Aspires West Pasadena (AWP) is a non-profit community service organization. It is an after-school student success program, designed to help students maximize their learning potential in Mathematics and Language Arts and other key subjects.

California Institute of Advanced Management (CiAM), one of the leading experiential learning based education institutions in the world, the Best MBA Program of the San Gabriel Valley according to Reader's Choice Awards, and Southern California's leading hands-on graduate school, announces that it has received a 6-year accreditation, the maximum amount allowed, from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).  The accreditation means the educational programs offered at CiAM are widely recognized by institutions of higher learning in the United States, China, India, and the vast majority of western countries.

To learn more about CiAM, please visit: www.ciam.edu

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering Institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions and pressing societal challenges. The Institute has 300 professorial faculty members offering a rigorous curriculum and access to hands-on research to approximately 1,000 undergraduates and 1,250 graduate students. Caltech is an independent, privately supported institution with a 124-acre campus located in Pasadena.

Chandler School is an independent, coed, K-8 day school whose mission is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nuturing, balanced, and diverse environment.

Elite Dentistry of Pasadena is a private practice catered to adults and children of all ages. We want our patients to feel comfortable, confident in their decision of giving us the privilege to help in their dental health. When you choose Elite Dentistry of Pasadena, you will be treated like family.

"Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is Southern California's only independent, Catholic, day and boarding school for girls in grades 9-12. The school provides a strong, college preparatory program supported by an active and innovative Christian service component. Renowned Southern California architect Myron Hunt designed the main buildings of the school as a luxury hotel in 1927; however, the resort, managed by Senator Frank P. Flint, ultimately failed. The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose purchased the former Flintridge Biltmore Hotel at auction in 1931 and thus established the school. Sitting on 41 acres in the San Rafael Hills of Western San Gabriel Valley, FSHA has continued to thrive and expand for over 85 years, serving thousands of students from both the United States and abroad." FSHA is a Catholic, all-girls', day and boarding school located in La Canada Flintridge. Learn more about our school at www.fsha.org.

Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where students achieve success through positive relationships and teaching customized to each individual’s learning style. Our success is centered in our one-to-one approach: one student and one teacher per classroom.

Fusion is fully accredited, our high school courses are UC approved, and students can enroll at any time.

Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) offers academic tutoring, music lessons, and art lessons. We serve students with one-on-one sessions to provide dedicated attention and tailored instruction to our students’ needs. We conduct sessions virtually, in the student’s home, or in a public space, such as a coffee shop or a public library. HLM is not your run-of-the-mill tutoring or music or art lessons company. We go above and beyond when it comes to serving our students by teaching with the HLM philosophy of expertise, kindness, and positive motivation.

Bridging East and West, Linking You to the World

Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE), a division of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education (JPDE), is one of the largest professional education organizations in China, providing comprehensive support and services for international educational exchanges. Established in 1988, JESIE has been in business for 30 years and set up four overseas branches in UK, Canada, United States and Australia respectively. As the American branch of JESIE in the United States, JESIE.USA is located in Los Angeles, California and responsible for all of JESIE’s international exchange programs in the U.S. JESIE.USA is established with the mission of continuously developing and promoting international education, training, and cultural exchange programs between China and the United States.

Since its inception, JESIE.USA has successfully hosted and trained more than 1000 Jiangsu teachers and education administrators in the U.S. Having developed rapport relationships with local institutions and received advanced academic support in the field of international education from both countries, JESIE.USA has hosted study tours for 2,600 students. Meanwhile, the office earned recognition from the Consulate General of China in Los Angeles and U.S. Education society in regards to its contributions in international education.

JESIE.USA has also developed other programs to foster U.S.-China international cooperation for education: overseas study programs which include ELL programs for elementary and secondary students, college scholarship programs and customized college summer programs for undergraduate students; teacher training programs; study abroad services; sister-school partnerships; annual International Principal Forum; Study-in-China programs which offer short-term Discover Jiangsu Cultural Immersion Program and long-term Jasmine Scholarship for American students, and lastly, International Teacher Recruitment.

Our network covers 41 states and Washington D.C. and has nearly 500 collaborative partner schools across the United States including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and universities. We have developed lasting, collaborative relationships with some of the top universities in the United States, including the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Northwestern University, University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-Berkeley, University of Southern California, University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, University of California-San Diego, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Saint Louis University.

In recent years, JESIE.USA has implemented high-quality teacher training programs, and several of them are dispatched by JPDE. One of these training programs, “2,000 Education Professional Project”, built a high-level education exchange platform for educators from both China and the United States. Participants are drawn from 13 municipalities, some prefecture-level cities, and counties across the Jiangsu province. The program is determined to help participants obtain teaching strategies, interactive classroom management skills and enhance international education vision to improve their education quality.

