International Cultural Exchange Center After School Program

International Cultural Exchange Center (ICEC), 1699 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

mapInternational Cultural Exchange Center (ICEC), 1699 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

About

The International Cultural Exchange Center After School Program offers Chinese language courses, English writing classes, arts courses, music classes such as piano, violin, and guitar, and a variety of art activities including painting. The program includes homework help, abacus, Singaporean math and science curriculum, science class, Integrated Math class, Mandarin class, English class, and computer coding. Students can also take part in dance, basketball, various sports training, SAT subject tests preparation class, college prep programs, writing class, and culture exchange programs between China and the US, and there are also weekends adult Mandarin classes.

• Ages: 4–13 years old

ICEC has been a trusted name in after-school education for over a decade. The principal is Cathy Xue. The abacus instructor is described as extremely knowledgeable and skilled at teaching this subject. ICEC uses California School Standards as its teaching guideline and provides a learning program based on constructive expectations for all children, with academic performance valued so that students can maximize family time at home. The program offers a low teacher-student ratio of 1:10, small class sizes, individualized homework preparation, and one-on-one tutoring in Integrated Math, Science, Mandarin, and English, with all programs integrated with the latest educational technologies and all teachers trained to use high tech tools to teach and design learning activities. The program is described as a well-balanced, multicultural learning institution whose core values are integrated in the enthusiasm, responsibility, and etiquette teachings of the ICEC program, and it is also described as a wonderful community resource.

Parents report that ICEC offers a mix of academics, extra-curricular and fun activities, including homework help, art activities, snack, outdoor time, art, science, basketball, piano, violin, computer coding, and abacus. One parent notes that ICEC accommodates students with different learning styles and different Mandarin fluency levels, with classes for fluent or near-fluent students as well as beginners, and that teachers at ICEC will walk children to classes at neighboring schools in the same building. Another parent states that ICEC has given their child the chance to experience a mix of academic and enrichment activities and that children have adequate time and support for completing school homework. Parents also mention that their children enjoy attending, that writing has improved in the writing class, and that school homework is treated as a top priority with tutoring provided as needed.

Last updated June 21, 2026.

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