IVA has been a wonderful experience. We are looking forward to our second child also attending. The…read moreentire staff, faculty and admin truly want to be there. The support is unmatched not only academically but also socio-emotionally. The community is diverse and welcoming. My child is challenged academically but not stressed and she loves her school and teachers/staff/faculty/admin. The way the material is presented and discussed is all truly with curiosity, engaging and to develop critical thinkers. We know there is nothing like IVA middle school in the best way possible.

I absolutely loved the learning environment at IVA. My son went here as part of the foundational…read moreclass and transferred out when he moved to Seattle. IVA was my school of choice for my son, because LB Unified refused to let my son attend his home school when we moved to another part of Long Beach. LBUSD also made the school selection and enrollment process so much more difficult that I decided to pull my child out altogether. Save the drama for your mama. In comparison, IVA had an easy enrollment and application process. I was able to contact someone from the school every time I had a question or concern. The student-teacher ratio is something LBUSD has historically fallen short on, and with IVA teachers knew my son by name. The learning environment became a small community built on pillars of intellectual virtues. As a parent, I appreciated the one-on-one communication from my child's instructors. I also enjoyed the social gatherings of parents, students and instructors, when I did have time to participate. Really, it's a private school feel without the price tag. My son was afforded opportunities he would have never had experienced in LBUSD as far as athletics and extracurricular activities such as weight lifting club, photography, and yearbook committee. Geographically, the area of the school is a little rough, but the school does have a nice outdoor area in the back for student activities away from the "distractions" of LB Blvd.

Five Stars!!!! I had…read morean amazing experience! I signed my 17-year-old daughter up for a personal lesson, and I couldn't have made a better choice. Mike was fantastic--super knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He gave a thorough lesson on land, making sure my daughter was comfortable before hitting the water. I hear her saying..."he was such a good instructor" right now. What really stood out was the extra care he provided. He had a shaded tent set up for us with water and fresh fruit, which was such a thoughtful touch. Mike goes above and beyond, clearly sharing his love for the sport with the world because he genuinely enjoys it. We had a great time, and I'm definitely coming back with friends. Highly recommend! Teacher & student. Day 1. :)

We had an awesome time with Mike learning to windsurf. I highly recommend him. We are beginners and…read morehe was really patient and positive with us!

Saved the best summer camp for last this summer. My son is going into first grade so this was our…read morefirst summer of summer camps and we tested out 6 different ones. This was leaps and bounds above all the others. I had walked by it last summer on a walk and immediately set a reminder in my phone to sign my son up for this summer. It isn't just how well organized it is and the fact that the kids are outside in the water learning new things and challenging themselves every day, it's the way the director/owner (and all the counselors) speak to the children. It's exactly how you'd want someone leading your child while they are away from home - they teach respect, are firm in holding the kids accountable for behavior, but all in the name of having a positive experience. We will absolutely be signing him up here next year for at least half of the summer. They offer full day and half day, we did full day (8-4), but I ended up picking him up around 2 a couple of the days just because it was so hot out. I have heard the counselors consistently encourage and actively ensure the kids drink water and reapply sunscreen and you can tell they genuinely care about each and every kid. This is only my son's third day and he's already bonded with the staff and talks about Matty (the owner) multiple times a day. He's never been on any board other than a boogie board and within 1 hour on his first day he was paddling out on his own on a paddle board. I can just see his confidence beaming from this camp. Thank you!

This is my favorite summer camp in Long Beach. My kids came home more confident, excited, and…read moreexhausted. They are true "watermen" and will be returning this summer.

Had Mary back in 2023 and she was okay but there are better teachers out there. I felt her teaching…read moredidn't help me improve or feel more confident in my driving. I would find a different school or teacher

Sent both my kids here. Would recommend. Super easy and smooth. Fair price, but super…read moreconvenient. Drivers are always nice. Tony is great to deal with. Thank you for 2 new Cali Drivers.

