I am a product of Sylvan Learning Center and particulaly this location. Granted it's a whole new staff, obviously, from when i attened, but the same great techniques and results. I started my youngest so here because I felt his previous school did not do justice to him when it came to teaching him. He fell behind. Then covid hit and it became worse. I was so sad for him and it made me cry. I decided one day to give Sylvan a try knowing what it did for my sister and I growing up. Needless to say, my son has grown so much and has gained this unprecedented confidence towards learning like never before. He is now reading little things here and there, has met his goals and passed some in school and sylvan. He used to cry when you mention homework, now he gets to it before I do. After seeing his progree, I also enrolled his older brother. Same result. He has always been a studious kid, but statred lacking amidst covid. His parent-teacher conference recently showed my how well sylvan has really helped him improve. His teacher was so very proud of his quick progree and turn-around. He is happy and his confidence in himself has returned and that makes me even more happy. I am truly appreciative, grateful, and thankful to sylvan and their amazing tutors for all their work and deligence. read more

Best of the best !! Staff Is amazing ! Thank you Anthony for all your help ! My daughter is finally getting the right support !! Thank you so much ! read more

Two of our daughters have been attending sylvan gardens since we moved to Torrance . They had both fallen behind with Covid and other family issues . Since they started to attend December of 2024 they have been improving so much . I get a progress report from Mr . Amoga or Anthony every 8 weeks they keep me in the loop and we work on a plan together to help the girls excel in high school and middle school . We have this next school year already figured out on how we can improve their reading and math . Thank you for helping us and for opening the girls eyes and mind that college isn't that far out of their reach . Lorenza is the best she helps us all the time and is so patient . read more

The staff at Sylvan Gardena are wonderful. My daughter was dreading coming initially. Now, after about two months, we've seen her confidence grow, her academic skills improve, and her motivation to learn increase! Amogha and Beatrice are amazing- they've created a safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning. Beatrice has built a strong rapport with my daughter in a short time, which says a lot being that my daughter is a teenager. Amogha regularly keeps us updated on her progress. Most importantly, my daughter's feedback is that she's happy at Sylvan and she much happier now that she's confident in her knowledge and schoolwork, thanks to the Sylvan team. read more

My daughter has been attending Sylvan center for about a year now, and we have seen her progress in her phonic skills tremendously. Everyone in the center is professional and everyone has my daughters best interest at heart. If you are questioning if Sylvan is right for your children's needs. Come in and they will gladly help. I know they helped me. Thank you Sylvan Team Gardena. read more

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Sylvan Learning Center has helped my son with his reading. They above and beyond to help students achieve their goals. My son has been struggling with reading for a long time but ever since he started his tutoring sessions, he's confidence level has gone up. read more

Sylvan learning center helped my child so much it's great and highly recommended.. thank you to the friendly staff and teachers for all their hard efforts and dedication.. read more

My daughter has been tutoring with Sylvan since November. I have watched her excel in all areas of her education. She is in 3rd grade and was behind in reading comprehension. The teachers work with her and provide great support. You can tell Sylvan cares for the improvement of her education. I am very grateful to see her confidence level soar. read more

I have seen the progress of Sylvan from Friends and Family over the years. When my son got behind in reading, I decided to sign him up for Sylvan. I have noticed a change in my son reading. I have also noticed his confidence going up. I will recommend Sylvan to any family who is in need of help. read more

This Sylvan Center is amazing! My daughter was struggling with Algebra 1 so I enrolled her in Sylvan. Immediately after attending sessions, she improved so much and was getting As. This center is great about checking in with me and her teacher about progress and status. I really like how I could buy a package of classes and they never expired and we didn't miss out of sessions if we were out of town. Highly recommend this center! read more

I took my child for an assessment. My child needed additional support to build reading skills. I can see my child's progress, since beginning the services. There has been a growth in my child's confidence and capacity. I recommend the services. Also, the director advised that the block of hours I purchased can be used by my high-school junior to prepare for the SATs. Great and full services. read more

