Education Options
- Accredited School Search
- An Explanation of the Au Pair Education Requirement
- Anne Arundel Community College
- APIA Advantage — UCLA Extension Program
- AuPair weekend class
- Borough of Manhatten Community College – Weekend Classes in DC with Travel Component
- Community College of Baltimore County
- Free class at library does not count towards your education
- Free English online classes does not count towards education
- Howard Community College
- LADO College
- LIU weekend classes for Au Pairs
- Montgomery College
- Montgomery Community College-credit classes
- Prince George’s Community College International Student advising
- TOEFL
- University of the Virgin Islands (Weekend classes in DC)
- Virginia International University (Sat Museum Classes)
APIA – What Sets Us Apart
- *New 2011* APIA Exclusive AAA Driving Program
- Au Pairs vs. Nannies
- Better Business Bureau Rating A+
- Kid notes
- Watch Au Pair in America on YouTube
Blogroll
Driving In MD
- Maryland Driver’s Practice Test
- Maryland International Driver Law.Print and keep in the car you drive
- Maryland MVA letter explaining International license/keep in the car you drive
- Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
- Driving School-I drive Smart
- Driving School-Easy Method
- Driving School-International Driving School
- USPS-change of address- use confirmation letter for proof of residency, if you have moved)
- Car accident emergency form keep a copy in the car you drive
Driving license guidelines
Step 1 – Start Gathering Proof of Residency Documents
- Apply for Social Security Card (save envelope it comes in)
- Open a Bank Account
Step 2 – Complete 3 Hour Drug & Alcohol Course
Step 3 – Prepare for Maryland Driver’s Law Test
- Maryland Driving Manuals different languages
- MVA online practice test
- MVA practice test ipad
- MVA practice android
Step 4 – Gather Documents (See Quick Reference Card for list and details)
- MVA SAVE Document Verification (do this before going for written test)
Step 5 – Go to MVA to take your tests
Social Media
- Au Pair in America Facebook page
- Jan’s Cluster facebook page
- Au Pair Annapolis Facebook
- Au Pair in America on Pinterest
Fun & Fitness
- 100 Free Things to Do in DC
- Student Advantage Card
- Summer Fun with Kids
- YMCA
- After School Healthy Snacks for kids
- Baltimore Child Magazine
- Chesapeake Family Magazine
- Fun with kids at Library
- Kid Street News
- Maryland Family
- Maryland Kid’s Page
- Summer Fun with Kids
Helpful Links for Host Parents
Information
- Conversion Chart
- ABC’s of a successful year
- Global Awareness
- NEW I 94 procedure (Click on “Get Most Recent I-94” at the top of the page)
- Resources for AuPairs scroll through for all your questions
- Social Security Office Locator
- Volunteer Opportunites
- Weather Bug
Maryland
Medical Information
- Find a Doctor or Facility that Accepts Your Insurance (If you arrived in 2019)
- Find a Doctor or Facility that Accepts Your Insurance (If you arrived in 2018)
- Gynecology Clinic in Maryland (Affordable Women’s Health Services)
- CVS Minute Clinics
- Howard University Dental School
- Medical Claim Form
- Medical Insurance Information
- Minute Clinic
- Patient First
- University of Maryland Dental School
- Woman’s Affordable Health Services
Tax Information for Au Pairs
- H&R Block Tax Services for Au Pairs
- Instructions for Form 1040NR-EZ
- Tax Form 1040NR-EZ
- Au Pair Weekly Stipend Record
- How to write a check in the US
Travel Links for Au Pairs
- DC Metro
- Embassy website
- Hola Bus
- Hostels in the USA
- Hostels in Washington DC
- Megabus regional bus service
- Super Shuttle
- The Jane Hotel…New York
- Trek America
- Washington DC Metro
- Bolt bus
- Cheap Flights
- Cultural Hi-Ways
- DC2NY Bus
- Car rental
- Trek America
- Vamoose Bus