Compare Your Education Options

Au pairs can complete their education requirement in several different ways. The best choice depends on your schedule, budget, learning style, and personal goals.

Option
Best For
Main Benefit
Keep in Mind
Local College Classes
Au pairs who prefer traditional classroom learning
Regular contact with an instructor and local students
Fixed schedules and limited local course choices
Online Courses
Au pairs who need maximum flexibility
Complete coursework without traveling
Requires self-motivation and may offer less social interaction
Travel-Based Courses
Au pairs who want to learn while exploring America
Travel, cultural learning, and new friendships in one experience
Requires travel arrangements, time away, and possible additional expenses

Important: Education requirements and approval procedures may vary by sponsoring agency. Before registering, confirm your remaining education requirement and proposed course with your local coordinator or sponsor.

 

Compare Your Learning and Travel Options

Learning Across America offers both education courses and no-credit Travel Adventures. Whether you need to complete your au pair education requirement or simply want to travel with other au pairs, the chart below can help you choose the experience that is right for you.

Option
Best For
What’s Included
Education Credit
Education Courses
Au pairs who need to complete part or all of their education requirement while exploring America
Required coursework and course activities, along with the guided destination experience described for the class
Yes — either 36 hours/3 credits or 72 hours/6 credits, depending on the course
Tour-Only Travel Adventures
Au pairs who want to join the complete destination experience without classes or assignments
The same scheduled tours, group activities and travel experiences included in the corresponding education course
No — no classes, coursework or assignments
Cruise-Only Travel Adventures
Au pairs who want a carefree getaway and prefer to meet the group directly at the cruise port
The cruise portion of the experience, with opportunities to enjoy the ship and destination with other au pairs
No — no classes, coursework or assignments

Please note: Available options vary by destination and date. Review the individual experience page for complete details, pricing and inclusions.

 

Upcoming Education Courses & Travel Adventures

Browse our upcoming experiences by date, experience type, and education credit. Select the name of any experience to view complete details.

Month
Zoom
In-Person
Experience
Type
Credit Earned
August 2026
August 25
August 28–30
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
August 2026
Not required
August 28–30
Education Course
36 hours / 3 credits
August 2026
August 31
September 3-5
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
September 2026
Not required
September 3–5
Education Course
36 hours / 3 credits
September 2026
Not required
September 3–5
Tour-Only
None
September 2026
September 20
September 25–28
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
September 2026
Not required
September 25–28
Tour-Only
None
September 2026
September 27
September 30–October 3
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
September 2026
Not required
September 30–October 3
Tour-Only
None
October 2026
September 27
October 1–4
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
October 2026
October 4
October 16–18
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
October 2026
Not required
October 16–18
Tour-Only
None
October 2026
October 19
October 22-24
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
October 2026
Not required
October 22–24
Education Course
36 hours / 3 credits
October 2026
Not required
October 22–24
Tour-Only
None
November 2026
November 3
November 6-8
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
November 2026
Not required
November 6–8
Education Course
36 hours / 3 credits
November 2026
November 8
November 14–17
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
November 2026
October 25
November 18–23
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
November 2026
Not required
November 18–23
Tour-Only
None
November 2026
Not required
November 20–23
Cruise-Only
None
December 2026
December 1
December 5–7
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
December 2026
Not required
December 5–7
Tour-Only
None
January 2027
January 10
January 20–25
Education Course
72 hours / 6 credits
January 2027
Not required
January 20–25
Tour-Only
None
Start Anytime
Not required
Not required
Fully Online Course
36 hours / 3 credits

Please note: Availability, schedules, and experience details are subject to change. Select an experience name to review its complete description before registering.

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