Question 1

Is Sylvan Learning Centers a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Sylvan Learning Centers has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,335 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Sylvan Learning Centers to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sylvan Learning Centers have been left by employees working as Tutor, Administrative Assistant and Teacher/Tutor.

Question 2

Does Sylvan Learning Centers pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sylvan Learning Centers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sylvan Learning Centers. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Sylvan Learning Centers?

Accepted Answer

68% of Sylvan Learning Centers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sylvan Learning Centers 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sylvan Learning Centers?

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Tutor (223), Teacher (147), Center Director (88), Math Tutor (65), Director of Education (59), Instructor (46), Academic Tutor (43), Director (39), Administrative Assistant (21), Teacher/Tutor (17), Centre Director (9), English Tutor (9), Lead Teacher (9), Teaching Assistant (8), English Teacher (6)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Sylvan Learning Centers according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Flexible hours and days off can be accommodated" ((in 71 reviews)); "Caring staff and great experiences" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great people to work with and laid back enviroment" ((in 48 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and the kids are fun" ((in 34 reviews)); "Some great coworkers (your mileage may vary)" ((in 33 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Sylvan Learning Centers according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and highly emotionally taxing" ((in 154 reviews)); "Poor management, lack of support, and absolutely no interest in the actual people doing the job." ((in 62 reviews)); "He'll work you 38 + hours a week with no benefits just to save money." ((in 32 reviews)); "Low salary Too many students often" ((in 25 reviews)); "teacher assistants or managers not doing their jobs in preparing the teachers adequately" ((in 16 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Sylvan Learning Centers layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sylvan Learning Centers layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sylvan Learning Centers in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Sylvan Learning Centers locations?

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Baltimore, Houston, Austin, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Hunt Valley, Chicago, Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, Detroit, Indianapolis, Bakersfield, El Cerrito, Portland, Gainesville, Lincoln, Omaha, San Antonio, Minneapolis, San Jose, Fairfield, Salem, Atlanta, Saint Louis, Phoenix, Washington, Round Rock, Arlington

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