Sylvan Learning Centre, Prince George

Sylvan Programs: Beginning Reading: Sylvan’s Beginning Reading Program is designed to help students entering Kindergarten, grades 1 or 2, and older students who need to reinforce basic reading skills and build confidence. Our unique program reinforces the fun of reading in a non-stressful, enjoyable environment using stories and informational text. Children learn reading skills that focus on comprehension, helping them to build the foundation for future learning. Academic Reading - (Now available online as well as in-centre – Sylvan Online – live online tutoring) Reading skills are critical for success in every facet of life. That’s why Sylvan offers a state-of-the-art program that’s designed to help students at various levels master reading. Students develop the tools necessary to read more efficiently and with greater comprehension. Academic Reading gives students concrete goals and measures results, so they can see real progress. Mastery learning helps to improve student’s self-esteem and also ensures long term retention and application. Math Essentials – (Now available online as well as in-centre – Sylvan Online – live online tutoring) Sylvan’s Math Essentials Program helps students at various skill levels improve their math skills and overcome anxiety. Critical thinking skills such as problem solving, estimation, and logic, take students beyond the basics of mathematical computation. Students spend time working with manipulatives to help them develop a concrete understanding of the skill. This helps to ensure application and retention. Academic Writing This program focuses on specific areas that are essential to the writing process such as sentence structure, paragraph development, and writing mechanics. Students work through a variety of essay types to mimic those they would face in the classroom. Study Skills Sylvan’s Study Skills Program is designed for students who perform at grade level but need effective study techniques, organizational skills, time management skills, and test-taking strategies. The program includes reading and listening skills as well as outlining, note-taking, and memorization strategies. Sylvan Advanced Math Sylvan’s Senior Math Program helps students develop or enhance skills in conceptual mathematics, numerical methods, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and trigonometry. This program addresses mastery as well as application. Homework Support Sylvan also offers tutoring for various subjects at high school. This gives students the opportunity to work directly on the assignments they are doing at school. Many students find that this helps them keep up in school, while also working with one of our prescribed programs on identified skill gaps. Please contact us for more information.