I've taken one class of French at the Language Academy Plaza Midwood location and am currently…read moresigned up for their Level 2 class. I really enjoy the language classes here since all of the classes are 3-4 people which allows for more individual attention from the teacher. I was a little hesitant when signing up for classes initially since there aren't a lot of reviews online for the language classes. I was pleasantly surprised after taking their Level 1 class, I was able to start forming basic sentences in French. The classes aren't like your high school courses where you have tests every week an are penalized for not doing your homework, this definitely makes it a more relaxing learning experience. Would definitely recommend taking a language class here!

I took Chinese with them at their Plaza Midwood location which was convenient for me. They also…read moresometimes have classes at the Charlotte JCC. I enjoyed taking lessons from Mr Wu. The book was easy to follow and he humorously answered all questions and kept it fun. He tried to teach us so that we could continue learning on our own even after we finished the course. Great class!

I have been taking weekly Spanish language classes with Abigayl from Lake Norman Language Academy…read moresince January 2022. The classes are small and conveniently offered via Zoom. Abigayl is very engaging and the classes are well tailored to each level (I've been through a few!). Abigayl is very tuned in to everyone's language level and learning speed, and she makes language practice fun and practical (for example, she'll have you "shop" for groceries at the Peruvian "Walmart" :) ). She engages everyone in the class and makes them feel comfortable. She offers a range of learning resources both in class and for individual learning outside of class. Abigayl's classes are exceptional value for the price. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Spanish classes and tutoring for adults and children. Private and group classes at our location,…read moreyour home, office or a public place. We make Spanish fun and easy!

This is an amazing place! I never worry about my children while they are here. From the teachers to…read morethe administrative staff, everyone is kind, well trained, and thorough. I pick up my children every day better than I left them. From a mom that stayed home with her first child until he was 2. I have never felt very confident about leaving my children under another's care, but I never worry about them at Greensboro Montessori. They love their teachers and their teachers love them. Everything from the curriculum to the manner in which they speak to the children is purposeful and kind. In addition to being well cared for, my 2 children, 3.5 and 1.5, are also learning. My kids have been to other schools and we visited other daycares before we decided on Greensboro Montessori, but none compare. They have a magical formula of learning through exploration and play. They treat children like little explorers and scientists, guiding their play. There is no competitive helicoptery vibe. They simply look for opportunities to tie information into a child's natural exploration. Children explore different "works" rather than cheap toys. They play with sand and water, paint and blocks with the intention of figuring out how we function in the world rather than being "entertained." They also spend a lot of time outside with nature, walking in the nearby woods and gardening which I value tremendously. Children are also encouraged to be independent. Each child is considered at their own level and challenged to do things for themselves in a kind and supportive environment. I was surprised to find when my son started here at 2 all the things that he could do for himself and was eager to do. Everyone needs a purpose and children are the same. This school provides children with a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. The school also provides helpful seminars on evidence-based gentle parenting techniques and fosters a real sense of community. There are regular events for all ages and opportunities to participate/volunteer. We considered schools that were more budget, providing diapers and multiple meals and snacks as part of tuition, but none had the level of caring and commitment I feel here. This place isn't simply caring for your children and keeping them alive, but constructively and mindfully creating a complete environment for children to become well rounded, empathic, intelligent people.

The school is amazing I love the way that they teach children through unusual methods and really…read moreteach them about what's important like layer of gardening and teaching math on an abacus

My daughter started attending Sylvan in November and absolutely loves it! She looks forward to…read moreevery session with excitement. Angel, the center director, has been incredible throughout the entire process. She's always accessible, responsive, and provides clear answers to all my questions.

Amazing tutors and wonderful program. Flexible schedules. They sincerely care about your child's…read moreneeds

