CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our report dated May 24, 2002, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2001.
Registration Statements on Form S-3
| Registration Number | Date Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 33-92014 | May 8, 1995 | |
| 33-92852 | May 30, 1995 | |
| 333-1674 | February 26, 1996 | |
| 333-16111 | November 14, 1996 | |
| 333-21261 | February 6, 1997 | |
| 333-26633 | May 7, 1997 | |
| 333-31273 | July 15, 1997 | |
| 333-39535 | November 5, 1997 | |
| 333-43355 | December 29, 1997 | |
| 333-46747 | February 23, 1998 | |
| 333-48997 | March 31, 1998 | |
| 333-50993 | April 24, 1998 | |
| 333-61083 | August 25, 1998 | |
| 333-65197 | October 1, 1998 | |
| 333-67727 | December 4, 1998 | |
| 333-78961 | May 20, 1999 | |
| 333-82992 | February 19, 2002 |
Registration Statements on Form S-8
| Name | Registration Number | Date Filed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-1991 Employee Stock Option Plan | 33-77384 | April 6, 1994 | ||
| 1993 Director Stock Option Plan | 33-77386 | April 6, 1994 | ||
| 1993 Employee Stock Option Plan | 33-77390 | April 6, 1994 | ||
| 1993 Management Stock Option Plan | 33-77388 | April 6, 1994 | ||
| 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 333-21963 | February 18, 1997 | ||
| 1998 Stock Incentive Plan | 333-62011 | August 21, 1998 | ||
| 1993 Employee Stock Option Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 33-77390 | September 14, 1998 |
/s/ Ernst & Young, LLP
Baltimore, Maryland
June 19, 2002
