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 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
• Grammar & Writing (5 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
• Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Social English in U.S. Academic Culture (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Polishing Your English (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Grammar & Pronunciation (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• American Culture & Media (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Idioms & Word Building (4 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
  • Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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.

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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 Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
• Academic Communication Skills (5 hours/week)
  • Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
• Academic Reading Skills (4 hours/week)
  • Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

• Online and asynchronous classes meet over 6 weeks
  • 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

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17.5, 35, 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)
• Behavioral Decision-Making: New York City campus - 17.5 hours (available in Summer only)
• Leadership and Management: New York City campus - 17.5 hours (available in Summer only)
• Corporate Governance and Compliance: New York City campus - 17.5 hours (available in Summer only)
• Personal Branding and Communication: New York City campus - 35 hours (available in Summer only)

International Relations (Model U.N.) and Leadership & Entrepreneurship classes meet Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Behavioral Decision-Making, Leadership and Management, Corporate Governance and Compliance, and Personal Branding and Communication classes meet Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.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 1-, 2-, or 4-week programs are tailored to empower students with comprehensive English enhancement and specialized knowledge in International Relations (Model U.N.), Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Behavioral Decision-Making, Leadership and Management, Corporate Governance and Compliance, and Personal Branding and Communication.

Earn 17.5, 35, 40, or 80 hours towards your au pair education requirement.

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Online and Self-Paced

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.

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Option 1

Course: Career Skills Development Series course + Research Assignment

Campus: Online and Asynchronous
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced over 6 weeks
Hours: 20-hour course + 20 hours/ week (research assignment)
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 40 hours
Fee: $250

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 1

Course: Grammar and Writing
Campus: In Person or Online
Levels: Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
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: Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
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: 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 1

Course: Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion
Campus: In Person or Online
Levels: Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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: 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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: 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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: 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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: 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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: Online and asynchronous
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Hours: Self-paced
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $260

Learn more about Career Skill Development Series courses

Option 2

Course: Research Assignment (add-on to Career Skills Development Series courses)*
Campus: Online and asynchronous
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Hours: Self-paced
Total weeks: 4 weeks
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $185

Learn more about Research Assignment

*Must be taken with 2-Day Career Skills Development Series 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: 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 Essentials

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 Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Fridays 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Hours/ week: 16 hours/week + 8 hours pre-course task
Total weeks: 4 weeks (includes pre-course tasks)
Fee: $840

Learn more about Summer School Bundled Courses

Option 1

Course: Summer School (International Relations Model U.N.)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Fridays 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Hours/ week: 16 hours/week + 8 hours pre-course task
Total weeks: 2 weeks (includes pre-course task)
Fee: $450

Learn more about Summer School (International Relations)

Option 2

Course: Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Fridays 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Hours/ week: 16 hours/week + 8 hours pre-course task
Total weeks: 2 weeks (includes pre-course task)
Fee: $450

Learn more about Summer School (Leadership & Entrepreneurship)

Option 1

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 1

Course: Weekday Intensive - Conversation & Listening
Level: Intermediate-Upper Intermediate
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 30 hours
Fee: $295
* 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: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
Hours/ week: 5 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 30 hours
Fee: $295
* 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: Personal Branding and Communication Summer School
Campus: New York City
Level: B2+ (Advanced)
Hours/ week: 17.5 hours
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 2 weeks
Total hours: 35 hours
Fee: $1,310

Learn more about Personal Branding and Communication

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

Option 1

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

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: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 24 hours
Fee: $240
* 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: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Hours/ week: 4 hours/ week
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 24 hours
Fee: $240
* 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: Career Skills Development Series Courses

Campus: Online and asynchronous
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Hours: Self-paced
Total weeks: 6 weeks
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $260

Learn more about Career Skill Development Series courses

Option 2

Course: Research Assignment (add-on to Career Skills Development Series courses)*
Campus: Online and asynchronous
Level: Intermediate+
Schedule: Self-paced
Hours: Self-paced
Total weeks: 4 weeks
Total hours: 20 hours
Fee: $185

Learn more about Research Assignment

*Must be taken with 2-Day Career Skills Development Series courses

Option 1

Course: TOEFL Essentials
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: 18 hours
Fee: $125

Learn more about TOEFL Essentials

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

Option 1

Course: Behavioral Decision-Making Summer School
Campus: New York City
Level: B2+ (Advanced)
Hours/ week: 17.5 hours
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 1 week
Total hours: 17.5 hours
Fee: $745

Learn more about Behavioral Decision-Making

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

Option 2

Course: Leadership and Management Summer School
Campus: New York City
Level: B2+ (Advanced)
Hours/ week: 17.5 hours
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 1 week
Total hours: 17.5 hours
Fee: $745

Learn more about Leadership and Management

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

Option 3

Course: Corporate Governance and Compliance Summer School
Campus: New York City
Level: B2+ (Advanced)
Hours/ week: 17.5 hours
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 1 week
Total hours: 17.5 hours
Fee: $745

Learn more about Corporate Governance and Compliance

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: $95

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: $70

Learn more about research assignment

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