Multicultural Learning Center School

A great school has : Excellent teachers, Strong principal/school leadership, Challenging academic programs and no bully's. In that case, Multicultural Learning Center is a great school. MLC(the school's nickname) is a bully-free school and clique-free school. MLC may have a 5 out of 10, but I think it should have a 7 out of 10. Not only is it bilingual, but all the teachers are warm and push you to do your best. I like that. Do you? Well only you can find out if you do. The lines to enter kindergarten are sooooooooooooooooo loooooooooonnnnnggggggggg......... So hurry and put your child in this school!

I have two children at MLC and they both love it. I have loved all of their teachers but one (my child loved that teacher though) and they have a pretty good after school program for free if you go every day. Their test scores are a little low but that is to be expected when children are learning two languages and being compared to those who only learn one. My kids love the school and there are the usual problems you find at any school but overall it is a small community that really cares about their students. The class sizes are small, even in this horrible economy, and although there is not an overabundance of funds, the school does just fine with supplies, programs, etc. I have no problem with my child going in other cars for field trips. Insurance is always verrified beforehand and if that is really a big issue then you should volunteer and drive the kids yourself :) I am happy my kids will be going to middle school at MLC because the kids really are better watched there than at a larger school and I feel like the middle schoolers have better heads on their shoulders thanother kids. But, if you have special needs for your child, this is not the school for you. Sorry!
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this school discriminates if they don't like you. I started out happy unti my child was asked to do more than other students and was told she needed to repeat kindergarten.They waited to tell me this when it was aleady too late to enroll my child at another school. Another previous parent sent me an email stating that my child was being singled out. Shame on this school. I was told I need to get over my fear of letting other parents drive my child during field trips. This school is in their own world and if you do not fit in it they will try everything to get you out. Soo make sure it is a good fit with your child first.
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I was an intern at this school... great school. The school is well structured

MLC is a Spanish Immersion school. It is fantastic. I have a daughter in 1st grade and she loves it. I love that she is learning Spanish effortlessly and that she is getting the tools she needs to flourish in a multi-cultural world.
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MLC is a fantastic opportunity for the next generation. Our children will be so much more successful in the world by their exposure not only to another language but the cultural diversity, tolerance and understanding that comes with it. We are English only speaking parents and were very nervous through most of Kindergarten but are so happy we held strong and stuck it out. Now our son is ready Spanish beautifully and picking up English all on his own. Just as we were told he would. We are incredibly happy that our children have this opportunity.
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I cannot recommend MLC enough. I looked into over 15 schools, from privates to charters, and MLC is the only one that offers a Bi- lingual/Bi-literate program, with a progressive, creative focus, and a strong academic curriculum. Also, from K-8th grade! We are a English-only speaking family and my child started Kinder this year. It was a challenging transition for her the first month, but her teacher and the administrators were so supportive, available, and helpful to ALL of us. She loves school and is thriving beyond our expectations. In addition to all she is learning at MLC, we can't believe how well she speaks and understands spanish already. We love the cultural diversity at MLC and how all cultures are honored and celebrated in creative, meaningful ways. Also, we carpool from Valley Village with 2 other families, which makes it very manageable and creates a sense of community with one another.
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My daughter is in kindergarten at MLC and we are an English-only speaking family. Initially, we were a little nervous at how our child would transition. She LOVES it! We are so grateful she is being exposed to the dual language program, the thematic learning, the cultural diversity and the innovative programs at MLC. Her self-esteem is growing rapidly, and she loves her teacher, friends, and the many school events. The parent information night sold me on this school...and it's a K-8 charter school so it's free!!
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You are going to be hearing more and more about this school. My wife speaks minimal Spanish (from a college class) and I speak none and we have one child at MLC and another beginning next year. It's motivating us to learn new languages and challenge ourselves along with our children. MLC helps broaden the students' view of the world while giving an amazing education. The administration is so dedicated and the teachers educate with vision, creativity, and unbelievable energy. The parents are always invited to be involved and the school community is thriving.
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I have two children at MLC, one 3rd grader and one 7th grader. (MLC currently goes K-7 and next year will go K-8.) Almost two years ago, we transferred from another dual immersion (90-10) in Santa Monica because my son promoted out of the school at the end of 5th grade. I actively searched for another language immersion so that my children would continue on their road to being biliterate and sensitive to other cultures. The transition to MLC was seamless because the curriculum was exactly the same. The number of students in the classrooms are much lower than conventional LAUSD schools -- especially in the higher grades. The teachers are excellent and the school feels like a community with broad parent support. If you re looking for a school that will enhance your child s vision of the world, then MLC is the school you re looking for.
--Submitted by a parent