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 75 reviews)); "Caring staff and great experiences" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great people to work with and laid back enviroment" ((in 48 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and the kids are fun" ((in 38 reviews)); "Some great coworkers (your mileage may vary)" ((in 31 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 59 reviews)); "He'll work you 38 + hours a week with no benefits just to save money." ((in 34 reviews)); "No training and new executive directors are revenue driven with no support systems in place." ((in 29 reviews)); "Low salary Too many students often" ((in 22 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

Sylvan Learning Centers reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,260 total reviews)

John McAuliffe

75% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Nov 23, 2018

the worst experience

Tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

this job is all about cons.

Cons

two hours a week with minimum pay for teaching three elementary to high school kids at a time never felt respected or appreciated they easily cancel your hours without notice and never pay you for that they make you teach whatever course or subject without giving you a tiniest training or without making sure you are the proper person for that subject, JUST DO IT

1.0

May 15, 2018

not a good job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Try for experience only.

Cons

Very low pay that require a degree. Stressful, not very supportive management. Manager tries to get me to come in early and work a bit for free by helping her do her job. Had a student that couldn't comprehend reading material, rather than getting something he can comprehend and work up, manager told me to read it out loud to student and basically do the work with him(give him the answers) while getting on your back because you aren't spending enough time with the other 2 students. Kind of hard to do when you have to give full attention to one person.

3.0

Sep 9, 2017

A positive job, but not as promising as a career

Instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- It is rewarding to work with the students as they grow and improve in their studies

Cons

- Low compensation - No room for promotion

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