Our daughter attended the summer school program, and we were so impressed! I never imagined a…read more5-year-old could learn about things like the planets in the solar system or grasp basic robotics. But she did, and with so much enthusiasm. The school is incredibly well-organized, and every staff member is warm and welcoming. My daughter felt so loved and supported at Learning Tree. Two weeks ago, she took the English test for the Walnut Unified School District, and the teacher was surprised by how good her handwriting was. I know this is because of the dedication of the teachers who have helped her grow. I want to end my review by sharing a picture she drew in class. It's hanging on our fridge. The drawing shows her teacher smiling as my daughter raises her hand to answer a question. It says, "I love to learn." This picture touches my heart deeply. As an educator myself, nurturing a lifelong love of learning is something I've always hoped to instill in my child. We've already signed her up for the after-school program, and we can't wait to see even more growth at Learning Tree!

My daughter has been attending Learning Tree's summer program for the past 7 weeks, and I have…read morenothing but good things to say! She's starting TK in the fall, and we wanted to make sure she was ready--and my goodness, she has learned sooo much in such a short time. We've loved every single staff member and teacher she's interacted with. My daughter is all smiles and laughter at pickup and genuinely looks forward to school every morning. I want to give a special shoutout to Ms. Melissa and Ms. Victoria--they are so kind, engaging, and supportive of all their students. My daughter talks non-stop about how much she loves them! You can tell how much care goes into their lessons, activities, and everything they do. Learning Tree truly has so much to offer. 10/10--can't recommend them enough!

My kid studied in the LLC program( Suzanne Middle School). The teacher was patient and…read moreprofessional. My son has improved a lot in Chinese. I highly recommended the program.

Great for beginners that just want to take classes for fun, but I do NOT recommend for serious…read morelanguage learners that are looking to become somewhat fluent. Also, beware of the mandatory $15 supply fee that you'll need to pay that's not included in tuition, even though zero supplies are used/given.

This is an excellent local option for anyone wanting to improve their language skills. Teachers are…read moreknowledgeable, helpful, and kind. You'll learn a lot about culture too and have the opportunity to share your love for language with other enthusiastic students.

The school have helped me a lot. I used to be very shy in speaking english and very scared to…read moreexpress myself. After studying here, I am more confident and comfortable now and I was able to enroll at USC and finish my degree. 100% recommend if you are looking to find a place to start!

Good school, great teachers, nice locations to walk around…read more You can definitely improve your English in this school. They have great teachers, most of them are very polite and friendly.

This is a smaller scale but incredibly resourceful institution that offers many classes for both…read moreadult students and children. Located near Rowland High School, it's in a quiet neighborhood so I was rather taken aback that it had been here for a long time. RACE has such a wide range of classes varying from art classes for adults to swim classes for children. The office staff is very attentive and provides a lot of information to inquiring visitors. My mom has taken a digital photography course to advance her photography skills as well as the Introduction to Reiki course years ago, which she highly recommended for me to take as it taught her essential massaging techniques that she still utilizes. Also, I recently enrolled my little brother into the karate class offered by the Recreation Department, and he loved it! It's very affordable and the instructor created a welcoming and fun environment for the kids. I highly recommend this school, especially for those who would love to spend time learning about something new. You never know what you'll learn!

RACE is an amazing adult and community school that has English as a Second Language classes and…read moreHigh School Equivalency classes for adults as well as community classes that range from guitar classes to swimming classes. The staff and faculty is helpful, patient and caring.

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!

Alpha science is a great place for SAT prep. They have a nice location near Stater Bros.,…read moreStarbucks, McDonald's, and more. There's one day a week to take a practice test, and the rest of the days are used to review the test and teach concepts and skills in Reading, Writing, and Math. Because of this, there's only four days of class instead of five like at other places, and its great to have a day off. Michael only requires us to memorize around 50 words a week instead of the redundant 50 words a day at other places. This is not only less work for the students, but also makes it easier to actually understand and know the words. He explains reading and writing problems pretty well and cares about the students' progress. Mr. Hsu is a real math master and while he can be hard to understand at times, it is really impressive to watch him fill up the chalkboard with a plethora of numbers and arrows in a matter of seconds. For whatever reason, the math class goes by faster than the other classes, so theres always extra time, time that Mr. Hsu uses to give us magisterial advice not just about the SAT and college admissions, but also life in general. Amber and Betty are really nice, the bathrooms are clean, and they put dryer sheets up on the walls so the room smells nice. However, the thermostat is usually set at either 69 or 70 degrees, so it can get cold if youre just wearing a tshirt and shorts. Although another review said the water is bad, it really isnt. The water is decent, more like kirkland or crystal geyser.

