Au pairs are required to complete 6 credits or 8 CEUs or 72 or more hours. I will work with your au pair to ensure that she earns the appropriate amount.
You may take credit or non-credit classes from an accredited college. If you want to take a class at a school not listed here on my blog, please check with me first to make sure it is accredited. Otherwise, it would not count toward your education requirement. Currently, you must meet a residency requirement of 90 days before you can request in county tuition. (***This is subject to change at any time***)
Your host family will pay an education allowance to assist you in completing your education requirement. They will also ensure your transportation to class (access to a car and gas expense will be covered). The education allowance is up to $500.
There are ways to get your credits for close to your education allowance, but it will not give you a lot of choices. Normally au pairs will contribute some of their own money ($200+) towards their education. I can help you plan out your year of classes to make it fun, interesting and educational! 
- Anne Arundel Community College
- APIA Advantage – UCLA Extension Program
- College of Southern Maryland
- College of Southern Maryland ESL Program
- LADO College
- Learning Across America (Study and Travel BMCC)
- University of the Virgin Islands (Weekend classes in DC)
- Virginia International University – Saturday programs (5 hours)
The APIA Advantage UCLA Course is the only State Dept. approved class with an online component. No other online classes are accepted.
- NOTE – Au pairs are allowed to take one weekend course for up to half their education requirement per contract year. The Department of State views our program as a cultural exchange experience and an au pair going to a campus over the length of a semester alongside her American Peers facilitates this while promoting the spirit of the program.
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