Education -
requirement &
local resources
6 collage credits or 72-90 class hours;
Classes need to be taken at an accredited post-secondary institution;
The classes may be credited, non-credited (hours) or audited.
Classes can be: in person, hybrid or online (since 7/1/2023 one online class per semester is allowed by the State Department rule. Semester: Fall - August to December; Spring - January to May; Summer - June to August);
The Host Family must pay up to $500 per year to complete the educational component;
The Host Family must support the Au Pair’s completion of the educational requirement (transportation & reasonable schedule flexibility);
Education component needs to be full field in order to remained in good standing with the program (extend for a 2nd year or be allowed to become Au Pair’s in the future again);
Deadline for submitting the proof of completion of the educational requirements:
Non-extending Au Pairs - end of the program year;
Extending Au Pairs - end of the 11th month on the program;
