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 70 reviews)); "Caring staff and great experiences" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great people to work with and laid back enviroment" ((in 46 reviews)); "Flexible Schedule but not a lot of hours" ((in 36 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 163 reviews)); "Poor management, lack of support, and absolutely no interest in the actual people doing the job." ((in 57 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 28 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

5.0

Aug 10, 2014

Great Place to Work

Tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay, Great hoursx and Great kids. I loved tutoring

Cons

There is not one on one training

2.0

Aug 6, 2014

Didn't fit their ideal employee

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great program and kids of all ages and backgrounds! I loved helpinh kids in aresa they struggled in and learned a lot myself. IPad teaching so helpful

Cons

The hrs are horrible you may work 30 in a. Month if you're lucky. Even when I told them it was my only job they cut my hrs. Then I was told I wasnt doing what they wanted and if I didn't teach better I was going to have to leave. I am a state certified teacher so I know what I'm doing. They were rude and never had paper when it was needed. You can't work for any tutoring place after or while you are there. I asked multiple times to be trained more in reading subjects since English is my specialty and I was ignored. Even after a year the new people were getting promoted and I felt I was being reprimanded. Brogjt to the attention of multiple managers and was told I was doing well until I was blind sided later. I could go on. It felt like a clique. Horrible place to work unless you just want fun money.

4.0

Jul 26, 2014

As rewarding as it is exhausting!

Director of education

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love working with the kids and seeing them learn and grow. The teachers are amazing. Great experience.

Cons

Horrible work/life balance. Long hours. Low pay for teachers.

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