I started taking Spanish classes here. It is great because the class size is super small, so the…read moreinstructor works at a pace that is best for the class. Unfortunately, I had to stop going because the scheduled time just wasn't working for me since I work long hours in Santa Fe. I would have kept with it, if it weren't for that -- but there are various times and days of the week available so everyone should be able to go. Mi Gusta SpanishABQ!

My wife and I drove from Phoenix for this weekend immersion course, and It was well worth it…read more This is a great course. I took the 'beginner' as I had a few years of HS Spanish long ago. My wife took the 'intermediate' course because although she had her masters in Spanish it had been many years since she spoke the language. In brief, the professors did a terrific job with materials and lessons. Each of the three teachers switched through the two groups for different lessons, which gave us a nice perspective of styles, accents and vocabulary/ grammar. The professors were very knowledgeable and fun. The lessons were well organized and suited to our levels. They answered questions, encouraged us, and made us feel very comfortable in our attempts to speak the language. Las professoras son muy intelligentes, divertida y muy bonita tambien! Muchas gracias amigas! Eduardo y Margarita

The Alliance Française D'Albuquerque offers French language classes for children and adults and it…read morehas been around for quite a while. I took French when I was in college a few years back, so when I decided to sign up for French classes here, they told me about the "False Beginners" course. This is an intensive 1 week program to refresh all your basics of French, so it's perfect for those who have taken French before and don't want to start from Beginners I. They offer opportunities to practice your French outside the classroom as well, they meet up in coffee shops roughly once a month to practice your French language skills. I have taken two courses in this institution, and in general the professors are great, ones more dynamic and creative than others. The one thing I don't love about their teaching system is that the textbook they use for the courses is a 2001 edition, almost 20 years old! I know the basics of the language is the same, but the examples, vocabulary and illustrations could use an update!

I'm on my second French course at the Alliance and so far the experience has been great. It is a…read morerelatively small school, which gives a very familiar and friendly feeling when coming to learn here. They offer all levels of French, from beginner to advanced at very convenient times and often more than one class a week. The classes are small groups. So far for me they have not been larger than six people, but they can have up to ten students per class. My two French teachers have had very different teaching styles, but both have been very fun, motivating and successful. Every time French class is over, I feel that I don't want to stop. I'm sure you'll love it too!

Attended the annual Duke City Hamfest here this morning (amateur radio meet)…read more Nice facility Easy parking I recommend

I've been taking Real Estate pre-licensing classes from UNM Continuing Education and, so far, I'm…read morepretty happy with it. Their courses can be skills enhancing (for example, computer classes, healthtech or language classes), practical (like the ones I enrolled in which can count towards Real Estate Licensing exam qualification), enriching (like some fitness, hobbies, personal development classes) and helped me (who's been out of education mode for a long time) focus on learning again. Some of my classmates mentioned though that for UNM prices may be a bit higher than other institutions in NM, but UNM is probably the best institution in state and the quality is likely better than other options in state as well (I have no basis to judge their statements however). There are quite a bit of variety of classes for you to take and the costs aren't too bad either (plus, if you are a UNM employee, I think most those classes can qualify for UNM tuition remission as well). So far, I've been quite satisfied with the classes (most of which are conducted virtually due to COVID). I was hoping that there's a bit more selection for live classes instead of online courses which it's a bit hard to self-motivate myself to study though! But overall, not bad at all!

This is the best Professional development I have ever done! I was engaged every second of the 2…read moreday training. I learned more so much and I have a learned to use my strategies more effectively !

John Kongsvik is nearly legendary among TESOL Teacher Trainers, although I didn't discover that…read moreuntil after I earned my SIT TESOL certificate and was exploring the job market. I think the fact that I studied with him gave me an edge over equally-qualified candidates. Of course, I recognized that Kongsvik was a dynamic teacher during the training. His mastery was obvious the minute he began to address the class in Bambara, the indigenous language of Mali, thus putting us in our students' experiential shoes. I took his one-month intensive, and it was indeed intense. I worked hard, laughed a lot, slept little and learned so much. Not only did I learn how to teach English to speakers of other languages, I learned how to teach anything, and more importantly, I learned how to facilitate student-centered learning. The opportunity to immediately apply theory in an actual classroom situation is invaluable, but it's Kongsvik's extraordinary energy and sincere caring that transform this educational course into a memorable life experience. To use an idiom, the proof is in the pudding. With my certificate, I've landed paying jobs as a TESOL instructor.

A great small school that customizes learning for each student. My daughter gets all the fun…read moreclasses she loves like art, african drumming, spanish, latin, music, and yoga.

From the owner: NM Academy of International Studies elementary education the way it should be. 100% of our students…read moreare operating at or above grade level, in all subjects (mostly above), and 100% of our students can't wait to get to school again each morning. No exaggeration. How many schools can (honestly) claim that?

I went here long ago it was not bad some what of a strange area but most teachers when really nice…read moreand extremely helpful in the class room seating I have a lot of great kids some bad but it was ok they also have a great Spanish program One more thing the summer school program is not the best

Great dual language school with hardworking caring staff. Glad my child attends. Don't believe the…read morenegative revoew

The worst experience I have ever had with a teacher. The owner/teacher in this business was several…read moretimes unable to explain grammar to me or gave me incorrect answers. She told me that in Spanish, 2 infinitives cannot be used together (eg "to be able to say" or poder decir). That is clearly incorrect. She did not know the rule for using ser vs. estar with a past participle (ser is used in passive voice and estar used when the past participle is an adjective). Worse, I felt disrespected for asking questions. she did tell me after I said "right" in agreement with her, that "of course I am right I am the teacher". She constantly interrupted me to correct me before she knew what I was trying to say. She appeared angry when I asked for an explanation of her corrections to guide me in getting it right in the future. I felt this was unprofessional in a teacher. I finally quit as I felt she was rude and I lost faith in her answers to my grammar questions.