Sylvan Learning has done wonders for my daughter. The program has helped her reading skills become stronger, along with boosting her confidence. The program Sylvan is tailored to my child's individual needs, and can be adjusted if needed. The staff at Sylvan are very welcoming and accommodating, especially the director. He will communicate your child's progress about every 6-8 weeks, and involve you in determining your child's educational goals. read more

My 7yo son has been attending Sylvan twice a week for about 6 months now and the improvement in his reading skills has been amazing. He has gained more confidence in his abilities and actually enjoys going to tutoring unlike when I was trying to tutor him at home. The staff at Sylvan are also all great and you can tell that they really care about helping the kids succeed. I'm so glad I found this place and recommend it to anyone looking for some extra help for their kids. read more

My son loves to read thanks to my friends here at Sylvan!! Thanks to the additional support over the last months he is more confident and happy with reading. These initial fluency stages are so vital to a child's success and joy around reading. Now I am also excited to branch out with him in more subjects. He enjoys his time here. They have individualized plans personal to his needs and he was able to see instant growth! I am very thankful to the team and will continue to support my son's future by partnering and coming to Sylvan Learning of Gardena!!! Kiara and her team are exceptional!! They care about every child and know their plans personally. They work with the families and make this a great opportunity. read more

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My experience was awful here, staff are unruly and unprofessional. Work ethic is a whole mess, I'd recommend somewhere else.

My son has been attending Sylvan for 5 months and we have seen a huge difference in his confidence and academics. Thank you Sylvan!!

We brought our son 5 weeks ago he was falling behind in math. Very frustrating as a parent. Thankfully we reached out to Sylvan and oh my goodness it has helped us allot. My son has been way more confident he's very happy to come and learn he's doing his homework now with no problem. Highly recommend this program. read more

This really help med my son in math. It also provided him with the confidence to work on his academics at school. I would highly recommend

Great experience! My kids enjoy going to tutoring. The staff is extremely professional, patient, and welcoming. They have excellent communication with me regarding my daughter's progress! read more

With COVID, working from home and distance learning.... I felt my kids we're falling behind and needed some assistance. So I contacted both sylvan and Kumon. After comparing, I decided on Sylvan in person. I took my son in for an initial test and met with Raul. It was $95 for the test (English and Math). - Which was I told would cover future retesting. (Still need to validate if this is true). Exactly what I thought about my son learning was revealed in the test. So after speaking with Raul about the results I had decided to move forward with Math. I had to pay a deposit to reduce the cost per hour/month. I ended getting the classes for $37/hr. Which I signed up for 2 classes a week. We agreed on dates and times and I paid the rest of the months (feb) classes (2 weeks) and figured I was set. Well there was a conflict on scheduling so my kids weren't actually able to start until the following week. Although I paid for the week. I'm told I have an extra week on the books. (We'll see how that pans out later). So with an extra week before my son would start, I decided to sign up my other son. Called Raul and it was easy to get him enrolled. I had to pay another $45-50 fee for testing another child in both subjects. I guess this was my discount. The test are pretty accurate so I signed this son up in english/reading. Got them both on the schedule for the next week. First day, no problem. My kids were pretty excited. Everyone wears a MASK. They encourage the kids to wash their hands as soon as they come in the door. The kids are escorted to the back. There are tables 6 feet apart. The teacher sits on one side and the kid on another. Each kid is with their own teacher during the week. Our weekend appointment, we had a mix up on the time. (I asked for an hour earlier than what they had scheduled) this didn't go so well with my husband who had plans for the boys that day. Either way, they worked it out. The very next week we were on the schedule for the right time. Crisis diverted! During the weekend class I expected my kids to be with separate teachers, as they are during the week classes, but they are not. It's one Saturday teacher. Which isn't a deal breaker for me; but was a concern for my husband. He's a make sure you get what you pay for type of person. All the work my kids do is on the iPad. There isn't much pen and paper from what I can see. I swear it's becoming increasingly harder to avoid screen time. My kids have been doing this now for about 8 weeks. I'm going to schedule another re-testing to see their progress on paper, but I can see the progress at home. My sons are now whizzing through their school work. In just 8 weeks, my son doing the math is finishing before his teacher. I'll ask him to do some additions and he's correct. I feel like he understand the concepts now. My son in reading is really improving. He is reading faster and comprehending what he read. Even his teacher has noticed his improvement. Needless to say I'm pleased thus far. Will see how the re-testing goes. I'd like to keep them here as long as I can. Even if they can help prepare him for the next grade. Keep learning, keep growing! I'd rather them be ahead of the class than behind it. read more

