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German Immersion School in San Francisco, CA
German International School Of Silicon Valley - San Francisco Campus:
The German International School Of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is a bilingual school serving the broad academic needs of children in the San Francisco Bay Area from preschool through Grade 12 in German and English. With locations in Mountain View, Berkeley, and San Francisco, GISSV is the only elementary and secondary school in the Western United States that meets the strict accreditation requirements of the German government, thus enabling entry into the best European and American colleges and universities.
GISSV's San Francisco Campus:
After receiving significant support from parents in San Francisco, GISSV decided to proceed with opening a bilingual German/English K-5 campus at a beautiful location in the Presidio. The San Francisco campus started instruction to no more than 20 Kindergarten students - providing a supporting teacher/student ratio of 1:10 - in August 2011. One grade will be added per year to establish a full K-5 program by 2016. The Presidio is an oasis of nature in the city, offering tremendous opportunities for exploration - just a great place for kids to grow and learn!
We welcome both German and non-German speaking families, as well as anyone interested in a high quality bilingual education and who understand that a multilingual, multicultural education prepares children to become future leaders in the global marketplace. Our school is an optimal choice for families in the Bay Area either long or short term.
Bilingual programs offered in our Bay Area locations:
- San Francisco Campus: Bilingual German / English K-5 campus
- Berkeley Campus: Bilingual German / English pre-K-5 campus
- Mountain View Campus: Bilingual German / English preschool / kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school programs
Accreditation:
The GISSV is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the German government and is an active part of a network of 146 German foreign schools worldwide to ensure the highest standards of learning and teaching.
We provide academic excellence by :
- Teaching a cross-curricular, dual-language (German/English) program that leverages all modalities of knowledge acquisition (listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture)
- Delivering one-on-one and small group learning interactions with student-teacher ratios averaging less than 15 to 1 at school and 10 to 1 in pre-school
- Providing differentiated learning opportunities that allow each student to thrive, maximize achievement and develop a passion for lifelong learning.
- Offering individualized learning plans so entering students quickly get on track
- Employing experimental, project-based learning within and outside the classroom
- Leveraging culturally authentic materials throughout the curriculum
- Providing an after school teacher-assisted independent study/homework program
Address:
4 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, California , USA
Tippi Toes Dance, Huntington Beach Area
Courses / Programs
Tippi Toes Dance offers dance classes to children from 18 months to 7 years throughout the Huntington Beach Area of Orange County. Our classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills and body awareness while enhancing each child’s self-esteem. Tippi Toes Dance Company classes have a remarkable impact on social and developmental growth. Our dance classes fuel and develop the imagination, critical thinking and sharpen both cognitive and creative skills.
Dance Lessons for Kids:
- Parent & Me (18 months-3 years)
- Ballet, Tap & Jazz ( 3-7 years)
- Parent & Me (18 months-3 years)
- Ballet, Tap & Jazz ( 3-7 years)
Village Montessori School of Irvine
Courses / Programs
Village Montessori School is located in the University Park area of Irvine in Orange County. We are a Montessori school offering programs to children from 2 years of age through to the third grade. The Village Montessori standards of excellence in program development, childcare, staff selection, and parent rapport, have led the University of California, Irvine, to choose our program to build and operate the University Montessori on their campus.All of our schools have repeatedly met the standards of excellence required by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC) and are fully accredited.
Montessori specialists are chosen as teachers for their loving, respectful attitudes towards the children as well as their comprehensive knowledge of early childhood education. Favorable teacher-child ratios ensure the very best experiences for your child.
Infants through to 3rd Grade Montessori programs:
- Infant program
- Toddler program
- Full Day Preschool program
- Half Day Preschool program
- Lunch Bunch (half day)
- Kindergarten-Primary programs
- Infant program
- Toddler program
- Full Day Preschool program
- Half Day Preschool program
- Lunch Bunch (half day)
- Kindergarten-Primary programs
West Hollywood Elementary, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Located in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, West Hollywood Elementary School offers Kindergarten to 6th grade programs for children from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Glen, Burbank and surrounding Los Angeles communities. All of us at West Hollywood Elementary School; students, teachers, support staff, parents and community members are dedicated to educating the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we are proud to uphold a rigorous and challenging learning environment rich in diversity, celebrated in achievement and filled with possibility; a school where all of us learn and achieve great things.Collectively, we encourage the free flow of diverse ideas and perspectives that inspire innovation and hold that all children, regardless of their economic, ethnic, cultural or linguistic background, will achieve not only academic and social success, but reach their maximum potential while they enjoy being a really great kid. West Hollywood Elementary operates as a member of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in District 4.
- Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- Junior School
- Academic; Enrichment; Fitness; Orchestra; Theater Programs.
