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 60 reviews)); "Great teachers and people to work with" ((in 49 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and the kids are fun" ((in 33 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 158 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 31 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))

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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,260 reviews)

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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

5.0

Dec 5, 2013

Been more than a year, and I feel better each day !!!

Instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flex work timings and cooperative management

Cons

Pay rates are a bit low!

4.0

Nov 22, 2013

Great part time job

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexibility, effective teaching materials, fun and friendly work environment, great for gaining experience working with different age levels and students with LDs

Cons

no pay increase, little compensation considering the credentials required

1.0

Nov 21, 2013

The individual owner of this Sylvan was the problem, not the company.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I liked working with the kids. I want to disclaim that this was not a certified sylvan because the owner wouldn't pay for the certification. My opinion is not about Sylvan as a company. Only about the way one Sylvan was run by one individual owner.

Cons

Only paid once a month. We weren't allowed to cash our checks unless the owner approved it. sometimes we would get the checks in the mail and would have to wait hours or days before going to the bank, and this was the payment for an entire month. No benefits offered and horrible salary He knew the company was going under and stopped paying rent and didn't tell any of his employees. I went into work one day and was told to call all of our clients and tell them that we were closing and that they more than likely would not be getting their money back. And the didn't. And I never got paid for my last two weeks of work.

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Jobs at Sylvan Learning Centers

Center Admin Assistant

After School and/or Weekend Tutor