I can not speak enough about the greatness of this center! My son was/is struggling with reading and writing at the first-grade level. To be fully transparent, he was still at the kindergarten level. As a first-time mom, I was worried and wanted to do anything I could to help him. So I hired two private tutors ( spending over 5,000 for both) to no avail. Unfortunately, he still was not progressing at the speed he needed. I went online and read the reviews about Sylvan learning center and thought, why not! I've already tried private tutors. So why not give this center a try? BEST DECISION I EVER MADE. For us, him working outside the house and at a learning center benefited him. At home, he was too relaxed, and the tutors could not get him to focus. So I'll list some of the critical parts that have allowed me to be so confident in my decision. 1. Affordability: Sylvan has different choices for payments. Of course, you can pay your balance in full if you are able. However, that was not my situation; they have payment plans. You can do partial half-and-half or apply right then and there for a payment plan that fits the hours your child needs. 2. The teachers: extraordinarily patient and excellent at their jobs. My son's school teacher has told me she sees a difference in his willingness to learn. She also noticed that he is more comfortable making mistakes and does not beat himself up. The teachers teach positivity and just doing your best 3. Location: this center is closed to me, but they have several locations 4. Communication: They test your child beforehand to see where they are, and after every couple of sessions, they update you on your child's progress. The director also has an open-door policy; you can speak with him anytime and ask for a meeting anytime. 5. Assibility: All reports can be viewed online, which I love. You can also confirm and reschedule classes via text or call. There is always someone around to speak with you. You can also make payments online **Bonus** The children earn tickets/points after every session (much like Chuck E. Cheese), and they can purchase little gifts and toys for all their hard work! Long story short, this center has made HUGE progress with my son and has kept me updated all along the way. I also see improvement in his reading as he starts to sound words out himself and tries reading them before asking for help. read more

They are really doing a great job at bringing my son up to grade level and he enjoys the sessions.

My continuous time at Sylvan has provided my brother with the learning skills he needs to thrive for the upcoming school year, I highly recommend speaking to the center director in starting your journey at Sylvan. read more

My daughter has been attending Sylvan for some time and I have seen her academic growth, as well as her reading confidence go up. I am thankful and look forward to seeing her achieve her goals. read more

My Nephew, MAXIMUS RUIZ has been going to Sylvan for just a few months. And there has been a marked improvement in his academic skills. The staff there is TERIFFIC. They are extremely professional. They are also very patient with the students. And they make learning fun for the kids. The facility is very clean, and they are very conscious of hygiene. I highly recommend them! It's well worth the tuition!!!!! read more

I have been to a few Sylvans over the years and I can honestly say that this is the best one yet. The staff is very helpful when it comes to my son and his academics. When we first signed up, I genuinely felt as if Raul had my son's best interest at heart. Raul was able to break everything down for us when signing up and I highly recommend asking for him when you stop by. I can honestly feel as if this Sylvan isn't just trying to gain my business, but instead are invested in the growth and academic success of my son. My son enjoys coming to Sylvan, and we will definitely be coming here long-term even after the pandemic is over. The staff really took care of us here. read more

Took the GRE here. It is a small center located on the OUTSIDE of a medical center. I stress outside because if you look it up on a map it will lead you to the med center, walking through the med center you will see a sign listing all the departments/businesses and it will show the learning center is located on the first floor. It is however it is outside. If you are facing the main street it is out the main entrance around to your left. Can be a bit confusing to find if you have never been here before. Parking is also not the greatest. There are a few spots to park in front of the learning center itself otherwise you can park in the medical center parking structure around back. Street parking is available however there is a 2 hr limit. I parked there not knowing after I got out of the exam (4.5 hrs) I was walking back to my car and saw the sign... Not ticket thankfully!!! The staff here is really friendly and overall the testing rooms are nice. Online the instructions said that no digital electronics are allowed in the testing room however you can take in analog watches. The people at the testing facility would not let me take in my watch. Even though there is a timer on the screen I like having my watch, to keep track of time. They required me to put it in a locker with all my other belongings. Overall decent facility with fairly friendly staff, no real complaints read more

