Programs for Au Pairs
Language and culture classes to help you gain valuable knowledge and skills while earning credits towards the Au Pair J1 visa education requirement. Choose from weekday morning and evening classes, Saturday mornings, and popular weekend intensive Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development courses.
Benefits of Studying at Â鶹´«Ã½
If you are an au pair on J1 visa, we can help you get the education credits you need. We offer a wide range of interesting courses, many different times for you to take classes, and special pricing just for you! Courses are offered at our New York City and/ or Westchester locations, and online.
- Two convenient locations (and online)
- Multiple options for getting the credits you need (weekday morning, weekday evening, weekend, self-paced)
- Discounted prices for au pairs on regular courses. Learn more about our Community Pricing!
- Interesting and helpful courses that you can use when you go back home
- Full use of university facilities and benefits, including:
- Gym (NYC and Pleasantville)
- Olympic-sized swimming pool (Pleasantville)
- Library (NYC and Pleasantville)
- Free parking (Pleasantville)
- Discounts at local eateries (all campuses) and Schimmel Theater (NYC) with Pace ID card
- Access to intramural sports (NYC and Pleasantville)
Schedule
Our English courses feature multiple levels of instruction. The results of your online placement exam and academic advisement meeting will determine the level you attend at our institute.
You can find your class schedule by clicking on these links:
Programs for Au Pairs
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Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available On-campus and Online (HyFlex)*
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available on the New York City campus or online.
These courses meet on weekday mornings or afternoons. View our weekday morning or afternoon class schedules.
An opportunity for au pairs to study English in our weekday Intensive English Program at a special discounted rate. Advanced Beginner-Upper Intermediate levels. Courses include:
- Conversation & Listening (5 hours/week)
- Grammar & Writing (5 hours/week)
- Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion (4 hours/week)
- Social English in U.S. Academic Culture (4 hours/week)
- Polishing Your English (4 hours/week)
- Grammar & Pronunciation (4 hours/week)
- American Culture & Media (4 hours/week)
- Idioms & Word Building (4 hours/week)
A limited number of seats are available for au pairs to join classes in our Intensive English Program at deeply discounted rates.
Earn 28-36 hours during fall and spring or 24-30 hours during Summer
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Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available On-campus and Online (HyFlex)*
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available on the New York City campus or online.
These courses meet on weekday mornings or afternoons. View our weekday morning or afternoon class schedules.
An opportunity for au pairs to study English in our weekday Academic English Program at a special discounted rate. Advanced levels. Courses include:
- Academic Writing & Research Skills (5 hours/week)
- Academic Communication Skills (5 hours/week)
- Academic Reading Skills (4 hours/week)
A limited number of seats are available for au pairs to join classes in our Academic English Program at deeply discounted rates.
Earn 28-36 hours during Fall and Spring or 24-30 hours during Summer
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Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available On-campus and Online (HyFlex)*
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available on the New York City campus or online
These courses meet on weekday mornings or afternoons. View our weekday morning or afternoon class schedules.
An opportunity for au pairs to study English in our weekday Marketing and Advertising Communication Skills courses at a special discounted rate. Upper Intermediate-Advanced level courses. Courses include:
- Communication Skills in International Advertising (5 hours/ week) - offered in Spring 1, Summer 1, Fall 1
- Communication Skills in Ethical Marketing (5 hours/ week) - offered in Spring 2, Summer 2, Fall 2
A limited number of seats are available for au pairs to join these topical classes at deeply discounted rates.
Earn 36 hours during Fall and Spring semesters or 30 hours during the Summer semester
Learn More about Marketing and Advertising Communication Skills Courses
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Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available On-campus and Online (HyFlex)*
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available on the New York City campus or online.
These courses meet on Saturday afternoons. Saturday afternoon (New York City campus) class schedules.
Course prepares au pairs to reach their TOEFL iBT score goals by teaching every aspect of the tests including grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking, listening and test-taking strategies.
Earn 28 hours during Fall and Spring, or 24 hours during Summer
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Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available On-campus and Online (HyFlex)*
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available on the New York City campus, Pleasantville campus, or online.
These courses meet on weekday evenings or Saturday mornings. View our weekday evening or Saturday morning class schedules.
English classes that focus on all aspects of English are designed for non-native English speakers who want to improve their English skills for personal and professional reasons.
