Nothing but great things to say about their front office staff. This is also a Pearson test center for those looking to take their HISET. Vanessa is knowledgeable and has made the entire process so much more bearable with regard to dealing with PSI. She explains everything well and gets the job done. I can really appreciate someone who tells it as it is so I can provide documents in one swoop instead of people who only know or disclose half of what you need she told me over the phone I need z y and z so I could procure what was needed efficiently. Highly recommend. read more

My sister and I both signed up and both of us had the credit card we used to sign up stolen

We're back to class for the fall quarter and it is only August 17. That is way too soon for fall. Minus one star . Still have concerts in the park tonight in Cerritos. Today we made a necklace and earrings. All I needed was wire, tools, and jump rings ( they are circles made of wire that is used to hold different pieces together) It was easy and fun. Glad to be back with our teacher Mona. We had a lot of new students today. read more

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Employees are so kind when I went here to get a typing certificate. It's also so easy for me to find.

August 2023 Located next to the ABC district. Parking is a bit limited but the entrance markers will let you know where to park. For those taking a proctor exam, the assessment center is located towards the back area of the parking lot. At the check-in area, the staff will be provided documentation for the test taker to review and sign before being assigned to a separate area for testing. They don't allow studying once you enter the assessment area. So study in your vehicle before checking in. In addition, the assessment center offers lockers for individuals who have personal belongings. read more

H.S Diploma programs is awesome ! They're fully patient with their students . I can't speak for the office. Or the parking lot. Never been my favorite . read more

Maybe look elsewhere if you're looking to join the Cosmetology program. Unfortunately, this place has an amazing price for their cosmetology program. The reason it's unfortunate is because although its an amazing option to save money, it's clear that you get a much worse education here because of it. There are two teachers currently, Ms. Regina and Ms. Ortega. From literally the first day of being there it was an obvious split between the two of them. Because of this, and a few other reasons, I came to realize in my time there that I wasn't going to get a proper eduction if I decided to stay. I was in Regina's class from only August- Late October. In that short time I witnessed racism, antisemitism, conversations about inappropriate sexual topics, and even body shaming towards ME.-- some of these topics even stemming from my instructor herself. I know to some this might be not a huge deal, but its crazy to me that within only 2 months, I got to know just how exclusive these women are. And when I decided to separate myself from it as a form of setting boundaries, I was suddenly the bad guy for not wanting to spend time around them. Why would I want to be around that? It got to a point where I had to say something because the way the classroom was working in favoritism of students who had made it clear that they wouldn't even want a Black or Asian person in their chair... It was among the most ignorance I've ever witnessed. I stood up twice. Once was by telling a higher up of my instructor, Ms. Kathy. Nothing happened and the behaviors continued. I realized that, as an adult myself, I can speak up about it to those who are specifically behaving this way. When I did, I was threatened and told " You can get your money back or you'll have to can stay here and deal with me". A 25 year old student said that to me, a 19 year old student for confronting them calmly about making racist comments. Then later I was made out to be the bad guy again for speaking out about it, by the Vice Principal, Ms. Melissa-- when I had previously followed their procedures with the same complaints and ZERO disciplinary action was taken. In my life I have always gone through a few things that I don't think are so bad because I always do my best at being empathetic-- and man, this class was BAD. It's kind of sad actually, because I was the one who was made to leave. I've been in the ABC District my entire life and now that I'm about to get my career, I get pushed out instead of those in the classroom who were not only racist, but also shaming me for things like my body. That student still gets to go there, while I left because I didn't feel safe around a student who threatened me (not to mention, she was the teachers favorite student). Luckily I got my money back because of it. But I'm very disappointed in the district that I grew up in for allowing this behavior to continue with little to no consequences. Again-- I know this is a wonderful option price wise. And I totally understand that for some, that makes this school their only option. But, if you come across this review-- just please be aware (and be prepared), that if you are not a Mexican woman, who: speaks Spanish, is racist, body shames others and dislikes the idea of providing services to the students with disabilities-- you are likely not going to fit in with Ms. Regina's class. That's not even half the list, but you get the point. Ms. Ortega's class may be opening up again. I'm not sure when or if she will be teaching the course entirely again-- but she seems to be much more inclusive. Though, not many have enjoyed her teaching style (I did, when she subbed our class). Maybe take a tour and get a feel for the environment yourself. My advice is that you pick a better option, but if you absolutely have to come here-- focus on the material. Read your book and do the online work. Keep to yourself, and keep it surface level unless you find someone you know is safe. Play nice, protect your peace, get your hours and get out. It's likely that you will notice the tension in this class. Just do your best to have boundaries, take note of what happens, and choose your friends wisely. Thankfully I met two amazing friends from the course-- because we bonded not only over similar interests, but also over what we went through in those two short months. read more

Currently in the HS Diploma program & it is very straight forward and easy with options to work completely from home.

