Best decision for my 3 kids who are enrolled at Altadena Arts' French DLIP. We are a Non-French…read morespeaking household but still prioritize learning the language. My eldest is at a point where he does not need constant help with his French and is now even correcting our and his siblings' French! We've been with Petite Library since it started as a small learning pod during the pandemic and are appreciative of Sumina and her genuine care for the kids' French comprehension. Our third child started French Pre-School with Petite and was very well prepared for French Kindergarten at AAM the following year. My kids love their teachers at Petite Library and enjoy their time at the center with other students doing arts, science & theatre all in French. Our youngest child, who will start Kinder next year at Altadena FDLIP, is looking forward to joining her siblings at Petite.

My family and I have had my children in Petite Library for a couple of years now and we absolutely…read morelove the rich educational environment that they provide. They not only focus on a multicultural education, but also make learning fun. They help with core curriculum development and they also work on hands on learning. My daughter never wants to leave, she loves the community and the projects she gets to work on. She loves learning and her French has developed tremendously. They work in small groups for targeted reading, writing, and math. The teachers are amazing very knowledgeable and supportive. We love this program because of its rich content based curriculum and structure.

I am a international student of UC Davis and a former student of Poly for both campus of LA and…read morePasadena. I am writing my review here because I see some negative reviews of this institute, and those reviews are not true. The negative reviews even do not explain why the school is bad. I am telling you here why Poly is a great place to "start" learning English. I know a lot of students have passion for fluent English skills, but there are always "steps". It is true that Poly do not teach "a college level English skills". However, it is also true that "you do not need a college level English skills" before you transfer to a college because the college wants you to learn the advance skills in their education system. Poly is just helping students to "prepare" the college level English. So, be patient and don't get freaked out. To describe the atmosphere of the Pasadena campus, I have to mention about this: the school has extremely friendly staffs, Max and Nataly. They always make a smile on their face, and love to joke with their student. They continuously put their efforts on improving supports on their student. As a result, I see they have recently built a spacious student lounge which did not exist in 2011. In addition, Poly provides a TOEFL class, which is for the students who seek for an advance level class. Lastly, make your sentence simple and clear when you have a question to your teacher. The teacher won't "ignore" you. The instructor just cannot fully "understand" your questions. If you make your sentence clear enough, the teacher will answer you. You also should show your respect on your teacher as a student. Because I attended Poly, I was able to transfer to a college, and was able to make more friends in this country. I personally appreciate to Poly for those my personal achievements. Poly may not a place to satisfy your expectation 100%, but is the right place to "start" your English journey.

I just wanted to say how thankful I am for Christina! I am trying to help my friend enroll at this…read moreschool and she answered all of my questions in a timely and professional manner. She is also very sweet and I appreciate her enthusiasm. Thank you! Because of you, I am choosing this school for my friend. :)

I have been study for almost two months the TOEFL test classes and everything has been great. In…read moreMarch I'm going to take the test, but, I expect the best result because the teacher is great!! Btw, the school is cheaper and they have like 5 different locations.

From the owner: Language Systems International is an Accredited language school that offers a variety of…read morehigh-quality English Programs, such as: ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program (18 hrs/wk) Vacation English Program (14.4 hrs/wk) Conversation Program (18 hrs/wk) Business English Program (18 hrs/wk) For the students planning to go to the university, LSI offers test preparation courses, such as: TOEFL® (18 hrs/wk) TOEIC® (18 hrs/wk) GMAT/GRE® (18 hrs/wk) For those seeking an Intensive study, LSI offers Program Combination Options: Option 1 (36 hrs/wk) Option 2 (24 hrs/wk) Private Lessons In addition to the academic experience at LSI, you will participate in school activities and events while learning about the American culture.

I'm so glad I took Caroline's beginner French class! She not only teaches the language but also the…read moreFrench culture. The companion Quizlet deck is very helpful for practicing after class. I was a little hesitant to take an online class, but it actually worked great. The class size is small so a lot of time to practice. Caroline pays attention to each student's pronunciation and provides corrections. I have to travel for work time to time, the online setting also allows me to not miss a session when I'm away. I'm continuing the learning after our 101 session. Thank you Caroline!

