Online courses
self paced - STart anytime!
Important Information for Online Classes
The U.S. Department of State allows au pairs to take one online course per semester. To earn all your credits, choose a 6-credit course or take a 3-credit in-person and a 3-credit online course in the same semester. Another option is to take two 3-credit online courses in different semesters.
Semesters: Spring (January-April), Summer (May-August), and Fall (September-December)
*Check with your agency or local area coordinator before registering.*
Current Courses
SPRING SEMESTER OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
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INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE COURSES
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Spring Semester now open for registration! Click the course title above to enroll any time.
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Registration will remain open until March 31, 2026.
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Students have until April 17, 2026 to complete their coursework.
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SUMMER Semester (May - August) will open for registration April 1, 2026.
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Self-paced. Our online courses are 100% online, open-enrollment, and pre-recorded. This means you can complete this course within the convenience of your own schedule. A 36-hour course will take 36 hours to complete, and a 72-hour class will take 72 hours.
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Offered in collaboration with Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC). They fulfill the educational requirements for J-1 visa holders.
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24 Hour Online Course Details
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Discover the U.S. and Your Community
36 Hour Online Course Details
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Arts & Entertainment (3 credits)
Discover the U.S.
Connect in the US: Exploring Cultural Exchange
Explore Our Environment
Intermediate English
Advanced English
60 or 72 Hour Online Course Details
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Discover & Connect in the U.S.
Discover & Connect in the U.S.
Intermediate & Advanced English
Arts & Entertainment (6 credits)
Mind, Body & Planet (6 credits)