All au pairs are required to take 6 credits during their year in the U.S., giving them the chance to study and experience the American educational system while they’re here. To help offset the cost, host families are responsible for contributing up to $500 toward their au pair’s education requirement. (If au pairs extend their time on the program for an additional 6, 9, or 12 months, they’ll take additional credits; 3 credits for a 6-month extension and 6 credits for a 9- or 12-month extension.)
We encourage au pairs and host families to explore educational options early on, as the year progresses quickly. Also, au pairs must complete their classes well in advance of the end of their first year in order to extend their time on the program.
Some au pairs decide to take classes in their area of study or ESL, while others prefer to learn about something totally new or just for fun. The good news is, there are lots of educational opportunities available to au pairs in New York!
Au pairs are welcome to enroll in any college or university classes that align with their budget and schedule, as long as they are offered at an accredited post-secondary institution. Some schools offer classes specifically tailored to the au pair experience. Here are a few excellent options:
Hult international Business School: Offers online classes in business, communication, and leadership, designed to enhance an au pair’s cultural exchange journey and equip them for success in any professional environment.
Long Island University: Provides dedicated weekend and online courses for au pairs, along with semester-long options like ESL/TOEFL review.
Silver Bay Au Pair Courses: Offers online and combination (online and in-person) courses. Offerings include classes in personal and child development, American culture, music and the arts.
Other schools in New York that offer in-person and online classes accepted by our program include the following:
Genesee Community College– Batavia
Queensborough Community College– Bayside
Monroe University– Bronx/ New Rochelle
CUNY Brooklyn College– Brooklyn
Kingsborough Community College– Brooklyn
Bryant & Stratton College– Buffalo/ Albany/Rochester/Syracuse/Western New York
Suny Erie– Buffalo
Villa Maria College– Buffalo
Nassau Community College– Garden City
LaGuardia Community College– Long Island City
Suny Orange County Community College– Middletown
Pace University– New York
Borough of Manhattan Community College– New York
Dominican College– Orangeburg
Dutchess Community College– Poughkeepsie
Purchase College– Purchase
Suffolk County Community College– Selden
Suny Ulster– Stone Ridge
Westchester Community College– Valhalla
By exploring these educational opportunities, au pairs in New York can fulfill their program requirements, enhance their skills, meet new people, and enrich their cultural exchange experience.
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