Unpleasant experience with their Spanish Immersion Summer Camp in July 2026, hosted through the…read moreNewport Beach Community/Recreation Department. Their 1 week summer camp involves introducing kids to Spanish words, with no real teaching of fundamentals such as sounds of each alphabet letter. It's purely "rote memorizing" of words and the kids are asked to answer questions the next day regarding the new words they learned. I mean - honestly, how does anyone learn like that? This summer camp was a waste of money, and a total bore for all ages. The teacher at summer camp was Cecilia - unprofessional, and makes students feel uncomfortable because she stares at them for no reason. Would not recommend this language class to any students between the age of 5-10 years old, as you are better off enrolling your kids in some other summer camp that is fun, educational, and engaging -- all of which this place is not. I'd also like to add that there appears to be some age-discrimination from Cecilia, as she called my child "OLD" in class. Not sure why that was warranted, but the camp is for 5-12 year olds, and there were definitely other 10 year olds in the class, so that seems very off-putting. The teacher also kept telling my child to quiet down when everyone else in the classroom was rowdy, loud, and also talking. I'm not sure why she would want to "target" my child, but it's ridiculous, and unprofessional. Definitely would not recommend her or this program. Upon looking at the other reviews in this listing, it appears that this place has also received multiple 1-star reviews. I'm not surprised.

I've been doing online lessons with Portal Languages for over two years now and I feel like it has…read moregiven me strong foundational language skills. When I was researching language learning platforms, I knew I wanted to do lessons with an actual instructor versus an app, for the accountability. I was so glad I stumbled upon Portal Languages, they offer a wide variety of languages. When I was initially researching language schools it was difficult finding a school that offered Portuguese with a local instructor. Portal Languages provided me the instructor Eliana. She is so kind and showed up every week with a big smile and an encouraging and motivating attitude!

I just spent 2 weeks at this school. My experience was incredible. This is the best working…read morecampus I've ever substituted at. The teamwork and synergy amongst the staff is amazing. The result is a well oiled machine working for the kids. Every staff member and student has a role here. The teachers are amazingly skilled!!! The receptionists, outdoor aids, cafeteria workers, nurses, counselors, and even the janitor was impressive! If you have a desire for your child to learn Spanish, then this is the campus they should attend. Such a wonderful school in Southern California.

I enrolled my son at OCEAA during Kinder specifically for their dual immersion program. He is now…read morea 4th-grader and I am amazed and proud at how efficiently and effectively he has mastered his bilingual skills. He is reading, speaking, and writing well above his grade level in both languages. I appreciate the community and the outpouring support from all the parents. It is definitely a wonderful experience to have such close relationships with other parents not to mention the amount of parents who volunteer for just about every activity and/or fundraiser. The food is incredible. The on site chef prepares fresh and health conscious meals daily. There is allergy awareness which is a plus++ Parents can also enjoy and bond with their child over breakfast. The monthly lunch menu is available so that parents and student can chose which meals they will partake in well in advance. The parking can be difficult due to the location, however, OCEAA has implemented a valet line which makes it easy to safely drop off your child without having to deal with parking. Which brings me to the after school program, KEDS. The director and staff of KEDS are all amazing, well trained, and knowledgeable in child development. KEDS is truly an extension of the school. They have many enriching activities offered during after school such as robotics, chess, piano, martial arts, etc., in addition to children receiving structure and support in finishing up homework. Children can also Participate in clubs such as gardening club, math club, and this year, Speech and Debate club. OCEAA is excellent in helping students develop leadership skills so much so, that even though This is OCEAA's first year participating in Speech and Debate competitions, several OCEAA students have placed top 3 during tournaments and OCEAA as a whole has placed 2nd and 1st place. Overall, I am 100% glad I chose OCEAA for my family. My son has grown academically, socially, and emotionally into a thriving 10-year-old.

Stay away from this people. This is school is so shady and predatory. I can assure you all the…read morereviews here are inaccurate because they keep asking you to write one before you even start going there. They charge you in advance for a mediocre education, and when I wanted to stop going they stopped responding and wanted to keep my money. Wouldn't respond to schedule an appointment to figure out. They only listened to me because I showed there with an American man twice my age (I'm was a 21 year old woman at the time) literally saw him and changed their attitude. THEY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IMMIGRANTS and the fact that English is not your fist language. There are so many other schools. Save yourself the heartache and waste of money and don't go here.

