I scored 8 out of 9 in IELTS!!! It wouldn't have happened…read morewithout Padma's and Anu's help. They are very knowledgeable, experienced in this field, but what really intrigued me that they are passionate about what they do. On day one they assessed my level on all modules based on my plans on taking the test, they created a roadmap. We discussed it together and that sounded a plan. We worked based on that, there were times I'll get slow due to my full time job and distractions in life but they got me back on track. Definitely that's not possible without the extra efforts from them. There were days I got off days from work and they encourage me to visit the institute and they will arrange for 1 -1 class to keep on track. Who does that? People with passion! They were super nice, I was comfortable working them , I would approach them with my work anytime and get feedback. I scored more than what I was expecting. The are THE best!!!! Good luck :)

Anu is one of the best teachers! She made me feel confident as I was learning. She taught me with…read moresuch enthusiasm. It's clear that you love what you do Anu, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Your excitement to teach fueled my excitement to learn. Anu helped me to improve my English and also she helped me to prepare myself for the IELTS. I'm totally recommend her. Thank you so much Anu!

I send my kids to Happy Panda's Chinese class, so I can only speak of my experience with their…read moreChinese language course. I am extremely pleased by my children's progress in speaking and recognizing Chinese characters. I tried teaching Mandarin to my kids with the many resources available (YouTube, Books, etc), but it was difficult. I didn't know what I was doing, but at Happy Panda, the teachers are all very skilled. They knew what they were doing to teach my kids in a fun and engaging manner. In class, the teachers teach the kids how to read simple Chinese books. I'm sure the kids are just memorizing, but by doing the reading/repeating with a physical book, it seems to me that they are learning how to pronounce and recognize the words correctly. They sometimes do Chinese calligraphy, crafts (related to Chinese), and games to make learning Chinese fun. They also use white boards to write Chinese characters to practice writing. So far, my kids are excited to go to class everyday. They're eager to tell me what they can say in mandarin after class. I also love that I get to reinforce/review what was taught in class at home because of the resources Ms. Lin provides to the parent.

Amazing faculty and very accommodating to the needs of our kid. My kid can't want to go after…read moreschool. Shes always talking about going back even on weekends.

My wife and I have been taking private French lessons for several months now at MIR School. We have…read moreloved it. Olga is an amazing teacher for us. We have taken language lessons in the past (including one month of Italian immersion classes in Napoli) but the methods used here are great for us. She circles back to past lessons often, so there is no assumption that "if it was presented once, you must totally have it down" -- rather, if she hears hesitation or confusion, we go back to that instruction for a short time. For learning as an adult, I cannot imagine a better scenario than having private, face-to-face instruction from a knowledgeable and experienced teacher.

From the owner: MIR School is a language school that is a one stop destination for quality education. We take…read moreeducation seriously. Our programs have been refined over the years by teachers with top-notch education and extensive experience in the field. We offer the following after-school enrichment programs for kids and adults: Spanish Chinese Mandarin French Russian Bulgarian English Math and Logic Chess LEGO Robotics and Engineering Coding/Python Programming Art Digital Art Clay Sculpting Music Theater The best after-school spot, with learning and fun non-stop!

If you are looking for a quality bilingual education for your children, I highly recommend Pinnacle…read moreLearning . I had the opportunity to meet with the founder. She works with experienced teachers to design a comprehensive curriculum. Most of other after school programs I've checked out tend to assign repetitive lessons (my son lost interests very quickly on anything repetitive and he resisted going). At Pinnacle Learning, the curriculum grows with the students, while the focus is learning while having fun. The teachers are highly educated and bilingual proficient with many years of experience in teaching Mandarin. When my son was attending a different bilingual school last year, I often caught the Mandarin teachers speaking English to my son because he was American-born. This is not the case at Pinnacle Learning. The teachers believe in full immersion, teaching only in Mandarin, and the results are amazing. Some of the students went from not knowing any Chinese to conversational and even able to perform a show on stage Completely in Chinese. The key is that the children enjoy learning Mandarin and have a strong desire to continue. I highly recommend Pinnacle Learning.

Our son has attended many Mandarin programs over the past several years (partly because we have…read moremoved a few times and partly because we've been searching for the "right" program). Pinnacle has really been the best bilingual immersion program that we've found. The director, Ms. Bing, is dedicated to the children and teaching the culture, not just the language. I've really been happy with the progress our son has made in the 5 months that he's been attending. He has learned how to write, converse, and sing in Mandarin. There are activities and themes each month to keep the learning fun and interactive. We are really looking forward to the summer school classes!

Great place for Japanese learner from Kindergarten to high school, teachers and staffs are very…read morehelpful and professional, they not only provide group class for different level, but also private class for different needs, highly flexible and efficient!

