My son went to various Bright Kids locations (west 58th street, now closed) and the upper east side…read morefor the G&T classes and had a very positive experience. He looked forward to going and seemed to have a ball from what I could hear in the waiting room. The teachers did a great job giving him a sense of structure and providing incentives for good behavior. The coordinators, like Taylor, tried very hard to help us with our scheduling requests. While my son ended up doing really well on the G&T exam, I would still be recommending Bright Kids even if he had not just b/c of the positive experience we had with the entire team there.

My son went to Bright Kids on west 58th Street (now closed). We chose 12 sessions of G&T bootcamp…read moreand purchased a couple more classes at the end to keep the momentum going until his test. On his initial diagnostic test, his ability to focus was 'low average' and his frequency of breaks and guidance from tutor were 'often.' Bright Kids did a very good job in preparing my son and teaching him some tricks and test taking skills. Gratefully, my son scored well and is currently attending a citywide G&T school. Our child frequently got different instructors administering the lessons. After each lesson, I would be given a quick recap of what occurred. Later a more descriptive summary report would arrive via email. This was useful in helping me to concentrate in certain areas of weakness at home. Our Account Specialist Taylor was very responsive, he answered emails promptly and was very accommodating with our scheduling issues. The only negative experience we had at Bright Kids was with the Round 2 Hunter playdate. It was overpriced, with 3 sentences of vapid feedback.

I had the pleasure of taking two introductory sessions with Indacube- Speaking Korean, and Chinese…read moreCalligraphy. Both sessions were extremely informative, with quite a bit of learning packed into the session but at the same time in a very relaxed environment. There was no pressure in the class, and the atmosphere was very friendly. You can tell that the teachers are carefully chosen and are very skilled with helping others learned. From the very beginning the teachers had a planned agenda, and the learning started right away. For the Korean class, in just one hour I learned how to count, how to introduce myself (age and name), and what my interests are. The class was the perfect size to feel cozy...around 10 ppl. For the Calligraphy class, I learned how to hold a brush, and with a few minutes was learning how to paint from 1 to 10, and I learned the basic 8 strokes found at the core of the Chinese written language. Special mention should also go to Tian, for being an amazing host. He is super organized, and very welcoming.

Sishu Mandarin is by far the best place I've found to study Chinese. I was open to either virtual…read moreor in person classes (and they offer both) but ended up going with the in person to get a bit of community too. The instructors are so kind and willing to help you individually, and they really break things down so you understand quickly and solidly!! Sishu even provided a free digital copy of our textbook and workbook, which is a huge plus above other classes I looked at. I can't recommend Tian and his team enough for helping me be less nervous about studying and feeling confident with my Chinese language!! Whether you're looking to learn for work or just fun definitely look into their lessons. Xie xie Sishu!

Working with Danielle at City Smarts provided my daughter with an incredible insight into the NYC…read morespecialized high school admission process. Danielle's program enabled my daughter to develop excellent standardized test taking techniques and at the same time advanced her understanding of math and English - it's not all about learning for the test with Danielle!! The scores my daughter attained on the practice tests, along with the feedback and support from Danielle gave her the confidence to take the test and attain a score high enough to get into ANY of the NYC specialized high schools - We'll back back with the next two daughters when the time comes. Thank you Danielle and City Smarts!!!

We have used City Smarts with both of our children, who have very different personalities and…read morelearning styles. All of the City Smarts tutors were excellent -- not just in their expertise and knowledge of the tests, but in connecting with our kids on many levels -- including emotionally and academically. City Smarts takes great care in pairing the right tutor with your child. These tutors were somehow able to inspire our kids to study and do practice tests, on top of an already-demanding school workload. With City Smarts' help, our kids never lost sight of the fact that these tests are just one tool among many in the high school application process. Their whole approach is level-headed and holistic, and they managed to reduce the stress and insanity that the NYC school-search can engender. Separate from their tutoring services, I also recommend their individual consulting in your search for the best schools (private and/or public) for your child. It's not cheap but we found it was money well-spent. They take a real interest in learning about your child and figuring out what will best serve him/her/them. We've sent many friends to City Smarts and they've all been so impressed with their tutors and their kids have all gone on to great schools where they're thriving. We highly recommend City Smarts!

