Au Pair Language & Culture
Program Facts
Ìý36 Hours/Course
Ìý ÌýIntermediate to Advanced Levels, CEFR B1-C2
Ìý ÌýIn-person instruction on the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï campus
Ìý ÌýJ-1 from a Sponsoring Au Pair Agency
The Au Pair Language & Culture Program is designed to help au pairsÌýfulfill the English instruction requirement for a J-1 visa. EachÌýcourseÌýprovidesÌý36 hoursÌýof instruction and au pairs can take twoÌýcourses to meet the 72-hour requirement. Courses are designed for intermediate to advanced level speakers of English.
- Engage with other au pairs
- Polish your writing, reading, listening, speaking, grammar, pronunciation, and presentation skills
- Expand your understanding of US culture
- Collaborate on projects and presentations
- Gain confidenceÌýin English
- Receive a certificate of completion
Fall 1 Application Deadline: August 14, 2025
Fall 1Ìý2025
| Course | English Proficiency | Dates | Day(s) | Time |
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| English for Effective Communication 1 | Intermediate (CEFR B1-B2) | August 21 - October 9 | Tu/Th | 6:45 - 8:45 PM |
| Public Speaking | High Intermediate (CEFR B2 -C1) | August 21 - October 9 | Tu/Th | 6:45Ìý- 8:45 PMÌý |
Fall 2 2025
| Course | English Proficiency | Dates | Day(s) | Time |
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| English for Effective Communication 2 | Intermediate (CEFR B1- B2) | October 16 - December 11 | Tu/Th | 6:45 - 8:45 PM |
| Business EnglishÌý | High Intermediate (CEFR B2- C1) | October 16 - December 11 | Tu/Th | 6:45 - 8:45 PM |
- Tuition = $300ÌýUSD
- Each course includes 6 hours of asynchronous work
- 3 credits toward your J1 visa education requirement
- All courses include an online component
- All dates, course offerings, andÌýprices are subject to change without notice.
- Tuition is due on the first day of class unless otherwise noted.​
- Students mustÌýpurchase a Buff OneCard (university ID) for a one-timeÌý$30 fee to access classroom buildings (a second course does not require the purchase of the Buff OneCard).ÌýÌýThe Buff OneCard can also be used to obtain a variety of student discounts.
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.
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In the U.S., a student’s education record is considered confidential and will not be released, with certain exceptions, without the student’s written permission. For instance, if your au pair agency or LCC contacts the IEC to confirm that you are taking a course, the IEC will not be able to respond without your written permission. By signing the Release of Non-Directory Information from the Student Education Record,Ìýyou give the IEC permission to respond to your au pair agency or LCC’s inquiries about your education record.
If you want to give such permission, please sign the form and indicate who may receive this information.
No. Your instructor will give you a diagnostic assignment on the first day of class to identify your strengths and areas of improvement. Before enrolling in a course, please verify your English proficiency using the Self-Assessment in the tab below.
Yes. You will receive a certificate if you successfully complete all course work and meet attendance requirements.
Most au pair courses do not require you to purchase a textbook. The TOEFL Preparation course is the only course that requires a textbook purchase at this time. We will use Express to the TOEFL iBT Test.
Bring a notebook, a pen or pencil, the textbook, and a folder to all classes.
Please email your instructor if you will be late to class or will miss a class. Students who are in good academic standing are allowed to make up missed coursework online with no loss of hours.
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Applying to the programÌýis simple.
- Complete the
- Make sure you have the application documents needed to apply. Standard application materials are listed below.
- You must be 18 years of age (from your date of birth) by the first day of the course for which you are applying.
Standard Application Materials
- CompletedÌýAu Pair Language & Culture Program Application Form
- Photocopy of the identification page of your passport
- Passport style photo for your Buff OneCard
Business EnglishÌý
This course teaches students how to write and speak effectively in U.S. business situations. Students gain practice in writing clear, concise, accurate, and persuasive texts, emails, memos, and short reports. They learn the art of small talk and conduct short presentations, conference calls, and simulated meetings. Students gain confidence as they develop their ability to target communication for managers, colleagues, direct reports, and clients. Ìý
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Effective Communication in English 1 & 2Ìý
In this course, students develop their English writing, reading, listening, speaking, and grammar skills in interactive and engaging lessons. Through meaningful and authentic activities, students expand their language skills, helping them to communicate confidently with their U.S. families, peers, and community.Ìý
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Public Speaking
In this course, students gain confidence as they polish their public speaking skills in discussions, short and formal presentations, and impromptu speeches based on their topics of interest. The course includes work on discussion leadership, pronunciation, and all aspects of delivering effective presentations: body language, eye contact, framing language, and responding to questions.Ìý
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TOEFL Test Preparation
This course provides students with strategies and test-taking practice for the TOEFL iBT. Students will review test format and scoring, and practice with actual tests, in addition to refining their underlying academic skills in vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Students are required to purchase a TOEFL test preparation textbook for use in the class.
Please verify your English language proficiency before registering for a course using the CEFR Self-Assessment grid below.Ìý
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