Au pairs should complete 6 credits, 7.2 CEUs, or 72 hours.

Online classes: As of September 1, 2022, all classes must be in-person or hybrid (combination or in-person and online) to count for the education requirement. The APIA Advantage UCLA Course is the only State Dept. approved class with an online component. No other online classes will be accepted, unless registration took place prior to September 1, 2022.

An Explanation of the Au Pair Education Requirement

Local Community Colleges

• Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)
  • AACC Interactive ESL for Au Pairs
  • AACC Personal Enrichment Classes
  • AACC Workforce Development & Continuing Education
• Howard Community College ESL
• Montgomery College (MC)
  • MC Non-credit ESL
  • MC Workforce Development Catalog Fall 2022
• Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)
  • PGCC Fall 2022 Childcare Courses 90 hours/$450
  • PGCC International Student Advising
  • PGCC Transition Low-Cost ESL *
  • PGCC Workforce Development Catalog Fall 2022

Language Schools

• Georgetown University Continuing Education ESL
• Inlingua English Center
• International Center for Language Studies DC
• International Language Institute DC *
• LADO College *

*ESL (English as a second language) options that are popular with au pairs in our cluster.

Weekend Classes

• Au Pair Weekend Class
• Classroom Au Pair
• Columbia College
• Learning Across America (Study & Travel)
• University of the Virgin Islands  (Popular option with classes in DC area)