2000

eSylvan, an online prescription intervention platform, is developed out of Sylvan Learning Systems.

2002

The eSylvan platform is launched, providing consumers nationwide with online tutoring help.

2003–2004 School Year

After the No Child Left Behind Act is passed, a 300-student pilot is launched in Baltimore community centers, the first entry into the Supplemental Educational Service (SES) market.

The eSylvan retail initiative is adopted as part of the Sylvan Learning Center offering.

2004–2005 School Year

An at-home pilot is launched nationwide, targeting eligible SES students; 1,300 students enroll in the program during the school year.

2005–2006 School Year

SES business grows, with 16,500 students served in the school year.

Sylvan Online grows to 2,000 students via the retail centers.

2006–2007 School Year

The company is taken private via the acquisition of Educate, Inc., eSylvan’s parent company, forming Educate Online. Primary equity groups include Sterling Capital Partners and Citigroup Private Equity.

Growth in the national SES market continues, with 50,000 students served.

One million sessions are served to students across the U.S.

One thousand certified teachers across the U.S. work with Educate Online.

Academic Intervention program is launched, delivering online instruction during the school day or as an after-school or summer program.

The algebra program is launched based on state graduation requirements.