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Youcef Ramzi Toumi: First of all I'm Youcef Ramzi Toumi, I'm from Algeria, andan international student in the USA and a former student at IIC,Maybe I don't have enough expressions to describe this great school,first of all I want you to know that if you want to get your TOEFL test with a great score that's the best place to do so and to get prepared,If you want to increase your English level and no more sweat because of your language skills, without hesitation that's your school. and that for several reasons:Teachers, are great Ms Briana and Hideki we're my teachers and they're great they give you all the time you want and help you, even when you talk they type and correct you your mistakes,I would recommend studying in these two teachers classes, even though the other teachers are cool,Administration: Everyone is there for you, sometimes you ask any one of them they'll do everything to provide with with the answers in a brieve time,my advice for you, is to be interactive with them and let them know about your situation and your academic plans.If you want to have great friends and learn about different cultures, as you may find your community at IIC too, you can find people from your country and from all over the world,I studied there for four months and I have now friends form Turkey, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Tunisia, Mongolia, China and Colombia, from France and eastern Europe.If you feel like you're one of those students who want a flexible program and study only two days a week,If you'd like to discover the bay area and the rich city of San Francisco, every 6 weeks there's a field trip where you learn a lot, from your rights to all the tips you can do as an international student in the US, the school is near downtown SF so you can visit different places every time you study you can go to different, parks, peers,...etcI got the chance to visit California Academy of Science, Alcatraz prison, made library cards we got access to a lot of diverse free books and audio books and museums,as you'll learn from students experiences in the US,I advice you to enjoy and have fun, and be interactive because you'll really enjoy.The next point I want to talk about is the price, IIC is one of the cheapest schools if not the most affordable one in the bay area as you can pay per installments every month.after studying in this school and have a good english lever, and a good TOEFL you can transfer to a University or a college based on your academic preferencesBy the end I would like to thank all my teachers, IIC administration, and all my school mates my class.As I got 87 in my TOEFL test.Thank you, God bless you all.

Tommy NNK: I joined classes at IIC. I had a great time of studying English. All instructors and staffs were kind and always support my study. I think this is one of the best school in SF. I feel fortunate to find this school by the time when I was in SF.

Ayge Skillz: . This was a great way to improve my language skills while also making new friends.I would highly recommend IIC as a destination for international students looking to improve their English. The schedule is flexible, the environment is very welcoming.

Haruka Enomoto: Great school, professional teachers, and dedicated staff!The dynamic lessons at IIC enabled me to break down the barriers that prevented me from speaking English with confidence. Teachers consistently provided constructive feedback, and the opportunities to engage with the student community were priceless. I am grateful for my experiences at IIC and would highly recommend it!

Юлия Цыденова: I’m so grateful for the time I have spent at IIC and for the opportunity to know everyone there!! Being as an international student I know how it’s important to feel guided, supported and comfortable in the new environment - IIC is the excellent place. Moreover it’s flexible schedule, and the most affordable tuition in San Francisco. Endless respect to all the teachers and IIC Administration for your work. Special thanks to Ricardo and Briana, Zinedine, Lina, Trang, Jeannine!!Definitely, IIC is the best place that will open the doors to a new world with greater opportunities!

Ahmet Hasim Sahiner: I went to this school. Flexible schedule possible and rose teacher perfectly. Sometime clas is just 5 student and good learning.

Vinicius da Silva: Great school, staff people are very kind.

Amara Ganjuur: Good ESL school in SF for international students who wants to manage their schedule. Of course tuition is affordable.

Chinnakrit Woottichinnasorn: I feel comfortable and relax when I come to IIC. If you are international students who looking for the language school .IIC is a great choice.Richado is a experienced officer who can answer all correct process. All staffs here are really nice and locations also convenience.They have two location inOakland and San Francisco.If you looking for language school, IIC is a great choice for international student. I thing that all teachers have experience more than 3 years and they have many class such as general English 6 levels, general business, toefl and GRE.

Serhan Ünyeli: Hi, I have been living in the U.S. since 2014, and this is my 5th month at IIC. This is a great school achieve our goals. IIC has perfect atmosphere and adept instructors which are what we need while we improve our English skills. Further, They have general English classes, TOEFL classes,GMAT/GRE classes, and Business English classes. Thanks to IIC that I had my 90 TOEFL score with their support and devoted study practices.

Mirzabek Jamolov: I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Talk School in San Francisco. The teachers went above and beyond to ensure our success, providing engaging lessons and personalized attention. The opportunities as a student of Talk School we got were really fantastic, being able to apply to Bay area colleges and universities with the Certificate of Talk school. Thanks to Talk school, I am now equipped with the language skills and confidence to pursue my academic goals. Highly recommend this school to anyone looking to achieve their dreams through education!

Cahit Tuncil: I dream of studying at this school and I live with it. I am very excited to learn the language and discover the charm of this city. I really want you to help me.

Susana Arredondo: I studied here for over than 15 weeks. When I first started, I couldn't create a whole sentence, but now I can communicate everything I want and I need, and my life is much easier now thanks to that.Thank you so much Patrick, Katelyn, Linda, Joana, Jenny and everyone who were part of this process. I highly recommend this School, you will never regret it!

Pavel Vodrážka: Magnificent experience!

