Pacific Learning Academy, Sammamish | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

We’re one of those families that says “Why didn’t we know about Pacific Learning Academy before?”. After my daughter struggled with math at Eastlake HS in her freshman and sophomore years, we decided to give up on math classes at Eastlake when we found out that she could take up to 3 credits at PLA with grades going on her official Eastlake transcript. She is taking Geometry this year as a Junior in a one-on-one class with a PLA teacher and loves it. She finally understands the material, the class goes at her pace, and she can ask all the clarifying questions she needs to without feeling self-conscious in front of other students. She’s learning the same curriculum as students at Eastlake, but in way less time. In fact, I was so surprised to find out that 1 year in a traditional high school classroom is the equivalent of only about 55 hours of one-on-one teaching at PLA. My daughter started Geometry with her PLA teacher at the start of the school year in September and is on track to finish in January. She will retake Algebra 1 when she’s done with Geometry (and the new Alg 1 grade from her PLA class will replace her previous 2 years of Alg 1 at Eastlake). Next year, in her senior year, she will be taking Algebra 2. I should also mention that my daughter is doing so well in her PLA math class that she’s getting As and we expect that will continue in her subsequent PLA math classes. Since her PLA grades go on her Eastlake transcript, that means that the As will be calculated into her official GPA as if they are any other Eastlake class, which is awesome.
What about things like quality of the education at PLA and the cost? The teacher who has been working with our daughter is fantastic. She keeps my daughter engaged twice a week for 1.5 hours per class (no small feat!), she is organized, communicative (she provides a summary of each day’s lesson in PLA’s portal), knows the material, and even better, is able to help my daughter understand math for pretty much the first time in her life (that’s saying a lot since she’s had several math tutors work over the years who we thought were more effective than maybe they actually were). The cost is surprisingly reasonable, and tbh, totally worth it. We’re not super wealthy like some other families in Sammamish, but I don’t even care how much it costs because my daughter is having a great experience with something that has always frustrated her, my husband and I don’t have to try to help her with math (which has never gone well), and she’s getting As (!!). PLA is a wonderful resource and the company really cares. They do an excellent job keeping in touch with us and communicating their policies, curriculum etc. I’m so glad we found PLA before it was too late. If your child is struggling in school, you should talk with PLA about how they can help. This is a high quality solution and can help give kids the confidence they need to feel like they can succeed academically.

Thank you, PLA!

I am thrilled to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional tutoring services provided by PLA. As a parent seeking support for my child’s academic journey, I have been consistently impressed by the accommodating and personalized approach of PLA.

From the outset, the team (specially Lois) demonstrated a remarkable commitment to understanding my child’s unique learning needs. The staff’s flexibility and willingness to tailor the tutoring experience to suit my child’s pace and preferences have truly set them apart. This level of accommodation has not only fostered a positive and comfortable learning environment but has also significantly contributed to my child’s academic progress.

The quality of teachers is nothing short of outstanding. Each instructor is not only highly knowledgeable in their respective subjects but also possesses a genuine passion for teaching. The dedication to fostering a love for learning is evident in the engaging and interactive teaching methods employed by the educators. My child has not only gained a deeper understanding of challenging subjects but has also developed a newfound enthusiasm for learning.

Furthermore, the ongoing communication and feedback provided by the Lois and her team have been invaluable. I have always felt well-informed about my child’s progress, and the transparent communication has allowed me to actively participate in my child’s educational journey.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Pacific Learning Academy to any parent seeking a tutoring service that goes above and beyond. Their commitment to accommodation, paired with the excellence of their teachers, has made a significant and positive impact on my child’s academic success and overall educational experience. I am genuinely grateful for the outstanding support PLA has provided to my family.

We love Pacific Learning Academy! We were looking for help with academics for our HS child, and from day 1, I was comforted by Lois’s patience, compassion, and flexibility, not to mention her commitment to find a tutor who is a great fit for our child and her learning/coping style.

Five months later, thanks to Lois and Anthony, our child’s mental health and ours is significantly better. Less day-to-day anxiety and conflict in our home, more positivity and self-esteem for our child. Our child even wants to do some hard courses over the summer with PLA to get ahead! She has never before requested stuff like this before!! And it goes without saying that her grades are better, and she is loving being confident and successful.

We highly recommend PLA to any family where there is a lot of conflict between parents and children over academic performance and resulting behavioral/mental health issues.