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Academic Classes & Tutoring

Do your kids need a little extra help with homework or classes at school? The Greenville area has many options for tutoring and academic help for kids. Don’t let your kids struggle in school. Here is our list of places to turn to for tutoring or academic support in the Greenville area.

Looking for more classes & activities for kids? Check out our Class & Activities Guide to Greenville. You’ll find everything from dance classes to horseback riding to art classes and even more!

Shining Stars Tutoring

SPONSORED 864.431.3914 | 103 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC

C&A Guide Shining Stars

Shining Stars Tutoring is not a cookie cutter box facility. Each students program is built specifically for them. All teachers are certified and are trained specifically for their subjects they teach.
If your child is struggling check us out! We can help make school easier for child and parent.

We do tutoring one on one. Homeschool set up and classes. Social skills classes for special needs adults and kids. Parent classes for behavior management.

Call 864-431-3914 ask for Connie.

Sylvan Learning of the Upstate

SPONSORED 864.214.3528 | 150 Tanner Road, Greenville, SC

Sylvan Learning

KABOOM finalist

2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Tutoring Program


If you want real results, Sylvan delivers better than anyone else. For over 4 decades, our proven, personalized instruction has given families solid results – guaranteed!  With Sylvan, you’ll see skills, confidence, motivation, and focus grow with lasting results.

Like you, we believe education should meet your child’s specific needs and learning preferences. That’s why at Sylvan, learning is personal!

When You Choose Sylvan, You Can Expect:

  • A deeper understanding of your child’s individual needs with our state-of-the-art Sylvan Insight™ Assessment which provides a personal and adaptive plan to meet your child’s needs.
  • Engaging, motivating, effective, and fun instruction for skill mastery, higher scores, and increased confidence. (Up to 3x more academic growth)
  • Expert teachers who love to teach and know how to inspire and engage students with the best methods and school-aligned curriculum.  
  • A proven approach to skill mastery with our Sylvan Method™ that ensures long-term success – not a “band-aid” approach.
  • Caring, dedicated staff that listens to your concerns and provides regular updates on your child’s progress.
  • Convenient scheduling and affordable hourly rates with flexible payment options.
  • A locally owned business invested in the success of our community.

For real results, start with Sylvan today. Waiting doesn’t work. Sylvan does!

Ignite Learning Center

864.787.8621 | 216 Bransfield Road, Greenville, SC

Ignite Learning Center offers unique hands-on activities and programs for students exploring STEAM. Programs include problem-solving challenges, engineering, arts and more.

Wired Minds

864.244.2420 | 1271 S Suber Road, Suite B, Greer, SC


KABOOM finalist

2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Tutoring Program


Wired Minds offers tutoring, ACT/SAT prep, summer camps, after school homework mentoring, study skills.

Kroc Center

864.527.5948 | 424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC

Kroc Center Greenville

Kroc Greenville offers a wide variety of youth and community based programs in the heart of downtown Greenville. Programs are available to both members and non-members.  Scholarships are also available upon request.

Youth Sports: Dynamic leagues led by experienced, caring staff.  All coaches and referees are knowledgeable and passionate about providing a positive experience for your child.

Homeschool: Kroc Greenville provides a variety of Homeschool elective experiences including Art, Music, Physical Education, and Group Swim Lessons. 

Swim Lessons: Group and Private swim lessons are offered for all ages (6 months+) and abilities. More advanced swimmers may desire to participate in our competitive, state-sanctioned Kroc Swim Academy.  All instructors are certified by the American Red Cross.

Kroc Kids: Our Kroc Kids area is open to children ages 3 months – 10 years while a guardian is on the property. Scheduled activities are provided each day to accelerate early childhood learning.

Community Art Nights: Children and their caregivers are invited to visit Kroc Greenville on the Third Thursday of each month to participate in a fun, family art project with a local artist. Enjoy a free slice of pizza and a drink while you create!

Camps: Full-day and half-day camps are available throughout the year. Themed camps include Art Camp and various Sports Camps.

Mathnasium

864.626.3030 | 1756 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC


KABOOM finalist

2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Tutoring Program


Along with working through their customized learning plans, Mathnasium students receive homework help to solidify their understanding of concepts that are being covered in their current classwork. They even offer private tutoring!

For more information email or visit Mathnasium.

CFD Greenville French Courses

864.553.5303 | 710 Phillips Road, Greer, SC

Offers: Bi-weekly French courses and Monthly French club

Registration is open for August 2022.

French courses: children are grouped based on French-language skill level.
Ages: 1st grade through 5th grade
Classes meet twice per week after school hours; Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday.
Sessions are 1.5 hours long.
Courses are academically structured through frequent meetings and discussions.

French Club: Saturdays, once per month from 9 am – 12 pm.
Two age groups are offered, 6-8 years old and 9-12 years old.
10 total meets per year beginning in August.

French Club offers a playful learning environment with less academic structure. Children will enjoy activities, games, workshops, and more with instructor Claire Rouvery.

The Pearl Center

864.675.9200 | 410 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC

Offers: A wide range of academic teaching, training and testing for children of all ages, both in individual and group settings for reading and learning tools.

German School Upstate

864.606.4622

Offers: Offers classes in German as a foreign language and as a heritage language. Ages 5 and up. Locations are at Simpsonville’s Holland Park Church and Spartanburg Day School.