I registered my both kids to summer camp here. Their friends recommended to do the camp together…read morethough we usually go to other coding school. At first, my kids were really excited and came home talked about what they learned and created. It seemed like they had fun. Then problem started as my child told me that her file was deleted couple times and she couldn't find it. I told her to ask the instructor since they supposedly are good at computer. She told me that she couldn't log on because she forgot her password. Apparently this issue has been going on during the week long summer camp. I was not aware until Thursday evening from my child. Then I asked her what was she doing if she couldn't log on and no one could help her. She said she just sat there and listened. 1) we don't learn by sitting, we learn from doing and following step by step (so she wasted her learning time and my money) 2) no instructor aware that she was sitting there and not doing anything? Didn't raise their attention? 3) she claimed she forgot her password and instructor couldn't help her. Coder instructor should be able to trace back her password or reset password for her, correct??? 4) I emailed my concerns and I got back the response from manager that my child was joking with instructor. Yes, if she wasn't engaged and couldn't log on, I know my child would be bored and fooling around. Any child would. All the kids were laughing and having fun in class. I don't see any problem with my child enjoying the class and laughing. 5) couple kids said they had WiFi issues during class. Why would it be WiFi issues when this is a coding school. 6) when I emailed to the manager, his response was trying to point finger at my child that she was joking with the instructor instead of solving the issue and take responsibility about his instructors in class. No customer service. For sure, I won't recommend anyone to this place. Very disorganized and no customer service.

My children attended a summer camp at the coder school. This what I experienced:…read more Pros: the kids had fun there. When we entered or whenever we picked up or dropped off, you can see that children were having fun. You could see children laughing and smiling. They did complete some coding activities. Cons: 1. Limited staff- No one answered the phone. There was no front help person to answer phones during camp. I was running late, and called the office no one picked up the phone. When I picked up the children, the teacher gave his personal phone number to contact them. He said there is no one to answer phones during camp. Considering the amount of money as parents we pay for this activity and they should have someone in the front office answering the phone or have the teachers in the camp pick up the phone while the camp is in session. I know they are trying to cut cost, but the business phone should work during camp hours. 2. Each child are placed on their individual computers. If they have problems with the computer, instead of putting them on another one, they waited to repair it. So one of my children missed time during the day completing a project until they could the computer to work. We were not told about this until my children told us. We inquired about it and did not get a response why they were not put on another computer or that my child's project would be delayed. 3. Passwords- I have a younger child who forgot her password on the computer. The teacher didn't have the password that day, so she couldn't use the computer to complete her project. The following day, we contacted the manager to find out why the teacher didn't have it so our child could complete her work. The manager gave us the password. Then stated that our children were smiling and laughing in class. Prior to that comment, the teachers were giving my children compliments on how well behaved they were. That's an odd response from the manager-- deflect and blame tactic being used. My wife asked again why and we didn't get a response. We never found out from the manager nor the teacher why they didn't have the password prior day so my child could finish the project. Today, after our complaint, staff did have myu child's password. And again they avoided the question why they didn't have the password the day before. Overall, my children had fun. Other kids had fun. They looked like they learned something. However, the management and teachers could not answer simple questions and for the money we pay, there should not be downtime if computer is down or someone can't remember their password. However management avoided the question and was ready to deflect questions by blaming my children. We've gone to Code Ninja in the past and had a better experience there. They have better communication, kids have fun too, learn, and are more organized. If they have technical difficulties they move the child to another computer.

I had my son sign up for this class and I observed the material they were teaching. The learning…read morewas fast pace and material was good and above average for the kids. He liked the class and followed it at home. He is interested to take more classes there. This is a vote of confidence. Sassan T

My son went to this center for the month of September and he liked it a lot. The pickup from Miller…read moreschool worked great. He was very happy with the clean facility and helpful staff. He is learning new scratch programming techniques. The structured environment is helpful to complete his school assignments and submit them on time. We would highly recommend this place to new families with middle school aged kids.

My son loves coding, so we attended an introductory session at Code Ninjas to learn more about…read moretheir programs and camps. The facility is very modern and visually impressive. However, whatever version of Scratch they were using, my son didn't like it. He already has experience with Scratch and is learning Python, so he found it less engaging than the coding platforms he is used to. We also found that the staff member giving us the tour was unable to answer many of our questions about the different camps and programs, which made it difficult to understand what each one offered. While the center has an exciting atmosphere and may be a good fit for children who are new to coding, we ultimately were not very impressed and did not feel it was the right fit for our family.

The place is very welcoming and friendly for kids, and it's a great environment for them to learn…read morecoding.

My lessons at The Coder School are pretty good. The atmosphere is super chill and welcoming, which…read moremakes it easy to focus and enjoy learning. I also like how flexible it is, as you get to pick what you learn and customize it, so it never feels forced. The instructors are nice and easy to talk to, which makes asking questions way less intimidating. Overall, it's been a solid experience and I'd recommend it if you're looking for a flexible place to learn coding. Above is written by my teenage child taking coding at the Coder School.

My son has been attending classes here for roughly a year and a half, and it's been a great…read moreexperience for him. He tends to be a little shy, but has grown very comfortable and confident during his lessons. He's learned a ton and really enjoys the variety of challenges presented. The school makes it very easy and simple to schedule classes, makeups, or communicate any concerns. Highly recommend them!!