Ilkhomjon Sobirjonov: I want to go to this english class course. I really want please. I am now living and working in Dubai. Please if you can help with something to help me to go, please send anything to my email so that i can have more information which way is easier to go there. I am trying to visit there but for the most of the agencies which help me to get a visa are not really trustworthy. Please give me a helping hand

Youngchan Ryu: good

What's Up America?: Amazing location! Program and people

Allamurod Norqulov: Positive Professionalism

Berat Şeker: The best place to study English. They have very good lecturers. Seems like a family. Location is so accessible!!! Talk English has two different schedules 2 days a week or 4 days a week.

Mari Mello: Best English School EVER! They are all very great and helpful. Sad that I had to leave.

Touggort: great experience

Muhammad Abdelazim: The school is really nice and the teachers are extremely nice and kind.I’m here for the last 6 month and I’m really happy to be part of the family

Kelvin Yuk Lun Chan: I think AAE is the best ESL learning center in San Francisco. Highly recommend for all of you, there will be tons of wonderful memories for you. Super great choice!

DSAFRA: I love study this college here to. Me make better my English most in my life.

Livi z: My favorite English school, bar none.Even though I've been away for 5 months now, I still miss it.I would never have changed school if i could have avoided.

CENGIZHAN CENGIZ: American Academy of English, as an educational institute, with its highly professional and attentive admission officers and teachers, is a great school to study at for international students who need of close attention from experienced instructors. I recently transferred my record to AAE and started a new journey with them, and the process was really smooth and professional thanks to the admissions officers and their short notice and clear instructions. If you are looking for a proper ESL education for affordable tuition and want to transfer from your current school, AAE is the place to go. ✌️🏻

Kelly Kim: If you're looking for an excellent school to learn the English language, AAE is the way to go! My cousin came to the U.S from South Korea and had such a great experience at AAE. She said that the teachers were so kind there, and that the entire staff were extremely attentive to all of her needs. I would highly recommend AAE to any international student who wants to excel in the English language. Thanks AAE for all your help!

Oxana Zhambalova: I continue to study at this great school, I enjoy studying here almost 2 years. VERy kind, helping, understanding STAFF. I really want to thank our dear Daniel teacher. Over the course of 6 months, I have learned a lot from you. Thanks to you and your inspiring, interesting and motivating activities that I look forward to every day, I have made every effort to prepare for each lesson. I have become a diligent student again. All your lessons will be remembered for a long time by their new teaching methods. all your knowledge, great teaching and life experience, teacher mentor skills, as well as your patience and flexibility, compassion and your tireless positive, and all this together helped us learn, speak fluently, analyze our opinions, decisions and finally, Improve our knowledge in English .

Quyen Huynh: at the school and was able to make good friends. Hopefully some day, we'll be able to see each other in person.

Sabelê Barbosa: Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Maria Elisa Rodriguez Samaniego: were amazing. The communication was always clear specially in COVID times and they were extremely supportive. I am really going to miss you all. Highly recommend this academy.Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value …

Pongpawoot Charoentaweesub: This school has friendly staff, kindness Director, and all teacher is awesome as well.Sure! I recommend this schoolps. if someone there sees this, Pls leave me Geoffrey email. thank so much

Worapat Sontikul: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,QualityI studied there over a year. The teachers there are very knowledgeable. The staffs there are very kind and helpful, especially those two admins at the front desk. They are pretty informative, and quick in responses.

Bon Chu: School has been an unforgettable experience for me. When I first arrived here, my English was very poor, and I was too afraid to speak or chat with anyone. However, within a week, I made a lot of friends from all around the world. These friends have become memories that I will never forget in San Francisco.The teachers were also incredibly patient and helped me improve my English rapidly. I remember one day when Mr. Gifford took us to the beach for a walk and shared some fascinating historical facts with us. It was such an enjoyable day!On the day of my departure, Ms. Linda wrote me a letter, which was the first letter I received in the United States. I was truly touched by her gesture.It's unfortunate that I have to return to Taiwan now, but I hope I will have the opportunity to meet everyone again.

Nora: I took IELTS in this center. Very professional and helpful stuff. Very great center. The only problem that the keyboards are really old. It is inconvenient specially in Writing tasks so it slowed me down unfortunately.

ROSÁLIA BREITENBACH: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value

niha khan: she was so helpful and went an extra mile to make my test day easy and comfortable. Overall a 10 on 10 to this place.

Pranit Yadav: Awesome

林和豊: I really love here because teachers is so nice.If you couldn't speak English well , Everyone would help you.And EC has a lot of school activity after school. It will be fun. .

alessio galli: ....i'm at Home, hereThank youAlessio

Chloe Donnelly: EC is easily the finest ESL school in the San Francisco Bay Area. The teachers and staff create a warm, welcoming environment so students from every country can feel comfortable. Classes are high-energy, interactive and thorough, helping you acquire the skills you need to thrive. You can enjoy EC's frequent outings to explore SF's best attractions, and at-school events that provide the opportunity to chat with other students and relax after class. Your hard work is honored in a special graduation ceremony at the end of your course, and you can make a speech and say goodbye to your teachers and friends. It is clear that EC wants everyone to feel welcome and supported. At EC you can feel like you belong.

Sandra Taschke: It‘s the best English language school! All EC staff members and teachers are super friendly and helpful. The school looks very nice and they also offer many fun activities. And you meet so many nice people from all over the world!

