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Educational Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

All au pairs must complete 80 hours of APIA-approved educational classes.\u00a0 Your host family contributes $500 towards each of the three classes which are described below.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Community Colleges – they charge about $700 per 3-credit class.\u00a0 You may take any class you like. Examples are:\u00a0 Saddleback, Irvine Valley, Orange Coast, Santiago.<\/p>\n

2. UCLA Au Pair Class – This is an online class and is free to au pairs because the HF pays $500 for it.\u00a0 After the au pair completes both the online and community involvement sections, she will earn six credits towards completion of her educational requirements.<\/p>\n

The next UCLA class runs from April 7 – August 14, 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is focused on American History and is designed for a more serious student .\u00a0 There are weekly assignments as well as a community involvement piece which requires au pair participation and to document a global awareness presentation, volunteering and other cultural or historical activiities during the course.<\/p>\n

To register, go to:\u00a0 http:\/\/humanities.uclaextension.edu\/amer-studies-online<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Weekend College – enroll in the Alliant International University Au Pair Program – American Dreams A & B.\u00a0 Cost is about $515 for the class but there are additional costs for for lodging, transportation and meals.\u00a0 The college is in San Diego and the class meets only on certain weekends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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