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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

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
3.0
Dec 21, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working with an educationally sound program in a very positive environment. Helping change children's lives by giving them the skills and confidence the need in order to be more successful in school and beyond.

Cons

Employment conditions (wages, benefits, job description etc) will vary due to the franchise system. One of the keys to the success of the Sylvan program is the teaching staff, however, wages, benefits and overall work conditions are very retail based. They want university educated & experienced teachers, but at retail mall store wages & benefits.

1.0
Feb 13, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Sylvan is a recognizable brand. If you're passionate about education and teaching, the children you work with are the only positive outcome of your day.

Cons

Terribly inadequate training, no incentives, no work/life balance. Franchise owned center management seems to not be regulated by corporate at all. The franchise I work for invests little or nothing into their employees in the way of training. Employees are ill-equipped to meet expectations. High employee turn over.

2.0
Jun 23, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The tutoring works Lots of variety each day

Cons

Not appreciated Labor goals are unrealistic Corp far removed/have no clue what goes on day to day

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