13. How much does Sylvan cost?
The Sylvan educational program is individualized and intense. Each hour
of a student's instruction requires approximately another one and half-hours
of lesson preparation, program monitoring and other professional services.
This amount of professional time produces the greatest gains in the shortest
time possible for Sylvan students. Sylvan has 25 years of demonstrated effectiveness.
Other tutors may say they cost less, but they do not put the same quality
ingredients into their tutoring as found in the concentrated Sylvan program.
A Sylvan instructional hour costs $41 or less. The Sylvan Skills Assessment™,
which costs $150, provides specific information on the students academic
skills and gives an estimate of the number of hours required to meet a
student's educational needs. Once a student has paid the assessment fee
and a $45 registration fee, there are no additional fees above tuition.
Most families purchase the entire program designed to meet their student's
needs, and receive discounts up to 10%. Other families pay monthly. We
do not require contracts. If a student completes the program earlier than
predicted, we will refund tuition for any unused sessions.
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14. Can families afford Sylvan?
The cost of Sylvan is like the cost of braces. For most students,
it is a once in a lifetime expense that produces lasting results. Once
students' academic skills have been straightened out, they will most likely
not need Sylvan services again.
Most families purchase the entire program designed to meet their student's
needs. We have programs to make your student's Sylvan program affordable. Payments can be as low as
$100 a month.
Other families pay monthly. We do not require contracts. If a student
completes the program earlier than predicted, we will refund tuition for
any unused sessions.
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15. Can Sylvan provide enrichment for good students?
Sylvan works with students wanting to get ahead, as well as those needing
help to catch up or keep up in school. Students enter the program at the
level based on their performance on the Sylvan Skills Assessment™. The
Sylvan curriculum is not a grade-based program. Students progress at their
own pace, so students can develop skills beyond their current grade in
school. Popular Sylvan enrichment programs are Advanced Reading, Academic Writing, and Study Skills. Sylvan programs can help students
to get a step ahead of their class. Sylvan can help prepare them for the
exceptional level of academic performance needed for admission to competitive
colleges, graduate, and professional schools.
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