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.

My son is 7 years old My daughter is 5 years old joining the Sapling Class, I really like here…read morebecause very close from my home, and the teacher teach well, my kids can already communicate with me in Chinese, really good, I will let fhem continue learn Chinese here until he graduated from high school.

Great teachers! Professional, friendly, and really good at engaging kids in learning Chinese…read more Highly recommend!

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. :)

We have had such a lovely experience at IMA. First of all, I didn't realize that schools needed to…read morebe certified Montessori -- this is one of the few schools in SoCal that is actually certified, and it definitely shows. Our children have been to other "montessori" preschools that weren't certified, and they were completely different. At IMA the staff are highly trained, knowledgeable, and responsive. The classroom environment is beautiful and quiet, and filled with activities for the kids. Our son has thrived here. He loves his teacher and friends. The IMA parents community is also wonderful, the staff shares parent's contact information so it's easy for us to have play dates with other families. 100% recommend with no reservations (as a parent whose children have been to a combined 8 daycares!). It's such a relief to drop my son off at school knowing he will be safe and well taken care of in an environment where he can grow and thrive.

Our daughter attended IMA as a 2-year-old for about five months. We left several months ago, and…read morewith some distance, I wanted to share our experience for other families. Our biggest issue was communication. The school moved her between classrooms more than once without discussing it with us first. Our repeated requests to move her back went unanswered, and updates on how she was doing were few and far between. Our daughter was struggling at IMA and it was clear that the school did not have the skills or staff to support her. Their approach was not a good fit for our daughter. If your child may need individualized support or a more communicative partnership with caregivers, I'd encourage you to ask detailed questions before enrolling. We wish we had, and we wish we'd trusted our daughter's unhappiness sooner.

This has by far been my favorite parent + kid class ever so far! The combination of being outdoors…read morein nature, learning a new language with others, and moving around to music/activities has been a true joy to experience for me and my baby. I like that the class format is pretty consistent in the flow so you know what to expect each class. But it also manages to have some variety with different songs each class. It incorporates songs we sing with lyrics on paper passed to parents (which can also be found in YouTube playlist the teacher Esmeralda created), different sensory activities for the kids, and storytelling. Outside this class, I've done three other mommy and baby classes and this would be my top choice! In fact, this is the only parent class I've signed up for repeatedly and this is the farthest class I have had to travel to (so it's worth it)!

From the owner: Our parent and child Spanish immersion class for young children is designed to spark a lifelong…read morelove of the language. Through music, play,and storytelling, we'll introduce your child to the wonders of Spanish in a fun and engaging way. Our goal is to create lasting memories that inspire continued language learning at home and beyond.

We explored a handful of schools, and although we ultimately chose a closer school, we wanted to…read moresing the praises of All Souls. Note that we were interested in the Mandarin program, so my observations shared here are mainly based on that aspect. This model should be replicated nationwide. Growing up, my parents had to choose between a public German immersion school and our local parochial school. They prioritized faith, which was the right call, but at All Souls, parents don't have to make that compromise--you get both! Dr. Allison is the principal, and after multiple conversations, it was clear how much he "gets it." He has an extensive background in education, and seems like exactly the person you would trust in charge of a growing and thriving school like this. He instills confidence. We met with teachers, parents, and staff, and everyone is kind and the teachers seem like great educators. The classes have very good teacher-to-student ratios. The weekly schedule is better than essentially all other schools, including early release on Fridays (perfect time to schedule doctor appts, dental appts, music lessons, etc.) and Mass only every other week (which is smart because it doesn't burn the kids out on it). Also, it is a very food-allergy-friendly school, with no nut/peanut classrooms TK-2 just to name one thing. For anyone weighing the benefits of language immersion against a faith-based environment, All Souls proves you really can have both without compromise.

My child went to All Souls for 6 years. When Dr Fuller was principal this was a 5 star school…read more The principal after left the school in disarray with the majority of the teachers leaving. The current principal works hard. I think the Spanish program is still decent but academically this school is behind public schools. A lot of kids leave needing intervention or tutoring unless your kid is academically way ahead. I love the small class sizes and loving environment but we left due to the huge teacher turnover resulting in some grades with terrible teachers. If they beef up the academics a bit there may be hope.

We came and had the soft serve, caviar and fries and the burger and martini. It was wonderful…read more The ambiance is cute, intimate and warm. I loved the service, the burger and especially the ice cream. Definitely come by.

So grateful I found a place near my home to connect with others interested in French. The teachers…read moreare wonderfully patient. It's a safe and comfortable space to be an adult learner. :)

I have not seen my daughter go to a class or any extracurricular activities so happy and excited…read moreabout. She is running into the Spanish class and comes out after 90 min sad that it's over. We're impressed by the way Natalia and the teacher have incorporated learning with playing, science, and arts. It's absolutely amazing and so much fun for the kids. Our daughter knew all the colors in Spanish after her 1st class. We're excited for her to continue to learn Spanish and have more fun at the Language Lab. Staff is professional and very friendly, the place is centrally located, super clean, and beautifully designed with kids in mind.

My 5 year old daughter has been going for a few months now and loves Spanish class at language lab…read moreon Saturday mornings. Great teachers and fun environment for learning!