Sylvan Learning, formerly called Sylvan Learning Center, provides individualized instruction to students, from age 4 through high school. There are more than 1,100 locations throughout the United States, Canada, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Methods of Instruction

Sylvan Learning offers private instruction, small group classes and online learning. The SylvanMathPrepSM program has been designed to offer instruction aligned with the algebra and geometry textbooks of middle and high school students.

Study Skills

The goal of the study skills program is to build habits and attitudes which will help students throughout life. Note taking, researching, test taking strategies, overcoming anxiety, organization and effective listening skills are taught.

Academic Camps

Academic camps are offered during school breaks. They are one to two weeks long. The small group sessions focus on reading, writing and math lessons.

Homework Help

Homework help is offered on a flexible schedule. Instructors provide the organization and extra instruction students need to complete assignments.

Test Preparation

Sylvan Learning prepares students for state assessments, such as the California Standards Tests (CST), the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) and the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Preparation classes for the ACT and SAT college entrance exams are also offered.

Progress Assessment

Students are assessed for academic strengths and areas of need before beginning a program of study. Periodic retesting, progress reports and conferences give students and parents a measurement of the progress being made.

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