We love Sakura Gakuen! Both my kids have gone, but my older child didn't get as much out of…read morespeaking Japanese, so she only went for a year. My youngest, however, loves being bilingual, so he's been going for... I think 4 years now. The teachers are friendly, helpful, and very good at what they do! Pre-Covid, they had lots of fun activities outside of the regular classes, too. I can't wait until we start those again! But in the mean time, they've done great adapting up 6 schooling in a pandemic.

My daughter has been attending the class since over a year now. She loves it & looks forward to it…read moreeach week. What I like is that the teaching method is very structured with follow-up notes & homework. Ms Alka is a wonderful teacher & person.

Alka ji an amazing teacher with great motivation for kids. My kid loves and excited to attend her…read moreclass . Her teaching patterns is very unique and my kid loves it. Thanks for accepting my kid for the class. Truely inspiring for kids. Thanks!

My daughter has been taking Russian language and Art classes for the last three years and really…read moreenjoyed both of them. She started at 5 and quickly learned reading and writing. It's a great place for after school activities, with flexible schedule, professional teachers and friendly environment.

My 6th year old girl loves all classes there! Teachers are real professionals and kids can't wait…read moreto come back. Looking forward for one more year of faun and learning!

Cometa's summer camp is truly one of a kind and we are so glad we got to be part of the very first…read moregroup of campers. Our son, age 7, did a one-week summer camp session and loved it. Like LOVED IT. I am writing this at the end of the week because my son was demanding I cancel next week's camp somewhere else so he can go back to Cometa. They have great hours, well-planned days with lots of opportunities to learn and practice Spanish, daily outings using their vans (the outings were very fun for our kiddo), and home cooked meals and snacks. Our kid did the "cooking" week and he was truly transformed by it. I think the staff did a great job choosing simple recipes that were delicious too and were very patient and caring during the lesson. Everyday they made something new and that was super fun. We are so happy with the staff, they were very professional and child-centered, and exuded warmth and a sense of belonging for the little ones. We plan to come back next summer and for other camps during the school year. They do aftercare too, but we're based in San Leandro so that doesn't work for us. Nevertheless, their afterschool program sounds really wonderful too.

My kid has been in this program since it first opened, and we're so glad we gave it a shot. After…read moreswitching schools, we needed a new after-school option and found out about this new bilingual program. It's been great! We speak both English and Spanish at home, but my kid wasn't really picking up much Spanish until she joined. Since then, her Spanish vocabulary has grown tremendously. She really loves going and always looks forward to it. Plus, the school pick-up has been super easy with no problems at all. We also participated in their summer program and loved that the kids were getting exposed to different settings like a ranch and my child loved seeing chickens and horses. I'd definitely recommend this program to other families!

Our 4 year old son started at LAPMS last summer and the transition was extremely smooth for him…read more He had gone to another montessori school before we moved to Danville so he adjusted well due to this but his three teachers at LAPMS were all so warm, loving, and caring. Academically, they had them work on a simple book report every week in order to start introducing the concept of homework to them, they also used Kindergarten-level math books so my son was already doing addition and subtraction problems in the 12s and 13s by the end of the year. Additionally, my son's reading skills drastically improved while at LAPMS due to the teachers adjusting the reading materials and worksheets to match each child's different reading level. Now, my son has graduated from LAPMS and attends Kindergarten at one of the SRVUSD elementary schools and he whips through the homework assignments and continues to excel in reading. I truly feel that my son's teachers set him up for success for Kindergarten and I am truly grateful for the school. When my son recently ran into his former LAPMS teacher, the teacher embraced my son and was so genuinely happy to see him again. You could just see how much they care about each child. We now have our 2 year old enrolled at LAPMS and after about a month of some tears and a transitioning phase, he also now loves going to school. His 3 teachers also are always so loving, extremely patient and warm individuals. I have never seen them lose their patience even with a room full of toddlers! I also have asked them to adjust our son's napping schedule and they have always been very accommodating and willing to make changes as needed. They also diligently provide updates on diaper changes, nap times and photos of activities throughout the day. Something I also noticed about the LAPMS staff is that I see teachers from other classrooms help in other classrooms as needed even if it's just for a short amount of time and they always do it with a smile. I feel this shows the camaraderie between the staff where they have the same goal to support and care for all students at LAPMS and they do it as a united team. I usually don't post reviews on Yelp but felt compelled to do so for LAPMS because of the very positive experience we've had. Thank you LAPMS Danville staff!

This is my second review of LAPMS Danville! I first shared my thoughts when my son started at just…read more18 months old, and now that he's turned 5, I wanted to write another--this time to recognize his incredible current teachers: Ms. Esra, Ms. Padmaja, and Ms. Devika. I had the chance to visit their classroom this morning during Parent Observation Week, and it was such a meaningful experience. Watching the children engaged in their Montessori work firsthand really highlighted how thoughtfully the environment is prepared. The classroom felt calm, organized, and full of purpose, and it was wonderful to see how much independence and confidence the children are encouraged to develop. A big thank you to Ms. Esra and the entire team at LAPMS. Your patience, dedication, and care truly make a lasting impact. We're so grateful!