Upcoming Courses
March 13 - 15, 2026
Registration closes March 6, but may sell out sooner
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May 1 - 3, 2026
Registration closes April 24, but may sell out sooner
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San Francisco Course Details
In-person courses include both pre-weekend and post-weekend assignments. Pre-weekend assignments open 3 weeks before the scheduled weekend and are due 1 week before the city weekend. After the weekend, you will have 3 weeks to complete your coursework.
Connect in the US: Exploring Cultural Exchange
Learn to navigate the cultural and personal challenges of being an au pair living in the United States. Discuss conflict resolution, cultural diversity in the United States and how to successfully interact with people from different backgrounds and life experiences. Being in a diverse classroom will allow you to make new friends with individuals from all over the world and put everything you are learning into practice. Be the change you want to see in the world!
To accommodate travel time between the airport and class, plan to arrive for your course on a flight NO LATER than 3:00 pm on Friday and depart no earlier than 7:30 pm on Sunday.
Attendance is mandatory beginning on Friday with check-in, and does not end until Sunday at 5:00 pm. Students are expected to attend the full weekend and complete all assignments to receive their Completion Letter. We understand emergencies and important scheduling conflicts can occur, so please contact the program coordinator as soon as possible if there is a situation that prevents you from meeting any of these requirements.
After registering for this course, you’ll get a link to join Canvas the day that your pre-assignments become available.
Hours include pre-weekend assignments, post-weekend assignments, and a course evaluation. Check with your au pair agency regarding hours and credits, as requirements vary. Scheduled activities may be subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances and may be different from previous weekends.
Discover the U.S.
Explore San Francisco and make global connections as you work together with other au pairs from around the world! In this course, you will learn about U.S. geography, as well as exciting events in U.S. history and how they have influenced the current U.S. political culture and process. You'll have a chance to learn about your classmates' home countries and together you'll compare your own experiences to key aspects of American life. Through excursions and activities, you will be able to explore and further understand San Francisco's important historical and cultural identity.
To accommodate travel time between the airport and class, plan to arrive for your course on a flight NO LATER than 3:00 pm on Friday and depart no earlier than 7:30 pm on Sunday.
Attendance is mandatory beginning on Friday with check-in, and does not end until Sunday at 5:00 pm. Students are expected to attend the full weekend and complete all assignments to receive their Completion Letter. We understand emergencies and important scheduling conflicts can occur, so please contact the program coordinator as soon as possible if there is a situation that prevents you from meeting any of these requirements.
After registering for this course, you’ll get a link to join Canvas the day that your pre-assignments become available.
Hours include pre-weekend assignments, post-weekend assignments, and a course evaluation. Check with your au pair agency regarding hours and credits, as requirements vary. Scheduled activities may be subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances and may be different from previous weekends.
Courses are offered in collaboration with
With its iconic bridge, historic cable cars, and beautiful Victorian architecture, San Francisco is undeniably one of the world’s great cities.
Some of the places you may see during the weekend could include amazing sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Union Square, and so much more! We can’t wait to meet you.
HOUSING
Take advantage of Au Pair Weekend's partnership with Hostelling International in San Francisco! Just add housing to your purchase when registering for a course.
Housing is NOT included with registration. Students who register for housing through APW will stay at the hostel in a shared room with 8 – 20 beds on Friday and Saturday. There is a free breakfast at the hostel and it is about a 13 minute walk to our classroom building. An additional charge applies for two nights at the hostel. Beds are limited and may sell out; they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can add a 2-night stay (Friday & Saturday) at the hostel in a shared dorm room. When possible, we will place you in a room with other au pairs.
There will be a $50 administration fee for all housing refunds. Refunds only allowed up to 30 days prior to the weekend start date.
Other Housing Options
NOTE: Au Pair Weekend is not affiliated with and does not recommend any of the specific accommodations below. Please do your own research before choosing your weekend housing.
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Music City Hotel, 1353 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Adelaide Hostel, 5 Isadora Duncan Ln, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Green Tortoise Hostel, 494 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Amsterdam Hostel San Francisco, 749 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
TRANSPORTATION TO CAMPUS
Public Transportation
Our classroom building is located on the Muni #30 Stockton bus line. Click here for direct access to the bus map and
schedule. If you are taking Bart, you will take the BART Train to Montgomery Street Station. Once you get to Montgomery Street Station you will take the Muni #30 Bus (Outbound) to North Point St. & Hyde St. The destination is right around the corner.
Travel Between Airports & Campus
If you are coming from SFO Airport, the BART Train will take you directly to San Francisco. You will take the BART Train to Montgomery Street Station from the airport. Once you get to Montgomery Street Station you will take the Muni #30 Bus (Outbound) to North Point St. & Hyde St. The destination is right around the corner.
Campus Parking
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Anchorage Square Parking Garage is located right around the corner. Click here for the location and rates.
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Ghirardelli Parking Lot is located at 900 North Point Street at the corner of Beach and Larkin. Click here for the daily rates.
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Most parking meters in San Francisco have a two hour time limit, though approximately 25% of meters have a four hour time limit or no time limit at all.
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The best way to guarantee a parking spot is by searching on Spothero and booking an available parking spot before you go!
san francisco staff
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Valerie
City Director
Kyla
Program Coordinator
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Deb
Program Assistant
