We have three children, ages 5, 8, and 9. My wife knows a little Italian and I can get by (barely)…read morein Spanish, so we know the value knowing a foreign language. We both learned in college, which was tough and unnatural. We knew it was easier to learn as a youth, so a few years ago we started looking for a quality long-term program for Spanish for our kids. After quite a bit of homework to find a dedicated, long-term program, we came across Langokids. In January of 2025 we enrolled all our kids in the entry level classes (they offer various levels and ages throughout the week). Our kids, surprisingly, really enjoyed it. Here's why: LangoKids is designed to make the kids WANT to learn the language. They play games, sing songs, give awards, and just all around "hide" the learning in play. So far, our kids have taken a class per week from January 2025 through the present, excluding summers. Last summer they took two weeks of summer camp (and 5 weeks of other various camps). At the end of the summer they said Lango Kids was their favorite camp of the summer. Now that they have a solid foundation, we went all-in and enrolled them in 8 weeks of summer camp thus year. Tomorrow's the last day of week three and wow! Things have started to "click." They understand full phrases, understand grammar and sentence structure, and have flawless accents. It is AMAZING! Are they fluent? Of course not. But are they making excellent and steady progress? Yes, absolutely they are. Is learning completely a foreign language easy? No, it's very hard. But, Lango Kids has a system that works. We figured the weekly classes built a foundation but the magic happens a in summer camp (bc it's full immersion, 9:00-3:00 every day) and later in the year the classes will be maintenance until next summer. Ok, what are the downsides? It's hard work. Do not expect it to happen over night. It takes commitment from you for the long haul. We've been going for 18 months, every week plus we are on our 5th week of summer camp. But, we are really starting to see major progress now. There is a bit of homework during the school year. Mostly it's fun worksheets and reviewing vocabulary. Nothing hard though. And helps keep the progress moving forward (especially for a family like ours that is English only at home). The teachers are great, but they are teachers. Your child will be expected to behave and participate. This is a professional program, not a city thing run by high school kids. We love it bc the teachers keep the students on task and learning. Is it as cheap as some city run program where they learn a few phrases? Of course not. This is a high quality, foreign language education program designed specifically for young children. In my opinion, if you understand what you are investing in (a richer life for your child full of wonderful opportunities), it is absolutely money very well spent. Lastly, Ms. Christina, the director, is simply a quality person. She takes the job very seriously, is an excellent administrator, and hires excellent, kind, and effective teachers. We are very pleased and highly recommended Langokids Irvine looking to give their children the gift of knowing Spanish.

We have had a great experience with LangoKids! Our son attended a full Spanish immersion school…read morebefore transitioning to an English-speaking elementary school, and we really wanted to find a way for him to continue using and growing his Spanish skills. LangoKids has been a wonderful fit for our family. The teachers are fantastic and have created such a fun and supportive environment for learning. The program has helped him retain the Spanish foundation he built in immersion school while continuing to expand his vocabulary and confidence with the language. We've had such a positive experience that we're enrolling our daughter this year for the same reason as she transitions to an English-speaking school. I also highly recommend their summer camps! They're a great way to keep kids engaged with Spanish and help bridge the gap during school breaks so they don't lose momentum over the summer.

This school is the best! I liked the teachers and they were very kind to me. The teachers care…read moreabout their students. Every month there is a cultural exchange party and it is so much fun. The staff help students a lot and I really appreciate their help. I recommend this school to everybody!

This is my second term here as a student. Because of Covid, we have classes entirely online, which…read moreare always on time and made convenient. As I signed up for American Culture & Conversation and TOEFL, my teachers, especially teacher William, have been very helpful in my language/culture learning. Although I have been in the USA for about 6 years, I didn't learn as much about the American cultures and history as much as I have in the classes over the 3 month courses. We talk about different topics (holidays, history, politics, etc) and do practice TOEFL exams in class. The teachers are thorough, encouraging, and always think for the success of the students. One thing that is worth noting though is the efficiency of the office. I sometimes get last minute notice regarding class time change or request. Other than that, AOI is a fun and efficient place with great people and teachers. I wish we can go back to in person class when everything is safe.

My son started learning Japanese at Portal Languages with Midori Sensei in the fall of 2022. He was…read morea total beginner and a high school sophomore at the time. He had a great time and moved through the material with such ease that my daughter started Spanish lessons with Ms. Grace as well. Thanks to their teachers' support and regular 1:1 classes, they are both progressing very well. Son just passed JLPT N5 with flying colors and will graduate with the California Seal of Biliteracy from high school. I am so happy we chose Portal Languages and their dedicated team to work with. 5 stars!

My daughter attended portal languages and the owner Grace is super rude! I decided to cancel my…read moresessions because of her attitude and she refuses to return my money and keeps sending false claims of classes we did! Save your money and go somewhere else.

My oldest has been with Bridges for two years as a supplement to public school and has gone on to…read morewin writing competitions, some receiving further recognition. Impressed by the results, I enrolled my youngest in their third-grade program, and she's thriving--learning concepts beyond what's taught in public school and developing a love for communication. With three years of experience, I can confidently say Bridges goes beyond teaching writing. Their strategic approach helps children think critically and communicate effectively. I highly recommend it to any parent wanting to give their child a strong foundation in writing and communication. Thank you Bridges!

