Review
BJU Press sells traditional textbook/workbook kits with a Christian worldview across every subject, while its sister platform Power Homeschool delivers the same academic content through Acellus video lessons for one flat monthly rate per student, regardless of course load.
Curriculum Grade
B-
- Academic Rigor: 4/5
Why this score
Rigorous, clearly scoped academics across every subject, consistent with its long-running Christian-school textbook pedigree.
- Ease of Use: 4/5
Why this score
Both the print kits and the Power Homeschool video platform come with a clear scope and sequence that's easy for a parent to follow.
- Parent Time Required: 4/5
Why this score
Power Homeschool's Acellus video lessons need very little direct parent teaching once a student is set up on the platform.
- Cost Value: 4/5
Why this score
Power Homeschool's flat $99/month covers unlimited courses per student, which becomes a strong deal for full-course-load, multi-kid households.
- Engagement: 3/5
Why this score
Solid, professionally produced video lessons, though not built around games or narrative hooks the way some newer platforms are.
- Flexibility: 3/5
Why this score
Course-by-course access on Power Homeschool gives some pick-and-choose flexibility, though the underlying scope and sequence is fixed.
- Independent Learning: 4/5
Why this score
The video-lesson format on Power Homeschool is designed for a student to work through largely unsupervised.
- Support & Community: 3/5
Why this score
Official support exists on both platforms, but running two separate brands (BJU Press vs. Power Homeschool) makes community discovery harder.
- Special Needs Support: 3/5
Why this score
Self-paced video lessons help some learners, but nothing in the program is explicitly built for accommodation.
Pros
- Power Homeschool's flat $99/month covers unlimited courses per student
- Rigorous, well-established academics with a clear scope and sequence
- Video option (Power Homeschool) needs very little parent teaching time
Cons
- Faith content is integrated throughout, including in science courses (creation-based)
- Print BJU Press kits can be expensive once a full grade is assembled
- Two separate platforms (BJU Press vs. Power Homeschool) can be confusing to compare
Best for
Multi-kid Christian households chasing a flat monthly rate rather than per-subject pricing gravitate to Power Homeschool specifically.