Study.com Homeschool

What Reviewers Say

Reviewers highlight Study.com as an effective, video-based solution for independent learning. Crystal Carder notes that the platform reduces homeschool burnout and parent-child conflict through its self-paced system. Wander Homeschooling recommends the concise lessons for students with dyslexia, while How To Homeschool values the inclusion of transcripts to accommodate different learning styles. However, some limitations are noted. Cathy Duffy Reviews suggests that the content for students below sixth grade is too sparse to serve as a standalone program. Additionally, Busy Mommy Media cautions that the online-only format lacks hands-on projects and requires parents to supplement the platform with extra writing assignments to ensure educational depth.

How It Works

A student typically logs in each day and selects their assigned course from a personalized dashboard, watching a series of five- to ten-minute animated video lessons. After each video, the child completes a short multiple-choice quiz to verify understanding, while the parent monitors progress and grades through an automated parent dashboard. A typical session for one subject takes about 20 to 30 minutes, requiring only a computer or tablet and an internet connection. This setup allows the parent to act as a facilitator rather than a primary teacher, as the platform handles the instruction, questioning, and record-keeping independently.

Switching to This?

Study.com offers placement tests for selected courses that let a student test out of lessons already learned, and families can also use the 'practice tests' at the end of each chapter to determine if a student already knows the material or needs to study it. Most families start at the student's current grade level, but the flexible subscription allows you to jump between courses or levels at any time without extra costs. Because it is a self-paced, modular program, it is exceptionally easy to start mid-year or use as a summer supplement to fill specific learning gaps. If you are switching from a textbook-heavy curriculum, expect a significant shift from long reading assignments to short, high-engagement video segments.

Curriculum Details

Price

$29.99 - $59.99/month

The Homeschool Edition is $59.99 per month and includes one parent admin account and one student account; each additional student account carries a further fee, and the page does not state the amount. Annual billing is offered at a 45% discount. The Basic Edition is $29.99 per month, and College Saver Pro is $235.00 per month. All plans carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.

About $360 - $720 per year (12 months at $29.99 - $59.99/month)

Grades

3 - 12

Available As

Digital Video Internet required

Coverage

Comprehensive: Art, Computer Science, Foreign Language, History/Social Studies, Logic & Critical Thinking, Math, Music, Reading/Language Arts, Science

Subjects

Math Reading/Language Arts Science History/Social Studies Foreign Language Art Music Computer Science Logic & Critical Thinking

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Pacing

Self-paced

Parent Time

5-15 min/day

Student Independence

Fully independent

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Academic Level

Grade level

Worldview

Secular

Engaging for Reluctant Learners

Yes

Videos

Reviews We Consulted

Updated: May 2026

How This Compares

When compared to Time4Learning, Study.com is often seen as more robust for high schoolers because it offers ACE-recommended courses that can be converted into actual college credit. Against Khan Academy, Study.com provides a more formal, structured curriculum experience with dedicated grade tracking and customer support, which many parents find worth the monthly fee. Compared to IXL, Study.com functions as a primary teaching tool that provides the video lessons themselves, whereas IXL is mostly used for drill-and-practice assessment. For families looking at Teaching Textbooks, the main difference is that Study.com offers a unified interface for every subject, while Teaching Textbooks specializes deeply and exclusively in math instruction. Finally, versus a program like Moving Beyond the Page, Study.com is almost entirely digital, making it a better fit for families who want to avoid the administrative work of physical projects and heavy literature requirements.

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