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'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.

I really enjoy the adult French conversation classes I have been taking with ILSCA. The teachers…read moreare fantastic -- patient, engaging, and truly passionate about helping everyone improve their speaking skills. They create such a comfortable and encouraging environment that makes learning feel natural and fun. The classmates are equally wonderful. Everyone is friendly, supportive, and always ready to laugh and practice together, which makes every class something to look forward to. Honestly, the class feels like going back to college again, but this time it's actually fun. The discussions are lively, the atmosphere is relaxed, and I've learned so much while genuinely enjoying every session. I highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to improve their French and meet amazing people along the way.

This is an excellent local option for anyone wanting to improve their language skills. Teachers are…read moreknowledgeable, helpful, and kind. You'll learn a lot about culture too and have the opportunity to share your love for language with other enthusiastic students.

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.

Oasis Trilingual Community School is truly a hidden gem in all of LA. What makes this school so…read moreexceptional isn't just the academics, but the deep sense of community amongst all the students and families. The teachers and staff are profoundly dedicated. You can tell they don't just see this as a job; they are deeply invested in the growth and well-being of every single child. They gladly volunteer on Friday nights for student-only events (who does this?), which proves how much they love the kids. This passion is also reflected in their unmatched language immersion program. The way they balance Mandarin, Spanish and English creates such a natural, fluid learning environment that gives the kids a massive head start for global travel, learning and potential work as adults. The most special and rare part of Oasis Trilingual is the community. It's the kind of place where all the parents actually know each other. There is a tangible sense of "it takes a village" here--everyone is willing to volunteer, dedicate their time, and step up to help the school thrive. Seeing so many parents who are genuinely invested in the success of all the children, not just their own, is what makes this environment so unique. Parents don't just drop-off and leave; they drop-in and help. If you are looking for a school that offers both high-level bilingual or trilingual education and a warm, supportive community that feels like family, this is it!!! 100/10.

We are just completing our second year at Oasis and can't recommend it enough. Our son started in…read moreTK, and he has excelled academically and socially. We appreciate the individualized learning plans that consistently challenge him. He's learned so much in both Mandarin and Spanish, despite little to no exposure before Oasis. His sister is joining in TK next year and loved her trial day on campus. The parent community has been terrific - everyone is committed to what's best for the school and the students, and we support each other. Oasis has the best parts of a small, community-driven school with a keen attention to educating the whole child.

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.

I really enjoy LASC Language School for their events and field trips with classmates and teachers…read more The Halloween costume party last year was fun, and learning baseball from Teacher Ned was a great experience. The school is also conveniently located near good food and museums like LACMA and the Broad. Lastly, I'm grateful for the kind staff and representatives. They were very nice and helped me with my goals and plans during my stay in LA!

I had so many great memories at this school. The teachers were all kind and patient with me and the…read morestudents are diverse so I was able to make new friends from all around the world. I definitely recommend talking to a representative first from LASC because they are knowledgeable and they were able to answer all my questions regarding my Visa at the time.

This school is personal, small, the classes are really more like individual instruction, and it not…read morepossible to find a better value. Teacher Katrina is excellent.

From the owner: We specialize in everyday, useful English; preparation for the TOEFL test; accent reduction;…read moreBusiness English and English for Professionals.

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.

I like studying here because the teachers and staff are so friendly. They help me and helped me to…read moreapply for college and even fill out job applications. The teachers make us practice our English and correct our mistake. The school is flexible so you cane take the whole program or just two classes like me. I recommend you learn here.

I attended an intensive English classes at American English Institute, I have learned a lot and my…read moreenglish skills are much better now, I feel more confident when i get to talk to my clients. The teachers are great, they make sure you understand things a lot easier. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to learn a new language or improve their English skills. Asistí a las clases intensivas de inglés en American English Institute, he aprendido mucho y mis habilidades en inglés son mucho mejores ahora, me siento más confiada cuando hablo con mis clientes. Los profesores(as) son excelentes, se aseguran que entiendas las cosas mucho más fácil. Recomiendo muchísimo este lugar a cualquiera que quiera aprender un nuevo idioma o mejorar sus habilidades de inglés.