Hamilton House is an adult learning community for those over 55. There are a large number of…read moreexcellent opportunities for learning and sharing, including language classes, lectures on art and history, painting classes, dining with peers, special dinners and many, many other activities.

From the owner: Hamilton House is a 501c3 nonprofit, member-based Adult Learning Exchange located on the East Side…read moreof Providence. Open to the broader community of active senior adults in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts, our Mission is to inspire and enhance members’ lives through stimulating interaction with ideas and friends in an adult learning center and to connect them with opportunities to serve the community. Hamilton House offers weekly classes, special programs and lectures, and social events. Areas of offerings range from art, literature, history, music, language and environmental studies, wellness, community, and much more! Additionally we host a gallery and cafe, which are open to the public.

I had a great experience interning at American cultural immersion this summer.The team was…read moresupportive, and I learned a lot while working on a meaningful project. I'm thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow in such a positive environment.

This is an incredible program. I initially joined the program for accent reduction and left as an…read moreoverall better English speaker. Highly recommend to anybody wanting more confidence in English, and if you enroll in a class, look out for Jessica - she's a great teacher!

Amazing experience!!!! Wonderful school and city. The atmosphere is awesome and the staff is super…read morefriendly!!! It was the first time I took an English course, and that was the best choice I could have made. THANK YOU for excellent instruction, facilitators and facilities.

Great school! So happy to be part of BIAs students! It's a place where we can learn English, make…read morefriends, see different cultures. Just love the staff and teachers!

I had been wanting to learn Portuguese for some time. It was immediately evident that our teacher,…read moreJunia, is suited for language instruction very well. Her attitude is light hearted, her topics interesting, and I would highly recommend working with her if you are at all wanting to learn Portuguese. She is respectful, funny, and her teaching style is very calm and patient. Anyone who would like to learn a second language, I'd certainly recommend Adi's Language School. And a special shout out again to Junia; Muito obrigado

I took Portuguese classes to help with multi-lingual consultations about energy-efficient homes for…read moremy job. Filipa is a wonderful, kind, and friendly teacher who cares a lot. She helped me with subject-specific vocab, conversational tips, and we did several mock-consultations in Portuguese. Her daily assignments also helped so much. I feel much, much better about my Portuguese-speaking and feel like I improved a lot over our four weeks. I highly recommend!

The best decision I ever made regarding education for my daughter was sending her to a French…read moreAmerican school. Being fluent in French opened up many exciting opportunities for her for college. She attended a prestigious French university for a very, very reasonable price (Sciences Po.) In fact, much of the money we spent on her elementary school French education was saved when she attended the French University. She now attends an Ivy in the USA. My grandson is carrying on this new family tradition by attending FASRI. I have been impressed with the quality of teachers and staff. They are professional, patient, and warm. My grandson is rapidly learning French. I feel incredibly lucky that there is such a high quality bilingual school near where my daughter is living. They also have something called "Passport." It is a program for older children who attend the school who do not have a background in French. It makes the transition to French much easier.

From the owner: In the early years of the school, the French American School was a one-room schoolhouse set up in…read morethe front room of a Victorian home belonging to Dominique Velociter and her family. Her two eldest daughters were among the school's six pupils, and in September 1994, she with a small baby in her arms she taught the first classes. Inspired by her own experience at an elementary school near Paris, Madame Velociter wanted her daughters to have access to a similar type of education. The dual-language program she created combines the rigor and excellence of the French system, with more project-based educational techniques found in some American independent schools. In the spring of 2000, the school moved to its present location at 75 John St. In 2012, Dominique Velociter was made knight in the Order of the French Legion of Honor in recognition of her outstanding services to French education and culture through the creation of the school.

I've been taking Spanish classes with Karen for about 5 months now and she is an absolute pleasure…read moreto work with. She tailors classes to fit and focus on my level and she makes the whole experience useful by encouraging us me to learn by speaking and correcting errors along the way. She's very kind and an excellent instructor! 10/10 Highly recommend!

In search of a customized approach to learning Italian I discovered The Language School in…read moreRidgefield CT. My experience has been beyond perfect ! The Director listened to my needs and matched me up perfectly with a native speaking Italian teacher . She was able to determine the perfect pace to help me get off to a great start learning Italian. Who would have thought I would have found this quality of instruction right here in town . If you want to get a great start to learning a new language or improving on a language you are already somewhat acquainted with The Language School is most likely the place to come !