NIM: Great English School 🤩👍

Lennart Kasch: I have been staying in the school for almost 3 months already and I have to say it is amazing!The method of teaching is way different from what you may know but it makes the classes more interesting and enjoyable.For me it is a great experience so far and I can totally recommend coming here.Because the school is relatively small in comparison to the other EF schools it creates a very familiar atmosphere.

Dmitry Fedorov: Brilliant school with lovely students and teachers😘

Dsh Y: It was very good!

Hirofumi Oki: It was a good place

Montserrat Rodal: Great experience, defo had an amazing time while staying there, shot out to the activities coordinator cause almost every day was something different and fun to do. But i must admit they lack organization such as in the school, residence and few activities.

virginie leclère: a hyper dynamic teacher alternating lessons and Californian culture. A small group of motivated students. Very good understanding. Clear and precise lesson planning. Course content and teaching that met my expectations. Even among French people, English was required. very pleasant city, impossible to get bored, there is so much to do and see. The Hub is on the edge of a district where the homeless are very present. Cohabitation is going very well. Nobody was bothered.

Ana Bento de Carvalho: Amazing!

Samuel Piskorski: Jason harry and Rodney made my entire trip worth it. I would have went home early if it were not for them!

Soledad Melo: I had an amazing time at EF. The activities were my favorite part! Rodney did an amazing job!

Angolz: Great school for children AND adults to learn the japanese language.

David Pang: One of the place to learn japanese in SF. Area are quiet and comfortable. Teachers are professional and easy to follow along.

kykynest YF: Great place to learn Japanese.

Kevin Mandich: Japanese school is the best!

Vincent: Wonderful teacher and school

Christian B: Awesome school, affordable tuition, and effective learning strategy taught inside the classroom. Highly recommended when you want to learn Japanese language. Our Sensei Yoko Uda is an amazing teacher!

Brooke Cowley: One of the things I miss most about living in the Bay area. Affordable and effective language classes with great teachers!

Miss Earth: My favorite school😃😋🌟

A J: Outstanding.

Christina Knudson: I took 4 classes here before moving to Japan. The price is very affordable and the teachers are so caring and helpful. I've had multiple people in Japan tell me how beautiful my hiragana looks because of how strict my Soko Gaukuen teachers were. I do think that if the teachers taught in Japanese we might learn faster, but I understand that progress is limited when you only have once a week classes. This school is a wonderful resource for people in the Bay Area wanting to learn Japanese. ありがとうございました。

Donna Chow: My second quarter at EM has been a seamless continuation of the great experience I had in Q1. One of the best things this quarter was the opportunity to continue learning alongside my classmates from the previous term. It felt like we were not just learning Mandarin, but also about each other's journeys and experiences.I'm particularly grateful for our teacher, who remained consistent from Q1. Her dedication to understanding us individually and incorporating our daily experiences and stories into the lessons added a personal touch that made learning Mandarin even more engaging. By tailoring the lessons to resonate with our lives outside the classroom, she not only made the content more relatable but also fostered a deeper connection with the language.One of the standout aspects of the class is the attention each student receives. Despite the diverse backgrounds and learning paces, our teacher ensures that everyone gets an equal amount of attention and support. This personalized approach has been invaluable, especially considering the amount we've been learning in Q2.Overall, my experience in the second quarter at EM has been fantastic, and I'm eagerly looking forward to what Q3 has in store. With such a supportive environment and dedicated teacher, I'm confident that my Mandarin skills will continue to improve.

Ryan Grant: ExcelMandarin is THE school to choose for learning Mandarin. Not only do they have unlimited resources to utilize, they also have great, patient, competent teachers that are there to assist you with the quickness, displaying high levels of patience especially when dealing with someone like me, who asks a million questions😂. Spanning worldwide with native teachers, ExcelMandarin embodies the Asian culture, while simultaneously given you a family like environment. This is definitely the school to enroll in for your Chinese speaking journey.

Daniel Crowe: I highly recommend Excel Mandarin to anyone wanting to learn Mandarin. It is without question the best language course I have taken. The emphasis is on speaking and listening rather than rote memorization, which means that students get tons of practice. Class time goes by quickly, so I know I was having fun. Every teacher I've met have been kind, encouraging, and very adept at including grammar and vocab in natural-feeling conversations. I can't wait to continue!

Aidan Rosswood: A phenomenal place to learn Chinese. They keep everything very practical, the teachers are AWESOME at what they do and super encouraging and the class is honestly tons of fun. If youre serious about wanting to learn Chinese i highly recommend Excel Mandarin.

Daniel Raphael Ancheta: I've completed two Quarters now with ExcelMandarin, and as before, they have provided me with an excellent environment to learn Mandarin from the ground up. I've felt my confidence slowly build up over the past few months, and without even realizing it, have become a lot better grasping the language than I thought I would at this stage. Although learning any language is a long and often difficult road, EM has been so incredibly helpful with their staff, resources, and especially teachers. I'm looking forward to seeing just how far they'll take me in my upcoming third and final quarter!

Melanie Kong: Just finished my second quarter at ExcelMandarin and have made so much progress. As someone who never successfully learned another language, it's super empowering to be able to have basic conversations with native Mandarin speakers in 6 months. The teachers and community are the best!!

