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 78 reviews)); "Caring staff and great experiences" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great teachers and people to work with" ((in 50 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and the kids are fun" ((in 39 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 156 reviews)); "Poor management, lack of support, and absolutely no interest in the actual people doing the job." ((in 58 reviews)); "No training and new executive directors are revenue driven with no support systems in place." ((in 30 reviews)); "He'll work you 38 + hours a week with no benefits just to save money." ((in 30 reviews)); "Low salary Too many students often" ((in 24 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

2.0

Mar 10, 2010

Decent place/Poor management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is certainly something to be said about being able to help a child who is struggling in school with certain subjects.

Cons

This particular region was managed very poorly. 50+ hour work weeks, poor leadership, unhealthy atmosphere. All based on a set salary,

4.0

Nov 24, 2009

Teaching Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good hours, friendly staff, great environment, flexible with time-off.

Cons

average pay. assisting job requires that you not just assist the teaches, but you do everything a secretary would do plus your regular responsibilities, and more.... it can get stressful.

5.0

Apr 19, 2009

A great part time job for teachers!

Tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy working with a verienty of students in may subject areas. It is a wonderful part time job. My bosses are wonderful people and they make the job environment very nice. There is very little job turn over, so teachers are able to create a good relationship with students. You only work with small groups of students, so it is easy to balance time while tutoring.

Cons

Because it is a small buiesness, there is no room for any type of growth. The hours are minimul, but that is why it makes a good second, or part time job. Of course working with students can be stressful, but as teachers, we are able to handle any issue that generally comes up. You do have to have a BS in Education to work at Sylvan. I personally think that some Education majors should be a able to work there too.

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