JESIE USA is integrating international resources and promoting Jiangsu Education while aiming at improving the quality of Jiangsu education and build the brand of Jiangsu Education and its mission is to promote Chinese culture. JESIE USA will continue to promote and expand the influence of Jiangsu education in the United States, and at the same time develop a solid foundation to support the improvement of general education in Jiangsu Province.

Here is the website of our company: http://www.jesieusa.com/

Kiddie Academy of Pasadena remains open for essential workers. We provide educational childcare for infants  6 weeks to 12 years old school age children on weekdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Our days are filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials® educational philosophy. We also have a Preschool at Home curriculum for those families who are staying at home but would like the children to engage in daily curriculum (including home craft kits, teacher meetings and daily lunches). We observe strict health screening, cleaning and sanitation procedures, as well as limited class sizes as recommended by state guidelines. Call 626-606-2800 or email pasadena@kiddieacademy.net for a virtual tour!

Music Lessons

Founded 75 years ago in 1945, Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School is composed of two educational entities. Pacific Oaks College is a non-profit, accredited higher education institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs in human development, marriage and family therapy, education, early childhood education, teacher preparation, business administration, and organizational leadership and management. Pacific Oaks’ main campus is in Pasadena, Calif., and classes are also offered at convenient instructional sites throughout California (Chico, Porterville, Sacramento, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Visalia, and San Diego), at its San Jose branch campus, and Online.

Pacific Oaks Children’s School provides progressive early childhood education for children ages 6 months through 5 years and has pioneered achievements in the areas of anti-bias education, emergent curriculum, and peaceful conflict resolution.

The SBDC is the SBA’s largest service program and provides high-quality business & economic development assistance to small businesses & entrepreneurs. We provide no-cost business advising and low-cost training to existing and new businesses.

Pasadena Dance Theatre (PDT) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support, foster, and advance the art of dance through educational programs. We are dedicated to instilling classical ballet techniques and a professional work ethic. PDT offers the highest quality dance education and training in the San Gabriel Valley. Our approach systematically develops proper alignment, placement, and strength in the students, providing them with a base on which they can master more challenging movement skills. PDT has 3 annual productions a year giving students the opportunity to gain performance experience in a professional setting. 

We are a cosmetology school offering a barbering and esthetics course. We offer services from makeup, cuts, colors, facials, and waxing.

St. Francis High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12. Since its founding by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars in 1946, it has been committed to enriching the mind and heart, strengthening respect through service and humility, creating a family environment, and envisioning men of hope and peace. It offers a challenging curriculum and many opportunities for extracurricular involvement. St. Francis is fully accredited by WASC and the WCEA.

"School of Rock Pasadena teaches guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums, and combines weekly private music lessons and group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in an authentic concert setting. Through our innovative curriculum and community atmosphere, School of Rock students not only learn music but develop problem-solving and teamwork skills that crossover into other areas of their lives.  We start at age 3.5 and teach all the way up to adults. The first lesson is free."

St. Andrew Catholic School, an educational presence in Pasadena since 1897, provides a student-centered curriculum that exceeds curriculum standards and the Schoolwide Learning Expectations. SAS is an urban Catholic Elementary School located in the downtown area of Pasadena known as “Old Pasadena.” The school’s diverse population reflects Pasadena’s economic and demographic richness.

Sycamores, formerly known as Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, is a highly respected mental health and welfare agency with 10 locations throughout Southern California. For 120 years, Sycamores has been investing in people. Today the agency provides innovative and effective programs and services for children, youth, young adults, and families facing serious life challenges. Services include residential treatment; transitional shelter care; foster care and adoption; transitional living assistance for young adults currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness; outpatient and school-based mental health services; wraparound/in-home services; psychiatric services; psychological testing; and educational support services. 

Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the care and education of children, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Villa Esperanza Services is one of the few organizations offering programs that support individuals with disabilities at every stage of life. The need for services is growing. Today, autism affects 1 in 54 children in the United States. Villa continues to be a leader in providing education for children who are on the moderate to severe end of the spectrum. Villa school includes speech and language, occupational, and behavior therapy for students ranging from elementary to high school. Also available is the Community Integration Program for young adults transitioning into adulthood. For adults and seniors, Villa offers residential and employment services, independent living skills training as well as three adult day programs. For further information call 626-449-2919, ext. 168 or visit the website at www.VillaEsperanzaServices.org. 

The institute for the Redesign of Learning/Westmoreland Academy's mission is to empower individuals with special needs to take charge of their own learning and become competent, caring, and contributing members of society. Westmoreland Academy offers a unique specialty program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) based on the belief that extraordinary students require and extraordinary program. the Institute's goal is to provide the most current, effective, and nurturing education and supportive services available anywhere for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their fmailies, to enable students with ASD to lead happy and productive lives.