Programs for Au Pairs
Language and culture classes to help you gain valuable knowledge and skills while earning credits toward the Au Pair J1 visa education requirement. Choose from weekday morning and afternoon classes in our Intensive English and Academic English programs, online TOEFL Preparation, Integrated English, Intensive Integrated English, and our popular online Career Skills Development Series 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 campus and online.
- Two convenient study locations: New York City and Online
- Multiple options for getting the credits you need (weekday morning or afternoon, self-paced)
- Discounted prices for au pairs on regular courses. Learn more about our Community Pricing!
- Interesting and helpful courses that you can use when you go back home
- Full use of university facilities and benefits, including:
- Gym
- Library
- Discounts at local eateries and Schimmel Theater with Pace ID card
- Access to intramural sports
Current Semesters
- Fall 1 2026: September 8–October 26
- Fall 2 2026: October 27–December 15
Upcoming Semesters
- Spring 1 2027: January 25–March 15 (7 weeks)
- Spring 2 2027: March 16–May 10 (7 weeks)
Class Schedules
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:
Fall 2026
Programs for Au Pairs
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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. Intermediate to Upper Intermediate levels. Courses include:
- Conversation & Listening (5 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or 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.
Learn More about Intensive English Courses Register for Intensive English Courses
- Conversation & Listening (5 hours/week) - available on the New York City campus or online
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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.
Learn More about Academic English Courses Register for Academic English Courses
- Academic Writing & Research Skills (5 hours/week)
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The 6 Week Online TOEFL iBT Test Preparation Course is available online (self-paced and asynchronous).
Fall 2 2026 (October 27-December 8)
- TOEFL Preparation Skills & Strategies (28 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 28 hours towards Au Pair education requirement.
Learn More about TOEFL iBT Test Preparation Course Register for TOEFL iBT Test Preparation Course
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The 6-Week Online Integrated English Skills Course is available online (self-paced and asynchronous).
Fall 1 2026 (September 8-October 20)
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.
- Intensive Integrated English Skills (36 hours total)
- Classes are self-paced and asynchronous
Earn 36 hours toward Au Pair education requirement.
Learn More about Integrated English Skills Courses Register for Integrated English Skills Courses
- Intensive Integrated English Skills (36 hours total)
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The Career Skills Development Courses 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)
Earn 20 hours for the course and another 20 hours for the optional research assignment for 40 hours
Fall 1 2026: Learning How to Learn (September 8-October 20)
Learn More about Career Skills Development Courses Register for Career Skills Development Courses
- Online and asynchronous classes meet over 6 weeks
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17.5 or 35 hours Summer School courses held over 1 or 2 weeks in:
- 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)
- Bundled Behavioral Decision-Making and Leadership and Management - 35 hours (available Summer only)
Behavioral Decision-Making and Leadership and Management meet Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Welcome to the ultimate Summer 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- or 2-week programs are tailored to empower students with comprehensive English enhancement and specialized knowledge in Behavioral Decision-Making and Leadership and Management.
Earn 17.5 or 35 hours toward your Au Pair education requirement.
Learn More about Summer School Course Register for Summer School Course
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.
We have many courses of different lengths to help you get the hours you need.
Click on the number of hours for course details:
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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 -
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)Learn more about Grammar and Writing
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)Learn more about Conversation and Listening
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 hoursLearn more about Intensive Integrated English Skills
*All options are subject to change.
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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 hoursLearn more about Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Expansion
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 hoursLearn more about Social English in U.S. Academic Culture
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 hoursLearn more about TOEFL Preparation Skills & Strategies
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 hoursLearn 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 hoursLearn 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 hoursLearn more about Idioms & Vocabulary Building
*All options are subject to change.
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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 hoursLearn 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 hoursLearn more about Research Assignment
*All options are subject to change.
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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 hoursLearn more about Integrated English Skills
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: $125Learn more about TOEFL Essentials
*All options are subject to change.
We have many courses of different lengths to help you get the hours you need.
Click on the number of hours for course details:
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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)Learn more about Intensive Integrated English Skills
Option 2
Course: Bundled Summer School Courses
Campus: New York City
Level: B2+ (Advanced)Hours/ week: 17.5 hours/ week
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 2 weeks
Total hours: 36 hours (includes 1 hour diagnostic and instructor feedback)*All options are subject to change.
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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
* Placement test requiredLearn more about Conversation and Listening
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 requiredLearn more about Grammar and Writing
*All options are subject to change.
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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 hoursLearn more about TOEFL Preparation
*All options are subject to change.
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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
* Placement test requiredLearn more about Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Expansion
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
* Placement test requiredLearn more about Polishing Your English
*All options are subject to change.
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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 hoursLearn 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 hoursLearn more about Research Assignment
*All options are subject to change.
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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 hoursLearn more about TOEFL Essentials
*All options are subject to change.
Option 2
Course: Behavioral Decision-Making Summer Course
Campus: New York City
Level: B2+ (Advanced)
Hours/ week: 18 hours
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 1 week
Total hours: 18 hoursLearn more about Behavioral Decision-Making
Option 3
Course: Leadership and Management Summer Course
Campus: New York City
Level: B2+ (Advanced)
Hours/ week: 18 hours
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Total weeks: 1 week
Total hours: 18 hours*All options subject to change.