Editorial comparison · Facts checked September 22, 2026

BJU Press

Christian textbooks and optional video lessons, with parent-led or teacher-on-screen routes through a full grade.

C+

Correction: An earlier version incorrectly combined BJU Press and Power Homeschool. They are separate programs. This review now covers BJU Press; Power Homeschool has its own review. Read the Power Homeschool review.

Review

BJU Press offers Christian textbook courses and its own recorded video lessons through the Homeschool Hub. Parents can choose subject kits or a full-grade package and adjust the lesson calendar. BJU Press is separate from Power Homeschool, which uses Acellus courses. BJU video curriculum is curriculum rather than enrollment in an accredited school.

Editorial rating: 3.40 / 5, equivalent to our 60 / 100 score. How we calculate it.

Curriculum scorecard

Evidence across nine decision factors

How grades work
Overall gradeC+
  • Academic Rigor4/5
    Why this score

    Textbooks, assignments and assessments provide a structured sequence across core subjects.

  • Ease of Use4/5
    Why this score

    Preplanned kits and the Homeschool Hub reduce scheduling and materials planning.

  • Parent Time Required3/5
    Why this score

    Videos reduce lesson presentation time, but parents still supervise and grade work, especially in younger grades.

  • Cost Value3/5
    Why this score

    Full-grade video kits include multiple subjects, but the upfront cost is much higher than a single-subject purchase.

  • Engagement3/5
    Why this score

    Recorded teachers and activities offer variety within a structured textbook format.

  • Flexibility3/5
    Why this score

    Parents can adjust the calendar and select subjects, while each course follows a defined sequence.

  • Independent Learning4/5
    Why this score

    Older students can follow recorded lessons and digital assignments with parent oversight.

  • Support & Community3/5
    Why this score

    Publisher support and Hub resources help families manage the courses.

  • Special Needs Support3/5
    Why this score

    Adjustable pacing may help some learners; review samples and support options for the individual child.

Pros

  • Choose parent-taught textbooks or BJU video lessons
  • Homeschool Hub includes scheduling and gradebook tools
  • Online tests and quizzes can be automatically graded in grades 5 and up

Cons

  • Biblical worldview is integrated across subjects
  • Full-grade video kits require a substantial upfront budget
  • Parents still supervise work; younger grades need more grading and direct support

Best for

Christian families who want a structured textbook sequence with the option to hand lesson presentation to recorded teachers.

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Editorial evidence

Publisher facts checked: September 22, 2026.

These are research-based editorial assessments, not classroom trials or parent survey ratings. Prices and package contents can change; check the linked publisher page before buying. Read our methodology and limitations.

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