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

Online classes: All classes must be in-person or hybrid (a combination of in-person and online) to count for the education requirement. The APIA Advantage UCLA Course is the only State Dept. approved class online class. No other online classes will be accepted.

If after searching the options listed below, you are still having a difficult time finding classes, contact your community counselor.

Credit Classes 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. These classes are usually more expensive than non-credit classes.

Non-Credit Classes 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.

ESL = English as a Second Language Classes

Local Community Colleges

• Montgomery College (MC)
  • MC Course Search – Credit Classes
    • Registration Process for MC Credit Classes (to pay the resident tuition rate)
  • MC Course Search – Workforce Development & Continuing Education Classes
    • MC Workforce Development Catalog Fall 2023
    • MC Non-Credit ESL 

Neighboring County Community Colleges

• Howard Community College ESL
• Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)
  • • • PGCC Transition Low-Cost ESL

Language Schools

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

Weekend Classes & Alternatives to Local Community College

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