Educational Information:

1. Read details about the educational requirement at http://www.aupairinamerica.com/aupairs/education.htm.
2. Visit the college websites to learn more about the university, its programs of study, course offerings and the cost of studying.
   
3. Ask your community counselor for suggestions of other schools that might be of interest to you
4. Review the cost, class schedule and transportation needed for the classes you are interested in with your host family. You need to be responsible about selecting courses that meet at times that will not conflict with your work schedule. Take into consideration the time it will take to travel between home and the campus. Your host family must approve your plans.
5. Your host family is advised to pay half of the total education allowance during the first half of the year and the balance during the second half of the year. Keep in mind that you are responsible for all payments for tuition, fees, books and materials that exceed the host family’s contribution.

Educational Opportunities Available to All Au Pairs

The colleges and universities listed here are the most popular and affordable choices for au pairs in the St. Louis area. Ask your community counselor which schools are in the best location for you.

Jefferson College
Hillsboro Campus
636.942.3000
www.jeffco.edu

St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
636.922.8000
www.stchas.edu
Free ESL classes (English as a Second Language)
636.922.8411
www.stchas.edu/ael

St. Louis Community Colleges
www.stlcc.edu
Florissant Valley Campus, 314.524.2590
Forest Park Campus, 314.644.9100
Meramec Campus, 314.984.7500
ESL-classes 314.984.7549,
Continuing Education 314.984.7777