Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvan Learning Center?

Sylvan Learning Center is the leading provider of supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. Sylvan is the largest organization of its kind in the industry with more than 25 years of experience.

How does Sylvan differ from it's competitors?

Over the past 25 years, Sylvan has given over a million kids the skills to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else. Sylvan's proven system helps children discover the love of learning. It all starts with a Sylvan Skills Assessment to identify each child's specific strengths and weaknesses. The Sylvan Advantage also includes:

  1. Individual attention and personalized lesson plans for each child.
  2. Trained and certified teachers who just love teaching.
  3. Progress reports for parents every step of the way.

Sylvan knows that every child is unique so we offer children the opportunity to learn and succeed with customized programs in math, reading, writing, study skills and more.

What types of programs do you offer?

Sylvan provides remediation and enrichment in:

  1. Beginning through Advanced Reading
  2. Writing / English
  3. Basic Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry
  4. Study Skills
  5. ACT and SAT* College Prep
  6. Most High School subjects including Calculus

What type of students do you serve?

Sylvan services students who are struggling in school or who are not challenged enough (grades K-12).

Why does Sylvan cost more than tutors?

We begin with a unique approach to learning that sets us apart from other tutors or services. We call it the Sylvan Advantage. Here's how it works:

  1. Sylvan Skills Assessment – We begin by identifying your child's specific needs with a Sylvan Skills Assessment.
  2. Personalized Programs – Then we create a personalized program just for your child.
  3. Individual Attention – We create an individualized program, so your child receives the specific help he or she needs. To ensure true understanding, Sylvan teachers use a method of instruction called mastery learning. Students are taught to master a skill before they move on to the next level.
  4. Trained and Certified Teachers – Our teachers are highly trained and certified and they love teaching.
  5. Progress Reports – We keep you updated with progress reports every step of the way.

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