A little over two years ago I started looking for a new daycare for my son and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our choice! New Era has been a great decision! The ladies who work here are truly amazing and love the kids so much. But they also know how to be strict when needed. All of the staff is bilingual (Spanish). And Pre-Covid they would put on monthly parties for the kids/families. It is a great community! Beyond socialization, his education has been outstanding. He is 3.5 years old and can count well past 10 in both English and Spanish. He knows all of his colors in both languages as well. And, I continue to be amazed by his memory for animals and, of course, dinosaurs. We are looking forward to our next few years with them!

Long, in-depth review for parents who like details! I was…read moreseeking a childcare situation for my (at the time) 4 month old son. He is my only child, and the thought of leaving him in the care of others felt daunting. I learned about NEEA from a colleague and contacted them with a plan to visit. I arrived with a notebook full of questions and was greeted by Amy, who was warm, welcoming, and made it feel like we were already a part of the group. It was clear the kids on-site had a close relationship with her, and other staff members, as they greeted her like another member of the family! The kids were hilarious - it's clear there is an overall sense of respect and care that not only comes from the staff members, but also from the kids as they all wanted to help 'take care of the baby' by sharing toys. After my tour, there was not a question in our minds that we wanted to send our child to this facility. I cannot say enough good things about the site. It's clean, engaging, and welcoming. Staff are always pleasant and attentive to the children's needs. The kids play well with each other and care for each other with a sense of respect. My child, now 16 months, is advancing in his vocabulary and social skills far better than most. We highly recommend NEEA to anyone who is looking for a childcare facility that blends the feelings of 'home daycare" and 'pre-school' together. Below is the list of questions and answers that I asked during my tour and still see being supported today: Naptime and Feeding Schedules: for babies, it's based on cues. They fed my baby when he was hungry and let him sleep when he was tired. They were great about rocking him to sleep and following my very strict Sleep Safe protocols. Each child has their own specific roll-away crib. Now that he's older, he sleeps on a small cot during the afternoon naptime/quiet time. He transitioned to the toddler feeding schedule, which is essentially a snack or meal every 2/2.5 hours. In both cases, the kids sleep in the same room with the staff. They are never away from an adult at any time. Ratio of children to teachers: 1 adult to 4 children, though it's rare that I walk in and find it as only 1 adult to 4 kids. Generally, it's more than 1 adult to 4 kids. Sanitizing schedule: I am amazed by how clean the place is. The site is cleaner than my own house! They clearly take the time to sanitize the shared surfaces, as well as keep toys clean and up-to-date (not broken/grungy) Outdoors Time: this was VERY important to me. Their goal is to have the kids go outside at least once a day, no matter what. With the exception of VERY bad weather, the kids get time spent outside. If it's drizzling, we can send rain coats and boots and they still go out. If it's sunny and warm, they get to do special water days where they play in sprinklers/water tables/etc. Daily Schedule: I felt a little silly asking this about a 4 month old, but Amy showed me that they can do lots of learning, even as babies! She shared about the app. provided to parents (see below for more details) and the age-appropriate outlines/curriculum the kids are encouraged to engage in. She also shared that the day runs with (Morning Circle), snack and lunchtimes, and daily focus activities that are based on weekly themes. For example, while toddlers that are older may be learning how to draw the letter "A" or interact with a color, infants and babies were being introduced to visuals of the letter and songs about animals or objects that start with the letter "A". Updates for Parents: NEEA uses the Brightwheel app. It's one of my favorite support systems as a parent. I can see drop off/pick up times, mealtimes (including what they ate, when they ate, and if they liked/disliked it), diaper changes, and naptimes. This is where they can provide learning updates and observations (Example: Observation: "Child imitates simple songs and finger-play movements"). This is also where they upload photos so you can see your child interacting during the day. These photos are not publicly shared and are only sent to you with your permission. One thing to note is the updates do not trickle in throughout the day, rather, get sent to you all at once at the end of the day. I prefer this because, to me, it means they are spending time interacting with my child rather than constantly being on their devices updating parents all day. There is also a messaging feature that can either be sent to All Staff or just Admins. This is a great way to communicate with staff regarding sickness, absences, late or early pick ups, etc. It's how NEEA is able to communicate with parents so things don't get missed. It's also a space where I can check in if I have inquiries. For example, my child had a particularly rough morning and was a little weepy at drop off. I was able to message the staff to see how he was doing and they gladly sent a photo along to update me on his status - and he was happy as could be playing with friends.