This is an amazing learning center. The staff are top notch and truly care about every child. The…read moreclass sizes are kept small. They take the time to understand each child as an individual and identify the most effective manner to communicate and educate them. They are taught to be respectful and kind to others. The nurturing and free thinking approach made such a positive change in my sons social development and academic growth. They foster a collaborative environment amongst the grade levels and student population as a whole. The children are taught to embrace one another's strengths and weaknesses and to work together so everyone succeeds and feels good about themselves. They elevate the children through incentives and other programs they make available throughout the school year. In closing, this center truly takes the time and works diligently to make sure each student has the very best experience and the necessary tools to achieve optimal results in their personal and academic development and growth.

Great experience at this delightful, child-centered, innovative enrichment center - my daughter…read moreattended classes here from 3rd-8th grade. The Lab is focused on making cutting-edge, evidence-based educational approaches available to anyone! It uses a mastery-based approach (inspired by the approach of the Khan Lab School in Mountain View CA) - where each child is met where they are and on building each child's independence skills in learning so each child becomes the "owners" of their own learning. The Lab offers a wonderful array of classes designed to build love of learning and build solid academic skills. My daughter took readers and writers workshops based on Caulkins work at Columbia where she developed outstanding writing skills, project based learning activities which were very engaging, everything from designing shelters to support unhoused individuals to one focused on important times in history (she chose the roaring '20s) and environmental issues among many others. Lots of outdoor activities, help with her homeschool curriculum, talent shows, cooking classes, gardening, field trips to museums and on and on. Always something great happening there. --- She aged out of the Lab and is now in traditional high school in a large public school setting. And she was SO well prepared! She started at the Lab in 3rd grade 2 years behind in reading and math. She tested on the NWEA a national test in 8th grade as college level reading and 11th grade math (2 years ahead of her 8th grade age). In her first year of high school, she made straight As, honor roll, and each of her teachers mentioned how much they enjoyed working with her and how skilled she was in navigating her work and participating in class. Another commented on how she was one of the few in his class willing to ask as many questions as needed to really understand what was being taught (something encouraged at the Lab) But most of all, and most importantly, she LOVES learning. Thanks to the classes at the Lab and her teacher at the Lab from 3rd-8th grades, Mr. T (short for Mr. Thompson) !

I went here starting July of 2023.... it was a critical time in my life. while the staff was…read moreamazing, there were two people who impacted me the most. Mrs Gardiner and Ms Alice. Mrs G just made learning fun and east and she looked out for her students. Ms Alice on the other hand also cared about the students at the school. Still til this day she asks me about myself and my sister. She always checks in and when it came to me finding a job she always had a lead. I personally want to thank Ms Alice for all her help and support throughout this journey whether it was a check up or giving advice. She really cares about the student's success even after you are no longer a student. Forever grateful to her!!! ~Kiara Davis~ Surgical Technician

I reached out to North-West College in Long Beach to get information about their Pharmacy…read moreTechnician program. I spoke with admissions and was given the tuition details and overall cost. After reviewing everything, I felt the program was much more expensive than I expected. I ended up enrolling in a tuition-free Pharmacy Technician program through a local adult school instead. To my surprise they offer a lot of options in the medical field tuition free If you're considering this school, I recommend asking for a full breakdown of tuition and fees and comparing it with other programs in your area before making a decision.

Shared Science is a nonprofit that supports Momentum Robotics Team. Momentum is a FRC robotics…read morecompetition team based at Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science.

This is our second year participating in a Shared Science afterschool program. The engineering with…read morelegos and robotics is challenging and fun for my children (ages 7 and 9). The program is well staffed with knowledgeable volunteers- the curriculum is creative and challenging.

UPDATE: they emailed everyone letting us know about the…read moreclass being cancelled due go an inconvenience and offered rescheduling or refunding. This email came inconveniently after the class ended but at least they provided us an update and options. About 10 of us made a reservation for the hybrid cpr class on Sunday and had all arrived 10 minutes in advance. The instructor sent emails out to us saying we should we there on time otherwise we are not allowed to take the class, but he has not arrived within an hour of the scheduled time slot (12 pm to 2:15pm). We are beyond upset about this unprofessional behavior from this organization (aka Frontline Alliance Health and ran by Lui Tortuya).

Refund people in a timely manner and at the very least respond with an update. Attempts to reach…read morethe company have gone unanswered for weeks and weeks of repeated requests of an update.