ABC Adult School is a great place to learn practical technical skills, arts, and even a second language. I've been a technical student there for over 2 years. I've learned: * How to use a digital camera & download photos * How to correct, retouch, resize a digital image with Photoshop * How to use a MAC computer (will never go back to PC) * How to use a movie camera - setting up a shoot, downloading film * How to create and edit a movie with After Effects & Final Cut Pro * How to make a Flash presentation * How to create a website with Dreamweaver * How to start a business * And a little bit about Cloud Computing These skills completely transformed my life. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the fine CTEC instructors & administrator, and hope they remain unscathed throughout budget cuts by the LAUSD. Support your local Adult School. And if you're looking for a great place to learn don't hesitate to give ABC Adult School in Cerritos a try. read more

There should be more people taking upholstery classes here! There's still time to enroll this week. It's only $90 and you can fix up your old sofa or dining chairs like I did. Everyone here is very patient and willing to help you out especially if you're a beginner. I'm very impressed by those who sign up for both day and night classes on the same day. That's real dedication. Ask your fellow students to show you their before and after pictures of their projects - you'll be blown away. You can take found or old furniture and flip it into something new that will look awesome in your home, and best of all you did it yourself. read more

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ABC Adult School is a great place to learn and improve your English and life because they have many personal and very professional programs for studying at school or in your house. The school is very good and comfortable for you because the teacher are very polite. If you have any questions, they try to explain clearly. They are friendly to the students from other countries. There are two parking lots. I would recommend this place for you. You can visit ABC Adult School at 12254 Cuesta Dr. Cerritos, CA 90703. read more

Just started taking the Upholstery class at night at the Cuesta location. The teacher is very knowledgeable and makes sure that safety comes first! I brought in my vintage dining chairs as projects to work on. Every student should bring their basic tools like screw drivers and tape measurer, etc, but they have a "shop card" where you buy (for cheap!) from the class: foam, padding, cotton, piping cord, button backs, etc. The Upholstery Center building also has air staple guns, heavy duty sewing machines, storage area, and other tools to share. The other students were middle aged men and women that have repeated the class for years to use the center for shop equipment and of course, guidance from Victor the instructor. I love this class! read more

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I've been taking woodworking classes for the last 1.5 yrs and decided to take an upholstery class so I can upholster a wood project should I so desire. Someone told me about this school's upholstery class so I decided to take it. BIG MISTAKE! The ABC Adult School website for the class entitled: UPHOLSTERY - BASIC TECHNIQUES has the following class description: "This class teaches fundamentals of upholstery with a decorative flair, including instruction on frame construction repair, restoration, restyling and fabric selection." I signed up for this class because I wanted to learn about how to do upholstery, little did I know that the write up for the class was completely fraudulent and misrepresenting what was actually being taught which is NOTHING! You bring a project to class, put your name on the board and when the teacher gets to your name you get some help. That is it. I've had to beg and plead for information, even just being taught the basics. There is no actual lecture or class instruction, not even the basics such as what the different materials are, what they are used for, how to use an industrial sewing machine, etc. There is no curriculum whatsoever. I have had several confrontations with the instructor on this and he says he understands but can do nothing about it. If it weren't for the fact that I tore apart my boyfriend's recliner as my class project all they would see of me is my backside as I run away fast. As for learning decorative flare, frame construction, fabric selection, it never happened. WHAT A FREAKING JOKE! In addition, starting this quarter, just in time for my first class, the school stopped providing supplies the students can buy. So we have to either buy amounts that as a new student we would never use up or pray that the teacher has it in his own business and buy it from him. UGH! The biggest part of the problem is letting students just pick any furniture piece and work on it. This does not allow the teacher to teach everyone the same skills and thereby actually teach some skills rather than the students just floundering. We should all be working on the same projects, get equal instruction and once learned move on to more difficult projects. This is the way all school work is done, building on what you have learned with clear and concise instruction. 100, 101, 102, etc. Just. Like. Real. School. Duh! The only way you are going to learn anything is to take the class over and over and over and over and then only if you are lucky will you be able to reupholster a chair on your own. Do not sign up for this class unless you want to be frustrated out of your mind. Unfortunately, I will probably have to take another class in order to finish the chair I started. Another UGH! read more

