This was our first time at iCode, and I was so impressed that I had to share! It's rare to come…read moreacross a new program where your 5-year-old immediately connects with both the class and the teacher on the very first try. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, catering to multiple age groups, with instructors who are either former software engineers or MS in Computer Science graduates who truly enjoy teaching kids. The program provides a strong STEM foundation while supporting progressive learning at every stage. For after-school, they offer homework help, school pick-ups, and engaging activities like Chess, Coding, and Robotics. They also run 1-2 hour classes throughout the week for extra enrichment. The facility itself is fantastic--plenty of parking, clean and modern spaces, new infrastructure, and loads of fun tools and toys for kids to explore.

We hosted our son's 10th birthday at iCode Pleasanton and it was one of the easiest and best…read moreparties we've ever done. He loves Roblox and gaming, and iCode set everything up from pizzas, drinks, gaming stations, even a customized greeting and fun music. The kids got to play together in one room (plus an extra space for more players) and even drove a robotic car. It was three hours of nonstop fun, and we barely had to lift a finger, we just brought the donuts. Their team coordinated everything and made it effortless for us. We originally looked at renting a gaming truck, but this was so much better. Our son said it was one of his favorite birthdays. Highly recommend!

The owner here is insanely good peoples. He always greets us when we come in. The place is like a…read morelibrary. Every kid in there seems to be taking their math seriously, and they should! I like it here, my kid likes it here, and she seems to be learning. Although anything would have helped my little struggling kid. The neighborhood is a tiny bit sketch (by Tri-Valley standards i guess), but it's fine. It's near a dollar store and a pub. If you'd like to connect the dots, you may. But anyhoo, if your kid is struggling with math, take them here. You'll see a nice improvement. We're leaving for a bit, only because we have to tighten some finances. But we'll be back for sure.

I wanted to share my personal experience with Mathnasium in Dublin so other parents know what to…read moreexpect. A friend recommended Mathnasium to me, and I found the Dublin location online. I eventually registered for an assessment through their Facebook page. At no point during the online registration process or on the Facebook page did I see any mention that there was a fee for the assessment. I have no problem paying a reasonable assessment fee if it is clearly disclosed upfront. In fact, my daughter has had assessments at two other tutoring centers, and both clearly stated the cost during registration. Transparency is important. The assessment had been scheduled for about three weeks. A few hours before the appointment, the owner called me and said he wanted to go over a few things about the assessment. I was at work and in a hurry, so I told him my daughter would be attending with her father the following morning and that I understood it was simply an assessment to determine her level, after which we would decide whether to enroll.I then said- and it is free of cost.  He then mentioned there was "a small fee." When I asked how much the fee was, he repeatedly said he wanted to discuss several things with me before disclosing the amount. I explained that I simply wanted to know the fee because it had not been disclosed anywhere online. Since my husband was taking our daughter, I did not want him arriving and being surprised by an unexpected charge. After I asked several times, he finally told me the assessment fee was $114. Again, I want to emphasize that the amount itself was not the issue. I was simply disappointed that the fee had not been disclosed during registration. At that point, the conversation changed. His tone became noticeably less pleasant, and he began asking questions such as, "What are you looking for for your child?". "Why did you register- then ?"  and "Why do you want your child here in this program?" I found the conversation uncomfortable because I was simply trying to understand the assessment fee before deciding whether to proceed. I explained that I was working and needed to get off the phone, but I felt pressured to continue the discussion. Ultimately, I canceled the appointment. My decision had nothing to do with the $114 fee. I am happy to invest in my daughter's education. What concerned me was the lack of upfront disclosure about the assessment cost and the change in tone during the conversation. As a parent, first impressions matter. If I don't feel respected during the enrollment process, it makes me question whether that is the environment I want for my child. This review reflects only my experience with the Dublin location. I cannot speak about any other Mathnasium centers, and I'm sure other families may have had different experiences.

I'm not coming back. The director didn't send the link for the session as she usually did and have…read morethe gut to charge me, she mentioned it should be the same as previous sessions, well which one and how you didn't tell us that...not right!

We are happy with the result. My son did not have a very…read morehigh GPA. We came for help a little late in the 11th grade. We do not have much time left. With EEC college coaching and tutoring, my son has been accepted to 5 good colleges. He gets to join the top college of his choice. EEC coaches with smart strategy, good follow-up, and custom fit with each kid's learning style. It is a unique, high-quality, and care college coaching service. The result is shown. Lastly, our family wants to thank the EEC team for your support, patience, and delivery of a very good result.

