Your child has what it takes. We’ll help them show it.
Reading, writing, and math support for K–12 students in Columbia. We find the actual gap, then close it.
A single-subject Insight™ Assessment that shows you exactly what your child needs – and exactly where to start.
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What a membership costs at this Center
How many sessions a week your child needs comes out of the FREE Insight™ Assessment, and we confirm the plan with you before anything starts.
- Month-to-MonthNo commitment required$50$50$50per sessionBilled monthly – Cancel anytimeBase rate
- 6-Month Minimum6-month commitment$48$45$43per sessionBilled monthlySave 5%
- ★ Best Value12-Month Minimum12-month commitment$45$43$40per sessionBilled monthlySave 10%
Save even more by adding sessions. A third or fourth session a week lowers the rate on either membership.
Ask Your Center for Details →Rates shown are for Sylvan Learning of Columbia and are set by this Center. All plans include a one-time $99 registration fee.
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Tue10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Sat9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Personalized tutoring, test prep, and academic coaching for students in Columbia, Ashland, Booneville, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Boone County and beyond.
The Sylvan Difference
Two minutes on what we believe about kids & learning
What happens when a child finally feels capable — and what makes Sylvan different from typical tutoring.
- Certified teachers. Every teacher is trained and coached on the Sylvan method.
- A method, not a worksheet pile. Assessment and adaptive learning tools, refined over 45 years.
- Locally owned Centers. Run by people who know your schools and your neighborhood.
We’ve helped millions of students for over 45 years, and we’re so confident in our methods that we guarantee results.
learning. personal. fun.Every subject. One personalized plan.
K–12 tutoring, test prep, and study skills — matched to your child after an Insight™ Assessment.
Trusted by Columbia parents
- Google
My granddaughter started at Sylvan two years ago.She has made such amazing progress in her reading! She is now at her grade level and reading so well. We couldn't be happier! Sylvan is a wonderful tutoring service and the people there are so nice and so good with kids. if you need tutoring Sylvan is the place to go.
— Sandra L. - Google
Good experience, nice people, and responsive.
— Eric K. - Google
The staff works hard. My son’s grades have improved remarkably!! They also built his confidence, which is exceptional as well!!
— Ernest S. - Google
My son O’Shay has really improved since he has attended sylvan. He really enjoys going and coming home with a prize every day.
— Trey S. - Google
My kids love sylvan and they have learned so much! Their reading skills have improved dramatically and we are so pleased with the progress made.
— Audrey W. - Google
Sylvan is truly amazing!
— Elizabeth M. - Google
Slyvan Learning Center has been a life saver for my son who needed help with Algebra 2. The tutor, Paul, is amazing and helps my son to have strategies in place to solve problems. Melanie is awesome as well and super understanding
— Joan B. - Google
Our son has been going for almost a year. He goes 2x a week for reading and writing help. All the staff has been so gracious and helpful! He has improved and most importantly his confidence has been boosted as well.
— Susie B. - Google
Our son has been going to Sylvan for a couple months now and he loves it! The instructors there are kind and patient with him. They are organized and know each student by their name!
— Danielle F. - Google
We just started our son here a month ago for help in reading and writing. He is already showing signs of improvement! Melanie and the staff are all super friendly and our kiddo enjoys going!
— Lindsay L. - Google
Small student to teacher ratio. Excellent teachers and staff !
— Shawn - Google
Sylvan has helped my granddaughter get a little closer to being on track with reading and addition
— Jennifer B.
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Questions about Sylvan Learning in Columbia
Tutoring at Sylvan Learning of Columbia runs from $40 to $50 per session, depending on how many sessions a week you book and the membership length. The lowest rate is $40 per session at 4 sessions a week on a 12-month minimum membership, and 2 sessions a week month-to-month is $50 per session. There is a one-time registration fee of $99. A single session is $55 per hour with no membership required. Rates are set by this Center.
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