My first grader attended the 2024 summer program at Young Scholars Academy ("YSA") and now attends the writing class during the 2025 school year. She has always been a pretty good student, but YSA has made her much better. It's as if she is a different student now than she was before that summer, especially with confidence in writing. She has learned so many things so organically that it was fun for her. She also has amassed a notebook of "beautiful sentences" (her words) that she constructs each week for YSA and from which she later picks and chooses phrases for poetry/creative writing. This has directly led her to win awards at national literature competitions, which I don't think she would have done had she not been in YSA. What more, she has made friends at YSA through the entertaining field trips and Fun Fridays. She was the new girl, but the kids attending YSA were all very kind, friendly, and generous. My daughter didn't want the summer to end! And I can't say enough good things about her teachers and Ms. Esther, the director. The teachers at YSA are creative and detail-oriented, and they give the kids so much individualized attention because the class size is so small (6 to 8 students per teacher). Then there's Ms. Esther, who you can tell from the start really loves kids and cares about how they are doing. She knows each student by name and who their parents are, she regularly sends detailed texts and photos showing how the kids are doing, and her interaction with each child is colored by warmth. For example, she thinks so much about each child's well-being that she will gently move children into the shade at lunch lest they get too much sun (such a mom thing to do but so bracing to see when someone does it for your child). She also makes sure that they wash their hands at the right times, that they have all their belongings with them, and that they eat what their moms want them to eat before rushing off to play. Wow! The children are taken care of so well--physically, emotionally, and academically. Overall, YSA is superb, and I will sing its praises to no end. read more

Our son attended YSA for a summer and two trimesters between grades 5-6. Our goal was to support him in an area of his strength and interest (reading, writing, and language skills) rather than to address a weakness. We liked that he was able to work in the middle school-age content/cohort and push his growth beyond what he was getting in his regular 6th grade school class. We are very happy with the results, and my son didn't want to stop attending (rare for an academy!) when we recently let YSA go to focus on other activities. Miss Esther is always positive, flexible, and easy to communicate with. Her teachers did a good job of connecting with our son and motivating him to keep learning and developing. Things went well enough that we made a request for a series of special, private sessions to prepare my son for the written portion of the Whitney HS admissions exam. Miss Esther and her team worked out a schedule over the course of a month, and our son felt very confident and prepared for the exam. He felt good both before and after the test and ended up earning admission to Whitney! We are appreciative of the care and investment that the YSA team made in our son. We can't think of a higher recommendation than to say we are already planning to enroll our daughter at YSA in about a year when she prepares for middle school. read more

My daughter is in the 3rd grade and she absolutely loves this academy. The director of YSA is very professional and this academy has very strong curriculum for reading and writing with qualified teachers. My daughter has advanced reading level and received "Most Improved" award in her class this month. I was very impressed that the director emailed me with my daughter's class reports every week after each lesson. So I could see what my daughter learned and what she needed to improve. If you're looking for reading and wring tutors I highly recommend this academy. read more

Great after-school academy for elementary students! Esther and the teachers are friendly and knowledgeable, and they provide a supportive environment for learning. My children have shown noticeable improvement in their academics since attending. Highly recommend! read more

We are very happy with Young Scholars Academy! The director truly cares about her students and always goes above and beyond. Her programs are tailored for each student, not a cookie cutter style, and each kid gets the special attention they need. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and honest. She is very dedicated, always provides feedback after the sessions, and gives support. I am so lucky I found Young Scholars Academy and I highly recommend this place!! read more

My daughter learns so much at this academy and looks forward to going every day! She currently attends the summer camp. Her reading level has drastically improved and she is gaining confidence in her presentation skills. Another huge bonus is that the director is the best and she treats my daughter like her own. I highly recommend this academy. read more

My daughter and I are so thankful to YSA .The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, focusing not only on grammar and composition but also fostering creativity, critical thinking, and speech. The instructors here are exceptional. Their dedication and expertise create an inspiring atmosphere for learning. They engage with the students in a way that encourages them to express themselves freely while honing their writing abilities. The academy director and teachers also provide valuable feedback and constructive criticism, which has significantly improved my child's writing style and confidence. read more

My husband and I highly recommend Young Scholars Academy. The education kept my children eager to learn which other places did not. Thank you, Esther Jun & Staff :) read more

The director is incredibly nice and clearly has a passion to help students grow. Also, the academy itself is new and thus extremely clean which is important during this pandemic. I recommend a free consultation for your kids. read more