ABC Adult School - This is what the class description says and it is complete BS!!! - Adult Education Near Me - Cerritos, California

This school is great to learn and meet new people, learn English and make a community connection.. new hobby like sewing or upholstery. The only thing I dislike is that most of those "hobby" classes I want to take a during the day. I am way far from retirement but I would most definitely love to attend a few sewing classes that unfortunately are only during the day and it's twice weekly therefore I cannot afford to miss that much work. :( otherwise it's great I been coming to this place for the last 20 yrs and took one Purse making class back in 2009 read more

So excited to find this school. It is the only place I have found in all of Los Angeles & Orange counties to take upholstery classes. I live in Pasadena and Cerritos is about a 1 hour drive depending on traffic. I happily commute once a week to ABC Adult School to learn about the craft of upholstery. The school has a very large complete studio fully stocked with all the equipment you need to reupholster any piece of furniture. The sewing room boasts over 10 Industrial Sewing Machines, two huge cutting boards and supplies. The workroom has enough space for 18 students to set up and work on their pieces. They also have a large storage facility to store your projects while you are working on them. I've been enrolled just this semester in two back to back classes for a total of 8 hours of instruction once a week. The new teacher, Glenn, is the best. He has VAST experience as a craftsman and patiently explains the steps you need to take to complete your project. He does recommend that you start with a simple piece to begin with and then progress. But it is your choice and he will guide you along the way. Because of the structure of the classroom, you do have to wait occasionally to get the individual teaching you need. BUT, many students here have been coming for years and are more than willing to help out a newbie. You really don't even have to ask as they kindly watch over you and offer assistance. It is a real family here creating together. I will be making this commute for years to come! Love the school and class, but the teacher and people is what makes it special! read more

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The ABC Adult School is an interesting place to learn English as a Second Language. The office, teachers, and staff are very personal. The Administration of the School is great. ABC teachers are very professional and competent. Teachers are formal and they are very comprehensive about Adult Education. There are two parking lots. They are big. The students don't have any problems with the parking. I always recommend this school to other people and friends who need to learn English. I like to talk about my experience and improve my English. read more

I was really excited when my daughter and i went here to enroll her n the Graphic Design classes. They r all on board to sign u up and take ur money. Once ur a student FORGET getting any kind of service. The teachers do seem to try their best with what they have. All of the classes are not offered every semester so it takes longer than it should to complete the couses, bcus every class has a part 2. But the office workers and counselors r THE WORST and laziest staff i have ever encountered, Irene Hernandez is the worst of the bunch she needs to b fired. I have 2 daughters that over the last couple of years have come out of CSD & UCI i now wish that i had bit the bullet and sent her to a university also. U GET WHAT U PAY FOR. Dont bother with this place. read more

Ms. Lubrino of Pharmacy Tech class is an amazing teacher. Thanks to her patience in teaching, guidance and knowledge she imparts to her students my daughter is now a Certified Pharmacy Tech! If you want to start a career as a Pharmacy Tech definitely enroll in ABC Adult School in Cerritos (Cabrillo branch) and sign up for Ms. Lubrino's class! read more

Attended a job fair here and the vendors were slim. Was a good turnout with the attendees and we got a few people interested and interviewed but it's gotta increase in order for me to attend the next one.. Great venue though, nice school. read more

This bad review is for the guy in charge of the parking lot he totally suck, parking it's full and he doesn't care he doesn't put anything saying parking lot it's full or tell anyone we all go looking for parking and he just standing there or he is on his phone, I'm tired of his lousy job. read more

ABC Adult School - Adult Education Near Me - Cerritos, California

I just started this year and well I love my teacher nabby who is very understanding and I enjoy the challenge. The staff are very nice and enthusiastic and always willing to help. the students are wonderfull to I have already made one to two friends between the two classes that I am curintly taking and will continue to get on the diploma track through multimedia graphic desighn there are many classes to take .there are classes ranging from LVN to Nursing and so many others ...I highly recommend this school if you want to further your education. the campus is not huge yet very clean and not a bunch of different buildings to walk to and from. Down side they do not have financial aid but clsses are very reasonable .They are even patient with students that have a learning disability. read more