I normally don't write reviews, but I feel a responsibility to speak up. One of the teachers--and…read morepart owner--of Shareworld, Sunni Lin clearly has mental issues: an incident happen where he physically lifted my 9 year old son by his broken arm, push a desk at him and screamed on top of his lungs at my son for not following directions. One of the parent text me afterwards saying the class was hysterical and there were kids crying. This is completely unacceptable and deeply disturbing behavior from someone entrusted with the care of children. Sunni clearly has anger issues and cannot regulate his temper. Multiple students have witnessed him yelling, banging on desks, and even throwing phones at the wall during class. His behavior is not only unprofessional , it it's frightening. He is unfit to be in any teaching or leadership role around children. I filed a police report to document the incident. The detective strongly urged me to press charges, warning that this individual is a danger to other children. As a parent, I knew he was right--but despite that, I made the difficult decision not to pursue charges out of consideration for his three young children, who attend the same school as mine (John Muir Elementary). It was not an easy choice, but I wanted to give him a chance to take responsibility without destroying his family. Since then, my children and all students others have withdrawn from the program. Please be cautious if you're considering Shareworld. No child should ever have to experience something like this

My 6 and 8 year old went here for the summer program and they loved it. They covered many academic…read moresubjects and also got exposure to Chinese and Spanish languages. They loved working with the different teachers that would come for different lessons and crafts. They were very sad to have summer come to an end and return to regular school.

We originally enrolled our daughter in Genius Academy's after-school program and loved it so much…read morethat we signed her up for all nine weeks of their summer camp. The improvements she made this summer were nothing short of amazing, and completely exceeded our expectations. When she started the summer, my daughter was just beginning to sound out three-letter words. By the end of the program, she was confidently reading easy chapter books. This incredible progress is a direct result of the dedicated efforts of Mr. August, her English teacher, and the thoughtful guidance of Ms. Jennifer. They made reading class so fun that my daughter didn't even realize how much she was learning. She would often tell me about "dance breaks" where the class would get to pick a song to celebrate reaching a new reading milestone. But the learning didn't stop there. Over the summer, my daughter also significantly improved her math skills, learned to play simple songs on the piano, explored various science concepts, and even learned about historical topics like the Greek gods in their "World Explorer" class. The art and craft classes were also a huge hit, thanks to a variety of teachers with impressive backgrounds--from graduates of FIDM to professionals in air-clay art and face painting--who provided truly cool and creative projects. What truly makes this the best program in the Bay Area, though, is that my daughter absolutely loved going every single day. She never felt like she was being forced to study; instead, she had an amazing time. Every afternoon, she didn't want to leave and would beg to stay until closing. Now, as she prepares to enter first grade, she is confident, prepared, and much less nervous about the start of school. We are so happy and pleased with our experience at Genius Academy and can't recommend their program enough.

I am so glad I chose Genius Academy for after-school tutoring this past summer (2024). This place…read moreis an amazing hidden gem! Here's why: Low Student-to-Teacher Ratio: Genius Academy maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention. They really try and understand the holistic individual to make sure they curate their lessons. Supportive Teachers: Every teacher is patient, supportive, and accommodating. They find creative ways to teach his students, making learning enjoyable. The techniques carry over to regular schoolwork, which is a real win-win bonus. Results: My daughter improved her public speaking, critical thinking, and social skills. Her teachers have asked what we did this summer for this improvement, and we now know what it is attributable to. Overall, Genius Academy is the best choice for personalized tutoring, confidence-building, and outstanding results. Highly recommended!

We enrolled both of our kids a couple of years ago. My son, who struggles with traditional school…read moreand homework, improved his reading and math skills significantly through Best Brains. We ended up stopping for him only because he started getting homework at school and it was tough to keep up with both for him. My daughter started when she was about 4 and did tremendously well. When she started at 4 years old, I thought it might be too soon but she caught on pretty quickly. There was a lot in the reading books that she couldn't read and we helped but the phonics it taught set her up for success as she got more comfortable reading on her own. She's currently in kindergarten and is mastering the school work very easily. English language is hard and hard to describe the different sounds and why things are spelled a certain way. I honestly learned a lot from the reading books too. For math, I like that it's problem solving based and making them deduce code words to figure out what they're solving. The books have similar format through out the week but the content is different which keeps the kids from getting bored. Farah runs an excellent program here and we are really happy with our kids progress here. It's a great way to supplement school.

We enrolled our daughter in Best Brains ,the program has significantly contributed to her…read moredevelopment, providing a solid foundation in key areas. Since joining, we have noticed a substantial improvement in her skills and confidence. The staff at Best Brains is incredibly cooperative and well-qualified. A special thank you to Ms Farah and the entire team for their guidance and continuous support. We highly recommend Best Brains Training for any parent seeking a nurturing and effective learning program for their child.

Absolutely thrilled to know that Techlab will be continuing under the able leadership of Raj and…read moreShalini Pai. My girls, my nephew, nieces etc have all attended Techlab camps at various times and I have recommended it to several friends as well. Hands down, one of the best camps I know in the area that truly inspires kids to learn programming. I love their simplistic, no-frills approach while still making sure that the learning is fun. Highly recommend!

Unfortunately Techlab has gone way downhill. The java one class was deeply unrigorous and the…read moreteaching very hands off. Im trying to enroll my child in a java two class elsewhere and he is not ready to take it. They did not cover enough material in java one and it was very dumbed down. I hope u can use this info to improve your teaching.