Here's my final update on my reviews... I went an entire school year getting tutoring for my 5th grader who went from private Christian schools (K-4) to a Magnet public school (5th). In the beginning, my son had a 3rd grade reading level (at the beginning of 5th grade). SLCofG did the damn thang. The tutors at this location are AMAZING. My son attended tutoring sessions 2 times a week for most of the school year. He started in the Fall of 2017. By the end of Winter 2018, my son was at a 5th grade reading level and started working on 6th grade level stuff. His final report card for 5th grade were all 3s. { Info: grading is 1-4. 3 is grade level, 4 is above standards } He earned a 4 in one area, but I can't recall which part for this posting. I gave him a month off and we are just starting back up 1 month prior to the beginning of 6th grade to give him a head start. Everything I was told they could do was done. My son's reading and writing skills have improved. His reading comprehension has improved for both book reading and solving word problems in math. His confidence level took a huge jump as well. I still have to deal with the typical kid drama of not wanting to do his homework or being lazy, but his knowledge and understanding of his school work, Sylvan came through for us. Though the cost is high to me, but I don't regret paying he bill having seen the outcome. I can't say all Sylvan locations is great, but I will give a super high five to the Sylvan Learning Center of Gardena. THANK YOU! IMPORTANT, MUST READ: Huge part I forgot to mention... My son was diagnosed with ADHD back in the 2nd grade. He's been on medication during school hours only since the age of 7. We tried The Drake Institute treatment as well prior to trying tutoring at Sylvan. As parents, we don't like the labels these kids are getting. Knowing what's the issue only helps you better understand how to help your child. I didn't shy away from the diagnosis but used it to get a better understanding of his struggles and kept searching for different ways to help so he's not stuck in the "no child left behind" crap. Nope, I'm not rich/wealthy. I struggle financially just like everyone else. I would rather pay for tutoring than get my nails and hair done, go to whatever club or restaurant, or spend my money flying/touring somewhere international. My turn will come back around to do all those fun things again. Right now, my kid was struggling and I put my resources into helping make him a better him. What's super cool is that he sees a difference. And that part right there is what makes me know that my decision was smart and worth it. Parents, if your child is struggling and refuses to hear you, yes, you will have to do what I did and pay for help. The methods Sylvan is using today is appealing to the kids. My son never complained about the tutoring, only the fact that he couldn't get a certain toy with his earned reward points because someone else already took (earned) it. Yes, I highly recommend this location. read more

I took the GRE here and I thought it was about as good of an experience as taking such a horrible test could be. Quiet, spacious, good AC, nice workers. read more

Don't take your TOFEL exam at this testing center. I had a horrible experience in it. The employees were rude to me.

