This is our family's third attempt at a tutoring for our now second grader, after failed attempts…read moreat Kumon and abacus classes. I figured I'd give it one more shot now that we recently moved from Bellevue to the Plateau/Highlands area. I purchased a bargain voucher for six sessions for one subject, admittedly not expecting much. (hint: their name ends with "on") Originally learned about this BIC location during kids' swimming class when I saw a pair of third graders doing their BIC tutoring homework in the bleachers. When I ran into a former neighbor of mine on our second week, I knew I might be onto something. The Issaquah location is open three times a week (Tue, Thur, Sun) and is managed by Mr Victor Ho. Victor also started a new Wednesday sessions at the EX3 Teen & Rec Center on the Samm. Plateau. BIC "Enrichment Courses" are divided into English and Math subject. Each session is 75 minutes long for one subject. Victor Students seems to be grouped by age/grade You have several students under the supervision of an adult teacher, and the students are expected to work on their own, "study hall" style, until they are stuck or otherwise have a question. Private tutoring this is not. Most of the hard work is at home, where the parents have to establish ad maintain a daily study routine for each kid. I've also noticed lot of anxious parents prepping their 6-8 year olds for the Cogat and achievement exams (I'm no sure if the latter is ITBS or Stanford10). Basically it's whatever BSD, ISD and LWSD are dishing out. I have no opinion on this particular offering, other than that it's popular and probably worth checking out if that's your focus. Ultimately, what sets the Issaquah operation apart is the dedication and accessibility of the branch manager, who has been receptive to and patient with my many questions and concerns about our kids progress (or sometimes, the lack thereof). Victor has been willing to tweak things so we can emphasize topics where there are gaps in understanding or merely insufficient mastery. Vic is also eager to hear about any errors / typos in the problem sets, as well as of any subpar tutoring sessions. As you'd expect, the tutoring competition is stiff on the Eastside but they seem to be thriving. Don't let their unassuming exterior and frankly, dingy interior fool you -- what they save on rent / furniture, they pass on the savings to you! (Seriously, BIC rates are lower than our previous tutoring programs.) This is a system that appears to be working for our children.

Great tutors! The center has helped my children understand math better. Plenty of parking and…read morevery organized center.

Mary makes math fun for my middle school girls who really don't love math:) grades went up last…read moreyear and we will look forward to her hilarious approach to learning this year too!

From the owner: Math tutoring delivered in-person by a highly qualified 20-year classroom teacher. A 50-minute…read moresession targets the math student’s immediate needs or long term goals. Mary Boettcher adjusts her approach to match each student’s comfort level. Her students vary from reluctant learners to enthusiastic scholars, organizationally-challenged to the meticulous, those struggling with work completion or test anxiety or those working to those unchallenged. This recent retired BSD math teacher works in-person, in your home or the local library. She’s ready for students of fourth through eighth grade, algebra and geometry. Call today.

My daughter made a dramatic improvement in her ACT scores thanks to HLC in Issaquah. Rebecca at…read morethe center created a well crafted plan and the tutors carried it out perfectly. Of course, my daughter did her part as well. We are now utilizing them for tutoring for classes. It is all too rare in this day and age where you truly feel your business matters and that a company puts you first. This is exactly how I feel about HLC. The success of my daughter seems to really matter to them. The customer service is excellent as well.

With Huntington's help, my daughter got a 36 on her ACT after working with them for just two…read moremonths. I highly recommend Huntington in Issaquah for test prep. Huntington has a great system where your child takes a practice ACT and SAT with them, and based on the results, they make a study plan for whichever test plays to your child's strengths. I loved the flexibility in their scheduling and the ease of the process. My daughter met with her tutor once or twice a week, and they went over the homework he'd given her. Your child will have homework and will need to do it to improve. Will you be out of town here and there over the summer? No problem. They build the schedule around your availability. Here's my favorite part about Huntington. They let you take lots of practice tests that are actual ACT tests from prior years. (Lots and lots of tests!) Taking a dozen practice tests and going over them with the tutor is what really helped my daughter get that perfect score. Thank you to everyone at Huntington!

Horrible employer based on multiple people I've known who work there. Can not recommend. All they…read morecare about is money and getting clients- nothing else. They seem to be quite a mess, especially upper management (not necessarily people that work in office but more higher ups).

All of the teachers in c2 are awesome! I got homework help and Sat prep. They have teachers for…read morevariety of subjects. They helped me a lot with my current grade.

Leslie is an amazing, patient tutor who worked with my anxious daughter to help double her SSAT…read morescore. More importantly, however, she gave her the support and confidence to face the exam without the crippling fear she had initially. Leslie was like a cheerleader with a ring of flashcards, able to explain things in novel ways and help motivate my kiddo to keep at her studies without it just being mom nagging. I cannot praise her enough for how much of an impact she made.

From the owner: Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School & High School tutoring in Bellevue,…read moreIssaquah, Renton, Sammamish & Seattle. We Believe: * Every child deserves the right to succeed and feel good about himself/herself * Every child should be respected for who he/she is as an individual * Kids who are engaged learn best * Early intervention promotes success * Parents should take an active role in their child's education How We're Different: What makes our tutoring approach different than other tutors or tutoring centers is that we create a specialized program for each child. Our extensive classroom experience and curriculum knowledge let us pull from the best curriculum available. The result is a custom program for each child and plan for his/her success. Children feel a continued sense of accomplishment and their confidence grows as they achieve their goals. What "Our" Kids Say About Success: * "When I do well at something, I feel happy and excited." * "It makes me feel good like passing in school" * "You want to cheer and you're proud of yourself." * "It makes me happy."

We love this place. My son is so ready for 8th grade. Thanks to Douglas:) he's a great mentor!!read more

Our son struggled with test taking. No matter how long he studied for, his test grades did not…read morematch the amount of effort he put in. We as parents were getting desperate to help our son achieve his goals in middle school and it was evident we needed someone who specialized in study habits focused on test taking. Thankfully we found Douglas. I will forever be grateful to Douglas for helping our son achieve straight A's on his report card last year. This was huge for us, as sadly our son was bringing home C's (and in some cases, much worse). Douglas taught our son how to study based on our son's learning style. He also was a mentor to our son, teaching him about the realities of school life and expectations from teachers in the future. He also taught our son time management skills regarding long term homework projects. We have since moved from our home in Bellevue and I feel confident our son will take all that he has learned from Douglas and apply it when attending his new school. Thank you Douglas, from the bottom of our hearts for helping our boy achieve his goals!