Premier International Language Academy

This school is disorganized and that's an under statement. Because it is so small, one would think the principal would have more structure. The computer lab is a joke. They were donations from parents, which mean old computers. The library composed of a few donated books. Their after school program, which they list so many on their website, is also non-existent. Even outside professionals do not want to teach here. They just don't want to deal with the principal. Get the theme here? They exaggerate their greatness. They also exaggerate everything else they tell you about your child's advance abilities. If teachers are subpar because they are not credentialed, with no teaching experience, how are they able to teach your child? The school lost multiple teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Different families are charged different rates and different fees. This place was rated an "F" by the BBB. This is really a homeschool that is unfortunately disorganized. The elementary "school" has a handful of children from K through 3rd grade, with each older class having less children. Multiple teachers have quit or have been fired; thus there is a huge turnover for such a small school. The administration also has been in flux. Children in the elementary school, if they have an pee accident, have been left to sit in their wet clothes. Children are left unsupervised with no teachers in the room.
--Submitted by a parent

Too much gossips, drama and turnover of teachers. Teacher are unhappy there. Children are left to roam the open campus unsupervised. It's a small school. Where are all the families from 2010 reviews? They are gone. The school cannot grow because there is no direction from its leader.

The school is very small. There is a reason for that...they cannot retain families. People leave. Teachers leave. The smart parents figure it out quickly, the others eventually. The families that gave great reviews are no longer there because they figured it out eventually. Don't waste your money or your children's time with this place. The bilingual program has no direction or structure. The honest communication with parents are nonexistent. Because they always give you great reviews until report card comes. Instead of focusing on education, the principal spreads gossip and rumors. She divulged one family's hardship to many others. She complains about her teachers in emails to parents. Then in the next email, she asked parents to give the school great reviews. She charged $4 for hot lunch and served them pizza from Costco. On field trips, your child may or may not get the hot lunch that you paid for since her husband may or may not have enough for each child. He doesn't care to go and buy more when he is short of food. These are just a few of many stories about this school that should scare you enough to stay away.
--Submitted by a parent

This has been a wonderful bilingual school for our child for kindergarten and first grade. We've been happy with the curriculum and learning. My child is doing higher-level studies than what I would have anticipated for the age and grade. There was disorganization in the beginning of the academic year (primarily with the homework system), but I felt it was worked out after a few trials. And I've liked that the teachers and principal were willing to try a few different ways to see what will work. This school year, one Chinese teacher left and the spot was quickly replaced by another Chinese teacher that my child has liked. Overall, I've been pleased with my child's learning.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been at the school over a year. Pros: Well meaning teachers. Small school allowing decent attention to students. Cons: Very disorganized - the curriculum and activities seem to have little direction. Lots of turnover in teachers. Small community that gossips alot. Take a look at the Yelp verified reviews.

Excellent school for bi-lingual education at early stage. I recommendate the school for immerse Chinese teaching environment. The school is big and nice too.
--Submitted by a parent

We have 2 kids attending school here, one in Jr-K, the other in 1st grade. We transferred both of them here from different bi-lingual schools that we were less satisfied with. Where other high-achieving schools have a tendency to create an overly competitive academic atmosphere, PILA maintains a positive, confidence-building atmosphere, which encourages the kids to challenge themselves. Consequently, they begin to really enjoy learning and push themselves to learn more.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids go here and they are having a great time. They always sing songs they have learned and can say words to each other Chinese now. They love the playgrounds, there are three of them, lots of open spaces to play, variety of teachers and programs, music, art, PE. There are plenty of fieldtrips. The teachers and administrator email or talk to me regularly about my kids. They are having a great year!
--Submitted by a parent

This is an awesome school. My kids have been in three immersion programs and this is the best program of the three. What makes this program better is that kids are grouped based on their ability so that my child is grouped with kids a grade above him for math and for reading he is with his peers. They have great student to teacher ratios and the teachers really understand the students and how they learn and are able to adapt their teaching styles. third, the school has a great library and computer lab. My kids love going to PILA.
--Submitted by a parent