My Recent Reviews

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  Catherine Simmons

  October 12, 2026

  British Curriculum Science: Year 2 to Year 3 Bridge Course

  My child seemed engaged by the simple fair tests and recording activities in this bridge course, and I liked that the consolidation mini-project uses classroom learning. Small caveat: I would have liked a bit more guidance on how to record results at home between meetings.

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  Catherine Simmons

  August 2, 2026

  Introduction to Criminal Law and Mock Trial

  Our 13-year-old was excited for each class and came away with a better understanding of criminal law basics and courtroom roles.

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  Catherine Simmons

  June 6, 2026

  Trombone Masterclass: Minor Scales, Etudes & Performance

  The topics—minor scales, etudes, and a final performance—were exactly what we wanted and suited my 11-year-old's interests, but the single 30-minute lesson each week made steady progress a bit slow. For families looking for a quicker ramp-up the pacing might feel light, though the material itself is strong for experienced players.

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  Catherine Simmons

  June 1, 2026

  Beginner Chinese for English Speakers — Pinyin, Writing, Expression

  There were definite positives: solid Pinyin instruction and helpful writing drills, but my child found some of the writing exercises repetitive and would have liked more variety.

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  Catherine Simmons

  May 31, 2026

  Chemistry of Life: Elements Essential to Living Things

  The sequence across the 10 weeks made complex ideas feel manageable. As a parent I liked how the course connected elements to real biological structures.

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  Catherine Simmons

  May 23, 2026

  Reading Comprehension: Fiction & Nonfiction Strategies

  Good overall course and useful strategies, though I would have preferred shorter sessions on some days; the two lessons per week were convenient for our schedule.