We love The Spanish Playhouse so much!! My 4 year old attends Saturday morning classes. She spends…read morean hour hanging out with the loveliest teachers as well as kids of all ages, creating art, practicing Spanish, doing theatre, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings in the playhouse. We only wish the class was two hours. I would recommend the playhouse to anyone who is hoping to integrate more Spanish immersion into their family's life -- in a creative, gentle, playful, friendly, and encouraging way. Gracias!

From the owner: The Spanish Playhouse is a family-run Spanish immersion program based in Providence, Rhode Island…read more Founded in 2021 by Julissa and Jorge, we set out to create a place where Spanish would come alive through art, music, movement, and imagination. What began with a handful of families has grown into a vibrant community of children who don't just learn Spanish, they live it. Julissa, our Program Director, brings 20 years of experience teaching children, with a background in both music and Spanish education, including her time as a Spanish and Music teacher at Ocean State Montessori School. Jorge, our Director of Operations, is a multi-instrumentalist with a music degree and the music teacher at the Playhouse, where he also teaches our adult Spanish class and our children's Spanish classes. Their daughter Amelia leads our online courses, bringing the Playhouse experience to families everywhere. Together with our wider team, including Miledy (Julissa's mother and Amelia's grandmother), we represent three generations of one family. We celebrate language, culture, and creativity in every child.

The best decision I ever made regarding education for my daughter was sending her to a French…read moreAmerican school. Being fluent in French opened up many exciting opportunities for her for college. She attended a prestigious French university for a very, very reasonable price (Sciences Po.) In fact, much of the money we spent on her elementary school French education was saved when she attended the French University. She now attends an Ivy in the USA. My grandson is carrying on this new family tradition by attending FASRI. I have been impressed with the quality of teachers and staff. They are professional, patient, and warm. My grandson is rapidly learning French. I feel incredibly lucky that there is such a high quality bilingual school near where my daughter is living. They also have something called "Passport." It is a program for older children who attend the school who do not have a background in French. It makes the transition to French much easier.

From the owner: In the early years of the school, the French American School was a one-room schoolhouse set up in…read morethe front room of a Victorian home belonging to Dominique Velociter and her family. Her two eldest daughters were among the school's six pupils, and in September 1994, she with a small baby in her arms she taught the first classes. Inspired by her own experience at an elementary school near Paris, Madame Velociter wanted her daughters to have access to a similar type of education. The dual-language program she created combines the rigor and excellence of the French system, with more project-based educational techniques found in some American independent schools. In the spring of 2000, the school moved to its present location at 75 John St. In 2012, Dominique Velociter was made knight in the Order of the French Legion of Honor in recognition of her outstanding services to French education and culture through the creation of the school.

Hamilton House is an adult learning community for those over 55. There are a large number of…read moreexcellent opportunities for learning and sharing, including language classes, lectures on art and history, painting classes, dining with peers, special dinners and many, many other activities.

From the owner: Hamilton House is a 501c3 nonprofit, member-based Adult Learning Exchange located on the East Side…read moreof Providence. Open to the broader community of active senior adults in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts, our Mission is to inspire and enhance members’ lives through stimulating interaction with ideas and friends in an adult learning center and to connect them with opportunities to serve the community. Hamilton House offers weekly classes, special programs and lectures, and social events. Areas of offerings range from art, literature, history, music, language and environmental studies, wellness, community, and much more! Additionally we host a gallery and cafe, which are open to the public.

I can't say enough amazing things about this program and the owner Heather! Flexible, organized,…read moreand took care of all of my family's learning needs at differently levels with Ease! I wouldn't go anywhere else after my expierence !

From the owner: Enlighten is a one-on-one, affordable, individualized, and highly effective tutoring and test prep…read morecollaborative. We offer tutoring in most subjects from Middle School through College, with subject expertise ranging from 7th grade English to Advanced Quantum Mechanics. We specialize in SAT, ACT, and GRE exam preparation. We believe that effective instruction does not (and can not) take place in crowded, flourescently-lit classrooms or in factory-inspired tutoring centers. It happens in one-on-one conversation over hot tea and a pastry. So, our tutors meet students where they feel most comfortable: online, at a local cafe, a library, or in their own living rooms- we'll even bring the tea! Contact us today for a free consultation!

We absolutely love Ocean State Montessori! Both of our kids have thrived here, the teachers are…read moreamazing, the environment is calm and welcoming, and the learning feels joyful. It's such a kind and connected community of families and educators.

Once children reach school age, they spend as much time in school as they do at home--if not more…read more We couldn't ask for a better environment or better people for our child to spend these formative years with. Our child has attended OSMS for two years and is truly thriving. It's amazing to see how deeply she understands math, reading, and science. The staff is dedicated--many have been with the school for over 10 years--and they take a genuine interest in both the children and their families.

School one has been life changing for my daughter. It is truly an environment where students can be…read morewho they are unapologetically. The staff is insanely supportive and the curriculum is extremely engaging. I consider our decision to send our daughter to School One one of the best parenting decisions we have ever made.

Small, student centered. A great place for a creative individual to learn. Nurturing communityread more

What a great little studio! Patti has been so patient with me, even though I can barely sew a…read morestraight line. I love that no matter whatever I want to make, Patti still encourages me, and seems truly delighted in my meager accomplishments. She is a true teacher, taking time to explain details again and again. She willingly shares details and knowledge from her lifetime of sewing, down to what kind of pin to use, to where to find the least expensive magnetic pincushion. Who knew? I've even learned how to make my own patterns! The atmosphere is always calm and focused, and I find it a welcome respite from my busy day to day life. Sewing has become a meditative practice for me now, which I look forward to every week. Patti is able to juggle every skill level in class, whether someone is just learning the bare bones basics, to the much more advanced. She's pretty well connected in the sewing world too, and hosts really interesting guest workshops. The studio is small and very tidy, with easy parking just outside the door. Classes are currently on a month to month basis, which is nice because it's not a huge commitment. I've seen students come for just a month, to get help on a specific project. Yep, she can do that too. And for the record, I've seen 2 men in class, everyone is welcome, West Side Sewing Studio is my little weekly getaway. I come home relaxed and focused, and I get to make cute stuff!

West Side Studio is an amazing place to learn to sew in Providence. Patti the owner is a great…read moreteacher! I have been going there for over a year and I have learned so much. Patti is patient and encouraging. I highly recommend this studio to anybody who want to learn to sew. A true gem!!