MAGIC SENIOR MUSCLE REGENERATION Magic Healing is what Jessie Shepherd provides with her daily varied and eclectic classes sponsored by ABC Adult School in Cerritos (Del Amo/Pioneer). Back, Hips, Shoulders...whatever your need, she will provide therapeutic help in overcoming pain and degeneration. The list is phenomenal: Qigong (chi kung) - Gentle Yoga Qigong (chi kung) - Gentle Yoga and weights Cardio Zumba Aerobic exercise Pilates and Yoga Pilates Exercise with Foam Roller And to stimulate your fancy even further, there is LINE DANCING. Classes are at ABC Adult School http://abcadultschool.edu 12254 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 926-6734. For complete listing of times/super reasonable cost, GOOGLE their catalog. According to septuagenarian, Mary Josephine Guzzetta, Jessie has professional magic skill in renascent healing enriched with empathetic personality. read more

I am having a blast in my Spanish class. Top notch computers, nice and comfy chairs and really clan restroom. Who could ask for more than that? lol read more

I have been taking the upholstery class at the abc adult school in Cerritos for the past 2 plus years. I find the class to be educational and rewarding and the new instructor Glen Quezada is an excellent addition to the teaching staff. Glen has many years of upholstery experience and shows you a variety of ways to make your furniture personally yours. I have seen some amazing transformations. The students in this class tend to be more mature than many of the other classes on the campus which I find very refreshing, I don't feel like the odd man out being a very young 67!!!. I think that because of the type of class this is everyone is willing to help, share, work and encourage one another, this makes the class a very sociable experience. I would encourage anyone who is interested in learning a new craft, and is interested in taking on a reupholstering project to come and join us. We have people that have been taking this class for many years, and some that are new this semester, we always welcome new students, why don't you come and join the fun. read more

YAY!! I finally found a sewing class with a cool vibe to it. I'm currently taking sewing classes here and have so far found it to be great. ABC offers a lot of classes in reasonable price ranges. I am currently enrolled in an alterations class where the structure is pretty laid back. You bring a project in and get help from a very qualified instructor. I plan to continue to take classes here. read more

An "Upholstery"class is very hard to find, and they are expensive. I found one that is perfect for what I want to do. This school has a dedicated sewing room with measuring equipment and cutting tables large enough for cutting yards of fabric. Sewing machines for making cushions and sewing double welting, a serger, and a machine for covering buttons. Connected to the sewing room is the work room with miter saws, drills, a table saw, and plenty of staple guns running off of a huge air compressor. Our teacher has many years of experience and a passion for, not only teaching, but reconstructing and changing the shape of furniture. He is a true artist. Students. this semester. are reupholstering couches, headboards, and antique chairs, which we also learn how to repair. I reupholstered a beautiful blue velvet chair. I am signing up again to learn how to diamond tuck a slipper chair for my bedroom. I love this class. read more

I take upholstery at a ABC adult school and I love it. The instructor is SUPER knowledgable, kind, and patient. He allows all kinds of upholstery projects. I have a giant sofa I have been working on. You also get to leave your project in class. Also the instructor buys many supplies for you. You will have instruction on tools to buy if you wish. The class IS mature. Many classmates have taken the class for a long time and they're super helpful if you get stuck. Everyone is encouraging in the class too. I have never been part of such a bunch of uplifting people. I would recommend this class to anyone! read more

Great place I finished my MA courses with ms Dennis and randi. Also took classes with ms Georgia Grissom and Mrs Cervantes. They were amazing and id recommend everyone to come learn from them here. read more

the floral design class with charlene park is ridiculous. do not take this class, especially if you are asian. she's asian but she discriminates against them, especially koreans (even though she's korean!) she claims that it's because she wants to teach more thoroughly to her own kind..what does that even mean? she is always always late! last time we waited almost 30 minutes outside.she doesn't even teach. she just goes on and on about herself and how she thinks shes the best florist out there. she doesn't even teach the class..she talks about her so called "achievements" for an hour while making some old 80's style arrangement and then tells us to make the same thing. i understand if she is trying to teach me something, but she doesn't teach and just criticizes because i make my arrangement different then says that i never listen however, the person next to me (who is not asian/korean) did the same mistake but nothing..sorry i don't want to make an outdated old arrangement..its freaking 2020 step up your game. she spoke so rudely to me for all three classes and the way she belittles someone.. i don't know how this is acceptable behavior and how she can even say she is an instructor! if this is an example of this school then no, i don't think people should waste their money coming here. i want to make one point very very clear- charlene if you read this i didn't drop your class because i am "overly sensitive" or because you criticized me, i know how to take criticism. i dropped your class because there is nothing that you can teach me that i don't already know. i know what i am doing, unlike you i got my degree in floral design and just wanted to take this class so my technique doesn't get rusty..i put the floral foam in vertically because i wanted my arrangement to flow that way, not because i am "wrong" as you put it. you need to fix your attitude and focus more on how you can help people enjoy this class, but i guess i should've kept my expectation low from a $75 class. read more

