Huntington in the Encino Town Center (17200 block of Ventura Blvd.) continues to exceed expectations. The staff is highly knowledgeable, professionally trained, and certified, with every instructor holding a college degree and many having graduate-level expertise. The environment stands out: productive, joyful, and filled with engaged families and enthusiastic students. It's rare to find a learning center that combines rigor, warmth, and community this well. A genuinely impressive place. Not a diamond in the rough... the crown jewel. read more

I have been an educator for many years and I am impressed with the content and delivery. See you at Huntington Learning Center Encino! read more

Early last November 2024, I noticed that my 5-year-old son was having difficulties with learning. By the first progress report from his kindergarten teacher, she had reported that she was concerned that his ability to retain or memorize his letters was not up to par, and she would keep an eye on him till his next report card. She also mentioned that he required more of her time in class in order for him to be able to work on class assignments and basic tools that she was teaching to all the students in her class. When I began working with him more at home, I noticed he had difficulties, especially during homework time and realized that there was something more than just retaining things, so I decided to test his academic levels professionally. With the testing through the IEP program, we were able to determine that he has dyslexia, a learning disability. Which explained why he had difficulty remembering his letters and most of all writing and putting sounds together. During the IEP assessment testing, I had decided to take things into my own hands and research options for tutoring and even do one-on-one learning after school with the teacher's assistant to help him. As a parent, I wanted only the best for my son. I received a flyer bundle from the school with various offers for children and one of the flyers was from Huntington Learning Center in Encino. Within the same week, I decided to drop in with my son to see what my options were to help him not fall behind any further than he had since the beginning of the school year. They met with us, and he began his assessment that was split up into 2 sessions. Once the assessment was complete, we were able to determine that he was below grade level just as his kindergarten teacher had mentioned. My son was struggling in many areas including memorization and Alma and her team were willing to help him achieve his goals by providing him with routine sessions and the necessary tools he could use at home and school to improve his overall skills. I know it's tough to be a kid today and knowing that other children were pronouncing words, correctly using words and properly writing their letters, my son could too with a little more support and attention that he needed. Believe me, so far it has all paid off and the proof is in the pudding. Huntington Learning was by far the best decision I could have made for my son, and it has shown how much he has improved over the course of the last 6 months. His kindergarten teacher has expressed improvement and motivates him to continue to participate and try new things and encourages him to keep working on himself. My son expresses himself doing his homework now and is proud of himself when he reads words and starts to read out loud and shows his joy with a big smile on his face. He has had tremendous strides and improved almost in every area. There is still work to be done, but at least now my son has built up some of his confidence and is proud of himself to retain, remember, memorize and read words. Thank you for all the support and help you have given my son to be able to step up and feel he can be better with practice and continue his growth. I am so delighted to see my son able to learn the sounds very quickly. He enjoys working with Alma and his other teachers very much, even though it was difficult for him at times. He has developed a relationship with the team of teachers who are caring and give him the ability to take things of challenge and turn it into a playful way of learning. I would highly recommend any parent that is struggling with their child to have lessons at least 2 times a week, as it has greatly improved my son's ability to read and write with 180 degrees for a better future. We have 3 classes a week for 60 minutes and even though it's a long time to study, it is well worth every penny to see my son smile after reading a book with confidence. Thank you, Huntington Learning team of Encino, for all your help and continue to strive for the highest level of success for my son's future! read more

BAD BAD BAD!!! (This Negative review is for ACT Test Prep.) When we initially went to Huntington for my oldest child's ACT Test prep, they spent a significant amount of time arguing that she should not take a baseline test prior to signing up at Huntington. We now know why! She decided to take a baseline test without tutoring and scored a solid 28- without their test prep. We then wasted thousands of dollars doing private ACT tutoring at Huntington. . . she took the test again and dropped THREE entire points! We called Huntington several times asking to meet with them to see what happened, and they did not return any phone calls. Complete & total waste of money. Thank goodness we did not have to report the post-Huntington score! We found another group, Slingshot, for my son. Much much better! Do not waste your money at Huntington! read more

I loved our experience there. The instructors did a great job! Thanks for the support. I will refer for sure! read more

If I could give zero stars I would... We took our daughter here to receive assistance in studying and preparation for the HSPT. My daughter thrives in the 8th grade and is A/B student. We specifically took her here just to prep for the HSPT which we clearly stated when we first met with Allen from Huntington. He gave us two options, to do the independent study with a group of other children or to do individual one-on-one sessions and at that time we were told both options were the same. 'No matter what you do your child will be prepped and ready for the test'. Come to find out after paying a huge sum of money they had not only NOT prepped our daughter for the test but rather was teaching her 6th GRADE SKILLS! We didn't find this out until we came in for a meeting to discuss her progress. As any other parent can imagine we were FURIOUS. We were not only lied to, lost money but now we are under a time crunch to make sure our daughter is prepped and ready for the HSPT, (now we are running out of time). We have since looked into MANY other tutoring centers and the first thing they do is give the kids a practice test for the HSPT so the can see where work needs to be done. Huntington not ONCE has given her a practice test to start the studying for it. THIS WAS THE ENTIRE REASON FOR US SEEKING ASSISTANCE. After we spoke with Allen at Huntington expressing our frustrations asking if they could either give us some sort if refund or if they would take the time that was wasted on studying material that has nothing to do with the HSPT (all 18 sessions ) and credit our account for the time and money that was lost and give us the one-on-one sessions (WHICH IS THE ONLY OPTION TO HELP CHILDREN WITH THE HSPT at Huntington). Which now we know the one-on-one sessions are the only options for helping your children with the HSPT. GROUP SESSIONS WILL NOT HELP YOUR CHILD WITH THE HSPT so from the beginning we were mislead. The two options are NOT the same nor with both options "prepare your child". When I found this out I asked the lady at our progress meeting, I believe her name was Daliah, what we should do she suggested we go to the bookstore and buy our OWN practice book and do all the work on our own at home since we are running out of time. ...Thanks.. They have now REFUSED to help us at all. They will not work with is in ANY way to help fix what they did wrong. We are now out the money AND our daughter is nervous, and unprepared for the HSPT. Huntington has done NOTHING to fix THEIR wrongs or help us. Customer service doesn't exist here and we truly question if they actually want to help children succeed OR just take parents money and teach the children things that do not pertain to what the parents were seeking help for in the first place. They simply want to waste time because time = money at Huntington. read more

