Future Valley is at it again even though we spoke about this and they promised never to do it…read moreagain. Another driver is blocking the same driveway, the van is completely blocking the driveway if the home of an elderly woman. The front bumper is also in a red zone. He was parked here when I arrived and still there 15 minutes later when I left. Do better Future Valley!

This is a review for the school day craft camp and summer music camp that my son went. He is a huge…read morefan of the camps. He learnt several Chinese songs (with some dance moves) and English songs from the music camp, played Ukulele and went to parks to have lunch. He also got himself a playdate from the camp (he is not even 4). The best part he claimed is they have a play area downstairs that they are allowed to be bare feet and no one push him to take a nap. Because of his normal school does not allow bare feet and nap is required, he always talks about the camp now and wants to go back to the camp soon. Thank you, Future Valley for my kiddo to have a great summer time.

My kid has been going there for months and just left this place for a better environment. I felt…read morelike it is time for a review. He was getting sick once or twice literally every month. The facility inside is well lit and organized but however has no openable windows for positive airflow and no adequate HVAC system filtering the airs, thus the main suspect of him getting easily sick besides kids being kids! The main concern of this place and the worse was during the months my kid was there 90% of the directors and teachers are replaced and came and gone!!! This placed has gone thru 2 directors within months and all the teachers except the older teacher Fang Fang were either quit or terminated without any notice to us parents!!! If the retention rate is so low and turn over rate of teachers are so ridiculously high, how can our kids adjust mentally and psychologically to the constant changes of teachers!!!Recently, our parents were given 1 day notice of a director leaving this place??? Seriously? If the directors and teachers were not happy, how can our kids be?? The upper management should pay attention on fixing and treating their most valuable assets (directors and teachers)better, otherwise this place is the worst place to send your kids to grow and learn!

This review is solely based on the visiting experience. Big deal breaker- there is no real outdoor…read moreplayground. This place basically converted an underground garage into a playground. How could kids grow in an environment without the sun everyday?! They have a very tiny garden though-however I can't imagine how much outdoor time they would get from this. Second big concern: this school seems have a big teacher turnover rate. The director was changed to a different person within two weeks when we contacted the school vs when we visited. The classrooms were quiet as Death Valley when we visited. As an elementary school teacher I can tell you that a classroom for young kids isn't supposed to be as quiet as this. When it is, there is something wrong. Again this review is solely based on visiting experience. But I would never send my kiddo to a place like this.

Whilst I only attended here for 2 years when I was 4 or 5, and again for 3 years in high school, I…read morethink the SMNG is good for what it is. I won't guarantee that you will be a very proficient Japanese speaker, but you will have learned a few things about the customs and culture of Japan. This Japanese school is only for 2-3 hours on Saturday mornings, so it doesn't compare even to a minor degree, to San-Iku Gakuin in San Jose or Hoshuko in San Francisco. Most of the students here are Japanese American, many, if not most, have parents who don't speak Japanese. Buuuut, if your child is between kindergarten through high school, and has an interest in learning the language, I think this is a great place to start.

Oh boy, where do I start. So many fond memories of this place, from the yearly stage show…read morepresentations to the time I fell into and broke one of the glass windows. Good times!

Sharon is a wonderful teacher. She is kind and tolerant. I love her sophisticated comments and…read morefeedback. And what makes her special is her flexible program. If you really want to improve your English skill, then you should not miss the chance to study with her! Additional updated review: Sharon's career course was so powerful and critical that I could complete my resume, CV, elevator pitch, and R-A answer for an interview. And because of them, I was able to get my new job! I couldn't made it without her. I appreciate her for everything. Thanks Sharon!

Sharon is an excellent ESL (English as a second language) teacher. I take online English lessons…read morefor 60 minutes once a week. I wanted to improve my English grammar, pronunciation, writing, and conversation skills. In a few lessons, not only did I notice big improvement, but my colleagues did too. Her approach is to work on quick fixes and to give immediate feedback so I can incorporate that learning immediately in my daily life. In addition to helping with daily conversation, she has expertise in resume/LinkedIn profile review and job interview preparation. With the help of her sessions, I landed a wonderful job opportunity.

