Sylvan Learning of Upper West Side - New York, New York

Gianni L.

Sylvan has helped my daughter feel confidence in her ability to read. After 3 months she now feels comfortable reading tougher books and isn’t automatically discouraged when I bring up reading. Being consistent is definitely key. The tutors are patient and work in pretty small groups. Most work is done on the ipad but the students receive points after each lesson and they can purchase items in the “store” - which are usually small things like bubbles and stickers, but it definitely helped keep my daughter engaged.

Would recommend if your child needs the extra support

Christina R.

After almost two years of homeschooling due to COVID, my son had low confidence, and no concept of being on a time limit to complete classwork and quizzes. The thought of being back in a classroom was stressful for the both of us. I decided to put him in Sylvan for the summer, hoping they could help him build his skills and confidence to be ready for fourth grade. In a matter of days, I saw such a difference in his confidence, and he was genuinely excited about going to Sylvan and learning new things. Sylvan not only helped him with skill building, they helped him feel confident and become more independent. I’ve never seen him so excited about school! We moved too far to continue to go into the center, and my sons only concern with moving was how he would be able to continue seeing his tutors at Sylvan. Thankfully, he can continue to meet with them remotely to continue skill building and get homework help! Thank you Sylvan, for sincerely caring about my son! The progress that has been made with him is way beyond what I could have hoped for! We look forward to a long partnership! I highly recommend Sylvan!

Mrs. S.

I want to thank Sylvan Upper West Side staff for their dedicated commitment in making a positive change towards academic achievements. I recall procrastinating about enrolling my child due to the costs however observing my child’s struggles got the best of me and I figured it would be more rewarding seeing my child excel rather than to continue to attempt to remedy the issue which clearly wasn’t working out for us at home. Rightfully so! Sylvan was the best decision I ever made for my child. My child had the support of their dedicated staff and as a result was able to gain the skills and confidence to improve his areas of struggle. My child dramatically improved in such short time frame. My child’s educators and I are shocked at the growth, confidence and perseverance my child has demonstrated. My child enjoyed attending Sylvan and also met peers he could identify with. Thank you Sylvan UWS for all the support you provided!!The staff at Sylvan made it a comfortable and pleasant experience for my child. I will forever be thankful!! My child went from having a poor report card to a superb report card. I will definitely return for continued guidance and support. I also encourage every parent who has a child whose struggling academically to seek their support as it worth the investment! If your child is struggling it will impact their self - esteem. Also the children are acknowledged for their best efforts which also motivates the children to strive. TY Sylvan UWS you guys rock!!!!

Kristy V.

We love Sylvan so much! Before my daughter (7 yrs old) started going she wasn't interested in reading and was behind in school. Now, only a couple months later she enjoys reading and has caught up in school. Her speed and comprehension have both improved and she looks forward to going every week!

Andrea D.

My daughter Emily has been attending Sylvan for about 4 months. I am very happy with Sylvan. My daughter is progressing in school. She has progressed with her reading. She looks forward to going to Sylvan on her scheduled days. She likes the teachers and she is always ready to work when she gets there. The staff is very pleasant and are always there to help if you have any questions. I definitely recommend this location to anyone.

Vanessa E.

I want to start by saying that Jose and his staff are amazing. We had two children ages 6 and 8 that were struggling with reading comprehension and lack confidence in reading among their peers. As we know the pandemic was hard on both parents and children and with us being essential workers and having to be away from home made it difficult for us to physically be there and help them. So we came up with a plan to get them tutoring we did our search and found Sylvan Learning as one of the top tutoring centers on the upper westside. As soon as we contact them we got a prompt response and setup a day to have the kid’s assessed to see what were their strength and weaknesses. After the assessment Jose came up with a game plan of 4 hours a week for each child. Within a couple of weeks you can see the improvements in their progress reports and through conversations with their teachers. Fast forward 8 months our kids are doing exceptional in school they are independent readers and exude confidence reading out loud among their teachers and peers. Every time our son moves up another level in reading it is a Must I inform Jose about his progress so Jose knows he’s still working hard. The best part is seeing the joy, happiness and self-esteem soar as a result of hard work and dedication put forth by the staff at Sylvan Learning of Upper Westside. We will forever be grateful to Jose and his staff and we recommend any parents that has a child struggling with academics please give them a call. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Claire D. M.

I have only good things to say about Sylvan. My daughter a 5th grader, was not feeling confident about her math skills and took an assessment test. The results were pretty encouraging but I still decided to go ahead and give her math tutoring lessons with Sylvan. She loves all her teachers (Dan, Peter and a lovely girl -- her first name escapes me), her confidence has been on the rise, her grades as well and I think she will be very well prepared for the upcoming State tests she needs to take in a few weeks thanks to Sylvan and their dedicated staff. Erin Brennan the Director has been immensely helpful also in finding me the right type of package (number of lessons needed etc...). I highly recommend Sylvan.

Matthew A.

My son's reading level went up 1 level in just over a month thanks to Sylvan's customized learning program and individualized support, which targets the exact skills he needs support with! My son loves going to Sylvan and feels very comfortable with the staff. They know how to challenge him and keep him upbeat so learning doesn't feel like "school". Coming to Sylvan has definitely helped him in school too. In fact, he is feeling very confident that he'll be able to get into his 1st choice high school next year. Thanks Sylvan! - Barbara & Abe, Appreciative Parents from Washington Heights, NYC.