Bonjour! I loved learning beginner French with Caroline! She takes the time to explain the how's…read moreand why's of the language, tying in cultural examples and context. She won't let you get away with a mispronunciation, which is so appreciated if you want to learn French the right way. I've signed up for another course with her and can't wait to learn more.

We have had such a lovely experience at IMA. First of all, I didn't realize that schools needed to…read morebe certified Montessori -- this is one of the few schools in SoCal that is actually certified, and it definitely shows. Our children have been to other "montessori" preschools that weren't certified, and they were completely different. At IMA the staff are highly trained, knowledgeable, and responsive. The classroom environment is beautiful and quiet, and filled with activities for the kids. Our son has thrived here. He loves his teacher and friends. The IMA parents community is also wonderful, the staff shares parent's contact information so it's easy for us to have play dates with other families. 100% recommend with no reservations (as a parent whose children have been to a combined 8 daycares!). It's such a relief to drop my son off at school knowing he will be safe and well taken care of in an environment where he can grow and thrive.

Our daughter attended IMA as a 2-year-old for about five months. We left several months ago, and…read morewith some distance, I wanted to share our experience for other families. Our biggest issue was communication. The school moved her between classrooms more than once without discussing it with us first. Our repeated requests to move her back went unanswered, and updates on how she was doing were few and far between. Our daughter was struggling at IMA and it was clear that the school did not have the skills or staff to support her. Their approach was not a good fit for our daughter. If your child may need individualized support or a more communicative partnership with caregivers, I'd encourage you to ask detailed questions before enrolling. We wish we had, and we wish we'd trusted our daughter's unhappiness sooner.

Two of my three kids attend Altadena Arts Magnet currently and they're doing exceptionally well…read more The quality of the teachers, the involvement of the parent community, the support for the arts and foreign language, and the music, dance, garden and theater programs have truly enhanced my sons' lives. The principal, Dr. Hill goes above and beyond to make sure the kids have a good experience. I am so glad we chose this school for our kids.

We enrolled our child at AAM excited about the schools' arts focus and community. Unfortunately,…read moreour experience was deeply disappointing. During the school year, multiple children in the TK class were involved in incidents that were not handled appropriately by the classroom or administration. The situation ultimately resulted in a teacher facing criminal charges for "willful cruelty to child", along with documented concerns involving multiple children. As parents, it was incredibly difficult to continue sending our daughter into an environment we no longer felt confident in her safety of the school or PUSD leadership's judgment. Our concerns extend beyond one classroom or one teacher. In our experience, Principal Dr. Hill did not provide the level of leadership, transparency, or accountability we expected when seriously concerns were brought forward. We repeatedly left conversations feeling that our concerns were minimized rather than addressed directly, an dour confidence in the administration quickly eroded. Parents, teachers, and aides had all brought up concerns to the principal before the teacher's actions escalated to a criminal level. She did nothing to prevent harm coming to students. To be fair, there were a few positives. Our child loved making friends and there are caring staff members who genuinely want the best for students. However, trust is foundational and once that trust is broken, we could not justify keeping our child there. We ultimately withdrew from the district entirely. Every family's experience will be different, but I believe prospective parents deserve to know that serious concerns arose during our time there and to ask detailed questions about school culture, supervision, and how concerns are handled before enrolling.

I've been taking German with Jerilyn for several weeks. She is an awesome instructor who makes the…read moreclass fun and effective! She teaches fully in German, but also makes it approachable by explaining things in German in a way that is easy to understand. Even in a group class, she provides tons of resources so you can learn at the pace that matches the time you're able to commit. I've already learned so much and have signed up for the next course!

These Spanish classes are amazing. All of the teachers I've had have been great. Most recently I've…read moreworked with Karen for quite a few classes and she's an excellent teacher. Very patient, makes you feel comfortable, and explains things well. I highly recommend it.

This school is not suitable for middle and high schoolers. I was under the impression they would…read moregive a separate class for my 14 year old son who is only a beginner, but they threw him in a classroom full of 5-6 year olds and making him sing NURSERY SONGS, which is incredibly humiliating. His classmates from his weekday school saw this too and mocked him. Outrageously tone-deaf system.

The teachers in this school are extraordinary. They love kids, provide very creative and friendly…read morecurriculum. IMO, this is one of the very best Korean language school in the area.