{"id":69,"date":"2025-12-02T18:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdh\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2025-12-02T18:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:32:04","slug":"education-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdh\/resources\/education-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Au pairs should complete 6 credits, 7.2 CEUs, or 72 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educare Companions should complete 12 credits, 14.4 CEUs or 144 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online classes<\/strong>: You should first look for in-person or hybrid (a combination of in-person and online) courses for your education requirement. &nbsp;If you cannot find any on-person or hybrid classes that work for you, you may take one online class at a time. The class must be through an accredited U.S.-based college or university. If you are unsure about whether a class will be accepted, check with your community counselor BEFORE registering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclaextension.edu\/humanities-social-sciences\/course\/american-studies-educ-x-470\">The APIA Advantage UCLA Course<\/a>&nbsp;was the first State Department-approved online class. It gives all 6 credits for $500 and can be completed over a course of 3-4 months, working on your own schedule. It\u2019s a great option for those who have interest in American culture, need flexibility, have transportation issues or just want to do one course for their total requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/resources\/education-options\/au-pair-education-requirement-explained\/\">An Explanation of the Au Pair Education Requirement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credit and non-credit classes are both acceptable as long as they are through an accredited U.S.-based college or university. &nbsp;If you want to take a class at a school not listed here on this page, please check with your counselor first to make sure it is accredited. Otherwise, it would not count toward your education requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Classes<\/strong>&nbsp;at all the local colleges require a placement test before you can enroll. The score of this test lets you know which courses you may take based on your level of English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Non-Credit Classes<\/strong>&nbsp;are called that because they do not count toward a degree in the U.S. However, any classes through an accredited U.S. college or university count for your education requirement. This includes non-credit classes. Non-credit classes are usually more affordable than credit classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ESL = English as a Second Language Classes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Community Colleges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollcc.edu\">Carroll Community College<\/a> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollcc.edu\/english-as-a-second-language-esol\/\">ESL Options<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frederick.edu\">Frederick Community College<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frederick.edu\/student-resources\/english-as-second-language.aspx\">ESL Options<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hagerstowncc.edu\">Hagerstown Community College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycollege.edu\/\">Montgomery College (MC)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycollege.edu\/workforce-development-continuing-education\/english-language-skills\/esl\/index.html\">MC Non-Credit ESL\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Language Schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilimd.com\">International Language Institute<\/a> (Gaithersburg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lado.edu\/\">LADO College<\/a> (Online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekend Classes &amp; Alternatives to Local Community College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These schools offer in-person travel classes in major cities all over the U.S. (even to Hawaii, Alaska &amp; Puerto Rico). They also offer online classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairclasses.org\">Au Pair Weekend<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmccaupair.com\">BMCC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningacrossamerica.net\">Learning Across America\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/classroomaupair.org\">Classroom Au Pair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local Weekend Class Option \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0All four of the schools above offer classes in Washington, DC. That would be perfect if you are looking for a weekend class experience, but don\u2019t want to spend a lot on travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Au pairs should complete 6 credits, 7.2 CEUs, or 72 hours. Educare Companions should complete 12 credits, 14.4 CEUs or 144 hours. 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