I was a complete novice starting Spanish class, and in 7 weeks I can comprehend at a basic level,…read moream learning sentence structure, and am able to have simple conversations. I certainly didn't expect to learn as quickly as I am, and have fun at the same time! My main instructor, Varon, is patient, funny, energetic, creative, and helpful. He works hard to go out of his way to help you succeed. He met with me one-on-one (twice) to ensure I was getting the attention I needed and to ensure I was able to keep up with my classmate. The class sizes are small, 3 to 5 students on average, which I really appreciate not just for learning, but also, for the social interaction. Varon plans and schedules learning activities outside of class to engage with other students, which is a real plus, again for the cultural and social aspect. I recommend Boulder Spanish for a blast of rapid learning, high energy, friendly instructors, a comfortable environment, and fun!

I've been a Spanish student with Boulder Spanish for a handful of months now, and I can…read moreconfidently say that I'd recommend this organization to anyone looking to learn or enhance their Spanish. Varon and other teachers keep things fun and light, which I think is a great way to learn within small group formats. The additional outside the classroom social activities (i.e. hikes, trivia, dancing, cultural lessons, and drinks) that are included with your tuition are more great ways to meet others learning Spanish and are a perfect way to practice with those eager to do so. I plan to stick with Boulder Spanish for many more months, and encourage others to check them out!

This review is NOT about the quality of classes, since for reasons I'm about to explain, I never…read moregot to take them. . . I called up their line, Phoenix answered and told me I needed to take a placement test to determine which level is best for me. Great, I said. I completed their placement test - which took a good chunk of time - sent it in, and. . . . . . NEVER heard back. I called 3 times and sent at least 5 emails to follow up, and still. . . . . . NEVER heard back. I don't know what's going on with you guys, but I feel it's worth pointing out how you treat potential customers. Or more accurately, "ex"- potential customers.

I took French in school and because my job requires a bit of travel and immersion in…read morespanish-speaking countries, I decided I needed to learn how to speak conversational spanish. So far, I have learned a great deal and enjoy the small class sizes at the Spanish Institute. My instructor is warm, friendly and engages us during each class. Our session included an audio CD for practice and a lessonbook. I look forward to taking the next level in Spanish and increasing my fluency!

Pay attention to the number of complaints/founded reports of child abuse made on the Colorado…read moreShines website and the frequent inability to pass inspections here: https://www.coloradoshines.com/program_details?id=001o000000JBEGGAA5 And save yourself from being in a situation where you are the next one calling and making a report for something that has happened to your child. Don't be surprised if this review is met with a defensive, minimizing, or manipulative reply - my personal experience predicts this will be the case. I have seen the director Michael on Facebook telling parents not to pay attention to the Colorado Shines website to me that should be a Red Flag they not only have something to hide but are actively working to hide it. For a school that has been around since 1970 you would think they could pass an inspection by now without manipulation or paying someone - see photos.

The Little Red School House, as Children's House is so lovingly referred to in our family, has been…read morethe only preschool I've sent my children to (once they reached 2 1/2) upon arriving in Boulder, from an inner city environment 4 years ago. My oldest, who is now going into 1st grade, was in need of a lot of stimulation outside of the home when he was little. He was one of those very active, curious kids always seeking out new adventures and interests. The education staff took great care in feeding that curiosity from the first day. Their story book journey curriculum is a tested and proven method (see Ashley Merriman's and Po Bronson's, Nurture Shock) for early childhood education success across all areas of learning, whether it be speech, pre literacy, social awareness, personal development, gross/fine motor etc. My husband and I beamed when our 3 year old son came home with books on sharks for us to read to him from the school and started memorizing facts and reciting them to friends and relatives. It seemed he had met his match. As an elementary age kiddo he has flourished into a very kind, loving, enthusiastic and confident student. I give a lot of credit for that to Elaine, the director at Children's House. Our youngest son will be starting his final year at CHP in the fall. He has developed so much from their care by learning self confidence, self reliance and finding his own voice. He is now looking forward to being a leader for next years students and I know he will continue to thrive in this loving, nurturing environment. A point worth making is that it is a one room school house meaning the children are of mixed ages together throughout their day. I can only speak from my family's experience but it has been wonderful to watch our children flourish as they get older, growing first from silent observer, to active participant and lastly to confident leader. The one room serves as a wonderfully safe and creative environment to explore through play, art, music, and pre literacy story telling. While it is a very active and diverse classroom, each child really does find their own sense of peace and space to grow within it. Children's House Preschool has been a very, very positive experience for my family.

I think this place is really great, because my dad asked me to review it, and knows the person that…read moreowns it..

From the owner: Spark Tutoring provides in-home academic support (Grades K-8) specializing in remedial reading,…read moredyslexia, math and foundational writing.

I would not recommend Off Broadway. Our child was dismissed from the school for requiring "too much…read moreattention." He was no longer napping but was required at four years old to sit on his mat keeping himself busy for up to two hours. Staff were not willing to spend time creating quiet activities for him during this time. If your child requires a bit extra in terms of structured time, I would not consider this school. The outdoor space is quite small at the school with little to no grass. It's important to note that our son does not have special needs and is now six and doing fine in school.

I've watched this school grow over the last couple of years and am excited to see all the new…read moreclasses for all ages. The Off Broadway School of Fine Arts, or SOFA, is the creative center of Boulder. They have classes in voice and instruments along with newer classes in theatre improv and creative writing, and they don't mind how "talented" you are. It seems a really nice place to explore a side of yourself you might not have embraced before for those of us a certain age ;). But of course, they also do the regular classes for kids too.

Mr. Yo Han is the BEST Tutor we have ever had-- he helped our High School JR with both his…read moreChemistry and his Algebra II. He makes the tutoring sessions fun, engaging, and so easy for our son to follow along. Yo Han has an gift in relating to his studentS, we believe this was an outstanding investment for our family. Please work with Yo Han for all of your students classes, he is a very special Tutor-- the very, very best. Ms. T. Boulder, Colorado

This has nothing to do with the actual tutoring. This is to make it known that you shouldn't…read moreexpress any interest in tutoring or learning more about their services unless you want to be spammed for weeks. Even after explains that I was no longer interested in tutoring I continued to receive daily calls, voicemails, emails and even texts. This is written so that hopefully the managers can see this and adjust their system because this turned me away after the first few attempts of contacting me. If it isn't obvious, I wasn't interest.