Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Glion Group S.A., the parent company of Glion Hotel School S.A., a leading hospitality management school in Switzerland. The agreement makes Sylvan International Universities (SIU) one of the world's leaders in the rapidly growing

It’s that time of the school year again report card time. While many students will come home with good grades, many others would rather stuff their report cards deep into their backpacks than show them to their parents. As parents, you want your child to do well in school, so what do you do w

Parents want their children to get good grades in school. Unfortunately, not every parent knows how best to help their children meet academic challenges, including completion of homework assignments. So, how do parents maximize their child’s chances for success in school? Start by creating a ho

It’s that time of year again and many parents will soon find themselves in the same dilemma do they buy their children the most popular toys or the toys that can help their children learn. While 91 percent of parents participating in a survey conducted by International Communications Resea

Think of why you read: to perform a task, to be informed and for literary experience. If you had not developed solid reading skills as a child, you may have difficulty completing job-related tasks or reading for enjoyment. Education experts agree that children develop reading behaviors early in life

Are some students destined to struggle with mathematics because they’re inherently “not good at math?” According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Sylvan Learning Center, the answer is no. A recent study from NCTM shows that everyone can succeed at math.

For many children, the first day of school doesn’t just mean new teachers and new friends it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner. Fortunately, starting the year off on the right foot can help minimize a child’s stress levels througho

As they ponder their future career, children may be surprised to learn that mathematical skills and concepts are a part of almost every career opportunity that exists today. Somewhere on the job whatever that job might be children are going to use the math skills they learned as early as first o

Education experts agree that a solid foundation and comfort with math is fundamental for academic success and throughout life. To help children develop a love of math, and in celebration of Mathematics Education Month in April, Sylvan Learning Center created a free online Math Activity Booklet. The

During the holiday season, the stores are packed with a variety of toys and games, making it hard for parents to know which types are appropriate matches for their children. By selecting toys that offer a combination of fun and learning, parents can do more than just stimulate a child’s enjoyme

Sixty-six percent of North American teachers say they have been contacted by parents who were "unpleasantly surprised" by their child's report card, according to a recent survey by Sylvan Learning Center. Interestingly, forty-one percent of teachers also report that their students have s

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