A Peek Behind Private School Admissions and Assessments

Providing a comprehensive overview of the current Los Angeles middle and high school admissions landscape.

Our 2024 private school admissions presentations are now open for registration. Click below for more information and to sign up for one of our sessions.

Fee $250

Founded in 1995, Learning Encounters is an academic center specializing in private school admissions.

Our Services

Parents

  • Private and Independent School selection and guidance

  • Personalized admissions plan and timeline

  • Standardized exam advisement

Students

  • Standardized Admissions Exams (ISEE, ERB, others)

  • Admissions Writing Support

  • Admissions Interview Preparation

  • Small group (in-person) academic workshops

The Learning Encounters Difference

Guidance and Experience

Led by Valerie Lev, M.Ed. and Pamela Lev, M.Ed., Learning Encounters is a dynamic and rigorous, yet nurturing and supportive, academic and test preparation environment for students and their families. Since 1995, Learning Encounters has been preparing students and supporting families through the ISEE and private school admissions process. We are excited to share our expertise and passion for helping children feel prepared and supported in school academics and standardized exams.

Location and Environment

*We moved upstairs! We are still at the same location.

Located in West Los Angeles, our center accommodates classrooms for small group workshops. Providing students an opportunity to work and test in a friendly yet academic environment engenders confidence and independence away from the distractions of home. Learning Encounters also provides a wide array of snacks and cold beverages for our students (and parents).

Our West Los Angeles Location

 

Reputation & Parent Testimonials

We do not advertise. As a family business for almost 30 years, Learning Encounters has been fortunate enough to rely on the trusted recommendations of countless school heads, administrators, teachers, educational therapists and psychologists, and of course, hundreds of happy former families. Our small, core group of experienced, engaging teachers and tutors is central to our success.

School Placements

Learning Encounters prepares students gaining admission to the following schools, among others:

Harvard Westlake, Windward School, Archer, Crossroads, Geffen Academy, Marlborough, Milken, Brentwood, Viewpoint, Loyola High School, Marymount, Pacifica, Campbell Hall, Buckley, Cate, Polytechnic, Thacher School, Phillips Exeter Academy, Oakwood, and Notre Dame High School.