Our daughter attended Gollatz Cotillion last Fall and loved the experience! Her face would light up…read morewhen she went! She learned dances, party & table etiquette in a fun setting with her peers. We highly recommend Gollatz Cotillion as it boosts self-confidence and teaches much-needed social skills to young people.

Would have been posting a five star review after our final session in early March, but now giving a…read moreone star after we received a curt email this evening telling us that the final session is canceled due to poor attendance. Why did we not ever hear poor attendance was a problem before today?!?! Now I have to tell my child, who missed only a single session late last year due to the flu, that the adults running this show have decided to bail on Palisades/Santa Monica before finishing what they started? The "refund" for one session does not cut it, guys. This was a good cotillion. I wanted our son to have the chance to practice what you've taught him. He could have done so at the culminating formal dinner session. He and his friends are very disappointed. We have taught our child to finish what he starts. Now you have modeled the opposite. Way to go.

We recently had the opportunity to for our children to take a course with Magnolia School of…read moreEtiquette and Protocol. This was a 3.5 hour course where our children learned about social etiquette and dining etiquette. Our children found the course engaging and informative and enjoying learning from Mrs. Jonnie. We recommend the class for others.

My teen daughters (16) and their friend (15) just finished the Magnolia School of Etiquette and all…read morethree were very much impressed with the class. Afterward, all three girls thanked me for sending them to Jonnie. They said she made them feel comfortable and that they learned new things at the table that they should know for the future. I was a tad worried about lunch, but all of them said the lunch was good. They worked a little on public speaking and topics of conversation which were also helpful. Jonnie went out of her way to help me out because I had some fear of driving up a steep hill. The only thing I wish I could change for the school is the location, otherwise I would definitely send the girls back for a refresher.

If you're thinking about taking a class here - DO IT!! I just can't say enough good things about my…read moreexperience here - From the break room to the staff and teachers - top notch! Drastically improved my skills - worth every penny! Last month I took the Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp with Kristian Gabriel - AMAZING CLASS! Highly recommend if you're doing any work in Premiere Pro - and Kristian even touches a little on Photoshop, After Effects & Illustrator too. The bootcamp definitely kicked my video editing skills up several notches! I wish I had taken the class much sooner haha! That being said, I'm glad I had already worked with Premiere Pro bc the bootcamp made a lot more sense. The software can be complicated, especially if you're just starting out, and the bootcamp moves fast...so it can be hard to keep up. BUT Training Connection gives you one free repeat!! You can come back and take the same class again once more - how awesome is that?? Kristian is an absolutely FANTASTIC teacher!! He's professional, passionate, extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind and caring - his expertise is impressive! He knows Adobe inside and out. I would happily take any of his classes again and definitely plan to take the After Effects and Illustrator classes in the future. The building is great also - the suite is sleek and always clean. They have high tech equipment in the classrooms - all their computers are fast Apples. Even the break room has a very fancy coffee machine offering all sorts of lattes and such. And all the rooms have lovely views of DTLA. Very nice facility. The prices for their classes are extremely reasonable considering the value of the lectures and the fact that they let you do one free retake. There are tons of eateries and cafes and food courts nearby so lunch is fun everyday! You can park in their underground lot but it's expensive at $35 a day. However, there's lots of security and it felt very safe, clean and convenient. I took the metro gold line the first two days and actually got urinated on by a vagrant the second morning - so I didn't hesitate to pay for parking after that lol. There's a cheaper lot around the corner but no security so be aware.

I took the Business Leadership class, and it was excellent. I am so glad I did. I have been a…read moresupervisor for the past two years and after this class I have a new perspective on my position, and it will help me going forward. My instructor, Carol, was very knowledgeable and taught a great class. I left with a lot of materials to look back on, should I need it. I will definitely come back. It was worth the money!

I came to Miss Tina in hope to learn the etiquette of being a gracious lady and thanks to her…read morepatience and guidance, I feel more confident and elegant after our lessons. My favorite class with her was our dining etiquette class which was held at Maison Akira, a fine dining restaurant featuring the taste of French and Japanese cuisine (which was visited by the Emperor of Japan). It was such a great experience as not only were we able to savor good food, I was able to learn and practice. I highly recommend Miss Tina to anyone that is interested in modelling and learning social etiquette. Miss Tina is a great mentor who is passionate in helping others, nice and knowledgeable.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to team teach with Tina. She is a top professional and is an…read moreexpert in teaching modeling, visual poise, and all forms of social etiquette and manners. Miss Tina's passion is to help others gain self-confidence and a better public presence. She does this by providing outstanding classes. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to improve their manners and poise to sign up for any of her classes. Miss Tina is GREAT!

