- Digital SAT Prep Course A
(Classes begin: 6/16/2025) - Digital SAT Prep Course B
(Classes begin: 7/14/2025) - Digital SAT Prep Course C
(Classes begin: 8/4/2025) - TJ Admission Prep Course
(Classes begin: 6/16/2025) - AP Subject Enrichment Course
- Math Enrichment Course
- Science Enrichment Course
- ACT Prep Course
- One-on-One Tutoring
2025 Summer Program
Prime Learning Center has now opened enrollment for the 2025 Summer Program, which will begin from June 16, 2025. Summer courses help students stay focused, prepare for upcoming tests and classes, and build important skills.
We hope you will find a course that suits your student's needs. Please feel free to contact us to learn more.
☞ Register by December 31, 2024 for a tuition discount of 30%.
2025 Summer Digital SAT Prep Course A (Classes begin: 6/16/2025)
Our summer courses are designed to completely prepare students for the Digital SAT and give them guided practice. Tutors for the English sections cover everything including writing, grammar, and focused reading. Math tutors take multiple approaches for every type of problem on the SAT, allowing students with different learning styles to find methods they can use.
This course includes Digital full-length diagnostic test, Digital three full-length simulation exams and a cumulative review. All classes are capped at 10 students to allow for individualized attention.
You can choose from one of the following offered courses and see below for our full list of courses, offered at our Fairfax facility.
"Course A" Class Schedules @ Fairfax Branch
Fairfax Branch: Course A, Session 1 (Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu, 9-12pm) |
Class # | Fairfax Branch: Course A, Session 2 (Classes: Sat/Sun, 9-12pm) |
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Day | Date | Time | Day | Date | Time | |
Mon | June 16 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
1 | Sat | June 14 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
Tue | June 17 | 9:00am - 12:00pm* | 2 | Sat | June 21 | 9:00am - 12:00pm* |
Wed | June 18 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 3 | Sun | June 22 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Thu | June 19 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 4 | Sat | June 28 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Mon | June 23 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 5 | Sun | June 29 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Tue | June 24 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 6 | Sat | July 5 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Wed | June 25 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Simulation Test #1 |
7 | Sun | July 6 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Simulation Test #1 |
Thu | June 26 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 8 | Sat | July 12 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Mon | June 30 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 9 | Sun | July 13 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Tue | July 1 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 10 | Sat | July 19 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Wed | July 2 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 11 | Sun | July 20 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Mon | July 7 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Simulation Test #2 |
12 | Sat | July 26 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Simulation Test #2 |
Tue | July 8 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 13 | Sun | July 27 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Wed | July 9 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 14 | Sat | Aug. 2 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Thu | July 10 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Final Test 11:30am - 1:00pmCumulative Review |
15 | Sun | Aug. 3 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Final Test 11:30am - 1:00pmCumulative Review |
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
2025 Summer Digital SAT Prep Course B (Classes begin: 7/14/2025)
Our summer courses are designed to completely prepare students for the Digital SAT and give them guided practice. Tutors for the English sections cover everything including writing, grammar, and focused reading. Math tutors take multiple approaches for every type of problem on the SAT, allowing students with different learning styles to find methods they can use.
This course includes Digital full-length diagnostic test, Digital three full-length simulation exams and a cumulative review. All classes are capped at 10 students to allow for individualized attention.
You can choose from one of the following offered courses and see below for our full list of courses, offered at our Fairfax facility.
"Course B" Class Schedules @ Fairfax Branch
Class # | Date | Fairfax Branch (Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri: 9-12pm) |
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1 | Mon, July 14 | 9:00am - 11:30pm Digital Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
2 | Tue, July 15 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
3 | Wed, July 16 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
4 | Thu, July 17 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
5 | Fri, July 18 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
6 | Mon, July 21 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
7 | Tue, July 22 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Simulation Test #1 |
8 | Wed, July 23 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
9 | Thu, July 24 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
10 | Fri, July 25 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
11 | Mon, July 28 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
12 | Tue, July 29 | 9:00am - 12:15pm Digital Full-Length Simulation Test #2 |
13 | Wed, July 30 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
14 | Thu, July 31 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
15 | Fri, Aug. 1 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length 11:30am - 1:00pmFinal Test* Cumulative Reviews |
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
2025 Summer SAT Prep Course C (Classes begin: 8/4/2025)
Similar to our standard summer Digital SAT course A, our Digital SAT course C are intensively designed to completely prepare students for the NEW Digital SAT and give them guided practice. But at a faster pace, the intensive course is to accommodate busy summer schedules or students who desire more intensive practice. Students receive all the same great test prep information and advice, but they meet with our tutors four days a week for focused practice sessions. Tutors for both the English and Math sections of the test work with students through rigorous material designed to improve the students' capabilities in every section by as much as possible.