I can not say enough great things about CHBS. First, a great group of teachers. Second, wonderful…read moreenrichment experience in language, arts, music, and more. Prior to CHBS, my child was in other typical American preschool/k, and no one knew if the kids had BM, or a nap, no daily report, nothing. CHBS gives you a daily report of your children's day- about the nap, bathroom use, noticeable events, growth, etc. I have many books of our daily correspondence between us and CHBS which will be a treasure for me for years to come. I would highly recommend CHBS. Of note- I am from Japan and I can say with confidence they are so kichin to shiteru.

With my Japanese background, I always wanted my kids to grow up learning Japanese. With that said,…read moreit was very difficult for me to speak to my kids solely in Japanese when their dad doesn't speak the language. Enter Cedar Hill Bilingual School (CHBS). Once my kids started at CHBS, their Japanese language skill sky rocketed. My 4 year old went from somewhat understanding what I was saying to him in Japanese, to being able to speak to me in Japanese 100%. He also learned to read and write during his time there. I also have to say the quality of the teachers and program are top notch. You cannot find a better daycare than this one.

Anna's an engaging teacher who really helps you learn a new language. My daughter, who lives in…read moreFrance, has noticed a huge improvement with my French since I start taking classes with Anna. I highly recommend her class.

From the owner: Summer Russian and French classes ttrough Zoom. Experienced…read moreand certified teacher. Classes for children and adults. Group and one on one. Conversation, reading, writing and grammar. Games, projects, songs and stories.

This place is fantastic! I've been obsessed with reading about woodworking of all sorts whether it…read morebe magazines, books, you tube videos, etc. I have had a harder time time actually committing any of this newfound book knowledge to use because of the lack of tools. Unfortunately woodworking is one of those hobbies that by and large require a large assortment of tools to do various projects. While many of these tools can be useful for even the regular homeowner into DIY (router, band saw, table saw, palm sander, various hand tools) several other tools are needed depending on the project. While I own most of the tools mentioned above one I don't have is the lathe. It's also one of those tools that I couldn't justify buying without trying because a) Wood spinning at 1000rpm is a little scary b) I would prefer to have some instruction prior to purchase c) Why spend the money on a machine for it to collect dust because I'm just not that into it. Enter Easthampton School of Woodworking/The Workbench. Aside from offering an intensive 6 month cabinet building program they also offer several weeknight and weekend classes that cover various topics. I perused through their list of available classes and saw an introductory lathe class for $80 which accounted for the material for the mallet you would make and also the 6 hours of instruction. Not too shabby. Location/Amenities: This place is pretty flipping stellar Its housed in an old factory building with several different rooms setup with various workbenches for use with hand tools, large woodworking power machinery, and in the back is a room with their lathes available for classes and open shop time. Instructor: Our class was taught by Brian who attended the North Bennet Street School of Woodworking (pretty esteemed school). He did a great job of giving our class of 5 individual instruction when necessary and also partitioning out the group instruction in manageable pieces so as not to inundate us with information. Open Shop Time: While I haven't used this resource I can see where it would be amazing. Aside from having the wood necessary for the project, the amount of machines necessary to dimension rough cut lumber can be quite expensive and take up a lot of space in your workshop area. Many people can't justify the space or the expense to own these machines, or perhaps they're reluctant to buy any of the big power tools because of cost or safety hazards of the machines. The great thing about this place is on Thursdays from 6:30-9:30PM they have open shop where once you demonstrate you can safely use their machines you can log in to a computer that tracks your hours (~$10/hr), and use their machinery. Not only do you have access to their machines but you also can use the staff that is overseeing open shop to ask for help if you run into an issue. I personally don't own a jointer/planer (needed for dimensioning lumber), but I would certainly use theirs and save quite a bit of money buying the wood rough cut vice s4s (smooth on all sides) and finishing it myself. Overall: It was an awesome experience and I'm currently searching Craigslist and auctions for a quality vintage lathe (I'm a sucker for anything old). It's pretty amazing turning a straight piece of wood into a useable tool in the course of an hour. Highly recommended if you have an interest for woodworking, or would like access to larger tools that you may not own. This would also be a good gift for a spouse, sign them up for a class, who doesn't like a guy/girl that can create something with their own two hands.