(ADD) Poonam Hemlani wrote something about me on yelp last week. Hahaha Is that something like…read morerevenge? But it was absolutely removed by yelp. I have the right to write the fact that I have experienced. This is a place that we write reviews. It is not absolutely about the student! It also shows that she is not qualified to be a good teacher. This is the worst experience in my life. There is another review about her. I am not the only one who complaining. Poonam Hemlani is the worst teacher that I have ever seen. Don't take her class. She always put us in the breakout rooms and let us talk each other. Also, I really don't understand why she always wants us to read every question and answer in the book. We are not here to read English, but learn something. I guess she might not want to teach us. And she forced the students to be out of the class without any particular reason. She kicked out me four times a day. I asked her why and tried to communicate with her, but she never responded me and she kept kicking out me. What is she going on? If you go to this school, you would be kicked out like me. And I learned nothing for two terms! It is a complete waste of money and time.

This school is the best! I liked the teachers and they were very kind to me. The teachers care…read moreabout their students. Every month there is a cultural exchange party and it is so much fun. The staff help students a lot and I really appreciate their help. I recommend this school to everybody!

This is my second term here as a student. Because of Covid, we have classes entirely online, which…read moreare always on time and made convenient. As I signed up for American Culture & Conversation and TOEFL, my teachers, especially teacher William, have been very helpful in my language/culture learning. Although I have been in the USA for about 6 years, I didn't learn as much about the American cultures and history as much as I have in the classes over the 3 month courses. We talk about different topics (holidays, history, politics, etc) and do practice TOEFL exams in class. The teachers are thorough, encouraging, and always think for the success of the students. One thing that is worth noting though is the efficiency of the office. I sometimes get last minute notice regarding class time change or request. Other than that, AOI is a fun and efficient place with great people and teachers. I wish we can go back to in person class when everything is safe.

I had such a great experience working with John. He provided support throughout my entire college…read moreapplication process and always made time to meet with me. His guidance was crucial to my acceptance into my dream school. I cannot be more thankful!

I had a great experience working with John. He provided me with good input and I was accepted into…read moremany t10 schools.

If you are looking for a fun, immersive and non-intimidating place to learn French or improve your…read morelanguage skills, the Alliance Française de la Riviera Californienne is an excellent choice. Conveniently located near John Wayne Airport, it is very inviting with small class sizes taught by native speakers who foster a collaborative and interactive environment. The teachers are all very helpful and friendly, and ensure all students are placed at their appropriate skill level and receive the practice and instruction they need in a format that is engaging and convenient. It's truly the most fun I've ever had learning French. Enrolling at the Alliance Française de la Riviera Californienne is also a great way to learn about other French cultural opportunities in the area hosted by the Alliance Française or other Francophone businesses.

Excellent language and cultural programs. I learned how to speak french here and am completely…read morefluent. It does take some time and patience but it is enjoyable and fun. Great teachers and ambiance too.

A few years ago when I came to the US to start college I found this business and my tutor Leif…read morehelped me prepare for the TOEFL and get my English up to where I was comfortable to do well in college classes. I recommended him to friends who weren't so fluent and they had very good experiences too, I definitely noticed their improvement over just a few months. Recently I contacted Irvine English again, even though I'm pretty confident speaking English now, but just to help me edit and improve my resume and prepare for job interviews. Once again I was totally satisfied, gained a lot of confidence, and I'm looking forward to starting work on Monday!

I wanted to update my review from 2017. My son is now a senior in college and is majoring in…read moreAerospace Engineering. When I take a look at his homework it boggles my mind. It makes me all the more grateful for the help he received at Strive To Learn while in high school. He would not be where is today without Luc and Josephine and the entire team. We think of you often and are forever indebted for the care and nurturing we received. Thank you!!!

My son is a freshman in High School and doing Zoom Classes was very difficult last semester. Our…read moretutor Amanda was a huge help in getting Maxx's Honors Bio grade and Spanish grade up tremendously. Amanda is caring and also relates well to Maxx and made the tutoring process very enjoyable. We are very grateful for all her help and support . I highly recommend tutoring at Strive to Learn for anyone needing extra help with any subject. Nicole Hickey