Lauren Khoo: It’s been such a fun, enriching, and effective experience to learn mandarin with ExcelMandarin. I’ve just finished 2 terms and I’m excited to begin my third. I’m impressed with the progress I’ve made in a relatively short time and the enjoyment I get out of every class. The instructors truly care personally about everyone’s goals and progress and they foster a fun class environment. Between the homework and the classes multiple times a week, it is a time commitment, but it’s worth it if you want to learn!

Toby Kurniawan: Having just finished Q2, I can definitely say I feel prepared to continue on my mandarin learning journey, even beyond the scope of EM! Would highly recommend EM for anyone looking for some structure when beginning learning Chinese, as the fundamentals EM gives you really gives you an understanding of not just what to learn, but certain structures and patterns that you’ll hear super often.If you’re hesitant to try Q1, I’d say just go for it!

jennifer halter baceda: We have been at this school since my 10 year old daughter went here. the staff is very friendly and helpful.

Sarah D: A close family member attends school here and they and their parents have never been anything but delighted with this academy. You can't get better staff and care for your child.

Sheila Pierce: We just moved to San Francisco from Rome, Italy, where our children, aged 10 and 7, were attending an Italian public school. Their transition to La Scuola has been seamless thanks to the warmth and intelligence of everyone who works there. It is a first-rate place run by wonderful staff and teachers that offers a welcoming environment of an international community coupled with small-town friendships. From the language immersion program to the IB curriculum to the emphasis on thinking "out-of-the-box" creatively, it is the kind of place parents dream of for their child and the sort of school the kids can't wait to return to after a holiday. I honestly cannot praise the school enough. Run don't walk is all I can say.

Rodney Minott: Our son started La Scuola preschool this year and he loves it! He’s made many friends and all of his teachers are terrific — extraordinarily dedicated and caring. The campus is beautiful and the school's emphasis on the Reggio Emilia learning philosophy offers a richly nurturing learning environment. Our son has embraced his Italian immersion and already enjoys correcting my limited Italian word pronunciations! Getting to know the other parents has also been a great experience. I highly recommend La Scuola.

Lama Nachman: My son started at La Scuola 3 years ago in 1st grade, we couldn't be happier. The school is a gem, the teachers and staff love their jobs, deeply care about the kids and have a really high image of every child. The integrated curriculum and project based learning approach is really effective. Kids are learning everywhere, in the garden, classroom, the city on field trips, art room. It is all connected & well planned, and they truly learn how to become passionate learners.We are not Italian, but we wanted a good international education and the IB program really appealed to us. While our son started relatively late with the Italian, the school was very supportive and he is now fully fluent in Italian. Since this is a startup school, I believe the leadership is a very good predictor of how well the school will continue to do as it grows. The head of the school is a brilliant, dedicated and energetic woman, she really understands kids and cares about what's best for them. She is very creative and resourceful and always finds solutions to any problem. The staff and the teachers are very competent, energetic, work very well together and engage the parents in meaningful ways. In my kid's previous school parents were treated as free resources, not at La Scuola. The community is very tight and each of us bring a different expertise. Most importantly my son loves going to school every morning, nothing beats that.

Claudia Volpi: La Scuola is a truly unique school. The Reggio philosophy strongly emphasizes the environment as the third teacher so great care is put into the classrooms, common spaces, playgrounds and the magnificent ateliers- mini tinkering labs within the school. The campuses are beautiful! Language immersion is done beautifully. Since Reggio emphasizes learning by doing and allowing children to pose the questions about what they're interested in learning, it all happens as part of their day. They are not talked to, but with, ergo they are invested in the learning. They sing, count cups as they set their table, read stories- all in Italian in preK and they use the Montreal model in K8. Our kids have an Italian parent but there are many non speakers whose kids are fluent and translate for their grown ups-- it's very cool to see. The teaching staff at both the preschool and K8 is super qualified. The IB is taught from age 3-13. It emphasizes some global themes: empathy, responsibility, cooperation, respect. Subjects are taught within contexts called units of inquiry, rather than framed separately into 'math', 'science', reading. The teachers are all so warm and nurturing; the HOS warns parents that there will be hugs, Lots of them, and she is right. There is so much joy and the school is truly international with lots of nationalities and languages spoken and celebrated.This school gives one hope that the next generation will grow to be more open minded, civil and cooperative than ours.

Jutta Kamp: atelier, at music classes or in the school library. We're always impressed by the interdisciplinary learning and how much coordination it requires among the involved teacher - their collaboration is just amazing and the kids feel this great vibe.Due to the curriculum, the staff, the respectful and caring atmosphere at school the kids become very aware of the importance of a good social environment and how to maintain it. For example, my son's class developed - selfdriven - their own conflict managing rules to help other students to solve a conflict. And as a a parent we see the huge impact on our kids social behaviors and personalities in general.Creating curious learners is also a focus of the RE approach. Providing very well maintained facilities with child friendly colors, furnitures, toys, arts and crafts supplies help the kids to establish a creative way of thinking and problem solving. Helping the kids to trust their own solving skills builds up our kids self confidence - and our kids have been surprising us with their creative and caring suggestions. It's amazing to observe this!It's a warm hearted and safe place to have your kids go to school with a fantastic community. This is a very special school and we're proud and happy of being part of it!

Erin Colbert: 3.5 years later and we still love and adore La Scuola. It's been such a great environment for our daughter to thrive. I am continually impressed by the dedication and commitment of the teachers. She is now fully fluent in Italian, despite neither parents at home speaking the language. She has made so many friends there and we have truly become part of a great community in San Francisco.Honestly, at one point we had considered leaving SF as so many families do, but it was the community, friends, and top-notch education from La Scuola that kept us close -- so close we purchased a home next door the school. We're looking forward to many more years at La Scuola, both in elementary and middle school.

