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Learn online with UCLA and Au Pair in America
As an au pair with Au Pair in America, you’ll spend your year living with a host family, caring for children, and experiencing daily life in the USA. You’ll also have the chance to complete a course at an American college.
If you prefer to study at your own pace from your American home, you also have the option to study online through the APIA UCLA Advantage scheme.
This course is a 19-week online American Studies course, which gives you six credits and is approved by the US Department of State to fulfill the au pair program requirement.


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What is the course about?
The course covers a wide range of topics to help you understand more about life, culture, and history in the USA:
US History: Includes modules on economics, geography and history
English Language: Develop your reading and writing skills with weekly practice
Arts in the US: Explore American culture and creativity
US Literature: Learn about famous American writers
Career Counselling: Think about your skills and interests to plan for your future job
“Attending a US College is a dream come true! I go to all the big sports events and have made some great American friends.”
Marie – Germany
How it works
How the course works
This course is designed to be both interesting and accessible, giving you the chance to learn new skills and meet other au pairs too.
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Make the most of your year in the USA
You must study in the USA, so ask yourself: How will that work best for me? In person at a college or online? Either way, we can help.