GCSEs Absorb online learning

[blueeyes99]

We're planning to do some GCSEs at home, and rather than get a tutor are looking at online homeschooling websites.

Has anyone tried //www.absorbonlinelearning.com? I can't see any reviews on them. Unlike Wolsey Hall Oxford that also looks good but I prefer to do Edexcel to Cambridge board (current school do Edexcel and there is better supporting material available to buy through Pearson publishing).

Or any recommendations for other websites. But the structure of something like Interhigh or Briteschool would not work for us. Sorry I posted this in secondary ed before realising there's a home ed section on mumsnet.

[didgeridooda]

How about National Extension College? Same board and also in Cambridge, apparently. But the one you're looking at is cheaper.
Have you managed to find out more about it? I'm also thinking about this.

[blueeyes99]

I did look at the NEC. I liked the website and you can instantly get a free sample of any course. It seemed well presented, but less interactive content than Absorb online learning. Also saw an NEC review by someone saying that although they would recommend NEC you may need to also get a private tutor (just one person's viewpoint thought).

If you are seriously considering Absorb online it's probably worth phoning them with any queries as the enquiry line was informative.

[didgeridooda]

Interesting that Absorb is cheaper than the others. Wolsey charges over £500 for MFL.
I'm thinking of doing an IGCSE in French with DD, maybe just teaching her for it myself and hoping for the best. But would like to look at another couple of subjects that I would feel less comfortable about teaching myself. Not cheap, plus travel to exams (we are in Scotland, so could be quite tricky).

[blueeyes99]

I liked the look of Wolsey - looked professional and with a reasonable online content. I can see why they charge more as they have established a reputation. Absorb seemed similar price to most of the others I looked at.

So many websites are not much more than online textbooks plus someone who can mark your assignments. This doesn't appear to be the case with Wolsey and Absorb. I need the interactive content to keep my child engaged, interactive end of topic progress tests, informative videos etc. But I don't want to do Cambridge board. I think it worth phoning Absorb for a chat, and if you are ok with Cambridge board also phone Wolsey.

Yes I understand it must be tricky working out where to sit the IGCSE, (may influence which board you do).

[Waitingfordolly]

We have used Wolsey Hall and liked them. We are looking at Absorb now for a subject that Wolsey Hall don't do, we met them at an event and my daughter liked the look of their website, I don't know much more about them though, did you find out any more about them?

[blueeyes99]

I am afraid I didn't find out any more about them. But I'm still considering using them. If you do sign up I'd be very interested to know how you are finding them and how they compare to Wolsey so please let me know, either post here or just pm me. If we do go ahead I'll let you know, but it will be a while.

[Saraaa193]

This is a scam .when I wanted to cancel I still had to pay ,they said they will send me an email regarding how much and how long as well as making it more affordable but even after me asking to send the email they promised with details they wouldn’t.they also have an alleged discount that last 24 hours but it’s been on the website for so long .don’t let them do what they did to me.I’m a young person with so much debt and confusion because of there fraudulent behaviour and scamming techniques

[Htm7]

Hi I'm planning to home school my secondary school child and was wondering if anyone has any advice on providers they have used and any that you advice to avoid.

The past year has showed us that home schooling can be done and my child has been more confident and secure with home schooling and better grades too.

All info is appreciated. Thank you in advance

[RubixCubix]

@Htm7 You might get more answers if you start your own thread, as this is a zombie from 4 years ago......

These are the online providers that I have used/will be using for my children's GCSEs/IGCSEs and would recommend

Absolute Maths- maths
Home Made Education- English (although they do many other subjects)
Humanatees- Geography,History, Religious studies
Learntec- Computer Science
Southwest Science- all science subjects

There are many others though and you will need to be fast as many of them will be fully booked for September by now. Also check out the Home Ed Exams/Alternatives page on Facebook.

[Absorbonlinelearning]

I'm really sorry to see this update about Absorb. We don't offer subscriptions other than for home schooling users. We do offer payment by installments but this is simply spreading the cost of your purchase. We certainly have no incidents of scamming and we have strong reviews from many of our students. We do indeed have our 10% discount offer displayed on our website frequently, this is aimed at making our content more affordable but in response to your discussion we will be removing the time countdown. We would be happy to offer free trials to anyone who would like to try our products before making any financial commitment. Please do take a look at Trust Pilot for a balanced view of our services.