Richard Bargetto: the teachers to be extremely professional and sincerely interested in the development of the children. There is an authenticity of spirit at La Scuola that is unmatched. Of course, I loved the fact that hugs were freely given and part of the culture of an Italian/International preschool. I was very impressed that the teachers listened intently to the children as the children fully participated in their own learning. The social development component of the curriculum is amazing. Children are allowed to fail and reflect upon what they have learned from all their experiences. My daughter always felt safe there and would run to the gate in the morning. The challenge was always prying her away from her favorite place at the end of the day. The Reggio approach put the child at the center of the learning process. I must admit, I think I have become a better parent as I learned myself about the Reggio philosophy and incorporated it into our household.After preschool, I made a large search for the right elementary school for our family. I went to a couple of Catholic schools, a number of public schools and many independent schools. During my exhaustive search, I was trying to find a school that offered both the curriculum, teaching expertise, community and environment where my daughter could thrive. I did not find one and my daughter has now entering the second grade.La Scuola talks a lot about creating curious learners where students look at an issue through multiple lenses with an interdisciplinary approach. The outcome of such learning helps to deepen their understanding and providing a more comprehensive mechanism for all students to learn. It sounds a bit utopic, but it is really true. My daughter is usually excited about doing her homework and is learning with both her heart and her head.You can feel that La Scuola is a special place the minute you walk through the doors. It's not just the fact that many languages are spoken. Rather it is due to the fact that the staff and community are committed to learning and creating something unique in San Francisco. If you don't believe me, stop by for a visit. I know you will be impressed.Richard BargettoParent of La Scuola Second Grader

Aaron Harms: La Scuola flew under the radar for us when we were researching the maze of preschools and K-8 programs in San Francisco, but once we found out about the school and went on a tour, we were blown away. And since starting, our daughter has flourished in countless ways.The school combines two really interesting and leading-edge approaches to education: the progressive Reggio-Emilia approach and the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate. The Reggio piece provides all the creative goodness of progressive education - joy, exploration, and unexpected discovery. And the IB delivers the rigor: a robust and global set of standards to ensure the quality and standards will always be top notch. The combination of the two is really innovative and compelling.We're not Italian nor do we speak it at home - in addition to a progressive education with high standards, we wanted an international school, along with all the neuroscience benefits of a bilingual education, and were pretty agnostic on what that second language is. There are lots of parents like us, along with parents with strong connections to Italy as well.The Director, Valentina, is warm, accessible, and a real visionary... and the teachers are amazingly talented and tireless. Each week we get a lengthy newsletter detailing everything that happened in our daughter's class - new concepts that were explored, snippets of conversation, and photos and videos of learning in action. It's an incredible window into the magic that happens on a daily basis.Finally, lots of people rightly focus on the experience for kids when looking at preschools and K-8 programs. Keep in mind that it's also going to be a big part of your community as parents as well. When you go on the tour and talk to other parents, imagine that this circle will become a central piece of your social life for years to come. We weren't really certain what that experience would be like at a private school in San Francisco, but have found the La Scuola community to be warm, down to earth, creative, and energized... folks that we would want to hang out with even if we weren't bound together by our children's education.So check it out - there's no substitute for going on a tour to see what makes this place so special. You may secretly want to go back in time and be in school yourself!

Laura Pacchini: Outstanding, nurturing and child-led environment - a place for young minds to build explore the world through all of their senses. Amazing organic lunch prepared in the kitchen, special garden and garden teacher to understand how things are made - and the most wonderful, educated and thoughtful community of educators and families together.

Tarrah Smith Pollaro: Perfect place for our daughter and family. The staff and community are great, the learning/exploring environment is top-notch and the Italian immersion is a bonus.

Marco Paglia: Lovely school managed by lovely people.

Gigi Irwin: , and Halloween and dinosaurs

Judy Liu: , the songs they learn to sing, and quotes from all the kids in the class.My kids' Mandarin has improved by leaps and bounds, and the teachers have fostered their love of learning it. The cutest thing is when the two of them randomly break out into a Chinese song together. My son just passed the SFUSD language assessment with full marks, thanks to the teachers' careful preparation. He went into the assessment completely comfortable and confident. When trying to consider elementary schools for my son, he adamantly wanted to join a dual language program. I think this really speaks to the educational philosophy of Fun with Mandarin and its fostering of love for learning. She has also been very good about notifying us about the procedures for applying to elementary school, and follows up to see if we have questions, and to make sure we know all the necessary requirements.My daughter also loves the school, and on days when she is feeling ill, she practically has a meltdown when told she has to stay home from school. Regarding behaviors such as meltdowns, I have been impressed with how well Bin Bin socializes the kids, and disciplines them in a loving, gentle, and firm way.Regarding covid, they had quickly created clear and safe Covid 19 policies, requiring kids to have temperature checks, wear masks, creating plans for pickup procedures to minimize contact. I have felt that my kids are as safe as they possibly could be.Fun with Mandarin is clearly a labor of love for Bin Bin, who was previously a Presidio Knolls teacher. I am continuously impressed with how talented she is at teaching, her boundless and positive energy, attention to detail and dedication to the kids. We feel very lucky that our kids are able to have such an experience.

