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Sylvan Learning Center is a chain of franchised tutoring centers. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Sylvan Learning Center was founded in 1980 by W. Berry Fowler. In 1983 the company operated several franchises. Sylvan Learning is a wholly owned subsidiary of Edge Acquisition, LLC. These tutoring centers offer personalized tutoring and instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, pre-K and test preparation for college entrance and state exams. There are some educational programs developed for students that experience some problems in school such as Math Essentials, Study Skills, Homework Support, etc.

In 1987 Sylvan Learning Center completed its initial public offering. Please try to contact Sylvan Learning Center Customer Service directly prior to posting any complaints on this site.

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J. Buehler
Sylvan Learning Center - Poor experience. Buyer beware.

The center is consistently short-staffed during busy times. That is how it seemed because there was never anybody available to answer my questions . The center also looked disorgan...

#285709
Jan 02, 2012
203

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Centers

Sylvan promised me that with in a couple of months my grandaughter would be up to grade speed if not 1 grade above in her math.Guess what it didnt happen I am pissed because now sh...

#280917
Dec 12, 2011
392

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center

My older child went successfully to Sylvan of Tulsa. She loved going and her math scores and knowledge improved greatly. However, it has changed management and my second child had ...

#274058
Nov 10, 2011
395

Knithapp...
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan is a scam! Persuaded me into an assessment for a gifted child!

I came across a Sylvan representative who told me about their assessments for young children. As I was unable to get an assessment for a 5 year old, I thought this would be a good...

#273714
Nov 08, 2011
472

M16ark57
Sylvan Learning Center - Swindeled by Sylvan

I was talked into a Sallie Mae loan to pay for my sons tutoring, this was several years ago. My complaint is that they were paid full in advance for their services, instead of a bi...

#270657
Oct 26, 2011
524

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center - As an instructor with Sylvan in Richmond Hill,Ont. I was often told my time would be changed or canc

As an istructor with Sylvan in Richmond Hill,Ont my time was often changed or canceled at the last minute. On at least two occassions the students did not show. I was not paid for ...

#269129
Oct 19, 2011
425

Sherri S...
Sylvan Learning Center - Beware of Sylvan

Sylvan is sold out to franchisees. A lot of people don't know that. I didn't know people were paying for a reputable name, whether they themselves were reputable or not.

#264554
Sep 27, 2011
529

San4683
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan Not Fair Business. Refused refund.

I paid $99 to have my daughter assessed in June. I met with a Sylvan representative at the Metairie location to review the results. I paid $95 to register my daughter for the Slide...

#262159
Sep 15, 2011
764

Jeepbeep...
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan in Forest Park IL is Disorganized and a Waste of Time

We enrolled our 8th grader in "study skills" camp to help her develop better study skills. Our payment was taken over the phone, there was no written confirmation of anything. Th...

#261521
Sep 12, 2011
428

Anonymous
Brooklyn judge has ordered the Sylvan Learning Center

A Brooklyn judge has ordered the Sylvan Learning Center to refund more than $11,000 to a mother who claimed that the tutoring company failed to live up to its guarantee that her tw...

#245819
Jun 28, 2011
833

Smalls
Sylvan Learning Center - SYLVAN LEARNING CTRS

Don't WASTE your time with these so-called educational centers. You ARE wasting your time, MONEY and making a DIRE mistake with your child's education. Would be better off ...

#245497
Jun 26, 2011
907

Stl
Sylvan Learning Center - I can help to get a REFUND from Sylvan, past owner of 7 Sylvans

When I started with Sylvan, the number one job was to help the students. Today it is hard to find an owner that has an educational background.For example, in St Louis,half of the c...

#242521
Jun 10, 2011
1028

Archimedes
Sylvan Learning Center - Declared bankruptcy and did not repay balance of account

Our daughter was attending the SLC in Niles MI. She was actually doing better. The people who tutored were genuinely helpful and concerned. However the owner of the franchise Do...

#242169
Jun 08, 2011
710

Bayarean...
Sylvan Learning Center - If your child has ADD or a learning disability, don't waste your $!

