Overall (4 stars): Port tutoring offers a variety of tutoring options for the students. You can…read morereceive tutoring either at the center or in your own home. You mostly get matched with the same tutor each time so that there is continuity in the learning process and I'm sure you could request to change tutors if needed. Not the cheapest tutoring service but can't put a price on a person's education right?!

Very displeased with how unorganized this tutoring center is. The amount of money I pay is not…read moreworth this headache. There is always an issue every time my son goes into the center. We reserve a time slot on a weekly basis for him to do his work at the center. The center confirms the day before. Every time my son comes in for his RESERVED time that they CONFIRMED the owner never has work prepared for him. She always looks scatterbrained and it is clear that she does everything last minute. There is no excuse in the world for her to be printing my sons work and taking time out of his reserved time when he has other school obligations as soon as he leaves the center. Then of course other students walk in and she does not have their work prepared for them either!!! Poor kids come ready to work and are forced to wait in the waiting area (crammed small space) until she decides to print the work out they were assigned to do. I am highly disappointed to say the least. With the amount the center charges per hour ($145) I would expect for the service to be much MUCH better. I get that things come up here and there but for chaos to unleash every time my son goes in is extra stress that he DOES NOT NEED. My husband and I are nice only for the sake of the tutors that work with my son but do not recommend bringing your son or daughter here. I would much rather pay the exuberant price and have a private tutor. Stay away!!!!

I started sending my older child to Sylvan at PW since summer of 2017; started with STEM camp and…read morerepeated every summer. Our child loved it so much that eventually she requested to be enrolled for academics program. That was truly amazing because rarely would a young child request this (2nd grade at the time)! She loved all the activities (STEM, robotics, academics including math, reading and writing). I also send them to Sylvan during the winter breaks as they are available for extended hours and have great activities for the children. Lisa and Wing are extremely dedicated owners that care about delivering proper education to their students. They are also very caring toward all the children and are so down-to-earth, always easy to talk to with any concerns or questions. I highly recommend this learning center to anyone interested in excelling or reinforcing their child's studies.

It's been few months since my kids started their robotics class at sylvan. I was at first a bit…read morehesitant due to school being a chain/franchise, thinking the curriculum is rigidly set. But, every project has been perfectly geared to their interests. Pros: 1. great teacher-student ratio (immediate attention if needed) 2. enthusiastic directors with great communication 3. family/comfortable vibe, 4. open space with plenty of viewing windows, and 5. my kids look forward to this class!

My son was preparing for the SAT this past October 2017. In June 2017, we have had a private tutor…read morefor our son preparing for the Sept testing. He tried many testing prep exams, but was stuck between 660 - 690 score in the writing/reading section. We felt he was not ready for Ivy League School applications. We then reached out to Mr. Becker for his assistance. After training with Mr. Becker, he was able to reach 720/800 score for the Oct. 2017 testing. We are hoping to utilize Mr. Becker service 1 more time, to raise his score to near perfect or perfect score of 800 in the writing/reading section for the March 2018 testing.

Philip was excellent! He helped my daughter prepare for the November SAT. He raised her score to a…read more730 by only 3 sessions. My daughter has worked with many other tutors, even the ones charging astronomical prices with no improvement... Philip proved to be the best!

Beth is a highly effective language coach and not only teaches you the language but infects you…read morewith her passion for language. I grew up in a household where Italian was spoken occasionally but I never learned it myself. I went to Beth to rekindle those memories and learn the language of my heritage though I was skeptical of my ability to succeed in that goal. Beth quickly realized I had some previous influence and used that to drive tremendous results in a very short period. I now enjoy my trips to Italy more and savor my childhood memories and honor my grandparents in a meaningful way. Thank you Beth!

I was lucky enough to find Beth Lurie when I was in the 6th grade. She made me fall in love with…read morethe Italian language and I become so proficient, I took up Spanish as well. After graduating from the Port Washington schools I went directly to the Sorbonne for French immersion coursework. My only prior exposure to French was with Beth. She not only taught me the grammar and phonetics of these languages, she gave me the love of learning new languages that changed the course of my education. I'm currently at BU in an international relations program and it was Beth that gave me the inspiration to take this direction.

We spent over $2,000 with Private Prep after being told they specialize in score…read more"refinement" for high-scoring students. At $225/hour ($300+ per session), we expected a highly qualified tutor matched to that level. My child went from a 1450 SAT / 1400 PSAT to the 1300s. From the start, sessions felt misaligned - too much time spent on basic review, non-test conversation, and even scheduling during paid lesson time. The approach also introduced confusing strategies that ultimately hurt her confidence and performance rather than improving it. We raised concerns early, but nothing changed. Instead of building on a strong foundation, the tutoring left her more uncertain and worse off than when she started - and now we have to spend more money just to get her back to where she was. For a premium service that claims expertise in high-level prep, thir vas extremely disappointing.

When I ask them for help they always find someone - and one out of three was a home run for sure…read more I'd recommend finding help within your area from people who have more specific information tailored to your actual needs. The price tag is hefty, but was worth it for me once in three experiences.

I know the team of math instructors at this Port Washington since they've been teaching in Roslyn…read morefor more than 5-6 years now. Not only are the instructors incredibly engaging, sharp thinkers but they miraculously manage to make the learning fun for the kids. The kids love it because of the prizes they win and the goofiness in their teaching staff. I'm glad they finally opened a second location because this now gives us more flexibility with sessions.

I am not the one who writes too many reviews, but I had to be here to vouch for these brilliant…read moreteachers and simply say they truly made learning fun that's filled with enthusiasm. Highly recommend this one

Acheived great results with TestTakers & Ms. Sa! She helped our daughter throughout the whole…read moreprocess.

Of all the prep centers I've attended, none prepared me better for the SAT than TestTakers. Their…read moreextensive practice questions and diagnostic assessments helped me master the concepts I needed to excel on the real test. Each instructor at TestTakers is thoroughly trained to help students grasp even the hardest concepts. After taking their course, I finally achieved the score I wanted.

Tutoring was fine. I asked to cancel my class and didn't show up yet, every month they would take…read morethe amount that I used to have to pay when I went. So this went on and I had to give them 3000 for no reason at all. Workers can blame me but after I don't show up for a month they didn't even THINK of calling to ask if they should cancel it? Even though I told them to cancel my classes. When i asked for the money back they refused even though I didn't take any classes, so essentially they stole from me. No emails, no calls, no warning that they took money from us every month. Teachers are worse than before, they don't teach very well.

I cannot express how Julie and John are perfect at what they do! Very attentive to children -…read morecaring, humble and welcoming, especially to little ones. My 6 y.o. son loves the class, and impressively progressing. Could not be better - we are life-time customers!