Programs for Au Pairs

Spring, Summer, and Fall courses are available On-campus and Online (HyFlex)*

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. Pre-Intermediate to Upper Intermediate levels. Courses include:

• Conversation & Listening (5 hours/week) - available on the New York City, Pleasantville campuses, and online
  • Classes meet Tuesday & Thursday mornings
• Grammar & Writing (5 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Monday & Wednesday mornings
• Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Tuesday & Thursday mornings
• Social English in U.S. Academic Culture (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Monday & Wednesday mornings
• Polishing Your English (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Monday & Wednesday mornings
• Grammar & Pronunciation (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Monday & Wednesday mornings
• American Culture & Media (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Monday & Wednesday mornings
• Idioms & Word Building (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Monday & Wednesday mornings

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

Spring, Summer, and Fall courses are available On-campus and Online (HyFlex)*

Courses are available on the New York City campus or online.

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)
  • Classes meet Monday & Wednesday mornings
• Academic Communication Skills (5 hours/week)
  • Classes meet Tuesday & Thursday mornings
• Academic Reading Skills (4 hours/week)
  • Classes meet Tuesday & Thursday afternoons

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

Courses are available Online (self-paced and asynchronous).

View our weekday morning or afternoon class schedules

An opportunity for au pairs to study English in our online 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
  • Classes meet online and are self-paced
• Communication Skills in Ethical Marketing (5 hours/ week) - offered in Spring 2, Summer 2, Fall 2
  • Classes meet online and are self-paced

A limited number of seats are available for au pairs to join these topical classes at deeply discounted rates.

Earn 36 hours during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

Learn More about Marketing and Advertising Communication Skills Courses

Spring, Summer, and Fall courses are available online (self-paced and asynchronous).

• TOEFL Preparation Skills & Strategies (28 hours)
• TOEFL Preparation Essentials (18 hours)

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 18-28 hours during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

Learn More about TOEFL iBT Test Preparation Course

Spring, Summer, and Fall courses are available online (self-paced and asynchronous).

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 (18 hours total)
  • Classes are self-paced and asynchronous
• Intensive Integrated English Skills (36 hours total)
  • Classes are self-paced and asynchronous

Earn 18-36 hours during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

Learn More about Integrated English Skills Courses

Spring, Summer, and Fall courses are available online (self-paced and asynchronous).

Special theme-based courses help you in your career after your au pair experience.

• Classes meet in-person during one weekend (full day Saturday and Sunday)
  • Possible total of 40 hours (with Research Assignment)

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.

Research assignments must be taken together with or following an in-person or online course.

Learn More about Research Assignment Courses

This course is for students who already have an Intermediate level of English (B1 level or higher). The course will help you improve important English skills such as reading, vocabulary, listening, grammar, and writing.

In this course, you will practice understanding and using English through real-world examples and useful exercises. This course can help you with English for your personal life, school, work, or social situations.

The course is fully online and self-paced. Each week has a unit with materials and assignments you can do any time that works for you.

Why take this course?

Take this course if you need a flexible, online learning option!

Course format

• Self-paced and flexible – You can study anytime, anywhere.
• Asynchronous – No live classes. You complete assignments each week when it is convenient for you.

What will you learn?

• Reading and Vocabulary
• Listening
• Grammar
• Writing
• Pronunciation
• Communication skills for school, work, and daily life

Who can join?

Students should have an English level of:

• CEFR B1, or
• TOEFL 55, or
• IELTS 5.5

Students will be sent a placement exam at the time of registration so that we can best determine your level. This course will help you start your English studies with confidence!

Summer 2 2025

Dates: July 14 – August 22, 2025 (all course assignments must be submitted by August 22, 2025)
Schedule: Self-paced with weekly assignment completion deadlines
Registration deadline: July 21, 2025
Hours: 6 hours per week (36 hours total)
Location: Online–fully self-paced
Price: $250

Register for Summer 2 English Preparation Skills

40 or 80 hour Summer and Winter 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)

Classes meet Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

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

Option 1

Course: Career Skills Development Series course + Research Assignment

Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Hours: 20-hour course + 20 hours/ week (research assignment)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 40 hours
Fee: $445

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)

Total hours: 40 hours
Fee: $450

Learn more about Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)

Option 3

Course: Intensive Integrated English Skills + 4-hour Research Assignment

Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Hours: 6 weeks + 4 hours pre-assignment
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 40 hours
Fee: $320

Learn more about Intensive Integrated English Skills

Option 4

Course: Communication Skills in International Advertising + 4-hour Research Assignment
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6-7weeks
Total hours: 40 hours
Fee: $320

Learn more about Communication Skills in International Advertising

Option 5

Course: Communication Skills in Ethical Marketing + 4-hour Research Assignment
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6-7weeks
Total hours: 40 hours
Fee: $320

Learn more about Communication Skills in Ethical Marketing

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
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $350

* 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
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $350

* 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: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Levels: Upper Intermediate-Advanced
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $250

* 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: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 6 hours/ week
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours 
Fee: $250

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 5

Course: Everyday English Skills
Campus: In Person or Online
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 3 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 18 hours
Fee: $215

Learn more about Everyday 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 afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $275

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 afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $275

* 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 Skills & Strategies
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $195

Learn more about TOEFL Preparation Skills & Strategies

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 afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $275

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 afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $275

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 afternoons
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $275

Learn more about Idioms & Vocabulary Building

Option 1

Course: Career Skills Development Series Courses

Campus: In person
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday (one weekend)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Total weeks: 1 weekend
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $260

Learn more about Weekend Intensive courses

Option 2

Course: Research Assignment (add-on to Career Skills Development Series courses)*
Campus: In person
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday (one weekend)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Total weeks: 4 weeks
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $185

Learn more about Research Assignment

*Must be taken with 2-Day Weekend Intensive courses

Option 1

Course: Integrated English Skills
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 3
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 18 hours
Fee: $125

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: Everyday 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: $215

Learn more about Everyday English Skills

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

Option 3

Course: TOEFL Essentials
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 3
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 18 hours
Fee: $125

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: $95

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: $70

Learn more about research assignment

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

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: 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 2

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: English Preparation Skills
Campus: Online (Self-Paced, Asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 6 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours
Fee: $250

Learn more about English Preparation Skills

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

Option 2

Course: Intensive Integrated English Skills
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 6 hours/ week
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)
Fee: $250

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 3

Course: Communication Skills in International Advertising | Communication Skills in Ethical Marketing
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Levels: Upper Intermediate-Advanced
Hours/ week: 6 hours/ week
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours
Fee: $250

* 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 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: Intensive TOEFL Preparation
Campus: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Level: Intermediate/ Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Days: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Time: Online (self-paced and asynchronous)
Total weeks: 7 weeks
Total hours: 28 hours
Fee: $275

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: Weekday Intensive - Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Weekday afternoons
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 afternoons
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 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