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College of Marin Intensive English Program enjoyed a concert in January 2011 from Ondar Khurgulek, world-famous Tuvan throat singer, whose daughter is a student in the program and is pictured in the pink shirt next to him. Students in the program include F-1 international students, J-1 au pairs, and Marin County residents and friends.  Registration for Session B starting March 22 is now in progress. Students may select 5, 10, 15, or 20 hours per week for 8 weeks at a cost of $375, $725, $975, or $1175, respectively. Information and schedule at www.marin.edu/iep. Questions: sara.oser@marin.edu. 415.883.2211 Extension 8579.

 

 Intensive English Program

Indian Valley Campus

1800 Ignacio Blvd.

Novato, CA 94949 U.S.A.

415.883.2211 X8579

415.883.2632 (FAX)

www.marin.edu/iep

 

Spring Semester 2011:  January 25–May 20, 2011

Session A:  January 25–March 18, 2011

Session B:  March 22–May 20, 2011

 

Fall Semester 2011:  August 16–December 2, 2011

Session A:  August 16–October 7, 2011

Session B:  October 11–December 2, 2011

Happy Birthday Au Pair in America!

 

 

25 years

 

Au Pair in America Celebrates 25 Years!

Au Pair in America was established in 1986 as the first federally approved au pair program in the United States.  We have established high standards of excellence, partnering with the U.S. government, international partners, our U.S. field network, AIFS staff and orientation team to provide a quality cross-cultural experience for over 87,000 au pairs from around the world and thousands of American families.  Join us in celebration.

 

Host Family/ Au Pair Support Blog…

This week’s blog question for host families-  How do you stay enthusiastic about the program when your role doesn’t change from year to year?  Follow the link to read or add your comments

http://aupairmom.com/experienced-host-parent-is-weary-how-can-she-regain-enthusiasm-for-the-au-pair-program/2011/01/12/celiaharquail/#comments

To regularly visit this blog, please see the link listed in the right hand column of my blog… Host Mom’s coffee talk

Enjoy!

Ginny

Time to Register for Classes….

It’s time to start thinking about what you will do for the winter semester (starts in January.)  Don’t wait until the last minute or the class you want could be fully enrolled.

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Check out the education information page and the college website links under education options.  There are great options for everyone in our cluster.

Reminder:

Au Pairs and Au Pair Extraordinaires need to complete 6 credit hours or 72-80 classroom hours during their year. Continuing Education Units (8 CEU’s) also apply towards education requirement if you are continuing coursework in your chosen career field.

APIA Advantage Course through UCLA

The next UCLA APIA Advantage Course will run from January 10 – May 16. Registration is already open at www.uclaextension.edu/aupairs
 
The cost of the class is $500 and it satisfies the education requirement for au pairs or half the requirement for EduCare companions.

American Studies Online is a 19-week media-rich, mostly self-paced online course of study. Designed specifically in cooperation with the American Institute For Foreign Study’s Au Pair in America program, UCLA Extension’s course offers successful participants 6 quarter units (4 semester units) and a certificate of completion from UCLA Extension.

 

Participants will read lessons, engage in activities, write, share resources, network with one another, and even collaborate on special projects – all designed to further their understanding of US culture.

The Community Involvement segment of the program takes the au pairs into face-to-face contact with the community. Au pairs will relate these experiences to their academic coursework in American Studies Online.

The interdisciplinary course of study will include:
• US History
• Arts in the US
• US literature
• Career counseling
• English language study (optional)
• TOEFL preparation (optional)

Each group is assigned a “Course Manager” who acts as an “online concierge” to provide high levels of service to ensure a rewarding and trouble-free educational experience.

For further information call (310) 206-6671 or email online@uclaextension.edu