English for Au Pairs

Our English for Au Pairs Program is accredited by ACCET and is intended for Au Pairs to satisfy the requirements of their J1 visa. You can learn more about our accreditation here.

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Tuition & Fees

Application & Placement Testing Fee $30

1 Credit (12 hours) $100
2 Credits (24 hours) $200
3 Credits (36 hours) $300
4 Credits (48 hours) $400
5 Credits (50 hours) $500
6 Credits (72 hours) $495

*Note: pricing is subject to change without notice.

Classes

Au Pairs may take as many classes as they like to complete their credit hours. We offer online, hybrid, and in-person courses. There are full-week(4 days per week), and half-week(2 days per week).

Online Only Classes

Half-Week Online Classes

Two nights per week

Online classes are conducted via a live Zoom meeting with a teacher.

Intermediate Academic/Formal English

6 - 8 pm, Tuesday and Thursday (half-week)
4 hours per week
B1 - B2 level
An intermediate class focusing on vocabulary, literature, and debate. This is a combined skills class (writing, reading, grammar, and speaking).

Advanced English Intercultural Communication

5:30 - 8:30 pm, Monday and Wednesday (half-week)
6 hours per week
B2 - C2 level
An advanced class focused on developing student’s listening and comprehension skills to communicate in intercultural situations. This is done through active participation and the building of vocabulary and grammar.

If they would like to enroll in online classes, Au Pairs will need to make sure their LCC allows online classes per their agency requirements.

Students must have a laptop/computer/tablet to access Zoom. They will also need a webcam and a microphone to interact and communicate with teachers and classmates.

Hybrid Classes

Half-Week Hybrid Classes

Two nights per week

Hybrid classes give students the flexibility to choose when and how often they come to the school in-person or join the live Zoom meeting from home.

Intermediate Everyday/Conversational English

6 - 8 pm, Monday and Wednesday (half-week)
4 hours per week
B1 - B2 level
An intermediate class focusing on idioms, slang, tone, and pronunciation. This is a combined skills class (writing, reading, grammar, and speaking).

Advanced Everyday/Conversational English

5:30 - 8:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday (half-week)
6 hours per week
B2 - C2 level
An advanced class focusing on idioms, slang, tone, and pronunciation. This is a combined skills class (writing, reading, grammar, and speaking).

Hybrid classes are both available online and in person. Students can choose when and how often they want to come in person and when they want to join online at home.

If a student plans to take classes online, they must have a laptop/computer/tablet to access Zoom. They will also need a webcam and a microphone to interact and communicate with teachers and classmates.

In-Person-Only Classes

Full-week In Person Classes

Monday through Thursday

Speaking & Listening

8:00 am – 9:25 am
1:05 pm – 2:30 pm
7:45 pm – 9:05 pm

Reading & Writing

8:00 am – 9:25 am
9:30 am – 10:55 am
2:40 pm – 4:05 pm
4:30 pm – 5:50 pm

Grammar

11:05 am – 12:30 pm
2:40 pm – 4:05 pm
6:15 pm – 7:35 pm

TOEFL Preparation [B2 - C2 levels only]

1:05 pm – 2:30 pm

Not all in-person classes are available at all times. After you complete the placement tests, you will be given a list of classes to choose from based on your English level and class size.

Pass/Fail

The English for Au Pairs program is Pass/Fail. That means that students will need to pass their classes with a minimum of 60% GPA and 80% attendance in order to earn their credit letter.

Program Length

Your credits are earned by the number of hours you are in class. Your program length will depend on how many classes you take.

Start Dates

Colorado School of English is an open enrollment school. We have many start dates throughout the year.

Students may start In-person classes at term start dates (every 4 weeks). Students may start online or hybrid classes as soon as they complete the registration steps.

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How to start

1. Apply Online @ https://englishamerica.classreach.com/apply

2. Pay the Invoice. Students need to pay at least the application fee in order to take the placement test.

2. Take the Placement Test to Assess English Level. We will send the placement test via email. Students can take it online (or at the school).

3. Complete ClassReach Profile. The online school account is where students will find class assignments, zoom links, and other helpful materials. Students will need to complete their profile on ClassReach before starting classes.

4. Choose Classes. Students can choose the classes that work with their schedule and according to their English level.

5. Start the program!

Application

Out of State Au Pairs

Au Pairs from the following states can take a class online:

Alabama
Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana
Kansas

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

South Dakota

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Tennessee
Utah

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Azul Barbero

“I had an amazing experience at CSE. everyone was super friendly and helpful when I had questions. The hours are super flexible with your work schedule."

Esti Kopf

“A wonderful opportunity to meet other people."

Maria Paula

"The school is always creating new social activities for you to practice your English skills, learn the culture and make numerous international friends."