Lori- I have been a student at Austin Spanish Academy for almost a year and it's been such a great…read moreexperience! My teacher, Mariana, is excellent and makes learning Spanish so much fun. The curriculum is relevant and user friendly and our class is tailored to our individual needs. Extra experiences that are offered are so fun and interesting too. Austin Spanish Academy is well worth the time and money!

I've been taking individual lessons at the Austin Spanish Academy for about 6 months, and they…read morehave been excellent. Ms. Claudia is a fabulous teacher. We talked during the first lesson about what my specific goals are, and Ms. Claudia has tailored our lessons to give me exactly what I was looking for - and what I was missing in studying on my own. She is very clear and flexible when explaining topics that can be difficult and that has been extremely helpful for me. When I get stuck and can't quite understand a tricky concept, she finds different ways to explain it until I get it. And when there's something I'm interested in learning about that's off-topic, she's super flexible about changing course to include it. She's been phenomenal! I strongly recommend her and the Spanish Academy to anyone who's serious about improving their Spanish at any level.

Nathalie has been working with my three children (5, 3.5, and 19 mos.) for almost a year now, and…read moreit has been amazing to watch them--even my baby--learn and to see her work, all while they think they are just playing with her! She understands kids, and knows how they learn, and she generates an excitement for learning. She is always coming up with new ways to integrate their learning into life, and she has tons of great suggestions for supplements to what you do in "class". As a former almost fluent speaker, who is now pretty rusty, I have found it a great review for me to learn alongside them. My husband, who had a basic grasp from studying French in high school feels like he has learned more from her than he ever did in class. Nathalie has a gift and a passion for what she does. She is a wonderful teacher--I highly recommend her!!!

What can I say about Nathalie:…read more I took french up to 18 and stopped to pursue an undergrad degree in economics. After moving to Austin and working for a couple years, I became keenly interested in starting up french again for international work / life and just to know another language. I found Nathalie after searching on craiglist and she seemed to have the most professional and credible teaching philosophy. Not only is she a warm, easy-to-talk-to , and all around great perso,n she is a fantastic teacher who shows you various different methods to learn and brings you a ton of supplemental resources (from french radio to comic books) We did roughly 6 or 7 classes together before I moved to San Francisco, but found her to be incredibly effective - as a result, I progressed significantly in my understanding of french and became much more competent at french conversation. I recommend her class to anyone who is interested in improving their french and has a passion for doing so. I was very slow at speaking and still needed some basic lessons on simple french language, yet she started right at my level and we worked from there. May I add, she is very flexible and will work with you depending on your schedule, level, financial circumstance. She is of the highest caliber and am not sure you will find anyone else more suited to teach French in the state of Texas. Oliver D.

No podríamos estar más felices con Fiorella. Nuestros tres hijos asisten tanto durante el año…read moreescolar como a los campamentos de verano, ¡y simplemente la aman! La filosofía educativa y la disciplina positiva que practican se reflejan en todo: desde la forma en que los niños aprenden a expresarse y pensar con independencia, hasta la manera en que son tratados con amor, respeto y atención individual. Se que esto es y ha sido un trabajo en equipo de las maravillosas maestras con nosotros como padres. Reconozco el trabajo incansable de Ms. Vicky y Ms. Adriana para prepararlos para la escuela, como también Ms. María, Ms. Gisel, Ms. Jasmin y Ms. Roxy. Todas excelentes y cálidas personas. El enfoque de inmersión al español ha sido una experiencia de su a importancia para nuestra familia e increíble: nuestros hijos lo han fortalecido de forma natural y divertida. Además, el método Reggio Emilia se nota en cada rincón --las maestras guían a los niños con verdadera vocación, creatividad y una preparación admirable, como también, el ambiente se presta para ello. Al igual que el lugar está increíble con canchas exteriores, juegos, ¡y hasta sus propias gallinas! Amo que estén aprendiendo tanto de la naturaleza de esta forma. Como padres, disfrutamos ser parte de esta comunidad tan acogedora. Los festivales y eventos que organizan son hermosos y reflejan el cariño y la dedicación que ponen en todo lo que hacen. Es un lugar donde mis pequeños realmente florecen, y donde uno como padre siente total confianza y gratitud. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo el esfuerzo y dedicación de las maestras, como de todas las personas que forman parte de la comunidad de Fiorella. We couldn't be happier with Fiorella. Our three children attend both during the school year and at summer camps, and they simply love her! The educational philosophy and positive discipline they practice are reflected in everything: from the way the children learn to express themselves and think independently, to the way they are treated with love, respect, and individual attention. I know this is and has been a team effort between the wonderful teachers and us as parents. I recognize the tireless work of Ms. Vicky and Ms. Adriana in preparing them for school, as well as Ms. María, Ms. Gisel, Ms. Jasmin, and Ms. Roxy. All excellent and warm people. The Spanish immersion approach has been an incredibly important experience for our family: our children have strengthened it in a natural and fun way. Furthermore, the Reggio Emilia method is evident in every corner--the teachers guide the children with true dedication, creativity, and admirable preparation, and the environment is conducive to this. The place is also incredible, with outdoor fields, games, and even their own chickens! I love that they are learning so much about nature in this way. As parents, we enjoy being part of this welcoming community. The festivals and events they organize are beautiful and reflect the love and dedication they put into everything they do. It's a place where my little ones truly flourish, and where we, as parents, feel complete confidence and gratitude. We are very grateful for all the effort and dedication of the teachers, as well as of everyone who is part of the Fiorella community.