My wife and I are so grateful to have such wonderful teachers for our daughters. They were in Room…read more4 with Ms Sheila and Ms Ana. Ms Ana is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and caring. She creates a warm and welcoming environment where my girls feel safe and supported. One thing we especially appreciate is her excellent communication with us. Ms. Ana is very responsive through WeChat; she provides us peace of mind when we have any questions regarding our kids. Ms Shiela was excellent in introducing both my daughters to writing/math/reading at the beginning of the year. She was able to identify different needs for each of my daughters and created a plan for us to follow at home to reinforce what was being taught at school. The time I had with Ms Shiela in the teacher parent meetings showed me that she really cared about her students and treated them as if they were her own. I am so impressed with my daughters' growth throughout the year; seeing the work they did in class and also the activities they have and are doing now at home is just amazing. We are so grateful to have had Ms. Ana and Ms. Shiela take care of and teach our kids. Ms Ana and Ms Shiela's kindness, patience, and dedication are qualities that every parent hopes to encounter on the first day of school.

We can't say enough wonderful things about Room 5 and the incredible teachers who have helped our…read moredaughter grow this year. Ms. Haley is the teacher who helped my daughter achieve a breakthrough in learning her letter sounds and number fundamentals. She is energetic, creative, and makes learning so much fun that even my husband and I wish we could be students in her class! She has a special gift for challenging each child while supporting them in their own unique way. Homework became a positive part of our routine because she always made sure my daughter was learning, growing, and being appropriately challenged. Her curriculum and classroom activities are engaging, thoughtful, and fun. Simply put, she is truly one of the best teachers we have ever met. Ms. Emily is the most patient and loving teacher. She has such a gentle and effective way of teaching discipline, manners, and positive behavior. Rather than simply telling children what not to do, she helps them understand right from wrong in a caring and respectful way. Her kindness and creativity shine through in everything she does. Ms. Andrea has left a lasting impression on our family. Thanks to her, our household will forever know how to sing the table manners song! She has a wonderful ability to turn lessons and nursery rhymes into daily habits that children can carry with them beyond the classroom. Together, these teachers create the perfect balance of nurturing, encouragement, structure, and learning. They have built an environment where children can thrive and grow at their own pace while feeling loved and supported every step of the way. We will miss them so much and already look forward to our second child having the opportunity to learn from them one day. We also cannot forget Room 2 and the amazing Ms. Cecilia, Ms. Ellie, and Ms. Griselda. They were my daughter's very first teachers and helped her learn boundaries, social skills, and independence while showering her with love and care. Anyone who works with two-year-olds deserves special recognition, and these teachers have endless patience and dedication. They are simply the best. We also cannot forget about Ms Reyna! She was the one providing comfort to during her first few weeks of transitioning. Our daughter has truly thrived here and has learned so much. We are incredibly grateful for all of these wonderful teachers and the impact they have had on our family. You simply can't go wrong with any of them!

I looked EVERYWHERE to find a good bilingual Korean-American preschool for my child. So few places…read moreoffer it for kids as young as three, and the few others I found were more like daycare. Karis is a wonderful find! The teachers here are amazing. We love Ms. Susie Kim. She not only has credentials, but she really is passionate about teaching and so carefully thinks through each lesson plan and how kids this age learn best. My shy child loves her so much and has become so brave practicing the language. We drive one hour to take our child to Karis for Ms. Kim. We cannot thank her enough!!!

I couldn't be happier with Karis Academy! I have 2 daughters and we used to attend a different…read moreChinese school and my girls have made so much more progress since switching to Karis! My girls have attended Kinder Chinese as well as private tutoring and summer camp (Karis also offers ESL, Korean, Coding, Piano and many other enrichment classes) and we have been elated with all of them! As a non-Chinese speaker, a high quality Mandarin education is even more important to me since I can't really help my kids much (although I am having a lot of fun learning some Mandarin too practicing with my daughters!). The teachers are always so nice and translate everything into English & Pinyin for me so I can more easily have my daughters practice at home. Karis has phenomenal, experienced, native speaking, & caring teachers who are really invested in helping children learn languages and having fun doing it! I know both of my girls' teachers truly care about the girls - like an Aunt would - and they always go above and beyond coming up with creative ways to engage my girls and help them really retain the language. Another thing I love is how both of my girls' teachers also teach them about Chinese Culture such as Chinese Poetry, trying Chinese foods, learning about the Chinese holidays, etc. Karis uses the highest quality curriculum complete with a multitude of different books, CDs, DVDs, worksheets and some of the materials they even create themselves! My girls are continuously doing creative craft & art projects and games related to learning Mandarin which is helpful to keep them engaged and looking forward to attending Mandarin classes every week! Another thing I like about Karis Academy is that it is very organized and has a great administrative staff which is helpful for scheduling classes, makeups and also for using Charter School funds (which they accept!). Karis is located on the entire second level of a building conveniently located right off the 5 freeway & Jeffrey (we drive from Newport Beach to get there) and it is a very safe location with plenty of parking. Karis Academy is the perfect school for my daughters and I only wish something like this existed when I was a kid because Karis is so amazing I wish I could attend too!

My son enjoyed the childrens' etiquette class. He was nervous at first for this experience, but had…read moregreat feedback and wants to return for more classes. He came home with worksheets they covered in class and I liked the topics that were covered. Thank you!

My ten year old son went to a week long summer camp and he really liked it . I wasn't sure since he…read morehad never been here . They really make it fun and interesting I highly recommend!

We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

My student sat for practice tests in AP Chem and AP Calc AB with Premier Prep. Justin was friendly,…read morehelpful, and very responsive.