This course includes Digital full-length diagnostic test, Digital two full-length simulation exams and a cumulative review.
You can choose from one of the following offered courses and see below for our full list of courses, offered at our Fairfax and McLean facilities.
"Course C" Class Schedules @ Fairfax branch & McLean branch
Fairfax Branch: Course C (Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri, 9-12pm) |
Class # | McLean Branch: Course C (Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri, 1-4pm) |
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Day | Date | Time | Day | Date | Time | |
Mon | Aug. 4 | 9:00am - 11:30am Digital Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
1 | Mon | Aug. 4 | 1:00pm - 3:30pm Digital Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
Tue | Aug. 5 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 2 | Tue | Aug. 5 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Wed | Aug. 6 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 3 | Wed | Aug. 6 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Thu | Aug. 7 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 4 | Thu | Aug. 7 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Fri | Aug. 8 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 5 | Fri | Aug. 8 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Mon | Aug. 11 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 6 | Mon | Aug. 11 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Tue | Aug. 12 | 9:00am - 11:30am Full-Length Simulation Test |
7 | Tue | Aug. 12 | 1:00pm - 3:30pm Full-Length Simulation Test |
Wed | Aug. 13 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 8 | Wed | Aug. 13 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Thu | Aug. 14 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 9 | Thu | Aug. 14 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Fri | Aug. 15 | 9:00am - 11:30am Full-Length Final Test 11:30am - 1:00pmCumulative Review |
10 | Fri | Aug. 15 | 1:00pm - 3:30pm Full-Length Final Test 3:30pm - 5:00pmCumulative Review |
Sat, Aug. 23, 2025 | August 2024 SAT Adminstration Date. Good Luck!! | |||||
Mon, Aug. 18, 2025 | FCPS School begins |
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
ACT Prep: Live Online One-on-One Tutoring Only
Why Choose Prime Learning Center?
- Flexible Approach: PLC tutors realize that not every student learns the same way. Tutors account for the student’s unique needs and consider multiple perspectives when preparing and executing lessons.
- First-hand Experience: Our tutors have achieved excellent scores in the ACT subjects they tutor. They have in-depth knowledge about not only the content of the test but also effective test-taking strategies, making them more qualified than other teachers.
- Tutoring Material: These days, students can easily be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of resources that are available to them--from countless name-brand study guides to online programs. We have reviewed a wide variety of ACT materials and use what students and tutors have found work. We create comprehensive custom syllabi and lesson plans to make sure students get the most out of their courses.
- Guided Practice: Students are taught precisely what skills they need and given guided practice. Homework is an important part of our curriculum, as continual reinforcement is vital to improving one's score.
- Essays: Many other test prep programs do not offer students personalized writing help, but PLC's writing tutors take the time to give frequent, personalized corrections and suggestions for improvement.
☞ One-on-one tutoring consists of 20 hours. This package includes six 3-hour sessions with the tutor, in addition to a diagnostic test and simulation test.
We ask that parents and students review the following information regarding our Live Online ACT courses before classes start.
- One-Time Class Material Pick-Up: We will provide our full course material packets before classes start. Please pick up these materials at our Fairfax branch (Address below) between 9-12pm on every Saturday: If you cannot make those dates/times, please email to set an appointment.
- Live Online Classes held on Zoom: Our classes will be held on Zoom, and live meetings will have a link and password shared via email the morning of each class. If your student has not already, please have him or her sign up for a Zoom account.
- At-home Full-length Diagnostic Tests and Simulation Tests: To comply with social distancing guidelines, students will take all full-length diagnostic and simulation tests at home, self-proctored. These tests will be given with the full course material packets in a labeled envelope. Answers will be provided in a pdf via email the evening of test days.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William and Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
Upcoming ACT Test Dates
2025 TJ Admission Prep Group Summer Course
TJHSST Admission Eligibility Requirements:
- New Requirements : Enrolled in both math and science honors courses. Enrolled in one additional honors course or identified as a Young Scholar*. (*Information regarding potential waivers will be forthcoming.)