- Integrated English Skills (3 hours/week on Saturday mornings) - offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
- Intensive Integrated English Skills (6 hours/week on weekday evenings) - offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
Earn 18-36 hours during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
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Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 courses are available on-campus only.
These courses meet for 2 full days on Saturday and Sunday.
Special two-day weekend intensive courses help you in your career after your au pair experience.
Courses are eligible for digital badges!
Earn 20 hours for the course and another 20 hours for the optional research assignment for 40 hours
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Online
4-hour or 6-hour research assignments allows you to practice your academic research skills and earn 4 hours or 6 hours toward your au pair education requirement.
Must be taken in conjunction with or following a face-to-face or online course.
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40 or 72 hour Summer School courses held over 2 weeks in:
- International Relations (Model U.N.): New York City campus - 40 hours (available in Summer only)
- Leadership & Entrepreneurship: New York City campus - 40 hours (available in Summer and Winter)
- Bundled Summer Course International Relations (Model U.N.) + Leadership & Entrepreneurship: New York City campus - 80 hours (available in Summer only)
Welcome to the ultimate Summer and Winter School experience in New York! Elevate your English language skills while delving into captivating content-based courses that offer immersive, experiential learning opportunities. Our 2-week programs are tailored to empower students with comprehensive English enhancement and specialized knowledge in International Relations (Model U.N.) and Leadership & Entrepreneurship.
Earn 40 or 80 hours towards your au pair education requirement.
How Can You Make the 6-Credit Requirement?
There are several ways for you to get 6 credits (60 hours or 72 hours) by taking courses in multiple sessions or combining programs. View all course combinations below by selecting the term you are interested in. Detailed course information is available below.
If you have questions about our au pair programs, please visit our FAQ page.
How to earn 60 or 72 hours in Winter, Spring, and Fall
We have many courses of different lengths to help you get the hours you need.
Click on the number of hours for course details:
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Option 1
Course: Weekend Intensive Courses + Research Assignment
Campus: New York City and Westchester (dates and topics vary between campuses)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday (Weekend Intensive) + self-paced for 4 weeks (research assignment)
Hours: 4 hours pre-assignment + 8 hours/day (Weekend Intensive) + 20 hours/ week (research assignment)
Total weeks: 2 days + 2 weeks
Total hours: 40 hours
Fee: $420Learn more about weekend courses + research assignment
Option 2
Course: Leadership & Entrepreneurship Winter School
Campus: New York City
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours/ week: 16 hours/week + 8 hours pre-course task
Total weeks: 2 weeks (includes pre-course task)
Fee: $435Learn more about Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)
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Option 1
Course: Grammar and Writing
Campus: In Person or Online
Levels: Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $335* Subject to change.
Learn more about Grammar and Writing
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 2
Course: Conversation and Listening
Campus: In Person or Online
Levels: Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $335* Subject to change.
Learn more about Conversation and Listening
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 3
Course: Communication Skills in International Advertising | Communication Skills in Ethical Marketing
Campus: In Person or Online
Levels: Upper Intermediate-Advanced
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Days: Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $335* Subject to change.
Learn more about Communication Skills in Marketing/ Advertising
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 4
Course: Intensive Integrated English Skills
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Days: Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday
Time: Weekday evenings 6:00 p.m.Â鶹´«Ã½“9:00 p.m.
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $335Learn more about Intensive Integrated English Skills
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
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Option 1
Course: Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion
Campus: In Person or Online
Levels: Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $265Learn more about Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Expansion
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 2
Course: Social English in U.S. Academic Culture
Campus: In Person or Online
Levels: Intermediate - Advanced
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $265* Classes with teacher are a mix of in-person and 'live' remote delivery.
Learn more about Social English in U.S. Academic Culture
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 3
Course: TOEFL Preparation
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Fridays
Time: 9:00 a.m.Â鶹´«Ã½“1:00 p.m.
