At the time of this review, I have completed one language session and just started another session…read more(Advanced Spanish). Overall, I am having great experience with ISL. The pricing for an 8-week course (2hr session) seems pretty reasonable compared to other language schools - it's not the cheapest, but it's not super expensive. I really appreciated the school's administrator's quick responses to all of my questions prior to registering for my course. The school's website provides VERY detailed information about registering for courses, refunds, time commitments, etc. My professor (Rossy) is amazing and very patient in helping her class reach its language goals. LOL, I think she has a worksheet/example for EVERY possible linguistic situation. I do appreciate the small class size, which gives all students a chance to have a more personal experience. Actually, I was quite shocked (in a good way) that a couple other students have been working with Rossy for over five years. Although most of the courses are virtual (I could be wrong about this), I wish that there were some in-person courses/options especially for the weekend sessions. However, I understand that times are changing, and we as a society are moving to a more virtual world. Perhaps, this is outside of ISL's responsibility, but I wouldn't mind the incorporation of at least one in-person event/experience within course. However, I guess arranging an in-person event/excursion could be left to the discretion of the the course's professor and/or the students. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend ISL.

ISL has helped me progress with my Spanish by pairing me with a wonderful Spanish teacher. My…read moreteacher was very patient and helpful in helping towards my goal of becoming more fluent. May, on the admin team, is always very friendly and works very quickly to answer any questions you may have or provide you with lesson updates.

Our daughter takes Spanish lessons here and she absolutely loves it…read more We signed up our daughter after she was reluctant to engage with me in Spanish at home. We wanted a place where learning Spanish would be fun. She was so shy her first class and it was a blessing to see her open up and look forward to Spanish class every weekend. Go Spanish Now kids classes has a mixed age group and it's really cute to see the kids all getting along, playing together, and really getting into the games and music. The teacher, Diomer, is also very kind and supremely patient. Administratively, the school is very professional and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend if you want your children to dip their toes into Spanish and have a fun time doing so.

Very professional and clear instruction. Loved the classroom, small class size and our Professor…read moreDanny and the location. Easy to find and a great learning space. So grateful to have found them! I recommend.

Incredible Chinese school that provides full language immersion, and also cultural learning! Loved…read morethat in addition to learning Mandarin the students also learn Chinese history, art, and culture. Amazingly committed teachers and parents. Highly recommend the program. They only do weekend school, wish it had an after school program too, probably tough to do as a non-profit.

I just finished my first course with Spanish Blackbelt and can't wait to signup for my next course!…read more I have been taking Spanish classes off and on since high school and this one has by far been the most effective. I have improved much more in 8 weeks with Spanish Blackbelt than in a semester at a junior college course. The small group means each student will get a lot of attention and nobody will be left behind. My tutor, Eduardo, was excellent. I highly recommend this program.

I'm very glad I found Spanish Blackbelt! I have wanted to learn Spanish for quite a while. I…read moresearched online and found their classes. There is an online placement quiz that helps you select which class is appropriate for you. Here is what I really like about Spanish Blackbelt: The classes are casual; we meet at the local Starbuck's that is very close to my house. The class is small; there are only two of us. There is homework and it can be challenging. There is a strong focus on grammar and spelling. It can be daunting at times, but it is all online and it is very well organized with lots of visual aids. The teacher, Alejandro, is great. He is charming and warm and very encouraging. We speak only Spanish during the class and I've never been made to feel awkward about my rather clumsy skills. I'm only half-way through the Yellow level and have decided to continue to the next level. I truly wish I could wake up one morning and simply know how to speak Spanish. But, I think Spanish Blackbelt might be the next best way to become a Spanish speaker.