Best ACT prep! When we first went there, they gave my daughter a practice test, and then they did a very in depth analyzation of her results. That was only the beginning. I was extremely impressed with not only how much they cared, but how good the teachers were. Yes she had homework, including an online thing, but it was all toward her getting a better score. I love that it was all one on one, and that it was still less than many other test prep places. She got a 5 point increase which allowed her to get into the college she wanted!!! Well worth it! read more

This center was AMAZING for helping the tween I mentor. While it's definitely not cheap as it is a business and not a charitable organization, if you can afford the rates your child will get a high quality experience. I was referred by an adult friend who got tutored here himself for a test he had to take. I found this center to be a great group of people who take great care to connect with the child in an effort to make them feel safe and talented enough to do well, which of course, is the first step to doing well! I believe they are currently offering both online and in-person sessions. They excel at both. Good luck! read more

I posted previously to share my warm thoughts on the good folks here at Huntington and now it's time for an update... My daughter has been accepted and is enrolled at UC Davis! Mission accomplished! Thanks to Huntington and a big thank you to the personal care from Allen (the owner). We would not have succeeded without the customized and sincere learning approach from you read more

The Hunington Learning Center is so wonderful. Our son has absolutely excelled since we joined this service. The instructors are so warm and have the patience needed to assist in getting over whichever challenge is being faced for your child. I would not go anywhere else. Thank you. read more

If you are considering this place for a young person who needs some help, consider this. The people at Huntington helped me to pass the required tests to become a California teacher. I hadn't taken a math test in thirty years. Paul (my math and science tutor) is a miracle worker. In a fairly short time I was factoring quadratic equations and relearning geometry. Everyone there is caring, knowledgeable and professional. They also have the patience of a Saint. It is an excellent place for young people (and older students like me) to get the help they need. read more

Zero star rating. I believe there is a new owner and new director. We had a horrible experience including rudeness and just terrible customer service. They called it a miscommunication but it was clearly intentional and then rudely denied. Their scheduling is horrendous, and then they make excuses when they mess up. They will tell you one thing and then another and say they never said that... BEWARE! read more

I would highly recommend this place to any parent that wants to improve their child's academic ability. They have highly qualified staff that results in not only rapid progress but also excellent at dealing with the child that might not always be so willing to go. Last summer my son improved by one whole grade level making this past school year his best one yet!! Excited now about his academic future rather than worried. read more

Huntington Learning Center in Encino was a life saver for my son (and our family) and is worth every dime I've spent. My son was struggling in school and at homework, his grades were going down, and my husband and I were always fighting with him about it. We took him to the Center, and after their assessment of his skills, they created a unique plan specifically designed for him. I really like that the Center involves us as well as his teachers at school by contacting and meeting with them. It's been almost 4 months and he is literally a different person. His grades have significantly improved and he's even a more confident person. read more

I have never seen people care more for their students than Ofra and Norbert. The teaching staff is amazing and this center is by far the best Huntington around! read more

My niece was spending too much time doing homework and was getting frustrated studying for tests. Poor grades were getting her down. I found out about Huntington through a friend at work and things changed. The teachers here really care and knew how to talk to her. She is happier and gained confidence when her grades improved. So happy that she's happy! read more

This review is long overdue. We had a great experience with both kids - my daughter improved 7 points on the ACT, and my son gained more confidence and is doing so much better in school because of it. It's a five-star learning center! read more

Absolutely outstanding! The owners, staff and teachers are all incredibly caring and nurturing. They take the time to understand the individual needs of each student and meet regularly with parents to discuss progress. We have watched our child's confidence and skills vastly increase in a short period of time. read more

I took my son here to raise his SAT score. It was already a good score but we knew he could do better. The staff at Huntington did an in depth analysis of what he needed, planned a program for him, AND worked within our time and budget constraints. I gave them an impossible task and they accomplished everything they promised and more. Alan knows exactly what he is doing and I would recommend any parent to go seek his help. read more

As an employee of Huntington Learning Center, Encino, I am very satisfied with not only the flexibiliity in regards to scheduling; but, I am even more satisfied with the individualized instruction and professional personal interest that is shown for us the staff but also for the students. read more

We just wanted to take a moment to speak about this wonderful business. All of the employees there are personable, professional and truly care about getting results for each and every child. My daughter loved attending every day. The results were wonderful and I would highly recommend them to any parent who wants their children to succeed. They are awesome. They will be missed. read more