My son and my daughter love to go to Modern Chinese School. This summer my daughter starts to speak…read moremandarin little by little, also knows how to write Chinese characters like:(宝贝，中文数字一至九， 等等）。女儿还会唱儿歌，开始慢慢的慢慢的习惯学说中文。以前是听的懂， 但不说中文总是用English 回答我.上Pre-k时让她说中文， 她总是这样回应" Mom， you know Nobody speaks Chinese in my class , my teachers and my classmates they all speak English . Why I have to speak Chinese!自从去了modern Chinese school 后 回家告诉" Mom, my teacher Ms. Xu speaks English AND Chinese. Everybody in my class they speak Chinese and English . So many people speak. I will to ! 在此谢谢现代中文学校，谢谢 A111的Ms. Xu 让Olivia Lin 对中文产生浓厚的兴趣。 同时也谢谢classA208的袁老师. 谢谢您耐性的教导Ryan（他具好动）Ryan第一次去现代中文学校， 拼音进步的好快！ 今天的school trip is excellent. 期待下一次的！happy learning happy playing. By the way: school teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended Modern Chinese School to kids . Come and join us now ,if you want to learn Chinese no matter where you from .

Update: Come to a realization there was a misunderstanding. There was a prerequisite class my child…read moreshould have took before placed in the current chinese class. Took Kuaile Hanyu book 2 instead of book 1. Book 1 is more age appropriate transition from Chinese Paradise. I'm glad the administrator and I had this all sort out so my child can continue to learn the Chinese language.

Loveeeeee the service they provide for students. My daughter has been attending since she turned 1…read more She is 16 months and knows how to say hello and good bye. She has learned so much already not only a new language, but social skills with other students, in addition she learned how to play with certain toys appropriately.

My daughter has been taking classes here for the past few months, and we have been loving it. The…read moreteachers are all attentive and engaged. They have many different class offerings to accomodate many different levels. My wife and I used to live in China, so it's important that our kids learn Chinese. We plan to continue with Planet Han for as long as we can and highly recommend them to others.

When we were first looking at daycares, The Learning Station was the only spot to respond to us…read more.. so we didn't have much choice but it was a blessing. The classroom is located on the 1st floor of a small residential building and might not be as fancy or obvious as the other large daycares, but they are clean, attentive, consider safety, and have everything toddlers need to grow and learn. They try hard to keep costs reasonable. My son (18mos) has been attending TLS since he was 6 months old and from the very start, he has loved it there! Every week he learns something new, and you can tell that Miss Cira and her staff put a lot of energy and thought into every kid's individual development. I love that the place is small, so we know each child gets lots of attention & the staff have a good understanding of each personality. They are also flexible with drop-off/pick-up times as long as it's between 8a-6p - which is perfect coverage for two parents with full-time jobs. They helped my baby build muscles to crawl, stand, walk, and now he's coming home reciting ABCs, counting, and building his vocabulary (mostly verbal English but some Spanish & basic ASL too)! Best of all, they've taught him to tidy up after himself so even at home just puts toys back when he's done with them... when he sees toys, pacifiers, or books on the floor (even the dog's toys lol) he says, 'uh oh!' and picks it up to put away or give to a grown-up (or dog)! He even wipes the table after himself and can wipe his nose/face (very convenient), and loves washing his hands. It doesn't get much better than that. At drop-off he sits at the door waiting for it to open & then runs inside without a backwards glance. At pick-up, he sometimes cries and runs back into the classroom because he's having too much fun to leave! While they're not the most consistent with communication/photos, Miss Cira will happily chat at pick-up or drop-off and texts for any questions or updates. I personally do not need constant photo updates since I'd rather the staff concentrated on the kids' activities and safety (vs. being distracted trying to get daily pics of every child) so just occasional photos works for us. I assume if some parents want more frequent updates, they'll provide that. We trust TLS and are very happy that our little one is excited for school every day.

We have the utmost appreciation for Cira and the wonderful staff at the Learning Station. We first…read morediscovered TLS when we needed a space for my oldest son to interact with other children and to be on a scheduled routine. From the very first day we were greeted with warmth and love, as if it was our second family. During drop-offs my oldest son always walked in confidently and happy. My husband and I also walked away with confidence and peace of mind that our son was being taken care of by highly responsible, loving and professional people and in a safe and secure place. We also knew that he would have an amazing learning experience and great so is interactions with other children. Now, our youngest (infant) son attends and we can honestly say we still hold those strong feelings. Our youngest son cannot wait to go everyday! Its a great sign when he gives me his jacket to put on every morning! I cannot say enough about the program itself, they are always up to something so creative through arts and crafts projects, sensory play and even seasonal food making. I have and will continue to recommend families to send their children here!