There is not a better Arabic language tutoring school in the DC area than Al Bayt Al Arabi. I…read morespent over nine months at Al Bayt al Arabi (five hours a day, Monday through Friday), and used their methods to move from the 1+ to the 3 level on the standard U.S. Government language assessment exam. Another student I overlapped with during this time had a nearly identical experience. I have previously studied Arabic full-time at the Foreign Service Institute and two other private language school in DC, and nowhere other than Al Bayt Al Arabi did I find instructors who worked harder than students (if you have any experience in full-time language training, you know how crazy that statement is). The two primary instructors know how provide real-world Arabic study that is still directly applicable to the quirks of government language assessment tests...no easy feat. The primary instructor at Al Bayt Al Arabi has spent decades as an Arabic instructor for both the U.S. Government and private institutions, and he takes those years of experience to (incredibly) create customized audio and visual study material for the student based on his or her level and specific needs and goals. This material then becomes available for independent study outside of class or for use while commuting to class. I've never even heard of another Arabic instructor in the DC area taking the time to do that. The instructors are flexible with study hours and are willing to utilize any mix of in-person or Skype sessions (so you can continue to have class while travelling). I was initially wary of the commute to class, but the drive for me was worth the quality of instruction (plus the aforementioned audio material created for study during the commute). Learning a language like Arabic is a daunting undertaking that you will likely only do once in your life. If you're willing to make the investment, you might as well do it right with instructors like those at Al Bayt Al Arabi. I began at Al Bayt Al Arabi with some Arabic language experience and experience in the Arab world, so I can't speak for a student starting from zero, but I know that diplomatic, corporate, and media headquarters across the Arab world are stocked with success stories from the two primary instructors at Al Bayt Al Arabi...everywhere I go in the professional Arab world I keep running into people that have studied Arabic under these instructors.

The best, friendliest, most challenging, and all around fantastic teachers are at Bayt AlArabi…read more They will dedicate as much time as you need to help you improve your Arabic skills. If you want to see yourself improve multiple levels on a language test this is the place to go. If you you want to practice speaking and enjoy your time learning around wonderful people this is the place to go. Al Bayt Al Arabi also has an Arabic school in Tunis, so there are many options for study through them as well. They are flexible with your schedule and really care about their students and providing a quality education.

I've been studying Japanese with Chika for almost two years, one-on-one via Skype. For me, she's…read morethe perfect teacher. She clearly explains the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural points in the textbooks we're using in a way that's interesting and fun. And she has a kind of secret method of previewing material so that when I reach the chapter that teaches it, it's easier to learn. I think she expects my best effort, and this motivates me. She gives her best in return. I visited Japan after studying for about a year. It was thrilling to be able to read signs and say a sentence and be understood. (Granted, I often couldn't understand what people said back to me!) I knew then that Chika had helped me build a solid language foundation, and I want to go back again to practice more. If you really want to learn Japanese, study with Chika.

I highly recommend taking Japanese lessons from Chika Sugiyama! I took lessons with her for about a…read moreyear to prepare for my family's move to Japan. She was so helpful with teaching me the fundamentals of Japanese as well as instructing me in specific vocabulary and grammar concepts I wanted to learn. She also provided additional resources and suggestions for ways to improve my Japanese. She is an encouraging, kind, and creative teacher who really prioritizes an individual's goals for learning!

We feel so fortunate to have our daughter enrolled at Evergreen School -- it is a local gem. She…read moreattended the toddler program and is now enrolled in the primary program. We have seen her blossom in terms of her language and math skills, and perhaps more importantly her sense of confidence, love of learning, and caring and respect for others. A previous poster complained about the summer camp, and we also observed that in the past it could have been organized better. The school recognized this problem and brought in a new camp director. Our daughter enjoyed the new summer program last year and we plan to enroll her again for summer 2017.

My son is in the Primary program (ages 3-6) at Evergreen. He has been at Evergreen for 3 years. I…read morehighly recommend Evergreen School! My son loves his teacher and looks forward to going to school. In the small school community all the teachers know you and your child's name. The lead teachers at Evergreen are experienced, knowledgeable and caring. The individual attention that the children receive has been crucial to my son's academic and social development. His joy of learning is genuine and intrinsic - I attribute this to Evergreen. I am confident that he will carry this love and curiosity for discovering new things throughout his life. Evergreen also has a robust art and music program. The Montessori implementation at Evergreen is unmatched in this part of Montgomery County. Evergreen School is truly a gem. You should definitely put it on your list of schools to visit when considering preschools, kindergarten and/or elementary schools.

This is only its first year, but an excellent school. My kids actually look forward to going every…read moreweek. The teachers and principal are so passionate about teaching the language and culture. They've taught kids how to make moon cakes, gọi cuốn, and bánh chưng! Not to mention every week there is some type of Vietnamese goodie we get to try. The students are always encouraged to sing, perform skits and dances at the holiday events. This was truly a cultural experience for me as an American born Vietnamese that I ended up joining the adult class!

From the owner: Vietnamese language program. In our comprehensive educational curriculum, we introduce and empower…read morestudents with the necessary knowledge of Vietnamese through language, arts, and cultural programs. Our Vietnamese School offers programs to cover the basics of the alphabet including compositional writing, history, and folklore.