The most incredible school. My daughter started here at 5 months old and stayed until Kinder. The…read morestaff (who were there all 5 years) is like family now. The environment they create is so nurturing, engaging, and full of love. If you're looking for a truly meaningful bilingual program, I can't recommend Fiorella enough.

Yesterday was my first time trying the Vino al Arte class and I loved it! It was surprisingly…read morerelaxing and therapeutic. Miguel, the instructor was very kind and did a great job and discussing the artist along with different types of paintings. I am in no way a a good painter but felt comfortable and confident throughout the class. It was a down to earth atmosphere which is my favorite, and the instructor everyone was met at their own pace respectfully. Who wouldn't love some painting with a little wine. I plan on going back and will recommend it to my friends and family as well. Fun times!

Love love this class.. I go to the byob adult evening class that happens on Fridays.. It's a…read morebilingual paint class, Spanish and English, totally awesome. The paintings are more complex and still easy to follow.. thank to the amazing instructors. It can fill up quick so make sure you're on the guest list and that you've rsvpd! Overall though 5 star place. Place where you can get comfortable and make new friends!

We've had such a great experience at La Tribu. The Tortugas classroom is full of warmth, fun, and…read morejust the right amount of structure. The teachers are patient, kind, and truly invested in the kids. After just four months, our son can count to ten in both Spanish and English, name animals, and shows amazing progress in becoming our little bilingual learner, which is so important for our family. He has grown so much in confidence, language, and social skills since starting here. You can really tell the teachers love what they do, and it shows in how happy and excited the kids are every day. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community.

We enrolled here and while our family decided it was not the right time for us to change schools,…read morewe had such a great experience we wanted to pass it along. The staff (Mariana, Ms. Jay) at La Tribu Rural was incredibly supportive and helpful to us in the decision-making process. They went above and beyond helping us understand their approach to providing teaching and care for children and we're very grateful for the additional effort and love they showed our family. From what we can tell this is an amazing school with professional and caring staff, beautiful landscaping and a friendly and welcoming community of parents and supporters. We wish the best for the staff and hope our paths cross again.

I have taken several workshops with Jaime over the past year, including her informal class with UT…read moreand the short-story and novel-writing workshops. Jaime is an incredible teacher who does a fantastic job of explaining writing concepts in a concrete way that is understandable and learnable. The best part of the workshops is the supportive environment that she fosters, both for getting motivation to write and for giving and receiving invaluable feedback on writing. I would highly recommend Jaime's workshops to anyone who is interested in learning about writing and improving as a writer.

this was amazing I was able to learn so much and advanced in school. I really recommend for you to…read moresend your kids to it to.

it was so fun. I had such a fun time there. I get to interact with the instructors and get good…read moregrades.

I started my core classes here and had every intention of doing them all at Champions however I was…read moresurprised with having a weekend class cancelled due to low enrollment. It was easy for me to transfer the one I paid for over to the next course the following weekend with one phone call. Since I was on a schedule I called another school here in Austin and luck would have it they were doing the same course that was cancelled at Champions. Well, this school's books weren't nearly as good as Champions. The instructor (that other students there said was the best) was not that great in my opinion. I actually worry that I have missed out on this course and can only hope my prep course with Champions will help makeup for that subject. I strongly feel that anyone coming out of Champions will know 10x more than at least one other school in Austin.

Its not because of a technical inability on my part. When you hit the continue button it would…read morecircle back and start over. After wasting several hours I contacted your help line. Check your logs. It took her a long time to make it quit circling back. Asked for a refund after not being able to even get started and was denied. Keep the hundred you need it to fix your web site. PS Anyone reading this go to 4MeCe super easy to navigate and no chat lines needed. Oh also all Champions phones were out of service at all locations.