I attended Alpha Math and Science as a junior in high school. I am writing this review years later…read morebecause I still think about this experience, and I genuinely believe students and parents deserve to know how damaging a teacher's behavior can be toward young people. The way this program was structured was that students were encouraged to come in early for additional help. That was repeatedly emphasized as a way to succeed. At the time, I was 16 years old and under an extreme amount of stress. I had a calculus test the following day, was overwhelmed, and already anxious because the class itself was marketed as preparation but felt stressful from the start. Because I wanted help, I came in early as instructed. A TA was helping me before class started. She was kind, calm, and supportive. I sat in the front of the classroom with the TA seated next to me. When class officially began, I immediately stopped working independently and began taking notes like everyone else. The TA stayed seated next to me and would occasionally tap my shoulder to quietly point out a correction or clarification on my work. When that happened, I responded quietly and respectfully. I was not talking to classmates, not distracting anyone, and not being disruptive in any way. This continued for about thirty minutes. Then the TA left. The moment she walked out, the instructor suddenly began screaming at me at full volume in front of the entire class. As a 16 year old student, being screamed at by a grown adult in front of my peers was terrifying. I had been in his class for over a year at that point. I was always quiet, attentive, and respectful, and I had never been a problem student. He continued yelling at me aggressively in both English and Chinese. I do not speak or understand Chinese well, which made the situation even more confusing and frightening. When I could not respond properly because I did not understand what he was saying, he became even angrier. He accused me of being disrespectful and intentionally talking during class, even though I had only been responding quietly to the TA earlier. At one point, he accused me of intentionally tripping the TA as she left, claiming I had done it on purpose. In reality, her foot had simply caught on a loose backpack string. The accusation was shocking and completely untrue. I began crying uncontrollably in front of the entire class. He did not stop yelling. He continued berating me while I stood there frozen, embarrassed, and scared. What made this even more unsettling was that staff members came into the classroom during this incident and simply stood there watching. I had seen similar situations before where staff would appear when he yelled at other students, which made it clear that this behavior was not unusual. Eventually, he stormed out of the classroom. The entire atmosphere was ruined. I felt horrible not only for myself but also for the other students whose learning time was lost because of his inability to control his temper. After the short break, his wife came in to teach the second half of the class. While I was still crying and visibly shaken, she told me that if I needed extra help, I should come in early. That sentence completely broke me. I had come in early. I had followed exactly what the program instructed students to do. I was exhausted, scared, and speechless. I regret not saying anything in that moment, but I was a timid teenager who had just been publicly humiliated by a teacher. I gathered my things, left immediately, and never returned to Alpha Math and Science. After I left, friends who stayed in the class later told me that the instructor would frequently mention me during lessons. He told them to tell me that he would offer me free classes if I came back. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of how he treated me, and no accountability. Just an offer of free classes, as if access to his teaching excused the way he behaved. I did not need his class then, and I do not need it now. Today, I am in college at UC Berkeley with a job lined up. I have learned from many professors, including award winning ones, who are demanding, disciplined, and high standard without being cruel or humiliating. Looking back, I now understand how harmful a teacher with poor emotional control and a lack of emotional intelligence can be to a young student's confidence and well being. These classes are expensive, and in my experience, they made no meaningful positive impact on my academic success. What they did leave behind was stress, fear, and lasting emotional damage. There are better resources out there. No test score, class, or program is worth feeling unsafe, belittled, or scared in a learning environment. I hope this review helps students and parents make a more informed decision.