Exhibit 23.01
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration
Statements of our report dated February 27, 1997, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc.
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Registration Statements on Form S-3
Registration Number Date Filed
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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
Registration Statements on Form S-8
Name Registration Number Date Filed
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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
/s/Ernst & Young
Baltimore, Maryland
March 26, 1997