- Math Requirements: Applicants to the freshman class at TJHSST must be taking a full-year of Honors Algebra 1 for high school credit or a higher level math course in grade 8 to apply to TJHSST. Algebra 1, Part A does not Tueisfy the math prerequisite for freshman application. Your school must verify the math course you are enrolled in for grade 8 on the application form.
- Grade Point Average (GPA): All applicants to TJHSST, at the completion of 7th grade, must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in order to be eligible to apply.
TJHSST Freshman Application Key Components:
Students will be evaluated on their grade point average (GPA); a portrait sheet where they will be asked to demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st centaury skills; a problem-solving essay; and experience factors.
- Complete the Student Portrait Sheet: Students will demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st Century Skills.
- Problem-Solving Essay: May include math and/or science, but will most likely be a test mainly of the students’ ability to organize and communicate conclusions about a complex topic.
☞ Applicants will compose and complete the student portrait sheets and problem-solving essay themselves, but we can help the student to:
Skill Focus
- Understand what TJHSST wants
- Write effective essays
- Manage their time
Student Portrait Sheet
- Brainstorm and explain accomplishment
- Think of activities and skills
- Develop their personal statements
Problem-solving essay
- Improve problem solving skills and scientific literacy
- Learn to organize a many step explanation effectively
- Practice technical writing to communicate the complex ideas
- Master essay planning
- Editing
See below for our full list of courses, offered at our Fairfax and McLean facilities. All classes are capped at 6 students to allow individualized attention.
"2025 TJ Admission Prep Group Summer Course Schedules"
Fairfax Branch (Mon. & Wed., 3-5pm) |
Class # | McLean Branch (M/T/W/Th/F, 4-6pm) |
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Day | Date | Time | Day | Date | Time | |
Mon | June 16 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 1 | Mon | Aug. 4 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Wed | June 18 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 2 | Tue | Aug. 5 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Mon | June 23 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 3 | Wed | Aug. 6 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Wed | June 25 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 4 | Thu | Aug. 7 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Mon | June 30 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 5 | Fri | Aug. 8 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Wed | July 2 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 6 | Mon | Aug. 11 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Mon | July 7 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 7 | Tue | Aug. 12 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Wed | July 9 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 8 | Wed | Aug. 13 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Mon | July 14 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 9 | Thu | Aug. 14 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Wed | July 16 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 10 | Fri | Aug. 15 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" TJ Admission Essay Tutor
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
Apply to TJHSST and Decision Process
2025 Summer AP Subject Enrichment Course
we offer AP subject tutoring in: Math, Physics, and more.
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 26
Summer AP Enrichment courses help students review or prepare for upcoming fall AP classes. Our tutors help students review what they may not feel comfortable with and find their specific problem areas.
We use Standard Fairfax County textbooks supplemented by our proven syllabi and lesson plans to help your student learn. Whatever your student's needs are, Prime Learning Center can help improve understanding and overall abilities in the AP Subjects this Summer. All classes are capped at 5 students to allow for individualized attention.
Group Tutoring Class Schedule
Subject | Fairfax Branch | Tutor | |
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Day | Time | ||
Pre Calculus | Tuesday & Thursday | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
AP Calculus | Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00 - 5:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
AP Chemistry (Live Online Only) |
Tuesday and Thursday | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Lan-Anh Tran |
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
2025 Summer Math Enrichment Course
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 16 through Friday, July 25
Summer Math Enrichment courses keep the students in problem-solving practice and prepare them for upcoming fall classes. We teach the same textbooks as Fairfax County Public Schools, along with our own proven syllabi and lesson plans. Classes are capped at 5 students, creating a comfortable environment in which to share and explore new concepts.
Group Tutoring Class Schedule
Subject | Fairfax Branch | Tutor | |
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Day | Time | ||
Geometry | Monday and Wednesday | 5:00 - 7:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
Algebra 2 | Monday and Wednesday | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
Pre Calculus | Tuesday & Thursday | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
AP Calculus | Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00 - 5:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
2025 Summer Science Enrichment Course
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 26
Summer Science Enrichment courses help students review or prepare for Chemistry and Physics classes. Our tutors help students review what they may not feel comfortable with and find their specific problem areas. Other students may want to get a head start in these subjects before school begins.