Ray Yeung: We were very grateful for the support we received from FWM throughout the pandemic. Through the weekly virtual class, our son continued to maintain a sense of community with the preschool, which helped tremendously when he returned to in person. Our now four and a half year old son, who tends to be on the slow to warm up side, easily transitioned back into FWM after not attending for a year. This really speaks to how comfortable he feels being at FWM. He has grown tremendously in his confidence and language skills. We also notice a marked improvement in his fine motor skills since being back in person.

Rachel Sauer: and I can't say enough wonderful things about them.  We originally chose FWM because they accept younger children and our daughter missed the age cutoff for our older child's school

Hannah Mo: I used to pick up and drop off my niece from FWM and was amazed by the consistent positive energy and vibe, warmth and professionalism there. All of the staff at FWM I encountered are so friendly, professional, and seem to have a natural passion and enthusiasm for the kids and their jobs. My niece always looked forward to going to school and constantly talked about how much she loves her friends and teachers there. I definitely highly recommend this place!

Ian Bronson: Our son began attending Fun with Mandarin in September of 2020 and we have been delighted with our experience since then.Bin Bin Laoshi, Ben Laoshi and all of the other teachers work incredibly hard and with tremendous creativity to include, engage and educate our son. He loves going to school, and is always smiling when he walks back through the door coming home.The school has coached us on potty training and has been very helpful in providing tips and advice on parenting in general. When we have behavior challenges or are stumped ourselves, they have been an open book resource for us to consult. I love that we can work with experts to help us navigate the challenges of having a VERY energetic and demanding little boy.At this point, our son could open an art gallery with all of the wonderful drawings and sculptures he has made with the school. We love the daily report of activity at school, and despite COVID we have enjoyed the contact we have had with other parents. Being from a non-Chinese family, we feel very welcome and included. We love that he is learning Mandarin, and it has not impacted his English speaking at all. He speaks both languages very well at almost 4 years old.The school has helped us as we begin to navigate future schools as well. They have an extensive resource list to find schools, and contacts at each of them.One of the best parts of living in our area is the wonderful early childhood education available here. Fun with Mandarin is like the cherry on top for us. We are very grateful for this special place.

Shannon Bronson: I am writing this review to express my heartfelt appreciation for Fun with Mandarin School. It’s hard to express the gratitude our family feels for the gifted and caring Teachers, engaging and creative curriculum and inclusive community feel of this school.Our son has been attending since September 2020, and sending him here has been a huge blessing in our lives. It’s been a huge stabilizer for us during the chaos of the pandemic.Every day my son proudly shows me his latest art project as he comes joyfully out the door at pick up. The projects are so cool and imaginative, it’s really blown my mind to see what treasure you can make with paper plates, coffee filters, paint and popsicle sticks. They bring so much delight into our home, we have an art gallery going. I am trying to encourage Teacher Ben and BinBin to create a book of the innovative projects they have invented for the kids!What I notice even more is that these projects are tied in to curriculum themes that structure the days and months. The concepts that are introduced in art class continue into the day and provide lots of cohesion for the kids to learn.I’ve watched our son learn about the seasons, food, holidays, and different useful plants in the 6 months he’s been attending. Having taught children myself, I know how much hard work goes into developing a consistently stimulating and fun curriculum as Teachers Ouyang, Lei, BinBin and Ben have!I have also enjoyed the daily pictures and written report of our sons activities that we get every day at pick up. I get to see our son having a blast at school, smiling, laughing and playing with the other children and teachers. It’s nice to have the staff as a touch point for parenting advice and as experienced professionals. They also keep me updated on the San Francisco school system and seem to want to help prepare us for an eventual transition into a great fit.The food at the school looks consistently nutritious and delicious too!Of course we are thrilled that our son is learning Mandarin! We love the multicultural perspective he is getting of the world. He is learning about Chinese holidays and traditions as well as Western holidays. We value the diversity in the kids, and are so grateful that he is being exposed to so many different and enriching experiences each day. It’s been school in the time of COVID, so being able to socialize with parents has been limited unfortunately. That said, parents that I have crossed paths with have been friendly, warm and open to chatting in the small windows of opportunity that we can.TBH, we feel kind of jealous of him sometimes that he gets to go here! I totally would if I could! I often say I wish I could go to school with him! Thank you to all the Teachers, families and kids at Fun with Mandarin!

Jessie S.: and fosters an environment that is truly immersive. We are a split language household at home

Wendy Lin: from the care of grandparents to a preschool environment. The healthy hot lunches that are provided make life much easier for me and have helped encourage healthy eating habits for my son outside of school, which is every mother's dream. I'm also a fan of the routine updates we get on how the kids are doing. We get daily reports on nap times, what he ate, and general behavior, bi-weekly reports on classroom curriculum and the learning that is going on, and monthly photos/videos of the kids in action.We started at FWM 4 years ago with our first child and now our second one is attending FWM as well. What makes us the happiest is the progress we see in our children's all-around development. Whether it's social-emotional development, language development, or academic readiness, we're always amazed and proud of the changes we see in our children. I know the teachers at FWM are instrumental to the growth of our children and are great collaborators in helping with their development.

