{"id":1198,"date":"2021-08-16T14:12:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T18:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/?page_id=1198"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:26:32","slug":"education-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/resources\/education-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-at-12.53.48\u202fPM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1464\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-at-12.53.48\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-at-12.53.48\u202fPM.png 936w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-at-12.53.48\u202fPM-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-at-12.53.48\u202fPM-768x715.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-at-12.53.48\u202fPM-624x581.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong>Education Basics<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>All classes ideally should be in-person or hybrid (a combination of in-person and online) to count for your education requirement. In-person classes at locally accredited colleges are highly encouraged and will enhance your program experience. Should you be unable to find in-person classes that interest you for part of your education requirement, please see the details below regarding when online classes will be accepted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Au pairs will complete 6 credits, 7.2 CEUs, or 72 hours for their education requirement.<\/li>\n<li>Classes must be taken through US-based, accredited post-secondary schools (normally colleges and universities).<\/li>\n<li>Au pairs must provide a certificate, letter, or transcript confirming the completion of the class.<\/li>\n<li>Education should be completed at least 6 weeks prior to the end of your visa in order to be eligible to apply for an extension.<\/li>\n<li>If you choose a school that is not listed below, check <a href=\"https:\/\/ope.ed.gov\/dapip\/#\/home\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">here<\/span><\/a> to be sure it is accredited and will be approved BEFORE you register for the class.<\/li>\n<li>Non-participation of the education component is a violation of program requirements and DOS regulations. Under those regulations, such violation will be grounds for denial of opportunity to apply for any extension of stay or receipt of program certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080\">Au pairs may register for a wide variety of class types including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Courses for credit (full participation, grades awarded).<\/li>\n<li>Non-credit courses (full participation, no final grades).<\/li>\n<li>Audit courses (no grades given, class participation may be limited).<\/li>\n<li>Weekend courses offered at an accredited post-secondary institution where au pairs may have the opportunity to earn 3 or more credits in one weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ContentPasted0\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">If you are looking for <strong>English<\/strong> classes, these are the best local options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ContentPasted0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ilidc.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">International Language Institute<\/span><\/a> offers English classes for adult learners starting almost every week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space ContentPasted0\">\u00a0 <\/span>Au Pairs take a placement exam before being assigned to a class.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space ContentPasted0\">\u00a0 <\/span>Classes are held and weekday mornings, evenings and weekends.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ContentPasted0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elc.georgetown.edu\/\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Georgetown<\/span><\/a>\u00a0English Language Center has very challenging English classes that run on a semester-basis.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space ContentPasted0\">\u00a0 <\/span>New classes start in September, January and June. Georgetown also offers Business English. The <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/elc.georgetown.edu\/programs\/EWE01\/evening-and-weekend-english\/#nav-target-1\">Evening &amp; Weekend\u00a0English<\/a><\/span> courses typically run 8 or 9 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/lado.edu\">LADO<\/a> <\/span>is a language school for adult learners.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space ContentPasted0\">\u00a0 <\/span>They start new classes almost every week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>Au Pairs will take a placement exam to find out which class is best for them. LADO also offers classes in other languages. Classes are held weekday mornings, nights and weekends. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space ContentPasted0\">Currently classes can ONLY be taken at the Arlington, VA location which is near the Rosslyn Metro station.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoni.edu\/en\/us\/Courses\/standard_english_program\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Zoni Language Centers<\/span><\/a> offer a variety of online English classes for students.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Bridge Educational Group<\/span><\/a> has a wide variety of online English courses, and provides 12 CEU&#8217;S plus the TEFL certificate for less than $500.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.edu\/academics\/vesl\/online-vesl\/\">Columbia College<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #333333\">online English classes through this Virginia college.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/idc.edu\/english-program\/au-pairs\/\">Inlingua English Center<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #333333\">Morning or evening English classes 15 hours per week.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/mentora-programs\/toefl-ielts-preparation-courses\/\">Mentora College<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #333333\">Comprehensive TOEFL preparation classes at their DC campus.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icls.edu\/english-language-programs\/intensive-english-program\">International Center for Language Studies-<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333\">Our Intensive English Program extends beyond the classroom. Students can participate in weekly trips to local sites of interest, such as museums, monuments, national parks, and seasonal events, giving students a chance to make friends and practice their English.