Has anyone used Sylvan tutorial for their kid(s). would you recommend it?

Question

Has anyone used Sylvan tutorial for their kid(s). would you recommend it?

Answer 1

If neither a parent nor a teacher has the time to see that a student works punctually and conscientiously, then–for a price–Sylvan will play that role.

Answer 2

I am a member of quite a few parent message boards for kids with learnign problems and the ones who have used Sylvan say it is not good for learning problems.

Answer 3

It depends on why you are seeking their services.  If you or your child is experiencing some real learning issues, you will not find the help at Sylvan.  Sylvan is really about teaching someone how to study.  If you are behind in certain subject areas due to missing instruction, then they can help.

Answer 4

i would not recommend it it is expensive and both of my daughteres did it for extra help one was studying for the ACT it did not help get her score any higher and then my youngest was having trouble with math and she hated it she went and got help from her teacher and she said that her teacher helped her more than sylvan so i mean my kids did not see results from it but it is all up to you Good Luck:)

Answer 5

I would not recommend it. My child spent a year in Sylvan costing us over just under $3000.00. Not only did my child not improve, but their testing never picked up the fact that she is dyslexic. Depending on your child's needs, traditional tutoring methods won't work for children who learn differently. It is a very cookie cutter method that is used. As you know, one size does not fit all. If you have insurance, I personally would recommend having your child tested if they are falling behind. While you can have them tested through the school, a neuropediatric psychologist who specializes in learning disabilities is your best bet for a much more precise test. Only 5% of all children who have a learning disability ( I prefer to call it a learning difference because that is what it is) are ever identified as such. Children with learning differences like dyslexia, dyscalcula (math), etc. are 99% of the time as smart or smarter than their peers. Many are in fact gifted or superior in intelligence. Unless identified as having a learning difference, they will continue to struggle and not learn to their full potential. In addition, 1 in 5 people are dyslexic. A persons dyslexia can range from mildly to severe. It is not a bad thing it is just grossly misunderstood, even within the school system. I am convinced it is gift. Good luck