We have 2 sons , one in 4th grade and one in first grade…read more Our 4th grader was falling behind, and no matter how much we helped at home, even hired a tutor , didn't work. Mathnenesium brought his level up, and he is now getting ahead of his class. Math Homework is not a hassle and his grades are up. My first grader then joined a little later, we can't believe how excited he is to go to the center and learn more about math. His confidence is high and he is happy that he got a 95 on his math test after only a few weeks of going to the center. Not only mathnesium is really great at teaching math, but they also make it fun, so kids look forward to go and work with thier instructors . We are recommending Mathnesium to all, it's really effective and fun. it's a joy to see our boys excited about math.

My daughter has been going to MATHNASIUM for the last few months. We love it there and she's…read morelearned a lot. I definitely recommend MATHNASIUM in Forest Hills Queens. It's the best!

Thank every god in every heaven for Dina Shen!! I found Dina's Fast Learning Chinese from Yelp and…read morewas skeptical that the glowing reviews were for real, but now I'm joining the ranks firsthand!! I'm "good with languages" but had zero experience with Mandarin other than a general fascination, and admit to being a little daunted by what I perceived as an almost impossible task: learning Mandarin without any prior experience or opportunity for immersion. Dina takes this daunting situation and makes it approachable, understandable and addictive!! She is such a kind and patient teacher. She's incredibly nurturing and supportive, but doesn't just nod and smile and tell you that you're doing great when you're not -- she takes the time and care to gently correct my pronunciation to make sure that I'm mastering the Mandarin tones. As her student, I feel that she genuinely cares about my progress and is personally invested in it. Dina's Level 1 course is all about giving us a foundation to understand how the mechanics of how Mandarin works rather than just having us memorize rote phrases or characters. She teaches us grammatical patterns and explains the nuances of how Mandarin differs from English in a way that turns those differences into assets to learn the new language rather than impediments to it. I've just completed her Level 1 one-on-one tutoring and will definitely be continuing on to Level 2. I work nearby in the area and take my sessions during my lunch break -- I work in a very stressful job and half of the time when I'm heading to my session, I'm anxious about some crazy thing at work and tired, but EVERY TIME, I leave feeling rejuvenated and inspired and excited to continue learning Mandarin. And now, thanks to Dina, I have confidence that I have a decent beginner's foundation in speaking, reading and writing Mandarin and have a brilliant, kind teacher who can help turn that foundation into something even stronger. If you want to learn Mandarin and live near NYC, I can't recommend Dina enough!!

I decided to learn Chinese in preparation for a trip to China for the World Expo, but mostly…read morebecause I'm interested in being able to better understand and work with the most important growth economy in the world. Before the class, everyone I know told me how Mandarin is SOOoOoOOOoo hard and I TOOOOoooOootally shouldn't bother. Whatever, doodz! I, for one, welcome our new ant overlords. Dina Shen is the instructor and progenitor of Fast Learning Chinese, and I love her like I loved my first grade teacher. She's so smart! And pretty! She's one of those rare teachers who clearly LOVES teaching, and she's incredibly professional. But, as a professional, she makes her class--with her own curriculum and CD--fun, clear, engaging, and (like it says on the box) very very fast. You won't have time to doodle in her class. Not only that, but Dina encourages you to come to the first class before you pay so you can decide for yourself whether or not you think you can learn from her. A month in, and I haven't noticed any dropouts (and my friends told me horror stories about packed college Chinese classes with four lonely students left by the time midterms rolled around). There's no machismo to the course. The vibe is welcoming and inclusive. And if you have trouble and need to repeat the course, her repeat fee is something like half the original cost, which I think shows genuine generosity and dedication. She also holds the same class on different days of the week, so if you have to miss class one week, you can make it up on another day. A huge, huge plus. I leave every class inspired and excited to be learning Chinese, and I'm proud to be learning from such a wonderful teacher. I can already show off to my Chinese clients, and while I know I've got a long way to go, it tells me a lot about Dina's class that after a month they already understand me. That's a big deal with a tonal language! I plan to go on to Level II after this one, which was not in my original plan... It's just that much fun. I cannot recommend Fast Learning Chinese highly enough. Go learn something from Dina.