I am a veteran public school teacher and Berkeley Hall is the best school I have ever seen. My son transferred there this year and I can't find anything but goodness at this school. The curriculum is outstanding as are the teachers. They care about your child in every way. Academics are important but
... Read more so is character and kindness. I would recommend this school above all others for an excellent and well-rounded education Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/09
I am amazed at the exceptional educational experience my grandchildren are receiving at Berkeley Hall School! Academicaly, socially, emotionaly and physically, they are challenged, supported, praised and rewarded. But best of all, is the self-confidence they have developed in these children - not an
... Read more arrogant self-conficence, but true, accurate and balanced self-confidence. Thank you, Berkeley Hall! Read less
Posted by a other on 11/05/08
i love this school! it is amazing the teachers are amazing specially the junior high teachers! I just love this school!
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Posted by a student on 10/13/08
Antiquated methods and teachers who are not in touch with each child's specific needs, which is what they preach when you are inquiring about the school. Not a big pool of Christian Science teachers to pick from, leading to mediocre teachers who are either really old or who don't have a strong teaching
... Read more background. A new Admissions Councelor is set on filling up each classroom with no regard to the teacher/student ratio. Campus is big and beautiful, but the buildings are crammed into each other with no cafeteria and some of the grades having to play on the blacktop of the parking lot in the mornings and after school. Great parental involvement. Great school for teaching good morals and ethics to your kids, which is quite important as well, but don't believe they will be getting a top notch education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/08
Eureka! Finally a school that gets it. It is about helping your kids learn, and fostering their love of learning. Our son has attended 7th grade here and wow what a difference from his other school. The teachers are genuinely interested in him, and make exceptional effort to help him with all of
... Read more his studies. He is enthusiastic about learning again. As to concepts he needs extra time to learn, he gets all the help he needs. As to those he excels at, he is prompted to learn more. The focus is not on just running him through the curriculum, but on teaching him so he can learn to the best of his ability. They take him beyond the curriculum. They are also very focused on developing his character as a person, and citizen. The administration is very effective and efficient. The campus is incredible. You have to see it! Amazing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/08
My kids have been at BHS since the early childhood years and have loved going to school almost (!) every day of the last 8 years. We've seen a lot of growth at the school in the last couple years in particular. It's no longer the best kept secret in LA ! Teachers are caring and engaging and really strive
... Read more to bring out the best in students, the academic program is constantly progressing, the athletic program is growing with BHS teams competing and winning (!) against other big-name schools, and cultural diversity is a huge plus. One of the best parts of the school are the grounded families who are not afraid to choose a school that helps kids achieve success and still be kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/08
We had a wonderful experience at BHS. It's a given that major private schools in the area don't take kids with problems. We were grateful BHS took our child, which made all the difference in the world!
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Posted by a parent on 06/03/08
As a current and long-time parent of several children at Berkeley Hall School (both sons and daughters), I have been extremely satisfied with both the academic and character education my children have received. The school has done a wonderful job helping each of my children grow and progress in all areas-
... Read more academic, social and athletic. If you are looking for a school that combines an excellent education with a true emphasis on having a good character (rather than the lip service many schools simply pay to it), Berkeley Hall is the place to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/08
Hear! Hear! The previous poster said it well. The teaching methods at BHS are antiquated. My square-peg son could not fit into the round hole no matter how hard they pushed him. The Board president needs to step aside and let educators make decisions in the best interest of children.
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Posted by a parent on 03/11/08
School is not the same peaceful welcoming place since the new assistant principal came to school. Individual encouragement is not seen. Very few children are pushed to do their best, restrictions imposed on almost everything. Our family was very disappointed with the lack of enriching curriculum and
... Read more narrow minded approach to education. There is little tolerance at BHS for kids being kids. The difficulty is that they do not fully understand the developmental differences between children. There's room for more enlightened teaching methods. Read less
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Los Angeles schools — Berkeley Hall School is located at 16000 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles CA 90049. 16000 Mulholland Dr is in the Bel Air neighborhood and 90049 ZIP code in Los Angeles, CA Berkeley Hall School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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