Testimonials for Sylvan of Santa Monica

At Sylvan Learning of Santa Monica, we celebrate successes in many ways: bigger smiles at homework time, newfound confidence on tests and report card victories. But of course, we also love hearing directly from Sylvan families! Every week, parents tell us: “My child is so much happier.” “My child is thriving in school.” “My child wouldn’t have gotten into college without you.” Please explore our testimonials to discover what local families have to say about us.


Take a look at what our customers are saying about us...

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    March 29, 2021 - Rating: 10/10 Great experience for my 10-year-old son. Zoom learning this past year has been a challenge. We are making up for lost time and trying to stay on track. He loves going to Sylvan. They are working on fundamentals, and he gets occasional homework help. Super flexible.

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    Leona Mason
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    January 13, 2021 - Rating: 10/10 Definitely, I will refer to a friend or family.

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    Joan Lewis-Arciga
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    October 23, 2020 - Rating: 10/10 Great tutors and flexible scheduling.

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    Cassandra Riera
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    My son has been there for a few weeks now and I can't believe the difference in his attitude toward learning. He actually likes going there and doesn't feel so overwhelmed about school work. Ed, the owner is very nice and serious about teaching what counts and in 9th grade, everything counts! I am so happy there is a place to back up what doesn't sink in during school!

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    Lisa Detamore
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    They are super flexible with my hours. Very nice and clean. My son loves coming here he states that they are friendly staff and have patience with him.

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    Adriana Sanchez
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    Sylvan Learning of Santa Monica has been instrumental in helping my 9th-grade daughter move her geometry grade up to an A while boosting her confidence in the academic process. In just a few months she was able to excel in her homework and exams. The professionalism and communication from the Santa Monica team exceeded my expectations in terms of distance learning. I'm so grateful!

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    Elle Carling
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    We were searching for a writing tutor for our daughter. We were happy to find out there was a Sylvan Learning Center located in Santa Monica. We set up an assessment and that’s when we met the owner Ed, who was very welcoming and informative. We ended up signing up our younger daughter as well. Both our daughters enjoy coming here and working with Mel. They are extremely motivated by their token incentive program. We definitely recommend this place for anyone needing academic help.

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    Julie Proner
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    Already seeing a huge improvement in my child’s reading and confidence.

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    Kimberly Kelly
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    My son’s tutor is very professional and effective.

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    Malikah & Safia Abdullah
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    My son has made so much progress in such little time Sylvan Santa Monica is the best. Ed and his team have made me feel so hopeful for my son's start of 5th grade.

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    Morgan Heflin
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    My eighth-grade son was behind in math, reading, and science. For a very long time, we’ve been trying different tutors, and none of them worked. A few months after starting working with Sylvan Santa Monica, he’s at an A in everything!!! The student-friendly staff forms relationships with my son to make his learning personal, and I am so so happy with the results. Ed, the managing director, really has something special happening here. Thank you, Ed, and all the staff!

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    D Aparicio-Gomez
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    My daughter has been going to many tutoring centers and this is the first time that she is actually looking forward to going to her tutoring sessions. She has improved drastically and her confidence has increased. Ed is very supportive and always gives me an update on my daughter’s progress. I highly recommend their tutoring services.

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    Raya Nikjoo
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    They are very caring and my kids love going.

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    Anai Garcia
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    My daughters' ages 12 and 16 started to hear a few months ago. I already see a difference in their confidence and grades. I am so thankful for this academic support for my kids, they truly love it and their teachers notice the difference as well. I recommend you give Sylvan Santa Monica a try, Ed will work with you. Ed is a great guy. He cares about the kids' education. I have siblings going and he works with us with the sessions and hours.

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    Yolanda Mickens
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    Our overall experience at Sylvan was pleasurable. All tutors and employees are both respectful and professional. If an inconvenience occurs with the times of sessions, the members at Sylvan will help you come to a solution. Times and dates for sessions are lenient and compatible with your schedule. All the students have their own study plan to go at their own pace. Highly recommend looking into it.

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    Zeini Garcia
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    I highly recommend sylvan to all my friends and family. My son started a couple of months ago and I have already seen a great improvement in his reading. He enjoys going there too! Ed is very professional and nice to work with.

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    Jasmin Mahboubi
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    My boys just started a few weeks ago but they seem to love it. We have big hopes. Thanks to Ed and team for all their help and support.

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    Michelle Gilgan
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    Thank you to Sylvan Santa Monica and Ed for making learning easy for my kids. This is a sure recommendation to anyone who wants to teach their children.

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    Noshin Abdi
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    I’m so glad I made the choice for my daughter to come here. She loves it! They are amazing and everyone here is so nice. They also give my daughter piano lessons. Sylvan’s Santa Monica is a must!!!

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    Shanee Campbell
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     Ed really cares about the kids and education. They also have great summer programs and camps to help kids become leaders and build the future with integrity.

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    Ansley Weller
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    Our 6 YO and 7.5 YO are having a wonderful learning experience at Sylvan SM. They adore their teachers. Ed is great to work with as he is very responsive and accommodating to schedule changes. The team here makes learning fun and engaging. Our oldest reads with great comprehension and natural expression of the storyline. Our youngest has demonstrated an aptitude for math that we hadn’t realized was there until we came to Sylvan SM. Thank you, team.

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    Craig W.
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    My daughter looks forward to her classes every week. Her reading skills improved in just one month of her attending Sylvan. She was thrilled when her reading level went up at her school. Ed and the entire staff are great professionals and I appreciate all their hard work.

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    Vania Williams
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    Great program, I am very happy with the results. Highly recommend it. Thank you

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    Yeny Umana
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    My 6th grader & 10th grader started going to Sylvan learning Santa Monica in March. They are improving in multiple subjects. Algebra 2, reading comprehension, writing, and more they feel comfortable here and it’s a nice place to get help for your child this is the #1 tutoring place on the Westside of Los Angeles & #1 in Santa Monica keep up the great work Ed

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    Mr. Rabun’s Journey
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    The team has been really helpful and thoughtful. A week ago, we were desperately looking for a place and luckily we found Sylvan Learning of Santa Monica.

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    Yeray Taína Vásquez
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    My kids needed the extra help after going through the pandemic and being out of a structured classroom. We decided some one-on-one tutoring would help. My kids enjoyed going and were able to get their grades up by the end of the year. It really helped with their confidence since they were both going to be moving on to the next level of schooling and preparing them for what is to come the following year. We will continue with the tutoring into the next year to make sure they continue to be on track.

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    Melissa Selim
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    My daughter loves to come here to improve her reading and comprehension skills and to take some piano lessons. The staff is wonderful to deal with. Thank you!

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    Susie Eun
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    They are super professional and we love this place! The manager Ed is not only helpful in many ways ( he’s so flexible about the schedule) but also so knowledgeable that gives us so many useful tips about all the overwhelming curriculum planning for the high school, targeting college admissions. My daughter says she feels like learning a lot and I can tell her academic confidence is increasing.

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    Yoko Sekiguchi
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    Sylvan was wonderful and helped my son succeed in Geometry this summer. Without the tutors at Sylvan, he would have struggled for a passing grade. They are flexible, friendly, and know how to effectively teach. Thank you, Sylvan.

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    Lance S.

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