So far this place seems clean, organized, and well run. Bonus that it's in the CUTEST shopping…read morecenter so you can peruse while your kiddo practices math. Added bonus for the coffee maker for parents ! Will review more after our assessment......

At Mathnasium, it's more than math. It builds confidence and self esteem. The joy the student…read morefeels when she encounters a new concept in the classroom and knows she can do it is so worth it.

My son is attending Sylvan learning center and this is my first time meeting Kevin although we've…read morespoken by phone several times. Absolutely professional and positive. This staff really cares about their students and have the patience of angels. If anyone is thinking about getting their child or children of any age I would strongly recommend. The distance can long depending on where you live but what child isn't worth the drive ? They will work with payment dates to schedule around you. Five stars !

From the owner: Welcome to Sylvan! We're a locally owned learning and tutoring center staffed with a dedicated team…read moreof caring educators with years of experience delivering results for families in our area. We provide the best in after school programs and personalized tutoring for math, reading, writing, homework help, SAT®/ACT® prep, college readiness and more. You'll love the dedicated learning time that allows your child to focus on whatever they need to work on. They'll love the personalized attention and engaging motivation program. Whether they need to catch up on skills or get ahead in new skills, our teams tailor a program to your needs and budget. Discover why Sylvan parents say, "I wish we started here first." Contact us today.

This ACT prep course was very challenging but it helps a lot for if you want a rapid increase.read more

My son wanted this course. The price was reasonable for the hours - definitely not cheap. I noticed…read moremy son worked as hard on this class as anything he has ever done (including sports training). It was almost like reviewing everything from middle school and high school that he didn't learn the first time. A combination of HIS dedication AND Outlier's Advantage tutoring, guidance, and peer pressure, help increase his score 8 points. Yes, 8 points. It went from bad to pretty good, and he has the confidence to improve it even more. It is a big time commitment. Just a note - I don't know how it would have been if I wanted him to take it, and not vice versa. Since he wanted to take the course, he made the most of it. Thank you Outlier's Advantage. It was the right class at the right time with my son's right motivation to help him get up to par with his classmates. Now he doesn't have to be embarrassed when asked about his ACT score.

I worked for Club Z! for a while last year, and loved it! My supervisor was really great and…read moreprovided me with all the guidance, support, and materials that I needed to succeed. I always got places with students who's needs matched up with my skills. I highly recommend working with Club Z! as a tutor or student. They are great!

tutors are great and attentive. the young ladies are on time and that is what i like. also the…read moredirector is very helpful in ensuring that all background is mate on each person. and the price is easy on the pockets, would i use their service again:yes and i would refer family and friends to them. so thank you Club Z for helping my son get through his struggles with his grades! you are awedome!!!

I never thought I'd be writing a review like this after spending thousands in donations on top of…read morenormal tuition. The school does not live up to its marketing pitch. However, most of ESK's flaws will not be readily apparent to those visiting. You'll likely assume that your kids are in a small class and teachers are working with them. But, if you read no further than here, I suggest that you consider what ESK is actually teaching (the actual core curriculum) and compare it to national, local, or other private school standards. It falls drastically short - particularly in reading, history, and science. They don't even have textbooks or teach basic phonics in the lower grades. Problems: 1) While they hang their hat on the student/teacher ratio, the additional teaching assistant more often just allows the teacher to slack off. This surprised us because, like most people, we thought that more teachers would mean more attention. However, that didn't happen. 2) Instead of the usual schoolwork, a lot of class time is spent on projects designed to continuously impress the parents. Regularly, you'll get something like a laminated book with a storyline about how mom and dad are awesome. But, at the expense of this, there's not much time for the true nuts-and-bolts of teaching your kid. Among other things, ESK skips over phonics and does not even have textbooks to send home (just copies of worksheets). Since ESK doesn't conduct tests or assign grades, parents may not notice deficiencies until it's too late. It's a "participation trophy" philosophy that is, in the end, harmful to kids' academic success. The fuzzy standards also help teachers do whatever they want in teaching. This is particularly true for one 1st grade teacher who favors studying butterflies and outdoors over reading and writing. Likewise, in Kindergarten, our child went many weeks without doing reading assignments because the teacher just didn't send anything home. In second grade, the teacher had a love for Civil Rights, politics, and Black history. Again, fine material for older kids or college, but not for 2.5 months of class time in second grade. The peculiar history lessons also created confusion since there was no clear timeline or context (as one would have with most American history textbooks). 3) Schools should be apolitical. As a middle of the road guy, I'm bothered by right or left political indoctrination of my elementary school kids. In this instance, ESK has a decidedly liberal political agenda and incorporates it into the curriculum. They also teach inappropriate content at a young age. We had enough when our 7 year old child was assigned a book entitled, Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart by Jayne Pettit. On pages 16-18 of this book, there is a graphic description of a young Maya Angelou being molested by her mother's boyfriend. 4) If you plan on earning money to pay the $15,000 tuition, be prepared to take a lot of time off for the various activities during the school day. Very little, if anything, is scheduled for after school. 5) The new headmaster is an ineffective leader. He previously led a NC charter school ranked average by that state. Moreover, unlike the former headmaster, he lacks charisma and was unable to handle routine issues. 6) If you are a Christian, you'll be disappointed by the fact that ESK seems to shy away from embracing the religious aspects that could offend someone. During the holidays, there was always an email practically apologizing to non-Christian students for having Christmas and Easter events. Overall: There are much better options in Knoxville. ESK puts on a good front. But, it is woefully deficient in how it prepares children for later academic success.

Wow! What a great school. We have been so impressed. I love seeing pictures and videos of what goes…read moreon during the day through the parent-teacher app. Our daughter started JK4 with a basic knowledge of some sight words and what sounds letters make. Within 3 weeks of class, she was reading... and FAST! She also tells me certain arithmetic facts and wants me to quiz her. She's made great friends here, and I love that she gets to play outside often. The teacher incorporate outside activities into the lessons. I appreciate that her weekly schedule includes P.E., library, art, music, and two foreign languages. I also like that the cafeteria food is farm-to-table. Parents are encouraged to participate and visit. The students attend chapel every day, and I love when my daughter tells me what she prayed about. I have no complaints about ESK.