* We pride ourselves on being a school for Advanced Studies, which provides a more advanced curriculum, project based learning, small learning groups and team teaching.
* West Hollywood Elementary is also an Arts Prototype school, offering regular classes in Drama, Dance, Fine Art and Music.
- Elementary School
- Junior School
- Academic; Enrichment; Fitness; Orchestra; Theater Programs.
* We pride ourselves on being a school for Advanced Studies, which provides a more advanced curriculum, project based learning, small learning groups and team teaching.
* West Hollywood Elementary is also an Arts Prototype school, offering regular classes in Drama, Dance, Fine Art and Music.
Jeanne's Daycare, West Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located on Olin Street in West Los Angeles CA, Jeanne´s Daycare is an licenced and accredited daycare center offering a range of child care programs and preschool programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. We have been accredited by the NAFCC (National Association for Family Child Care) which indicates to the parents a superior level of day care service. We are also proud to have been chosen by Connections for Children as the only LAUP (Los Angeles Universal Preschool) for the 90034 zip code area.
We are located at 8646 Olin Street in West Los Angeles, between Cattauragus and La Cienega Boulevard, between Venice Boulevard and Corning Street.
Day Care / Preschool Programs:
- Infant Care (3 months - 1 year)
- Toddler Program (1-2 years)
- Accredited Daycare (2-3 years)
- Junior Preschool (3-4 years)
- LAUP Preschool (4-5 years)
- Before-school & After-school child care (school-age kids)
- Infant Care (3 months - 1 year)
- Toddler Program (1-2 years)
- Accredited Daycare (2-3 years)
- Junior Preschool (3-4 years)
- LAUP Preschool (4-5 years)
- Before-school & After-school child care (school-age kids)
International School of the Peninsula (ISTP)
Courses / Programs
International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) in Palo Alto in Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, is an accredited, co-educational, bilingual immersion school offering French & Chinese (Mandarin) immersion programs to pre-school, elementary school and middle school students. One of the most meaningful gifts you can give your child is that of an exemplary education; one that opens doors and provides opportunities for success in an interconnected world. International School of the Peninsula is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools, The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the Ministère de l'Education Nationale. ISTP is a member of the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA) and The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
The International School of the Peninsula educates children through a rigorous, bilingual curriculum that promotes critical thinking, international awareness and responsible global citizenship.
- French Language Early Years & Elementary Program
- Chinese (Mandarin) Language Early Years & Elementary Program
- International Middle School
- Summer Camps (Chinese, French, Spanish, ESL)
- English Language Arts
- American History
- Physical Education
- French Language Arts
- Chinese Language Arts
- Music in French and Chinese
- Visual Art in French and Chinese
- Mathematics in French and Chinese
& more ...
- Chinese (Mandarin) Language Early Years & Elementary Program
- International Middle School
- Summer Camps (Chinese, French, Spanish, ESL)
- English Language Arts
- American History
- Physical Education
- French Language Arts
- Chinese Language Arts
- Music in French and Chinese
- Visual Art in French and Chinese
- Mathematics in French and Chinese
& more ...
3-2-1- Talent Showcase Acting Studios
Courses / Programs
3-2-1- Talent Showcase Acting Studios is an acting school located in La Crescenta Valley in the beautiful foothills of Los Angeles (above the Southern California cities of Glendale / Burbank and only 15 minutes from Hollywood and Downtown LA) that specializes in launching acting careers for children, teens and young adults. Here is what top Hollywood talent agent Jody Alexandar says about 3-2-1-Acting Studios:"I have been scouting at Mae's school for years. Not only is it a fun experience for me...it is always a successful event. Mae is an expert teacher who imparts audition skills and in- depth camera technique to the performers, with a positive outcome. Mae goes the extra mile and makes sure that her students develop the confidence to conquer the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. She truly cares about each and every one of her pupils.
I have found students from 3-2-1- Studios who were newcomers to the biz, who are now successful working actors starring as TV series regulars, working in Commercial and in Movies. Simply put 3-2-1- Talent Showcase Acting school programs really work!”
We offer on-camera acting training for the beginner to the advanced working young actor.
Our premier acting program includes:
- Scene Study for TV/Film Acting
- Improvisation
- TV Commercial Acting
- Cold Reading
- Auditioning Techniques
- Modeling Runway and Print
- Talent Showcases
- Acting Career Seminars for Teens & Parents Diplomas
- Master Student program
Our premier acting program includes:
- Scene Study for TV/Film Acting
- Improvisation
- TV Commercial Acting
- Cold Reading
- Auditioning Techniques
- Modeling Runway and Print
- Talent Showcases
- Acting Career Seminars for Teens & Parents Diplomas
- Master Student program