At Savoir Faire Language Institute, we believe that language is above all communication. Successful communication is not found only in textbooks, drills, and grammar exercises. Successful communication is the ability to comprehend, speak, and understand the culture. Successful communication requires all three! Our mission is to teach students how to communicate with the language and culture they learn.
We offer an immersion approach in a relaxed atmosphere where students can naturally communicate and laugh as they participate in activities that really get them talking and learning. Our teachers are trained, fluent in the language and culture they teach, and understand how you or your child learns and what's the most successful way to teach language. We care about your success and provide a nurturing environment for your child to thrive.
Our Team
Our team is led by our Director and Co-Owner, Zoila Villafuerte, a fully credentialed teacher from Peru with years of experience. Our Accountant, Grace Wang, is a detail-oriented and hardworking individual who ensures every number is right. Our teachers are passionate, patient, and compassionate, and our school is like a family where we help each other.
Why Choose Us?
Your child will be happy and nurtured in our small, cozy classes where they will receive lots of individual attention. We understand and respect learning styles and focus on the development of emotional and social skills. Our teachers are educated and trained in positive discipline techniques, and we believe in smiles and hugs.
Testimonials
My sons (5 and 3.5) have been attending Savoir Faire for about a year now. We've attended the Redondo Beach location and most recently moved to the Torrance site. I can't say enough about how absolutely wonderful the staff are with students and parents. They are caring, thoughtful, dedicated educators. My sons are so happy at this school. Both my sons are more confident with their foreign language acquisition and are growing in ways I never expected. They've made great friends and it shows in how much they talk about them at home. I am grateful to have such a wonderful, play-based school that can balance the intricacies of structured learning through various play-based techniques.
Meet Our Teachers
Our teachers are trained, fluent in the language and culture they teach, and understand how you or your child learns and what's the most successful way to teach language. They are caring and invested, and their objectives are your success. We chose our teachers for their history, experience, and personality, as well as for their skills. We love them, and we know you will too.
Patty Lizarraga
Patty loves teaching because it is so rewarding to see the thrill of young children get from learning, seeing their proud faces when they learn a new word and being able to repeat it. She believes children are our future. And each child is unique. She particularly enjoys teaching them the songs she learned while growing up. She always compliments children by telling them good job and saying "I like the way you work." She likes working in Savoir Faire because we are like a family; we help each other. While not working, she enjoys spending her weekends as a family going to her son's soccer games.
Nancy Salvidar
Nancy is the happiest when surrounded with her little peeps. Native Spanish speaker, she started as an assistant working in preschools as she was going to school. These experiences determined her future, and we are delighted to have her in our team. While maintaining a safe environment, she focuses on the proper development and growth of her little students. Time with her is always special.
Overall Experience
The reviewers had an overwhelmingly positive experience with Savoir Faire preschool, praising the teachers, staff, and environment.
Teachers and Staff
The teachers were consistently praised for being caring, patient, creative, and supportive. Several teachers were mentioned by name, including Maitresse Fanny, Maestra Sylvana, Madame Fanny, Patty, Patricia, Jocelyn, Nancy, Ms. Ana, and Ms. Alexa, who were all described as amazing, fantastic, and wonderful.
Language Instruction
The language instruction was highly praised, with reviewers noting that their children were able to learn languages surprisingly well. The Spanish and French classes were particularly mentioned, with children able to speak, read, and understand the languages fluently.
Environment
The environment was described as amazing, with a beautiful, newly renovated location on Redondo Beach Pier and a lovely outside play area that overlooks the ocean.
Parent Satisfaction
Parents were highly satisfied with the school, praising its ability to accommodate their needs, provide flexible extended hours, and take parent input seriously.