We are absolutely thrilled to see the impressive progress of our kid in writing essays that she…read moreachieved with the continuous support of the Bridges Team. Our daughter (11 years old) is taking classes with Bridges for about 2 years and she already learned a lot! Also I would like to admit the student centric approach of the team! We were always able to find the solution when my daughter wasn't able to come to the scheduled class. Overall I would definitely recommend this place to all parents who want to help their kids to improve their writing skills.

Hancock International College can be very helpful for a specific purpose: obtaining a student visa…read moreso that you are able to stay in the United States. If you are not here for this specific purpose, then this school isn't for you. If you want to learn English, you need to attend a real school. Community colleges, for example, have something called "non-credit classes." Non-credit classes are free, and taught by professional instructors.

I really enjoyed my time at Hancock. Staff there are very helpful and approachable. Classmates are…read morevery friendly. They educate students systematically. I learned a lot there. I also like the location. It's close to UCI and located in university town center which is very close to public transportation.

From the owner: FLS offers a range of programs with something for every student. For those students with academic…read moregoals, the English language programs offer a chance to focus on English, TOEFL and related subjects. For students who prefer to combine their studies with exciting trips, our Study Tours offer great destinations with varied excursions and a strong English language component.

Sara had tutored me for a very long time. Every lesson I've had with her is worth so much and she…read morehas helped me get back on track in Spanish. I am so so grateful to have met such an incredible tutor! She is great at what she's doing and the kindest person ever!!

I wanted to learn Spanish in college but soon forgot everything I learned after taking the required…read moreclasses and not practicing. Then I had another dream later in life. I would lean to speak Spanish before I reach fifty years old. In order to accomplish this I knew I would need a tutor and I am very happy I chose Sara. She's able to see where a student is and meet them where they're are and then push them to the next level. Thanks to Sara's knowledge and teaching style I'm finally speaking Spanish and I'm not even 50 yet!

Most of the negative reviews reflect the chaos of school politics. It doesn't really reflect the…read moreteachers' hard work and students' lives in the past year. I don't really write Yelp reviews often, but I feel I need to share my point of view for my son's first year at this school. I don't want to see teachers' hard work and devotion to be erased by all these negative reviews. This new school does not have a lot of resources like Irvine Unified School District. The facilities at the campus are out of date and the campus is leased from IUSD. The faculty has been trying hard to maintain the school facilities, but it is very challenging. - 2 of 5 star I have been volunteering at my son's classes in the past two semesters, and both English and Mandarin teachers from the 2nd Grade are very passionate about teaching and helping our children. I have heard a similar compliment for all other teachers at different grades. The school only has one PE teacher, who is working hard and carrying a lot of responsibilities for all the kids at school- 4 of 5 star The communication channels between teachers and parents are very clear. Teachers will quickly respond and answer questions or concerns from the parents. - 5 of 5 star Before enrolling at IIA last year, my son has no knowledge about Chinese handwriting. As now, at the end of his 2nd semester, he can do both reading and writing more than 117 Chinese characters. For reference, attached are words he has learned so far. - 5 of 5 star Some parents have questions about the on-site after-school program. From my observation in the past two semesters, my son was able to complete his homework at school, attending enrichment class for music and art, and playing with his friends after school. My son always asked me to pick him up last so that he can spend more time at school. - 4 of 5 star To sum up, my wife and I feel very fortunate that our son has this opportunity to learn both English and Mandarin at the same time without sacrificing our weekend attending Chinese school. Everyday when we dropped our son to school, he always rolls his backpack with lightening speed and runs to the teacher. We can tell our son really enjoys his first year at IIA. This is a tuition free charter school, not a 5 star Private school. This school requires a lot of parents to involve and help. This is a new school starting with a bumpy start. We all hope one day the school board and parents can come to an agreement one day so the teachers/students in between will not be sacrificed.

Mastering the language is the best key to start learn a culture of country…read more We are so touched that the school and teachers have done so much to make our children happy every day.

I'm not one to ever leave reviews but I had to come on here with my personal experience. I'll be…read morehonest--I wasn't initially on board with homeschooling, and it was hard for me to wrap my brain around taking this path. But I am SO thankful we did. Our son has gained so much confidence, and it has been amazing to watch his personal growth. Even more importantly, his health has improved in his time here. He was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood epilepsy, and in the short time he has been at I Can Academy, we have seen his seizure activity cut in half. I believe this is due to a few factors including the positive environment and less stress. We are incredibly grateful for the support, understanding, and positive environment he has received. The teachers are amazing. A few of them are teachers my children have had in the past which made for an easy transition for my son. I hope our experience helps another mom who may be on the fence about homeschooling, just like I was, because for our family, the benefits have by far outweighed any of the negative ideas I had in my head.

We registered our 5-year-old daughter for a reading class when she expressed interest in learning…read morehow to read, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The office staff was so warm and welcoming, and our daughter loved picking out her supplies to create her own I Can Academy bag. Her teacher was incredibly kind and created such a positive, engaging learning atmosphere. During the class, I even heard my daughter shout, "I can read!" When it ended, she was smiling and excited to bring home new flash cards to practice blending sounds. A few days later, she had an assessment at a private school for kindergarten, which included sounding out letters and blending them. She did so well--and I couldn't believe how quickly the lessons from the academy had already made an impact. This is absolutely the place to go if you want a warm, child-first learning experience. We highly recommend it!