There are not enough reviews for Bluesky! My kids attended the Hayward location. The Program…read moreDirectors Drake and Lina, as well as Ms. Esther and Mr. Dylan are incredible educators. The love, safety, attention to detail is unmatched. They are patient and kind, helpful with homework and learning in English (and Mandarin if you want your children to learn!). They challenge the kids in the best way. It has been a pure pleasure to be a part of Blue Sky and we wish them nothing but the best and many more future years of success.

We are reviewing the Bluesky program onsite at Hayward's Stonebrae Elementary school…read more We really appreciate for the program being an alternative choice for the after school program. It is onsite at the school, having a dedicated classroom and a dedicated playground. It's very convenient. All staff are bilingual in both English and Mandarin so they can offer Mandarin support on homework for kids in the Mandarin immersion program. They also provide academic support on Math and English. Things like helping students review materials in preparation of a test that the teacher will give. The kids do get play time at the playground. They provide some small snacks if kids are hungry. But we usually bring ours. They offer some extracurricular activities like coding or chess or art or dance with additional fee. What class to offer at the site depends on the number of students who are interested and signed up. But they do let kids trial the first class and see if they are interested to continue. Overall the staff are great and they create a safe environment for kids to learn, play, and socialize. The academic support on Mandarin and other subjects is also a plus to the program even for a native Mandarin speaker like me.

Janet is an outstanding teacher with extensive experience in coaching non-native speakers who want…read moreto improve their language skills. She is quick to identify and understand your challenges during the trial class and designs personalized modules that cater to your specific needs. Janet is patient when correcting repetitive mistakes and provides constructive, consistent feedback. She is also flexible with scheduling, making it easier for you to find time for lessons. Beyond language skills, Janet is someone you'll enjoy getting to know. She is friendly, approachable, and genuinely interested in your life story. As a kind, honest, and easy-going person, she creates a comfortable learning environment. Throughout my time learning with Janet, I've gained a much better understanding of native speaker intonation and effective communication. My pronunciation has significantly improved after just a few months of coaching. I now comprehend the reasons behind my accents and am actively working to avoid reverting to my old habits, ensuring I deliver my messages more clearly. You will achieve remarkable results and gain a friend and mentor through her class!

This review is from my wife Aleksandra U. I took 10 week (1.5 hr/wk) course costing her $2100. My…read moregoal was to learn sentence formation and grammar however the course was focused on accent reduction. I believe it was just mismatch in expectation and think if accent reduction is what you are looking for, you cannot go wrong. However, for basic communication- i suggest you find another coach.

My child has been taking advanced Hindi classes at MBK for 3 years already. The teachers are…read moreextremely helpful, patient, encouraging and enthusiastic. His vocabulary, reading and writing have tremendously improved. The teachers create custom curriculum that fits child's interests and needs. Highly recommend MBK.

In my opinion, the best Hindi learning program in the Bay Area! My daughter has been in this…read moreprogram since PreK and reads and writes Hindi only a couple of grade levels below where she would be in India. Madhu, the founder, is amazing: inspirational, loving, and rigorous in her teaching methods. If you are interested in conversational Hindi only, then having a class once a week is not going to do it. You have to immersed in Hindi all week long!

I like the experienced instructors and school's atmosphere…read more I was very concerned about my presentation skills, my speech and my writing. I usually get very nervous when speaking. However, I feel much more comfortable on speaking and improved my writing very quickly after the guide of the instructors. And even more confident when I share with others now. They have great classes. It's a great school.

This college is really good with fantastic teachers and staffs. I started to study at Golden Gate…read moreCollege on 10/31/2019, now I'm transferring to other college, but I really love this school so much. From the bottom of my heart, I won't forget the Director, teachers, and staffs at Golden Gate College.

Good afterschool! My child really enjoys the Kung Fu…read moreclass. He has learned a lot from the Chinese class, with significant improvement in character recognition and a better grasp of pinyin. The art teacher also emphasizes fostering creativity and innovation. What I love the most is the annual show! I truly enjoyed it and am so proud of all the kids!

We've had the pleasure of sending our oldest to Challenge when she turned 2 years old, which is the…read moreminimum age to start enrollment. Being so happy with her care from Sea Otter class to Penguin class, we chose to enroll our youngest as soon as we could as well. We've spent the last 3 years with Challenge and just had the joy of seeing our daughter graduate and be ready for K. Reflecting on how we chose to enroll initially, I did extensive research and tours of the Mandarin immersion programs local to Fremont in 2020/2021. Challenge, despite it being on a somewhat non-traditional school campus, was the best choice to us. I appreciated the smaller teacher:student ratios. After starting, it was also really clear that there was a good balance of schedule/routines but also new topics introduced to the students over time. Personally a big fan of project based learning (PBL) which is broadly what the curriculum follows. My impressions were that the preschoolers are introduced early and exposed frequently to letters and numbers and my oldest has naturally grown curiosity in reading - this is super important to me - as opposed to a rigorous academic environment. We're very happy with the experience at Challenge. So much so that although we are moving to the Peninsula, we'll actually be transferring to another campus for my youngest to keep up with the great experience we've had with the overall Challenge program.

Took my 3 kids (5,3,3yo) to the East Bay spend Summer with grandparents. I wanted to expose them to…read morea structured chinese school environment. It was nearly impossible to find a daycare/school that will only take the kids for 2 months (I've spoken to maybe 10 schools in the area). Thank goodness for Challenge School! Kimberly the director was super helpful, answered all my questions on the first phone call (didn't have to play phone tag), very responsive to follow up emails, clear line of communication, very accommodating to my situation to only be in the bay area temporarily. I am over the moon to have found this gem in Fremont. No doubt I will bring the kids back next summer.

A bright spot in the world of Covid--19! Zoom tutoring with a friendly, fun face. My 13 year old…read moreson is happy and enjoying math again. Serena is great and Christine is extremely helpful with scheduling and planning! Thank you so much!!'

Perfect for homework help for all ages! Christine is a great boss and makes sure all the kids are…read morewell attended to. Kim's Academy has a wonderful work environment; I highly recommend any high schooler looking for a tutoring job to apply here.

Fantastic co-op language school in East Bay. We were sending the kids to Sora but they closed the…read morePalo Alto location and the commute to San Carlos was getting really far. Luckily we found Sora and it's conveniently a Saturday school from 9-12. It is co-op so you are expected to participate and volunteer for duties such as yard, bingo, cleanup, etc...the board of directors is made of parent volunteers that constantly change, if there aren't enough volunteers for positions they'll do a random draw for different positions. There are fun events year round such as Undokai, Mochitsuki, Summer Bazaar, and a Holiday Party. The school is pretty small so it feels very community and you'll see a lot of the same parents, staff, and students throughout the year. Homework is very light but they do get the full 3 hours every week. The school is open to non-Japanese speakers and the student body is quite diverse.

A great school and resource for the local community. SACBC Japanese Language School is a great…read moreplace for kids to learn the Japanese language, both oral and written, and to introduce them to Japanese culture. My son has been attending this Saturday school since kindergarten. The teachers he has had have been positive and encouraging educators and not only taught him how to read and write the Japanese alphabet but also engage in several activities that are common in Japan (origami, word games, songs). The school also celebrates Japanese traditions such as Undokai and Mochitsuki which my son always looks forward to. The school serves students kindergarten through 12th grade and even offers high school language credit for students in Fremont Unified School District.