CLS is a great place to get an education…read more Yes - the tuition is HEFTY (but about the same as Country Day and Providence Day) and - as a result - most of the student body is very very affluent. There is some diversity - but obviously not as much as some of the public schools. It is a place where students really do know their teachers, and teachers DEFINITELY know the students - you get individual attention at all levels - I feel totally comfortable calling any teacher to get feedback on my kids. Students feel very comfortable - and safe - in the classroom and on the campus. Speaking of the campus - it is beyond beautiful. Prettier than most colleges. Great classrooms, great learning environment. Great environment for the arts. Great (unbelievable) athletic facilities. Since the student body is small - everyone is involved in something - and more are involved in several "things". Not unusual to have a football athlete in a musical, the editor of the poetry journal involved in a sport, and the debate team, etc. Yes the students can be portrayed as "entitled". Hey - at $20k/year - their parents have invested a lot of money in their educations - and probably have money for 2nd homes, luxury cars, vacations, etc. School tries to emphasize community service, diversity programs, and giving back. However - the kids attitudes are formed at home for the most part - don't blame the school if kids appear to be spoiled - blame the parents. I seriously evaluated taking my kids out of CLS for high school and putting them in the neighborhood public school. I actually did some substitute teaching in the upper school - and found the students polite, respectful, and (gasp) actually interested in learning. It's a place where it is cool to be smart, be artistic, be an athlete, perform community service, understand the news, be a science nerd, and to be involved. One of my kids is in college - and said that she does feel that CLS gave her an advantage in college because "she knew how to write, how to study, how to plan, and how/when to ask for help".

From the owner: Charlotte Latin School is a private institution that offers educational programs to more than 1,300…read morestudents. Located in Charlotte, N.C., the school is organized into three divisions. The lower school includes kindergarten through fifth grade; the middle school encompasses the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades; and ninth through 12th grades makes up the Upper School. The curriculum is constantly reviewed by the school s division heads and curriculum coordinator. The school also has a learning resources coordinator and guidance counselor for each division. The school additionally offers foreign language classes in Latin.

3.5 stars We…read morerecently moved to Charlotte and wanted to enroll the kids in Mandarin Chinese as they had been taking Chinese classes previously. Based on the website, the Charlotte Chinese Academy (CCA) seemed to be a popular, well-organized program that took teaching Chinese seriously. CCA leases space from the Providence Day School so classes are held on the PDS campus Sunday mornings from 10-12. Classes are divided into two divisions - CSL (Chinese as a second language) for students who do not speak Mandarin at home and CHL (Chinese as a heritage language) for students who can get Mandarin practice at home with their parents and other family members. My children have been taking classes for years at their previous school but the emphasis at the other school was on speaking and not on reading and writing. Before they could be placed at CCA, they had to take placement tests. There is only one test regardless of what level your child may be at. None of my kids fared well. Even my oldest who's been taking Chinese for over 5 years struggled with the test. Consequently, all my kids are taking lower level CSL classes and it took them awhile to get placed. There was a lack of communication among the officers and teachers so there was a considerable amount of confusion as to where the kids should be. After 3 weeks the kids finally ended up where the fit was right. Prior to starting classes, parents are encouraged to attend an open house. There is an information session which I found useless because it was spoken mainly in Mandarin although the slides were all in English. This was the case with all parent meetings held throughout the year. This has been brought to the attention of the officers because going forward all meetings will be conducted in English so everyone can follow along. CCA is a bit disorganized. There seems to be a lack of communication among the officers. We couldn't get a straight answer of where we needed to be at the open house and what classes our children needed to be in based on their evaluations. The officers also seem to be addressing this issue because over the course of the year communications seemed to improve. CCA is held at PDS so there is subtle marketing for the school. PDS seems quite generous with CCA's use of the facilities and if it keeps school costs down so be it. CCA is a non-profit and asks that you make "donations" (actually, tuition) for the classes, which I find disingenuous. They also will outright ask for donations/gifts because they are operating at a loss. They should just raise "tuition" to cover their operating budget. Though it's not explicitly said anywhere, CCA is open to anyone, not just chinese kids. The school tends to forget its constituents are not only Chinese speaking families because they tend to want to speak just the mother tongue. Anyways, aside from the administrative issues, my kids did learn a lot of Chinese their first year at CCA. They get homework and have exams so the material is reinforced. Some teachers are way better than others, however. One of the teachers likes to use music and games to reinforce the materials which is fine but she often shows inappropriate Chinese and other Asian music videos to the kids (the other two teachers use more traditional teaching methods). Also, one of my kids went through 3 teachers in her class. I think the teachers are volunteers which could explain the turnover. Parents are encouraged to sit in the class with the kids to support their learning. If you think you can drop off your kids for Chinese school guess again. The school asserts again and again that the program is not cheap daycare but involves actual learning so beware. Parents are also required to do parent duty a few times during the year, which usually means getting the classroom ready how the teacher wants it and cleaning the room after class ends. All in all, more pros than cons.