Carlson Cheng: Our daughters continue to receive compliments on their fluency in Mandarin and how much knowledge they have overall. Our daughter's Mandarin Immersion kindergarten teacher recently asked us where she learned her Mandarin from as she was completely impressed with her. We credited Fun With Mandarin and their staff for our daughter's performance. It is well known that Fun with Mandarin does not miss a step when it comes to preparing your child for his/her success in school. The dedication they have to their students is apparent and noticed by other schools, our pediatrician, and friends!

Natalie Monk: and it's been a great experience. We do not speak Mandarin at home, and she is constantly teaching us new vocabulary and Chinese songs! We've loved having her learn a second language at such a young age, but for us, the real value has been in the social skills that Bin Bin and the other teachers have instilled. The school follows the Emilia Reggio philosophy

Lan To: As a teacher, Binbin is a naturally gifted teacher. As someone who work closely with preschool teacher on a daily basis, my first impression of a good preschool teacher is someone who always gets down to the children's eye level when talking to them. Binbin always does so. It's a habit that is so ingrained in her that she even kneels down when talking to adults. Another quality in a preschool teacher that isn't able to be trained through any teacher training program is good intuition. Binbin is very intuitive about each child's style, personality, and needs. She is able to adjust her style and approach to meet each individual child at his or her comfort level. Both of our sons have different personality. Our four-year-old is extroverted, verbal, and social but somewhat emotional. Binbin was able to foster his strength and engage him in discussions that cater to his language ability at the same time working with him on regulating his frustration. Our two-year-old is much more introverted and slow to warm up. With our younger son, Binbin takes a slower approach to give him the time and space, at the same time providing him with much care and special attention to adjust to the school when he first started. Binbin was able to work with us and provided additional accommodations, including giving him his favorite snacks from home to, allowing him to carry my shirt and his "stuffy" from home for comfort. Our younger son does not quickly become comfortable in a new setting or with new people without us around. The fact that by the third day attending the school, he allowed Binbin and the teacher to receive him and hold him at drop off and there was a significant decrease in his crying throughout the day, is a testament to how much attention and comfort he received from all the adults.In addition to being intuitive, Binbin also has a deep understanding of child development and she applies this by setting very developmentally appropriate expectations on the students and challenging their skills at the appropriate moment. Our four-year-old started at FWM when he was 20 months old. When he first started the program, the teachers would write his name on his art work and he was expected to make attempt to trace it. When he turned three, instead of expecting him to trace his name, they started expecting him to write his name. This approach of exposure through natural opportunities, as well as imposing developmentally appropriate expectation to foster the skill, was how our son learned how to write his name effortlessly.A good quality and enriching preschool program is one that does not keep the children busy with reproducible online worksheets. Binbin's curriculum is enriching and emphasizes learning through exploration and natural opportunities rather than drill-and-kill. Binbin's curriculum include a daily art project that allows the students to freely create when provided with different types of mediums. Through this we were able to see our son's natural skill progression from just scribbling freely on a piece of paper at 20-months old, to simple circles, to simple stick figures, and now different abstracts shapes and figures that illustrate his ideas at four years of age.Lastly, what is most comforted for us as parents is that Binbin is highly involved in the school and she is so detailed-oriented. She is the kind of teacher that people in my field would say "have eyes in back of her head" because nothing escapes her eyes throughout the day at school. If there is ever an incident at school, which is rare because the staff is always so present supervising the students, Binbin is always able to give a detail account about what happened. Because she is so detailed-oriented and involved, she also always is able to pinpoint areas where the student needs further fostering or encouragement to develop.There is much more we can write about how amazing the program and staff at FWM are. We highly recommend FWM to any parents.

Zaid Kahn: Our Son has been with FWM for 2 years. We are incredibly proud of his mandarin and it is a testiment to BinBin and her amazing school. Both my wife and I do not speak Mandarin at home, my wife speaks a different dialect of Chinese and we also speak different languages but we wanted our son to speak Mandarin. Over the last 2 years we are impressed with how much our son has evolved with his Mandarin. We hear him singing songs at home and he can describe things entirely in Mandarin.BinBin is also a very caring teacher. When we go to pick up our son after school she is present to give us information on how he did during the day and pays attention to detail on his behavior, eating habits, naps etc. I am also impressed with how BinBin has a theme every month that focuses on things like Planets, Earth, Plants etc that teaches the children to care for the environment. They also take small field trips that help teach children about community and be thankful to people who provide service to community. Our son also developed some great friendships with other children during his time at FWM. FWM also has a fun art program. Our son developed a love for art and looks forward to his art projects at FWM. He has learned to draw a lot and also build art objects. We also like how good manners are taught at the school, conflicts between kids are resolved quickly and sorry cards are written so kids show compassion.If we didn't have to leave San Francisco we would have loved to see our son complete his final year and we are certain he would have tested well. We are very fortunate that his mandarin in the next immersion pre-school will be very good because his foundation is solid. We highly recommend FWM to any parents looking for a mandarin immersion program. We think FWM is the best in San Francisco with good student/teacher ratio and a caring and nurturing staff for any child's development.