In second grade our daughter was way behind. Diagnosed in first grade with ADD- Inatentive type and a reading processing disorder, she was really struggling and feeling bad about h...

#226858
Mar 15, 2011
1095

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center - Madison bankrup Sylvan.

I need to know what was paid for Macy Spinnato at the Madison branch for my taxes. The Madison branch filed banrup. I usually paid in cash. I want to get my taxes completed. I clai...

#225795
Mar 09, 2011
777

Mimzy48
Sylvan Learning Center - Charge for an hour - tutor for 45 mins

My daughter was struggling with 8th grade Algebra. Looking at the options (private tutor or Sylvan) I chose Sylvan thinking that the 'standardized' approach would have greater bene...

#222911
Feb 21, 2011
2170

Greenest
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan is a scam. Stay away.

When we called to make an appointment for an assessment, they asked for a credit card number. We had no papers, nothing in writing, we certainly never signed or agreed to anything ...

#204792
Oct 28, 2010
1141

Froggybaby
Sylvan Learning Center - Lied, stole and lied again!!!

My daughter was struggling to maintain her A average grade which in her senior year dropped to a B minus or C+ in some areas... As she was in her senior year my husband and ...

#200810
Oct 01, 2010
2536

Wagner44
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan in Mentor, OH, are liars

The "teacher" or whatever she was told me my 5-year-old daughter may not be ready for kindergarten because she was having trouble holding a pencil. They were even using the "fat" ...

#191984
Aug 01, 2010
1536

Wizpcdr
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan Learning Nampa ID very poor!!!

Sylvan learning center did not do what they contracted to do in my daughter's ACT preparation. At least one of the two or three teachers who were signed up to come to Sylvan to te...

#189150
Jul 12, 2010
1204

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan in Hemet CA owes me money

Sylvan learning center in Hemet CA had me apply for a student loan in an amount much higher than needed "just in case". My son has not been to the center for several years and the...

#188734
Jul 08, 2010
1397

Derkidd
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan Corporate Does Not Back Their Franchises

The Boulder, Greely and Ft. Collins franchises of Sylvan were owned by H&S Educational Enterprises, Inc. which in turned was owned by Bruce Hassan, Sherry Hassan, and Kristin Smith...

#186087
Jun 16, 2010
690

Ibuzaytun
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan; an expensive babysitter

Sylvan Learning Center is a ripoff. They play off of parents' complaints and have them enthusiastically sign on for tutoring, which is what happened to us at the San Antonio, TX of...

#182506
May 18, 2010
2418

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center is ineffective and expensive

Sylvan Learning Center is too expensive and does not provide enough help. We went to a center near our home. After spending $750 and 12 hours, I was told that was not enough time t...

#179536
Apr 23, 2010
2780

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center - The Hilliard Oh location also did not honor their guarantee

We are very disappointed in the administrative staff at the Hilliard Oh location. Please beware. Their hours are very limited making it difficult to take class 2/3 times per week. ...

#170198
Feb 05, 2010
832

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center - Failure to live up to their guarantee

Can not get anyone to talk about refunding the unused sessions as was stated in a email. I am paying a loan that will take 8 years and I won't be able to pay for eduacation after h...

#167067
Jan 08, 2010
1581

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center

My daughter attended Sylvan Learning Center in Whittier Ca. I am extremely disappointed in the service I recieved from Sylvan Learning Center. Sylvan did not live up to their promi...

#164552
Dec 15, 2009
1531

Nedra
I disagree, I love Sylvan Learning Centers!

I think this site is doing a disservice to many people whose children could be helped by Sylvan. I had both my children and grandchildren attend Sylvan Programs. I felt the staff...

#157170
Sep 14, 2009
622

Anonymous
Sylvan Learning Center - You thin they rupped you off? Try working for them.

As a disgruntled employee, I have much to say regarding the franchises in and around Baltimore, MD. First and foremost, the centers are chaotic and disorganized. I worked for them ...

#131610
Aug 15, 2008
4700

Aveytua
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan Learning is a ripoff

In August 2007 I took my 2 oldest children to be tested at Sylvan. They were both falling behind in school being a working Mom of 4 I just don't have enough hours in the day.

#120940
May 14, 2008
18388
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