You must complete the education component of the program during your year as an au pair. The requirement is 6 semester hours of academic credit at a post secondary accredited school. (6 credits = approximately 80 hours in the classroom) EduCare au pairs must complete double of the above. Host families are required to contribute up to $500 (au pair) $1000 (EduCare) for the cost of tuition.

An accredited institution is officially recognized by a regional or national accrediting commission of schools.

Accredited Schools Search:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx

Your host family is required to provide transportation, including gasoline, parking, or public transportation costs (if applicable) to and from classes in your community. The cost of transportation is in addition to the $500 (au pair) $1000 (EduCare) for tuition.

Your counselor will be able to advise you of the specific educational opportunities in your area. Completion of the education requirement: Education is an important part of your year. You must complete your education requirement in order to apply for an extension. You will have to provide official documentation to show proof of completion of your classes.

UCLA Advantage Online Course

The University of California at Berkeley has created a 19-week online course for 6 credits that meets the educational requirement for your year. To find out more about the course, please visit UCLA Extension at https://www.uclaextension.edu/aupairs, or ask your local community counselor.

This is the only online option for au pairs. Any other online courses do not meet the educational requirement.

Accredited Post Secondary Institutions in your Community

For information and links to schools in your local community, visit the following page and select your state:
http://www.aupairinamerica.com/state/