This review is because this Sylvan Learning Center is a GRE test center. This facility is actually the closest one in Long Beach. I want to remember my GRE stories, so I'll write it here. The first time I scheduled for the GRE was some time last year. At that point in my life, I really didn't know what I'm going to do. Having recently graduated UCLA, and finished my enlistment contract with the United States Army, doors should have been opened. I scheduled and planned to take the GRE as a practice test--- a very expensive practice test. I basically didn't study at all. I was that confident. But on my way to this testing facility, I had a change of heart. I didn't want to go straight back to school. I wanted to have more free time, more freedom to enjoy life. I just finished college, I just got out of the Army. I want to fix myself, my personal life, my heart, meet new people. I wanted to play. I realized on the drive there that maybe I should "calm" down for a bit, so I busted a U-turn and headed to Disneyland. I got to Disneyland and realized that it is not the happiest place on Earth, when you go there alone. The second time I was supposed to take the GRE was a few months ago. I got tired of "playing" and expendable income was dwindling. I wanted to do something for my future. Education is an investment and going to graduate school will make me even more dangerous. I figure some call it graduate school, while others call it raising the debt ceiling. I've been studying for quiet sometime already. A friend of mine joined me early this year too--to study. We planned to take the GRE together. So we scheduled it--Gardena facility. I wrote it on my calendar. Come test day, we go to the testing facility, and they told me I wasn't registered. My dumb ass forgot to register. The entire half a year studying, thinking that I was registered was a bust. What was funny was I studied more and longer than her. It was because I wrote "GRE" on my calendar. I guess I got confused. I should have wrote "register for this GRE day" instead. For half a year, I thought I was already registered. wah, wah. Finally, I took my GRE a couple days ago. I had the reciept this time, so I was sure it was at that day. I was prepared. I even took a practice test before I took the actual test. I was there an hour early. When I checked in, they told me I couldn't take my test with an expired drivers license. They asked me to get my passport. I showed them my military ID and they said that they can't use that. So I went back home to get my passport. Five minutes on the freeway and I got a call from them telling me to go back, since the military ID should be alright. I drove back to the facility again and when they checked my ID they told me that I can't use it because there's no signature, and it was expired. wah wah... So I ended up driving back to my house to get my passport. I should had been stressed out, but I didn't really care. At this point in my life, I know how to adjust. Adjust, and move on. I got back with my passport this time and took the exam. So that's my GRE stories. I did pretty alright. The my scores, the range I got, I think was good enough. I can still study some more. I actually sent my results already. The people who work here was pretty understanding. It was my mistake for not bringing a valid ID. All was well. So here's my tips for the GRE testing day. 1. Bring a valid ID that is not expired 2. Take a practice test, before you take the actual test. 3. Don't stress out. Just approach the exam as another practice. 4. Jack3D before you take the exam! read more

Update on son's improvement : 12/11/17 ....so this is my son's last week at Sylvan in Gardena ( we need to take a break so I can concentrate a lil on his & my health...) and I can say that I have seen a verrrrrryyyyy big improvement in his reading & math from the time he started until now. I am thankful to all the tutors he had both Stephanie's, Amanda, Lee, Emilia, Todd, Carlos, Ricardo & Ashley especially dealing with the times he would come to tutoring trying to fall asleep. I appreciate all the kindness & understanding that you all showed to my son & I through it all My son has been going here for a few months now and his teacher at school and I can see the big difference in his reading and math since attending. The staff is nice and friendly and my son loves coming here. I would recommend it to anyone who's child is struggling with their academics. read more

That were running late ,felt lost sitting in lobby had to ask other people waiting on what the procedure .when I spoke with employee she had a ( you should all ready know look on her face) there are better places to go. read more

Great place Fernando loves it there.. staff very friendly... seeing some improvements on my son

Sylvan is a great place for tutoring and getting better grades! Especially the tutors that can be great with their ways of explaining the lessons. Two types were very oui oui with their lessons in which were Mrs. Emilia and Mrs. Ashley! read more

Great place to bring my boy. Nice and informative staff , my boy is learning everytime he comes in.

I went here to take my GRE's and it was a solid test taking site. Everything went smoothly and the noise was minimal. I have no major complaints (contrary to a previous review) and the staff were friendly! read more

This is a wonderful place to learn basic reading and math skills. There is personalized attention from instructors, plus they take into account the self-esteem of the students. There is a whole-person learning approach that influences the way instruction is delivered. When a student goes in for s learning session, they receive complete feedback on all they did, they are assessed frequently for progress, and they can see their own growth, both academically and on a more concrete, personalized basis, including in social skills. This is largely because of the confidence-building instilled by the teachers. Students are primarily young people, but anyone of any age group can enroll for lifelong learning. There have been adults who have benefited from the program, all of the way up to age 64. Anyone, of any age, who would like to improve their reading or math skills can benefit, from either short or long-term programs. Go in today to take a tour or schedule a skills assessment and see where you place! See if you can benefit by their programs. read more

Sylvan Learning Center of Gardena is the best. My daughter has improved exceedingly well in all areas. I would recommend Sylvan Learning of Gardena to any and everyone. Excellent staff, great experience. Keep up the Great Job! read more

My daughter learn slot from Sylvia she read more than she did and she understood what she read she is doing slot better