Power Homeschool
Acellus video courses for parent-directed homeschooling, with automated grading and up to six courses at a time.
Power Homeschool vs Acellus Academy
Both use Acellus course technology, but the enrollment arrangement is different. Power Homeschool provides courses without teacher support and does not issue diplomas. Acellus Academy is an accredited online school with a diploma pathway. Power Homeschool lists $99 per month ($79 with its scholarship); Acellus Academy Basic lists $249 per month ($79 with its scholarship). Check each scholarship’s conditions and any additional school fees. Choose based on who will manage instruction, records and graduation, not just the shared video platform.
Acellus Academy
A standalone accredited online academy delivering the same Acellus video-lesson platform used by several other providers, at a flat monthly rate.
Scorecard
| Grade and dimension | Power HomeschoolC+ | Acellus AcademyC+ |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Rigor | 3/5 A broad course catalog provides structured lessons; review individual course scope and samples. | 3/5 Solid accredited coverage across every core subject, though some reviewers note the video-lesson pacing is lighter than a live-teacher academy. |
| Ease of Use | 4/5 Video lessons, grading and progress records reduce routine setup. | 4/5 A full accredited curriculum with automated grading needs very little parent setup beyond enrollment. |
| Parent Time Required | 4/5 Automation reduces lesson preparation, but the publisher assigns the teaching and supervisory role to parents. | 5/5 Automated video lessons and grading mean a parent's role is largely oversight rather than teaching. |
| Cost Value | 3/5 One monthly rate covers up to six courses per student; the annual total and scholarship conditions matter. | 3/5 The Basic tuition and scholarship rate differ substantially. Value depends on eligibility, the selected plan and additional school fees. |
| Engagement | 3/5 Videos and interactive practice offer structured screen-based learning. | 2/5 Standard video-lecture format is functional but not built around gamification or narrative hooks. |
| Flexibility | 4/5 Self-paced access and the ability to change courses help families adjust their schedule. | 4/5 Self-paced courses offer scheduling flexibility within the school’s enrollment and graduation requirements. |
| Independent Learning | 4/5 Students can work through lessons and assessments while parents monitor progress. | 4/5 Built for a student to work through video lessons and automated quizzes largely independently. |
| Support & Community | 2/5 The service explicitly does not include teacher support. | 2/5 Limited live teacher or classmate interaction compared to live-taught online academies, more self-serve support. |
| Special Needs Support | 3/5 Pacing can be adjusted; families should assess course samples against the child’s support needs. | 2/5 Self-paced video format helps some learners, but there's limited individualized accommodation infrastructure. |