My daughters started Miss Maggie's during Fall 2021 and both have been really enjoying their…read moreclasses on Sundays the past four months. They also offer after school classes during the weekdays. They divide up the classes by preschool age 3-5yr old level and grade school age 5+ level. I've never been inside the school but according to my kids, it's divided into 2 rooms, one for writing and the other for singing/dancing. Miss Maggie also has other assistants that will help teach. Overall my daughters look forward to going to Chinese school every weekend. They tell me about all the yummy snacks they get to eat there and get to bring home. Usually when I ask them after they're done with school what songs they learned or what did they talk about during class, my girls always answer me with "I don't remember." Sometimes I get the pleasure of hearing them sing the Chinese songs they learn when they're playing at home or during bath time which is really nice to hear. I'm glad my daughters enjoy their time at Miss Maggie's so it helps grow their love for the Chinese language and culture.

I've had three kids go through this program. Not only have they learned the language, but they love…read moregoing, and look forward to it everyday. For any adults who have attended Chinese school in their youth, this is definitely not like that. It's actually fun and effective. The teachers are very caring and so patient. At pickup, my kids are all smiles and that's generally true of the other kids that I see. I wholeheartedly recommend Miss Maggie. They take a different approach from traditional Chinese schools but from what I can tell, the knowledge gained is on par, if not better.

Worst school, all they do is to urge you to pay them. Not recommend. The staffs are rude.read more

I studied at this school for 2 and half years. If I had any friends want to learn English and I…read morewould recommend this school to them . First of all , they have big and free parking lot , which is very important. There was a school at Korean town that I went to and they charged $35/month. Second , they have a big building considering as a language school and compare to most of language schools. The last , the teachers were the best and they were actually teaching students, my favorite teachers were Michael and Rafael .

If you're looking for a tutor in writing or English as a Second Language...this academy is GREAT!…read more All the teachers are willing to help and extremely patient. Also for those adults who are just learning English...this academy also has a program for adults...very hard to find these days. They are also COVID friendly....everything can be done over the internet...LIVE! Highly recommended!

Great teachers! Helps Highschool students prep for the SAT and ACT. Super friendly, well cultured…read moreclassroom. It's a safe place to present your ideas. It's honestly a family.

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.

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 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. :)

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.

Great program. My kids love it here. They pick up from local schools and their summer program is as…read moregood as any other but with better food. https://www.acswasc.org/about/acs-wasc-overview/

I live near this school, and every Monday at 10 PM at night, they play loud drums that echo through…read morethe neighborhood. The noise keeps many of us up, including older residents who are simply trying to sleep. In my opinion, it feels very disrespectful to the elders and others living nearby with children to hold such loud activities so late at night in a residential area. I hope the school becomes more considerate of the neighborhood and stops disrupting the neighborhood at night.

I studied at American English College in Monterrey Park - Los Angeles as international student from…read moreColombia and I really had a good experience. The teachers were very patient and nice, and the classes helped me to have the second language, especially my confidence when speaking, thanks that I'm having good opportunities. Also I met students from many different countries, which made the experience more enriching. I recommend this school for people who wants to learn the second language, have a good experience and of course who wants to enjoy Los Angeles!!!

The teaching is lively and interesting, and the teacher is very serious and detailed in the class…read more The environment is clean, tidy and comfortable

I only contacted the facility to inquire. I didn't get info about their summer camp but went to…read morethis same facility previously. It was great then. The staff was attentive when I called to inquire about winter camp. Their winter camp schedule is amazing! I will continue to check in with them for other camp info.

Our two girls, ages 5 and 7, absolutely LOVE attending this school! They enjoy learning Mandarin,…read moregetting homework help, and participating in the loads of fun learning activities and the rewards program. Tonight's year-end open house performance was fantastic - the kids did an amazing job! We are so grateful to Ms. Bunny, Mr. Robben, Ms. Haley, Ms. Brianna, Ms Hailey, Ms. Susan, and the entire DSH staff for their hard work and dedication to the kids. The after-school tutoring and language program is truly fantastic. We highly recommend this school to any parent wanting to give their kids the keys to success. You absolutely won't regret sending them here.