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>For Au Pairs who have ALREADY completed their education requirements<\/strong>, DC offers several <strong>FREE<\/strong> English classes which DO NOT give credit for the Au Pair program.<span style=\"color: #008080\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space ContentPasted0\">\u00a0 <\/span><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlosrosario.org\/courses\/\">Carlos Rosario<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextsteppcs.org\/enroll\">Next Step Public Charter School, <\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonenglish.org\/students\/\">Washington English Center<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/eslim.org\/students\/classes-schedules\/\">ESLIM<\/a> <\/span>all have free or low cost English classes which DO NOT give credit.\u00a0 Additionally, these 2 <strong>FREE<\/strong> casual conversations groups are a great way to practice speaking English at fun locations around the city. <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/skip-the-small-talk-d-c\/\">Skip the Small Talk<\/a>,<\/span> through Meetup.com and <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dclangx\/?hl=en\">@dclangx<\/a> <\/span>(District Language Exchange) on Instagram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080\">Au Pairs who <strong>DO NOT<\/strong> want English classes often take a <strong>WEEKEND<\/strong> class:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ContentPasted0\"><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairclasses.org\/?utm_term=au%20pair%20weekend&amp;utm_campaign=Website+Marketing+Ad+%231+Aug+2022&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;gad_source=1\">Au Pair Weekend<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">Interesting courses offered in cities all across the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ContentPasted0\"><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmccaupair.com\/\">Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC).<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">A variety of weekend<\/span> travel classes. (Several here in DC if you want to avoid the extra costs of airfare and hotel.)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/classroomaupair.org\/\">Classroom AuPair<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #333333\">Two types of courses, <em>Explore a Career<\/em> or <em>Experience a Destination, <\/em>allow you to explore different careers options and get you thinking on which direction in life you might want to take once your au pair year ends.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/programs-courses\/continuing-education\/programs\/au-pair\/index.html\">Hudson County Community College (HCCC)<\/a>.<\/span> They offer a wide variety of courses so you may pursue educational interests, meet new people, and experience important aspects of American culture.\u00a0 Each program provides 36 hours of credits.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.learningacrossamerica.net\/find-your-class\">Learning Across America <\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">offers au pairs courses focused on Miami, New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC.\u00a0 Each of these courses is designed with au pairs in mind and combines classroom learning with in-person, expertly guided \u201cout and about\u201d experiences in some of America\u2019s most amazing cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong>Other Educational Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uclaextension.edu\/humanities-social-sciences\/course\/american-studies-educ-x-470?utm_campaign=010323-APIA-UCLA-AP&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Eloqua&amp;utm_campaigntype=\">APIA Advantage \u2013 UCLA Extension Program<\/a><\/span> &#8211; The online course called &#8220;ECUC X 470 American Studies&#8221; is specifically designed for Au Pairs. This course explores U.S. history and culture and English-language study.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.liu.edu\/catalog?pagename=AU-PAIR\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Long Island University<\/span><\/a> &#8211; a wide variety of both online and in-person classes.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" title=\"The main option for au pairs in Montgomery County. You may take credit or non-credit classes affordably if you follow the registration instructions I gave you.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycollege.edu\/\">Montgomery College<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(must pay out-of-state tuition)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The main option for au pairs in Prince George\u2019s County. You may take credit or non-credit classes affordably if you follow the registration instructions I gave you.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pgcc.edu\/\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Prince George&#8217;s Community College\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(must pay out-of-state tuition)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udc.edu\/cc\/workforce-development\/\">University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Workforce Development<\/a> <\/span>&#8211; These specific classes (Workforce Development) are free for DC residents.\u00a0Required proof of residency: APIA participation letter, DC driver&#8217;s license\/non-driver ID card, and residency documents from your host family.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/silverbayaupaircourse.com\/online-courses\/\">Silver Bay Au Pair Courses<\/a><\/span> offer online classes on professional development, personal advancement, Americana and pursuing professional and life goals.<\/li>\n<li>Select online courses at<span style=\"color: #008080\"> <a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/coursera.org\">Coursera<\/a> <\/span>or <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/edx.org\">edX<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080\">Is an <strong>ONLINE<\/strong> class appropriate for me?\u00a0 Please check with your counselor first. Here are some justifiable reasons:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"ContentPasted2\">If in-person classes are not available for au pairs in the host family community or are too far away for an au pair to travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ContentPasted2\">If in-person classes other than ESL are not available for au pairs in the host family community and\/or the au pair doesn\u2019t need an ESL class.