My classes where all taken at the Cabrillo Lane campus, with the same teacher, Mrs Mares. Because I needed to update my computer skills I choose to take the MS Word, Computer Essentials B and Keyboarding. I'm So happy that I choose this school and received this teacher! The classes were affordable and the teacher not only had immense knowledge of the courses but she was kind and patient and gave much of her time individually to each student that requested it. I KNOW I will be back to take more classes. read more

Here is the in's and out of ABC adult school. It really depends on the class and the teacher you get. it's like school any where else. If you have a professor that has a passion for teaching, the material will be more interesting. I took two classes back to back. One was Dreamweaver and the other was HTML 5. Both taught by same instructor. Dreamwaver was great. Had lectures and a lot of instruction. HTML 5 was not. Very dry and hard to follow. It was show up, follow the book step by step and try to put it together in your mind. It got so bad, halfway throughout he semester I just stopped going. The book was very expensive as well. Do I recommend? Yes, for $40/class per semester, it's worth it if you learn just one thing. read more

i love ms.dennis ..ma classes rock and can't forget randy her assistant...very helpful and she loves teaching her students the right way...#winchlol# read more

ABC Upholstery class is the best. In fact, probably the only one of its kind in SO CAL. Victor the instructor is great and knows his stuff. He is more than willing to teach you the best of this wonderful trade. Students learn everything that is needed to produce a great looking finished piece of restored soft goods furniture. Many classes are offered to fit in with your schedule. I wish I could go every day. Reasonable fees, Only problem is trying to get school and state budgets to allow the class to continue. Shameful to allow class to drop. Only school around that has a quality upholstery program to learn this disappearing trade. please COME, YOU WON'T regret!. Get signed up now. read more

I give ABC Adult School 5 stars across the board. I have attended this school (Cabrillo Campus) in the past for other courses and I can honestly say that this school has only gotten better. I just completed their Medical Billing and Coding class along with their Anatomy and Medical Terminology class. It was totally worth my time that I put in and also motivated me to continue with other classes to help with my career goals. I researched a lot of schools for Medical Billing and Coding before deciding on ABC and I am happy to say that I made the right choice. The school is affordable, has flexible class schedules, and the teachers really want to help you succeed. The campus is clean and is in a convenient location near freeways. This school is good for those looking to rejoin the workforce, recent high school graduates, those looking for a career change, or if you just want to take a class for enrichment or to learn a new skill/hobby. I really can't say enough positive things about this place. I am truly grateful that I was able to find an affordable learning institution in this day and age. I highly recommend checking out their website for a full list of courses they offer. read more

GED office people are very rude. If you need to take a GED exam. Do yourself a favor. Get it in other facility....

I'm glad I went back to school and starting to learn again. I'm taking social media evening class and I'm learing a lot of stuff! I'm definitely taking up another class again. read more

I took Carolyn Cervantes in Summer-Fall 2014. She is very knowledgeable in her field. In the beginning I did admire her. But in the end she lost my respect for her. But throughout her class I was able to see allot of personal flaws. 1st, she was childish; 2nd, was at times not respectful to middle-aged students; 3rd, having her tantrums; 4th, trying to fix students up with her girls by asking for a students number and wanting to know about their personal income; 5th, not showing any sensitivity to students who had failed marriages when it came to in-class discussions, and finally. Getting into the faces of students in such an intimidating manner as if she was trying to instigate altercation, for example: screaming or yelling and bullying (if any student would have decided to get up and knock her on her ass. It would be the student who would suffer the consequences regardless of who started the altercation). One day she yelled at the entire class. finally, she does not seem to let things go and continued to be disrespectful even when others decided to let go and move on, and being friendly towards her. read more