We use Standard Fairfax County textbooks supplemented by our proven syllabi and lesson plans to help your student learn. Whatever your student's needs are, Prime Learning Center can help improve understanding and overall abilities in the Sciences this Summer. All classes are capped at 5 students to allow for individualized attention.
Group Tutoring Class Schedule
Subject | Fairfax Branch | Tutor | |
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Day | Time | ||
Physics | Tuesday & Thursday | 5:00 - 7:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
AP Physics | Tuesday & Thursday | 5:00 - 7:00pm | Alexandra Nguyen |
Chemistry (Live Online Only) |
Tuesday and Thursday | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Lan-Anh Tran |
AP Chemistry (Live Online Only) |
Tuesday and Thursday | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Lan-Anh Tran |
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
2022 Summer English Enrichment Course
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 18 through Friday, July 27
Summer English Enrichment courses help elimentary school, middle school and high school students in four vital language areas: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Mechanics, and Composition. Twice-weekly meetings mean students stay in practice through the summer, building vocabulary and critical thinking abilities and readying themselves for upcoming fall classes. Classes are capped at 6 students, creating a comfortable environment in which to share and explore new concepts. All classes are capped at 5 students to allow for individualized attention. Levels are determined by a diagnostic test on 3:00-4:00pm, Saturday, June 16 at Fairfax Branch. All level diagnostic tests will take place at Fairfax Branch, regardless of the location of the class.
2018 Summer English Enrichment Class Schedule
Course | Fairfax Branch | McLean Branch | ||
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Day | Time | Day | Time | |
Intermediate Course | Tuesday and Thursday | 11:00 - 1:00pm | Tuesday and Thursday | 9:00 - 11:00am |
Advanced Course | Monday and Wednesday | 4:00 - 6:00pm | Tuesday and Thursday | 2:00 - 4:00pm |
* All classes on Thursday, July 4 will meet on Friday, July 5 at their regular times.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutor
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Hong-Anh Tran — Doctor of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
- Richard Chung — TJ Graduate, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
* Tutors are subject to change and will be confirmed closer to start of class.
2020 Summer Program SAT Subject Test Prep (1-on-1 Tutoring Only)
SAT Subject Tests are not connected to specific textbooks or teaching methods, but instead reflect what is taught in typical high school courses. For most subjects, students should consider taking the test at the end of the course.
- Tutors will provide the best test taking strategies, the best test preparation strategies, and help students with any problem areas.
- One-on-One classes allow for more personalized instruction for your student's needs. These classes are ideal for students who prefer private tutoring or whose schedules are too complicated for standard classes.
SAT Subject | Tutor | Background |
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Math Level 1 and Level 2 | Richard Chung | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, TJ Graduate |
Physics | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
Biology E/M | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
Chemistry | Hong-Anh Tran | Doctor of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University |
Upcoming SAT Subject Test Dates
2025 Summer One-on-One Tutoring
Work with Prime Learning Center's top tutors, graduates of top colleges and experts in their subjects. We offer Subject tutoring and Test Prep tutoring for students of all ages-from elementary school to Advanced Placement to college level instruction.
When you buy minimum of 20 hours or 10 sessions of One-on-One tutoring, you're free to use them on any subject with any tutors. Just notify us what your student needs help with, and we'll set up the sessions with you.
Subject Tutoring | Test Prep Tutoring |
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Math | SAT |
Science | ACT |
English | TJ Admission Essay Prep |
TJHSST Post AP Calculus (Multivariable Calculus, Probability Theory, Complex Analysis) |
SSAT |
TJHSST Post AP Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Parallel Computing) |
GRE |
College Application & Essay | TOEFL |
☞ Subject Tutoring
Subject | Tutor | Background |
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Algebra 2 | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
Pre Calculus | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
Calculus AB/BC | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
AP Physics, Physics | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
AP Chemistry, Chemistry (Live Online Only) |
Lan-Anh Tran | University of Virginia |
TJHSST Statistics (Incoming Freshman) |
Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
Post AP Calculus (Multivariable Calculus, Probability Theory, Complex Analysis) |
Kevin Dodd | TJ Graduate Lehigh University |
Post AP Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Parallel Computing) |
Kevin Dodd | TJ Graduate Lehigh University |
Elementry and Middle School English and Math Enrichment |
Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
☞ Test Prep Tutoring
Test Prep | Tutor | Background |
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SAT Prep | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
ACT Prep (Live Online Only) |
Lan-Anh Tran | University of Virginia |
TJ Admission Prep | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
SSAT | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.