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ContentPasted2\">If in-person classes in their field of study or that interest them are not available in the host family community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ContentPasted2\">If in-person classes are too expensive, making completing the requirement within the education stipend impossible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ContentPasted2\">Or if an au pair was in a rematch and didn\u2019t have the opportunity to register for in-person classes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ContentPasted2\"><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong>Which types<\/strong> of online classes are allowed and when can I take my classes?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>All courses MUST be taken from an American college or university. You may confirm the approved US-based colleges and universities <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/ope.ed.gov\/dapip\/#\/home\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">You may take one online class per semester, but all online classes must be completed during the SINGLE semester in which you&#8217;ve registered.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">When submitting your proof of completion for an online class, your counselor will need the university\u2019s name, the course start and end dates, the number of credit hours earned, and the certificate of completion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You can check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Coursera<\/span><\/a> ,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/edx.org\">edX <\/a><\/span>or <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.onlinelearning.upenn.edu\/?search=English&amp;take=12\">UPenn<\/a><\/span> for a wide variety on online courses.\u00a0 Please confirm that the college or university from where you will complete your online course is an <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/ope.ed.gov\/dapip\/#\/home\">approved<\/a><\/span> US-based institution. The program accepts only these US programs. Here are the current online courses <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/school\/georgetownx\">Georgetown<\/a> <\/span>offers through edX.<\/li>\n<li>Host families may not persuade au pairs to take online or hybrid courses, the decision should be made by the au pair and with a justifiable reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ContentPasted2\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">My career focus is <strong>Childhood Education \/ Pedagogy<\/strong> and I want classes in this field of study. <span style=\"color: #333333\">(course selections may vary by semester.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.trinitydc.edu\/continuing-education\/course-descriptions\/#Early\">Trinity University DC<\/a> <\/span>offers <em>post graduate<\/em> Early Childhood continuing education classes both online and evening\/weekends. If you already have your bachelors degree there are several courses available at the approximate cost of $500 for 30 credits.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/11OJgSNaeAB2Un8Hr1aOOgqh-JrWhOjQJJWrHh8TTnLc\/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p\">Prince Georges Community College<\/a><\/span> (Maryland) has affordable childcare classes (90 hours for about $575) both online and in-person at their Largo, MD campus.\u00a0 DC residents will pay additional tuition as they do not live in Maryland. You can find more information <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pgcc.edu\/go\/childcare\/\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacc.edu\/programs-and-courses\/job-training\/child-care\/\">Anne Arundel Community College<\/a><\/span> (Maryland) offers training consisting of two noncredit courses. &#8220;Study the aspects of growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Explore the principles of learning, learning environments and activities. Successful completion requires 75% or better on all assessments.&#8221; Cost is a little more than $800 for 90 hours of instruction. (DC residents pay out-of-state tuition costs.)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycollege.edu\/workforce-development-continuing-education\/course-offering-schedule\/index.html\">Montgomery College<\/a><\/span> (Maryland) offers Early Childhood Education classes through their Workforce Development curriculum. There are in-person and online classes in both English and Spanish at a cost of about $510 for 45 credit hours. (This includes the out of state tuition fees).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.liu.edu\/catalog?pagename=AU-PAIR\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Long Island University<\/span><\/a> (New York) Child Development: An In-Depth Look at Diverse Learners, Child Development: Physical, Cognitive and Psychosocial, Special Needs Child.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmccaupair.com\/calendar\">B<span style=\"color: #008080\">orough of Manhattan Community College<\/span><\/a> (BMCC Au Pair) Ever changing classes which might include -Introduction to Special Education: Supporting Exceptional Children, or Childhood Literacy and Behavioral Development.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/learn\/child-development\/harvard-university-early-childhood-development-global-strategies-for-implementation?index=product&amp;queryId=e529ec464e7bd96e818bcf0efa2cd16c&amp;position=1\">Harvard University (through EdEx)<\/a><\/span> offers an online course called Early Childhood Development: Global strategies for Implementation. Examine best practices in child and family policies, advocacy, financing, and pathways to scale\u2014learning how to generate innovative, scalable intervention strategies that supports early childhood development. Together, Harvard University and UNICEF bring global experience from communities to policy makers, evidence and experts from around the world.<br \/>\n<h1 class=\"m-0 p-0 tracking-tight \"><span style=\"color: #008080;font-size: 1rem\">We understand this information is confusing!\u00a0 If you have additional questions, please contact your community counselor before registering for a course.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-at-12.53.48\u202fPM.png\"><\/a> Education Basics All classes ideally should be in-person or hybrid (a combination of in-person and online) to count for your education requirement. 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