Is Sylvan Learning Centers a good company to work for?

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 .

Does Sylvan Learning Centers pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Sylvan Learning Centers?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sylvan Learning Centers?

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)

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

"Flexible hours and days off can be accommodated" ((in 73 reviews)); "Caring staff and great experiences" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great teachers and people to work with" ((in 49 reviews)); "Flexible Schedule but not a lot of hours" ((in 35 reviews)); "Some great coworkers (your mileage may vary)" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Low pay and highly emotionally taxing" ((in 155 reviews)); "Poor management, lack of support, and absolutely no interest in the actual people doing the job." ((in 58 reviews)); "He'll work you 38 + hours a week with no benefits just to save money." ((in 31 reviews)); "No training and new executive directors are revenue driven with no support systems in place." ((in 30 reviews)); "Low salary Too many students often" ((in 26 reviews))

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

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.

What are the top reviewed Sylvan Learning Centers locations?

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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3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,260 total reviews)

John McAuliffe

75% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Compensation and benefits

Sylvan Learning Centers has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,260 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sylvan Learning Centers employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Jul 19, 2013

Great service, but possibly underpaid

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Get access to more clients with sylvan

Cons

Less pay probably than I would as a private tutor

4.0

Jul 7, 2013

Helping students and families was very satisfying

Center director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As an Educator, having the ability to see your hard work transform before your eyes

Cons

Not enough time in a day

3.0

Jun 5, 2013

A great company!

Director of education

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I worked as the Director of Education for the Charlottesville center for several months. During that time I saw the impact the tutoring services had on student achievement and overall motivation. Our kids became more confident and excited to learn. Several subject areas include SylvanSync which involves the use of iPads.

Cons

My experience ended on a bad note when the person who ran the Charlottesville franchise decided to close the center without notice. I was responsible for calling students, staff and newly enrolled students to explain that we could no longer provide for their needs. I found out the center was closing at 2pm on a Thursday...our first group of students arrive at 4. I do not hold Sylvan corporate responsible for this poor business decision, but the franchise owner.

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Tutors for High School Math and Science at CCSD area high schools

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Great service, but possibly underpaid

Helping students and families was very satisfying

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