Engenius Learning Center of Los Gatos
Engenius Learning Center of Los Gatos, 291 E. Main Street, #B-2, Los Gatos, CA 95030
About
Engenius Learning Center of Los Gatos offers support in math from basic operations through AP Calculus, reading comprehension from phonics through advanced analysis, and writing from crafting sentences to structuring essays. The program also provides homework support, study skills such as organization, time management, and learning strategies, as well as science including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, ACT and SAT prep, foreign languages, and history. New students can attend three free sessions as a free 3-day trial, which includes three sessions with a tutor with no obligation.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday through Thursday from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with other times available by appointment and walk-ins welcome
Engenius Learning Center of Los Gatos states the mission “Beyond Tutoring - We Create Academic Independence. Most tutors help students survive the next assignment. We solve the learning problem so they never need us again.” The program uses Personalized Blueprint learning plans, focuses on finding and fixing “Ghost Gaps” (missing skills from years ago), and uses the concepts of “Confidence Debt” and “Confidence Momentum.” It offers programs for students with learning differences, ADD/ADHD, or a loss of confidence, and describes its tutors as carefully selected for expertise, dedication, and passion for education, with customized services and curriculum to fit each child. Summer FLEX CAMPS run from June 1st to August 31st, and summer at Engenius is described as rigorous learning without a rigorous schedule where families pick the subject, days, and total number of hours for the summer.
Doug Thorburn is the Director and Center Director and is described as an experienced education leader. Engenius Learning Center of Los Gatos has been trusted by families for 25+ years, and Doug grew up in Los Gatos and is now giving back to the town that raised him.
Parent and student testimonials describe changes such as a 6th grade student solving math problems more independently, a 9th grade student going from D’s to B+’s in one semester, an 11th grade student feeling ready for class and wanting to go to college, and an 8th grade student going from C’s to B’s and doing homework alone.
Last updated June 4, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday through Thursday from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with other times available by appointment and walk-ins welcome
Engenius Learning Center of Los Gatos states the mission “Beyond Tutoring - We Create Academic Independence. Most tutors help students survive the next assignment. We solve the learning problem so they never need us again.” The program uses Personalized Blueprint learning plans, focuses on finding and fixing “Ghost Gaps” (missing skills from years ago), and uses the concepts of “Confidence Debt” and “Confidence Momentum.” It offers programs for students with learning differences, ADD/ADHD, or a loss of confidence, and describes its tutors as carefully selected for expertise, dedication, and passion for education, with customized services and curriculum to fit each child. Summer FLEX CAMPS run from June 1st to August 31st, and summer at Engenius is described as rigorous learning without a rigorous schedule where families pick the subject, days, and total number of hours for the summer.
Doug Thorburn is the Director and Center Director and is described as an experienced education leader. Engenius Learning Center of Los Gatos has been trusted by families for 25+ years, and Doug grew up in Los Gatos and is now giving back to the town that raised him.
Parent and student testimonials describe changes such as a 6th grade student solving math problems more independently, a 9th grade student going from D’s to B+’s in one semester, an 11th grade student feeling ready for class and wanting to go to college, and an 8th grade student going from C’s to B’s and doing homework alone.
Last updated June 4, 2026.
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