My daughter started working with AJ Stevie on Algebra 1 this spring as she prepares to enter high…read moreschool. Stevie is very patient, kind, and easy for teenagers to connect with. Since he studied physics, he is also incredibly talented in math. My daughter often says that he makes math much easier to understand, and that has really helped her build confidence before starting high school. He also regularly communicates with us about my daughter's progress and learning goals. This is very important to parents.

Not an effective program. Our son did the group SAT prep class. He studied, practiced and did all…read moreof the coursework outside of class. IThere were no real improvements among his 3 practice test AJ Tutors administered. I asked the instructor about this and he said it was typical but let's see how the SAT goes and then we can assess if we want a 1:1 session (more $$ of course). We received the SAT scores and the total score has no improvement. After the 2nd practice test I inquired if we could get a list of question that were answered incorrectly so we could focus/revise studying and it didn't happen. The program is very expensive to not see any gains or meaningful improvement in overall test score from the practice tests. Instructors should know how to get students past a plateau.

After many years of stand-out experience, I'm overdue in writing this review. My three girls have…read moreparticipated in math classes, individual tutoring, chess tournaments, and camps at Grupology -- Lemonade Stand is their favorite. Rosy, the owner, is fabulous; her team equally as great. The care and growth I've seen in my daughters has been incredible. Learning here is genuinely fun. Highly recommend!

My family has explored a variety of Grupology classes and camps in recent years and I've been…read moreconsistently impressed with both the content and instructors in each and every offering. My sons (elementary and middle school) are currently enrolled in math and chess programs and are thriving in each discipline. Shout out to Coach Josh and Coach Colin for keeping the kids engaged and excited about learning! I really appreciate the time and care they take with their students. Grupology is a fantastic organization on so many different levels. I'd give it 6 stars if I could and I'm so glad it's part of our local community.

My 8yr old has been in Mandarin Immersion since she was 2yrs old. She's been taking once a week…read moreZOOM lessons with Mei since February 2024 and it has been super helpful! My husband and I don't speak or read Mandarin and it's nice to have a little bit of help outside of school. My daughter loves Mei and scheduling has been super easy! She just started 3rd grade and told me that she feels her Mandarin has improved and that she's feeling super confident. I highly recommend. Mei and KaiXin Language School!

KiaXin Language School has been a really interesting and fun way to learn the basics of Chinese. I…read morehave participated in the first two levels of Mandarin taught by KiaXin's Jennifer Bai. Jennifer is extremely kind and patient. I strongly recommend her and think she is a very effective teacher.

My 2 sons have been taking Kyle's Mandarin Conversation class since 2021, and it's been wonderful…read moreseeing them become more comfortable with the language and even laughing and having fun during her class time. They are in an immersion program at their school and this has been a great supplement to their curriculum. I also truly appreciate Kyle's communication and organization, and I always feel like I know where we are with billing, class scheduling, etc. Thank you, Kyle!

Kyle Laoshi is the most fun Mandarin teacher! My daughter started Mandarin with Kyle Laoshi in…read morekindergarten, and now she's in 4th grade. She always looks forward to Kyle Laoshi's class -- there's a fun game to learn Mandarin in every lesson. Her Mandarin has improved so much. Kyle Laoshi is very patient and always makes the class interactive and engaging. I highly recommend her if your kids want to learn Mandarin.

This small non profit has a huge impact on the community. With all that they accomplish, one can…read moreeasily overlook the fact that these community projects are managed by an office with less than five individuals. The children of the Bay Area are given opportunities, art/sport facilities and even Christmas gifts.

i stumbled upon this foundation through a high school counselor…read more They do so many great things for the children in our communities. They provide programs and develop facilities so kids can play sports, develop skills where they might not otherwise be able to. They have art programs too. Transportation is provided for groups who might not be able to get to a program. I have volunteered at an event they held for the first time last year. It was a run/walk inside of AT&T Park. It was very well organized with many participants for a first year event. It helped raise funds for the foundation and they are having the event again this year in March. They also provide graduating seniors with scholarships to help them with college expenses. This is a great organization to support if you like groups that focus on our children.