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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 Career Skills Development courses.

Benefits of Studying at Pace University

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
  • 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

  • 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

    Learn More about Intensive English Courses

  • 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

    Learn More about Academic English Courses

  • 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

  • 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

    Learn More about TOEFL iBT Test Preparation Course

  • 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

    Learn More about Integrated English Skills Courses

  • 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

    Learn More about Career Skills Development Courses

  • 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.

    Learn More about Research Assignment Courses

  • 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.

    Learn More about Summer and Winter School

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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:

  • 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: $420

    Learn 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: $435

    Learn more about Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)

  • 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.–9:00 p.m.
    Total weeks: 7 weeks
    Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
    Fee: $335

    Learn more about Intensive Integrated English Skills

    NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on

  • 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: $265

    Learn 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.–1:00 p.m.
    Total weeks: 7 weeks
    Total hours: 28 hours
    Fee: $265

    Learn 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: $265

    Learn 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: $265

    Learn 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: $265

    Learn 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: $230

    Learn more about Public Speaking

    NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on

  • 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: $245

    Learn 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: $175

    Learn more about Research Assignment

    *Must be taken with Weekend Intensive courses

  • 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.–12:30 p.m.
    Total weeks: 6 weeks
    Total hours: 18 hours
    Fee: $205

    Learn 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.–4:00 p.m.
    Total weeks: 6 weeks
    Total hours: 18 hours
    Fee: $205

    Learn more about TOEFL Preparation

    NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on

  • Course: Research Assignment (5-6 pages)

    Campus: Online
    Level: Intermediate+
    Schedule: Self-paced
    Total hours: 6 hours
    Fee: $85

    Learn more about Research Assignment

    * Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course

  • Course: Research Assignment (3-4 pages)

    Campus: Online
    Level: Intermediate+
    Schedule: Self-paced
    Total hours: 4 hours
    Fee: $60

    Learn more about research assignment

    * Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course

How to earn 60 or 72 hours in Summer

We have many courses of different lengths to help you get the hours you need.

Click on the number of hours for course details:

  • 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

    Learn more about Summer School Bundled Courses

  • Option 1

    Course: 2-day Career 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: $420

    Learn more about Career 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: $435

    Learn 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: $435

    Learn more about Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)

  • 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: $335

    Learn more about Intensive Integrated English Skills

    NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on

  • 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 required

    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 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 required

    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 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 required

    Learn 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 required

    Learn 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: $230

    Learn 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

  • Option 1

    Course: 2-day Career 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: $245

    Learn more about 2-day Career 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: $175

    Learn more about Research Assignment

    * Must be taken with 2-day career skills development series courses

  • 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.–12:30 p.m.
    Total weeks: 6 weeks
    Total hours: 18 hours
    Fee: $205

    Learn 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.–4:00 p.m.
    Total weeks: 6 weeks
    Total hours: 18 hours
    Fee: $205

    Learn more about TOEFL Preparation

    NOTE: An additional 4 hours or 6 hours is available by taking the optional research assignment add-on

  • Option 1

    Course: Research Assignment (5-6 pages)
    Level: Intermediate+
    Schedule: Self-paced
    Total hours: 6 hours
    Fee: $85

    Learn more about Research Assignment

    * Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course

  • Option 1

    Course: Research Assignment (3-4 pages)
    Level: Intermediate+
    Schedule: Self-paced
    Total hours: 4 hours
    Fee: $60

    Learn more about research assignment

    * Must be taken in conjunction with another in-person or online course