Absolute terrible place to bring your child for after school care, shame on me for doing it! If you…read morelike to torture your kids, this is the place for you as these teachers will do it! What training have any of these teachers had, I doubt if they have any meaningful credentials in caring for children and providing them with confidence and assistance. The worst part is that we found out that one of the so called 'teachers' told my 8 year old son he was dumb and and made him feel he is not good enough in front of other kids in class. Seriously, who do you think you are to talk and treat my child this way. These are children who are sensitive and need encouragement and help, not to be demoralized and made fun of. The place is basically a zoo, chaos reigns and the kids are all over the place in class, teachers shout and demoralize the children, there is very little or no structure at in all in this place. It's a glorified school of terror!!! They don't listen to parents and they have refused to return my $500 deposit, they will be getting a letter from my attorney very soon. I wish I could put negative stars on this place!

My daughter, who will be in the first grade this year, has attended Summer Camp both this year and…read morelast and she also attends the after school program. She enjoys the various activities offered at Academic Plus such as hip hop class (for an additional fee, but reasonable), creative writing, knitting/sewing and stitching and Spanish. She loves the snacks they provide and most importantly, she likes the teachers. She told me that the teachers pay attention to the kids, approach them when they notice something is wrong, and they are good listeners. I appreciate the conveniences Academic Plus offers to parents such as transportation service from school to the program, the option to pick up your kid as late as 6:30 pm and during the summer program, we can drop off as early as 8 am. In addition, Ekta and the teachers at Academic Plus are readily available when I have questions or concerns.

My daughter started the lessons at CSAD San Jose location 2 years back when she was about to start…read moreHigh School freshman with the goal to have a portfolio when applying college. Young Lee and Hee Lee are both very experienced teachers, Alex too who is very helpful on coaching, though my daughter hasn't decided what related major for college, she has done many different art pieces combining the creativity and skill set and one of her pieces has won the award from Growing Up Asian In America competition. Going to CSAD for lessons and spending time there for the art piece she works on has been the escape for my daughter from her busy academic schedule. I'm grateful to find CSAD, my daughter is on the right track to build her portfolio, that will also be a nice memory that she can bring with her to college that records her love for art.

If you are looking for a nice decent place to improve your drawing skills, this place should be the…read morebest fit for you. I met great instructors Young Lee, Hee Lee, and Alex there and I really appreciate that they are very dedicated to helping students' art skills. I was, honestly, just a beginner hoping to transfer to great art schools and it was hard to get the right path. However, I was capable of working on my portfolio with diverse and aesthetic ideas with great inspiration thanks to Alex. In addition, their experienced counseling helped me a lot to search for schools to transfer and preparation for the requirements. They are both great teachers and councilors in art education. Plus, their life drawing classes are very helpful to observe the human body and find own styles of drawing with various nude models.

My 8-year-old son loves Hackington's, and his younger sister can't wait to join, too. The…read morecurriculum is well designed supportive, encourages creativity, and enables students can move as quickly (or slowly) as they like. The teacher is warm, funny, and really gets kids. Highly recommend!

We're so glad to discover Hackingtons as our son have been attending classes for almost two years…read more The classes are affordable and he's learned a lot about computer programming. You're set up on a recurring schedule but if there are times your child can't attend, they'll definitely do their best to accommodate and adjust. They also respond very quickly to any inquiries. Overall a great experience and highly recommended!

I had a pretty good experience in this center. I think its their director, Ms. Yuan, she is super…read morenice and considerate. I went on the Global Philanthropy Leadership Internship Program this summer in China. The entire trip had a great impact on my life. After coming back to the US, I have been receiving help in my writing and college application which I really appreciate. I would recommend Ivymax to anyone looking at educational related services.

We used IvyMax for college consulting last year. Experience was pretty bad for that price. As a…read moreparent, I learn nothing new from them. Many of their advices are just too general. You can learn that from youtube videos. Also, it's hard to get in touch with our college consultant, Mr. Wei. Every communication (phone call, text chats) had to go through his secretary. Very time consuming. They also tried to sell you more services in some meetings. The essay review was helpful but that's it. Unless you really don't know anything about college admission, you should look somewhere else.

Had issues incorrect billing and processing a refund in a timely manner. A simple refund took over…read moremonth and how too many phone calls and emails. The program is fair...

I never imagined that my three kids would be excited about getting dropped off for a math class!!…read moreThree times a week I drop them to Mathnasium and they enjoy math presented in a fun format that's more like a game Learning while having fun is the way to do it The place is not intimidating as most of the tutors are the Top high school seniors from Amador high The place is very well run Ryan is excellent and encourages the kids to do more math The prizes they get as an incentive to do more is a great concept It's a game and it's fun