Jennie Liu: Our son was at Fun With Mandarin for almost two years, and he had a wonderful experience. We were so impressed with the level of care, love, nurturing and child-specific attention that was given to him. He developed close bonds with the teachers there and was very much enriched by the curriculum and activities. His Mandarin is excellent, even attending only 2-3 days a week. Binbin and the other teachers are amazing; they truly care about the kids' development and well being. Binbin is also extremely responsive and receptive to any concerns you have and will take the time to discuss anything with you. Her level of energy is incredible, and she is so devoted and dedicated to the kids and the program. A lot of time and thought goes into making each day enriching, stimulating, and educational.Our son is very high energy, emotional and intense. Binbin and the other teachers, through their perceptive care and constant positive reinforcement, have taught him how to play well with others and work together in a group. He has developed a love for arts and crafts through the daily art activities they engage in, which he always brought home proudly. Through each theme period, our son has learned so much, about the seasons, different holidays, family, helping out at home, dinosaurs, etc.Our son has truly flourished during his time at FWM. We were so sad to leave after we moved out of SF! FWM is a unique and special place, and I feel very fortunate our son had this experience.

Patricia Liu: to both comprehend and express herself in Mandarin. She also has the opportunity to participate in varied and stimulating activities like yoga and music classes and field trips within the community.I really want to stress that first and foremost, Binbin Laoshi is a true educator who has helped not only to support my daughter's language development, but also social and emotional skills. She is extremely detail-oriented and thorough, as well as a wonderful communicator who provides valuable feedback at the end of every day to ensure that we can help reinforce behaviors and learning at home and vice versa. It has been so helpful to be on the same page as she has helped with major transitions including starting a new school, potty training, and now introducing a younger sibling into our home.I would gladly recommend FWM to any parent!

Chris Sadler: , we highly valued 3 things. The first: Mandarin immersion. We really wanted an environment where our children could get that experience since neither myself nor my husband speak it, but we wanted them to learn it. Second: a nurturing environment for our children no matter what strengths and interests they have. Third: an environment that would help our children grow into compassionate, kind, considerate people. The teaching philosophies at FWM and the priorities of Binbin and her teachers align perfectly with our values, and FWM has exceeded all our expectations.Our oldest is a very high energy three and a half year old. FWM provides constructive outlets for his energy. He enjoys learning a lot about specific topics that interest him and Binbin does a great job of both getting him excited about the topics they are discussing in school as well as giving him opportunities to go deep on those topics. For example, they just finished a unit about the solar system. We are blown away by how much he knows. He can pick out planets at random and tell us which one it is both in English and in Mandarin and tell us what is special about each planet. Binbin communicates what the children are learning about at school in bi-weekly newsletters and at pick-up which makes it easy for us as parents to continue the lessons at home.We're constantly amazed at how quickly his language skills and vocabulary are growing. He speaks in paragraphs in both Mandarin and English, and we obviously can't take any credit for his Mandarin skills.FWM was also instrumental in helping us potty train him. Life has certainly gotten a lot easier now that he's potty trained!Our youngest is also flourishing at FWM even though he has only been there a few months. Binbin has great intuition for his strengths and weaknesses and really understands that while he is constantly following his brother around, that he is a very different child and ensures he follows his own interests and nurtures his personality. We've seen him mature dramatically and go from speaking random words to complete sentences since he started at FWM. Just tonight, he taught me how to say butterfly in Chinese. Both boys are excited in the morning to go to school, what more could a parent want!We highly recommend FWM and believe it's a great place for our children to grow and mature and prepare for the next step, especially if these three things are as important to you as they are to us.

SAYAH: Great experience

Spikey: Positive Quality

최시훈: this school is so niceyou can truth meI can fell that I'm improved a lot compare to first timeI absolutely changed !

GOPROWON: good~ english laguage school

Minson Yen: LSI's director and faculty are not only passionate but also professional at adult language education. Definitely Recommended.

Tania Figueroa: Excellent place and staff! Greg, the director of LSI, was extremely helpful with all the documents that I needed for niece. And she had an amazing time in this school. Her English improved a lot in three months and she made some friends. 100% recommend

Serena Chiu: The school is absolutely amazing for leaning English!

Joaquin Salom Gimeno: So professional school, and the atmosphere is very friendly. You can improve your English a lot with such a good teachers

Ping-Hong: It's definitely the best choice to learn English in here. Every where could be your classroom because you are in the U.S, but you'll need a " Family " here. There is no doubt to choose LSI as your first stop of the journey.I was here for six months and met so many friends from different countries, we learned different cultures from each other. It's not only about learning English here, you deserve to get more good experience! A sincere recommendation from Taiwan.This is definitely the best language school for learning a language, it feels more like home than other schools nearby. About 70% of the people you meet will be from non-Asian countries, which is a great opportunity to practice your English. Six months ago, my English was really weak. Now I am sure that I am no longer repelled by English and have more motivation to learn this language! Highly recommended from Taiwan.

Martina Zurmühle: I learnt a lot about different cultures and countries and I made great frienships there! I really miss Berkeley and LSI and I hope that I'll return someday! :

Mackenzie Matson: The teaching staff is so friendly and the school feels like a family!

iMM Duckling: LSI is a fantastic school! It isn't big but it has good quality. The teachers and staffs are so friendly. I got a lot of good experiences. I made a right decision to come to study here.

Mike: It was a really nice experience. I met people from different countries and learned massive English knowledge. Hope I can visit here again.Thanks to Megaen Andy Kathryn, you guys are awesome teacher!.Michelle Ping-hung Joel Aniara Mahmoud Reto Kay Isabela Anna Carlo FabrizioElenaIt's my pleasure to meet you guys!!!!!!!!!!Hope to see you guys soon.Best,Michael