Highly recommended for your parents and grandparents to keep them mentally stimulated!

Julia is a great French teacher! The lessons were engaging and fun. Julia made it feel easy to…read morelearn a difficult language like French and my French comprehension and reading has improved a ton! I highly recommend Julia for private French lessons.

Julia is a wonderful French tutor for many reasons. She is a great teacher because she listens and…read moreis very patient. I never felt intimidated speaking around her despite my horrible pronunciation. I really like her lesson plans which are digestible for people who are looking to learn French after work. In addition, Julia is was flexible with rescheduling if needed. I really enjoyed talking with Julia about French culture which is nice if you want a break from grammar and vocabulary!

These programs are awesome! They teach you practical skills to use to get jobs or for everyday…read morelife. I did the Biotechnology Program and the Automotive Specialist Program, both were amazing. The biotech program not only had tons of hands on projects, lab work and an opportunity for an internship; the teacher was very knowledgeable and start a template for a national biotech course. Great experience, real world job skills. I am so thankful I took the automotive one! Now when I go to get my car looked, at I feel confident at calling bullshit when they tell me my engine needs to be replaced or something is leaking. Not only that, the skills have saved me money! Now I can do the car stuff myself. Highly recommended. Even better, these courses cost only $80 and are free if you are in high school!! What a great deal considering how much a college degree or even an AA can cost. I really want to go back and take more classes!!!

Went here to get some further education way back 2010…read more I took the Medical Administrative Assistant and Health Care Core classes w/ Ms. Newland and Ms. Ramirez, respectively. Enrollment fee back then was around $80 per class. We would usually read the book ourselves, and then watch some videos about Medical terminology. Although the classes at times can be a bit boring (you spend 3 hours there sitting) ,my instructors were very helpful and makes sure you are on top of what needs to be done. Another good thing is that we were exposed to the work environment because of the internship that was offered. I gained a lot of skills from that. Regarding the facility, the computers are fairly new, the classrooms are nice and clean, and so are the restrooms. For a government facility of this type, it definitely deserves 4 stars.