The school has changed to a new locations to 527 S. Lake Suite 240! The best part is there's free…read moreparking. There's a huge parking lot in the back. Like 100 parking lots. Entrance to the lot is on Hudson Ave. This makes the learning experience so much better

I had a wonderful experience with PLC…read more I took beginner's Italian with Alex, and it was incredible! Each lesson is clear, engaging, and tailored to the students' pace, making even tricky grammar concepts feel approachable. Alex did a wonderful job at explaining the language in a way that feels natural and conversational, while also giving students the structure we need to build a solid foundation. I love how practical the lessons are -- every class left me feeling more confident about speaking, reading, and understanding Italian. What makes Alex stand out is the perfect balance of professionalism, patience, and enthusiasm. He brings Italian to life with cultural insights, everyday expressions, and plenty of encouragement. I genuinely look forward to every session and can already see major progress in my vocabulary and fluency. If you're serious about learning Italian (and having fun while doing it), I can't recommend PLC highly enough. PS -- Grazie mille, Alex.

Best decision for my 3 kids who are enrolled at Altadena Arts' French DLIP. We are a Non-French…read morespeaking household but still prioritize learning the language. My eldest is at a point where he does not need constant help with his French and is now even correcting our and his siblings' French! We've been with Petite Library since it started as a small learning pod during the pandemic and are appreciative of Sumina and her genuine care for the kids' French comprehension. Our third child started French Pre-School with Petite and was very well prepared for French Kindergarten at AAM the following year. My kids love their teachers at Petite Library and enjoy their time at the center with other students doing arts, science & theatre all in French. Our youngest child, who will start Kinder next year at Altadena FDLIP, is looking forward to joining her siblings at Petite.

My family and I have had my children in Petite Library for a couple of years now and we absolutely…read morelove the rich educational environment that they provide. They not only focus on a multicultural education, but also make learning fun. They help with core curriculum development and they also work on hands on learning. My daughter never wants to leave, she loves the community and the projects she gets to work on. She loves learning and her French has developed tremendously. They work in small groups for targeted reading, writing, and math. The teachers are amazing very knowledgeable and supportive. We love this program because of its rich content based curriculum and structure.

I am a international student of UC Davis and a former student of Poly for both campus of LA and…read morePasadena. I am writing my review here because I see some negative reviews of this institute, and those reviews are not true. The negative reviews even do not explain why the school is bad. I am telling you here why Poly is a great place to "start" learning English. I know a lot of students have passion for fluent English skills, but there are always "steps". It is true that Poly do not teach "a college level English skills". However, it is also true that "you do not need a college level English skills" before you transfer to a college because the college wants you to learn the advance skills in their education system. Poly is just helping students to "prepare" the college level English. So, be patient and don't get freaked out. To describe the atmosphere of the Pasadena campus, I have to mention about this: the school has extremely friendly staffs, Max and Nataly. They always make a smile on their face, and love to joke with their student. They continuously put their efforts on improving supports on their student. As a result, I see they have recently built a spacious student lounge which did not exist in 2011. In addition, Poly provides a TOEFL class, which is for the students who seek for an advance level class. Lastly, make your sentence simple and clear when you have a question to your teacher. The teacher won't "ignore" you. The instructor just cannot fully "understand" your questions. If you make your sentence clear enough, the teacher will answer you. You also should show your respect on your teacher as a student. Because I attended Poly, I was able to transfer to a college, and was able to make more friends in this country. I personally appreciate to Poly for those my personal achievements. Poly may not a place to satisfy your expectation 100%, but is the right place to "start" your English journey.

I just wanted to say how thankful I am for Christina! I am trying to help my friend enroll at this…read moreschool and she answered all of my questions in a timely and professional manner. She is also very sweet and I appreciate her enthusiasm. Thank you! Because of you, I am choosing this school for my friend. :)

I have been study for almost two months the TOEFL test classes and everything has been great. In…read moreMarch I'm going to take the test, but, I expect the best result because the teacher is great!! Btw, the school is cheaper and they have like 5 different locations.

From the owner: Language Systems International is an Accredited language school that offers a variety of…read morehigh-quality English Programs, such as: ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program (18 hrs/wk) Vacation English Program (14.4 hrs/wk) Conversation Program (18 hrs/wk) Business English Program (18 hrs/wk) For the students planning to go to the university, LSI offers test preparation courses, such as: TOEFL® (18 hrs/wk) TOEIC® (18 hrs/wk) GMAT/GRE® (18 hrs/wk) For those seeking an Intensive study, LSI offers Program Combination Options: Option 1 (36 hrs/wk) Option 2 (24 hrs/wk) Private Lessons In addition to the academic experience at LSI, you will participate in school activities and events while learning about the American culture.

Bonjour! I loved learning beginner French with Caroline! She takes the time to explain the how's…read moreand why's of the language, tying in cultural examples and context. She won't let you get away with a mispronunciation, which is so appreciated if you want to learn French the right way. I've signed up for another course with her and can't wait to learn more.