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $265Learn more about TOEFL Preparation
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 4
Course: American Culture & Media
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $265Learn more about American Culture & Media
Option 5
Course: Pronunciation & Grammar
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $265Learn more about Pronunciation & Grammar
Option 6
Course: Idioms & Vocabulary Building
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $265Learn more about Idioms & Vocabulary Building
Option 7
Course: Public Speaking
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: Weekday mornings or afternoons
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 24 hours
Fee: $230Learn more about Public Speaking
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
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Option 1
Course: Weekend Intensive Courses
Campus: New York City and Westchester (dates and topics vary between campuses)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
Hours: 4 hours pre-assignment + 8 hours/ day
Total weeks: 2 days
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $245Learn more about Weekend Intensive courses
Option 2
Course: Research Assignment (add-on to Weekend or 2-Week Intensive courses)*
Campus: Online
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Total weeks: 4 weeks
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $175Learn more about Research Assignment
*Must be taken with Weekend Intensive courses
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Option 1
Course: Integrated English Skills
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 3
Days: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 a.m.Â鶹´«Ã½“12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 18 hours
Fee: $205Learn more about Integrated English Skills
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 2
Course: TOEFL Preparation
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 3
Days: Saturdays
Time: 1:00 p.m.Â鶹´«Ã½“4:00 p.m.
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 18 hours
Fee: $205Learn more about TOEFL Preparation
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
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Course: Research Assignment (5-6 pages)
Campus: Online
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Total hours: 6 hours
Fee: $85Learn more about Research Assignment
* Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course
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Course: Research Assignment (3-4 pages)
Campus: Online
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Total hours: 4 hours
Fee: $60Learn more about research assignment
* Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course
We have many courses of different lengths to help you get the hours you need.
Click on the number of hours for course details:
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Option 1
Course: Summer School Bundled Course (International Relations Model U.N. + Leadership & Entrepreneurship)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours/ week: 16 hours/week + 8 hours pre-course task
Total weeks: 4 weeks (includes pre-course tasks)
Fee: $810 -
Option 1
Course: 2-day Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development Series Course + Research Assignment
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Weekend
Hours/ week: 20 hours course + 20 hours research assignment
Total weeks: 4 weeks (includes research assignment)
Fee: $420Learn more about Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development Series courses + Research Assignment
Option 2
Course: Summer School (International Relations Model U.N.)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours/ week: 16 hours/week + 8 hours pre-course task
Total weeks: 2 weeks (includes pre-course task)
Fee: $435Learn more about Summer School (International Relations)
Option 3
Course: Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours/ week: 16 hours/week + 8 hours pre-course task
Total weeks: 2 weeks (includes pre-course task)
Fee: $435Learn more about Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)
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Option 1
Course: Intensive Integrated English Skills
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Weekday evenings
Hours/ week: 6 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours
Fee: $335Learn more about Intensive Integrated English Skills
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
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Option 1
Course: Weekday Intensive - Conversation & Listening
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Weekday mornings
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 30 hours
Fee: $285
* Placement test requiredLearn more about Conversation and Listening
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 2
Course: Weekday Intensive - Grammar & Writing
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Weekday mornings
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 30 hours
Fee: $285
* Placement test requiredLearn more about Grammar and Writing
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
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Option 1
Course: Weekday Intensive - Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Weekday mornings
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 24 hours
Fee: $230
* Placement test requiredLearn more about Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 2
Course: Weekday Intensive - Polishing Your English
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Weekday mornings
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 24 hours
Fee: $230
* Placement test requiredLearn more about Polishing Your English
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 3
Course: TOEFL iBT Test Preparation
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Fridays
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 24 hours
Fee: $230Learn more about TOEFL iBT Test Preparation course
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
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Option 1
Course: 2-day Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development Series Courses (topics vary)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Hours/ week: 20 hours/ week
Total weeks: 2 days
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $245Learn more about 2-day Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development Series courses
* Can have optional Research Assignment added
Option 2
Course: Research Assignment (add-on to 2-day career skills development series courses)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Total weeks: 4 weeks
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $175Learn more about Research Assignment
* Must be taken with 2-day career skills development series courses
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Option 1
Course: Integrated English Skills
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 3
Days: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 a.m.Â鶹´«Ã½“12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 18 hours
Fee: $205Learn more about Integrated English Skills
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
Option 2
Course: TOEFL Preparation
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 3
Days: Saturdays
Time: 1:00 p.m.Â鶹´«Ã½“4:00 p.m.
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 18 hours
Fee: $205Learn more about TOEFL Preparation
NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on
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Option 1
Course: Research Assignment (5-6 pages)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Total hours: 6 hours
Fee: $85Learn more about Research Assignment
* Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course
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Option 1
Course: Research Assignment (3-4 pages)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Total hours: 4 hours
Fee: $60Learn more about research assignment
* Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course