Caroline is fantastic! She has been my French teacher for the past three months, and it is amazing…read morehow much I have learned from her in a short period of time. Her teaching style is very engaging, and she has the ability to get the most out of her students. I highly recommend her.

We are so incredibly grateful for our daughter's experience at the International Montessori Academy…read more(IMA) in Pasadena. We simply cannot recommend this school enough! Our daughter was in Ms. Kenia and Ms. Citlally's class, and the growth we've witnessed has been remarkable. She has learned so much while at IMA, from essential manners to grasping the basics of how to read. Key Highlights of IMA: Exceptional Teachers and Staff: Ms. Kenia and Ms. Citlally, along with the entire staff, are truly loving, warm, and caring. The environment they cultivate is exactly what we had hoped for. A special thank you to Ms. Susie and Ms. Ivy for their dedication and kindness. Enriching Afterschool Program: We were very impressed with the breadth of their afterschool offerings, which included wonderful exposure to Spanish, Mandarin, and Yoga. Outstanding Communication: One thing we truly appreciate is how great IMA is at communicating with parents. This clear and proactive communication made us feel connected and informed every step of the way. We are truly sad to be leaving IMA. It is a fantastic place for children to learn, grow, and thrive in a warm and nurturing setting. Thank you again to the wonderful teachers and staff!

My daughter had her last day at IMA this past week, a bittersweet finale to our IMA history. Both…read moreof our kids attended the school and we have been part of the family for 8 years. It has been a wonderful place for our kids to learn and develop, and we kept them at IMA through their kindergarten/"leadership" year. We're so happy we did, and both kids entered their first grade year with confidence when they moved to their elementary school. The teachers and administrators are wonderful, and there was very little (if any) turnover while we were there, which made our experience even better. Our son's teachers were also our daughter's when she attended. We speak highly of the school to all of our parent-friends in the area and always encourage a visit when they're looking to start their child's school journey. We loved our experience and feel our kids were well prepared going into their new schools.

Two of my three kids attend Altadena Arts Magnet currently and they're doing exceptionally well…read more The quality of the teachers, the involvement of the parent community, the support for the arts and foreign language, and the music, dance, garden and theater programs have truly enhanced my sons' lives. The principal, Dr. Hill goes above and beyond to make sure the kids have a good experience. I am so glad we chose this school for our kids.

Both girls are in the PUSD French Immersion program, both started at Altadena Arts Magnet (one is…read morestill there in 3rd) Both can now speak French...this school and immersion program is amazing!

I've been taking German with Jerilyn for several weeks. She is an awesome instructor who makes the…read moreclass fun and effective! She teaches fully in German, but also makes it approachable by explaining things in German in a way that is easy to understand. Even in a group class, she provides tons of resources so you can learn at the pace that matches the time you're able to commit. I've already learned so much and have signed up for the next course!

These Spanish classes are amazing. All of the teachers I've had have been great. Most recently I've…read moreworked with Karen for quite a few classes and she's an excellent teacher. Very patient, makes you feel comfortable, and explains things well. I highly recommend it.

The teachers in this school are extraordinary. They love kids, provide very creative and friendly…read morecurriculum. IMO, this is one of the very best Korean language school in the area.

This school is not suitable for middle and high schoolers. I was under the impression they would…read moregive a separate class for my 14 year old son who is only a beginner, but they threw him in a classroom full of 5-6 year olds and making him sing NURSERY SONGS, which is incredibly humiliating. His classmates from his weekday school saw this too and mocked him. Outrageously tone-deaf system.

Both our kids have been going to San Marino Chinese after school program as well as Saturday…read moreprogram for many years. Both myself and husband are San Marino school alumni's. It's a shame that the San Marino after school Chinese program has been taken over by this new principal. She is hostile and rude, does not care about the kids or families, and only cares about proving her point. Also there is no longer part time option like before only full time paying option. We don't mind paying for a good program but with this new leadership under this new Chinese school principal, 7 of us families decided to leave the after school program. The previous principal was kind, reasonable , and cared about the students well being and learning and had good communication with parents. This new principal does not care to help resolve any issue or parent concern when we brought it up. She just responds too bad and want us to hear her credentials. Honestly as parents we do not care how high level of education anyone has if they don't care about the people and the kids. That's what matters. She's missing the point. We really hope they can replace this principal.

Unacceptable administration and leadership. Dissatisfied and unresolved. You are required to pay…read morethe full year fee when you enroll your kids to the school at the beginning of the year. This is almost unbelievable and absurd but in desperation to enroll both my kids, I coughed up over a thousand dollar for less than 20 weeks of classes with many holiday weekend. When asked why full year tuition, the reply was it is up to you if you want to enroll your kids. There is basically no POS like a retail business. Just manual receipt. It is no doubt about the price being reasonable if you are enrolled in full year. Not when you start in January but ended up paying from last August. The school should just make adjustment for fee due date, why overcharge the parent for those weeks of classes/service not rendered. It really made people feel uncomfortable paying for the entire year of tuition. Kudos to the teachers and volunteers who are great but not the administrative staffs who are unkind and disrespectful.