Kelly Farling

New Education Opportunity

Posted by: kfarling on December 7, 2011

We are happy to announce that The Language Connection of St. John’s University is offering courses in our Au Pair program to serve students in New York City, and Westchester County, NY.
We are offering a 7-week course for au pairs at the  Manhattan and Queens campuses and in Scarsdale NY.  The classes are $254 and 3 CEUs in our daytime program  and Westchester program. In our evening program (Manhattan only) classes are $170 and 2 CEUs.  
Sue Peterson
Assistant Director
The Language Connection
St. John’s University, Manhattan Campus
101 Murray Street, Suite 132
New York, NY 10007
www.stjohns.edu/TLC/esl
212.284.7006
 
The LangUage ConneCTion of ST. john’S UniVerSiTy
Au Pair Study Program - Westchester
Location: Scarsdale Congregational Church -
1 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
 
Improve Your English Skills
 
Spring 1 Session - January 18 to February 29
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost $254
 
Registration Now Open for:
*Correcting Your Speech: Grammar Workshop This course is for those who feel they know a lot of English, but are not sure if they are using the language correctly. This is an opportunity to learn to speak in grammatically correct sentences. Students will build confidence in their spoken English. This class will focus on the specific needs of participants.
To register call 212.284.5104 or go to The Language Connection website and fill out an online application form - www.stjohns.edu/TLC/esl
*This course is worth 3 CEUs (Continuing Education Credits) and meets the Department of State’s educational requirement.

Kelly Farling (646)528-5355

Local Childcare Coordinator

Affordable childcare in the Westchester County, New York area

Cultural Hi-Way

Posted by: kfarling on November 22, 2011

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) have asked us to let you know about their new educational course starting in January, 2012.
TOTALLY CALIFORNIA begins on Sunday, January 22, 2012!

Read more about the TOTALLY CALIFORNIA educational course 
 

Other Au Pair Travel News:

New Cultural Hi-Ways Website! 

Website - www.chiways.net   E-Mail - info@chiways.net

Be the first of your friends to “like” our new Facebook Page!

Cultural Hi-Ways Classes

Posted by: kfarling on October 19, 2011

Several counselors have been asking about the Spring 2012 schedule for tours and/or Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) educational courses.  BMCC has asked us to let you know that their website will be updated by next Monday, October 24.  In the meantime, below is a list of what we know is coming up.  Please pass this information along to your au pairs.

Reminder…Last educational course of 2011 begins in 5 days, on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23!
Washington, DC - Monuments & Memorials
Class Dates: Sunday, October 23, Sunday, November 13, Sunday, November 20

Tour Date:  November 25-27, 2011
Tuition Price: $369 (tuition price includes the tour)

——- Spring 2012 ——-

California Dreamin’
Class Dates: Sunday, January 22, Sunday, January 29, Saturday, February 11
Tour Date:  Various dates to choose from in 2012

Boston
Class Dates: Sunday, February 5, Sunday, February 12, Sunday, February 26
Tour Date:  March 17-18, 2012

Montreal, Canada
Class Dates:  Sunday, March 18, Sunday, March 25, Sunday, April 15
Tour Date:  May 11-13, 2012

Niagara Falls Course 1
Class Dates:  Sunday, April 22, Sunday, April 29, Sunday, May 20
Tour Date:  June 1-3, 2012

Niagara Falls Course 2
Class Dates:  Saturday, April 21, Saturday, April 28, Saturday, May 19
Tour Date:  June 8-10, 2012

Washington, DC/Philadelphia
Class Dates:  Saturday, June 16, Sunday, June 24, Sunday, July 8
Tour Date:  July 13-15, 2012

weekend classes

Posted by: kfarling on September 12, 2011

I wanted to pass along some information regarding weekend courses. They are offering some classes this fall - so please check it out!

http://silverbayaupaircourse.com/index.html

http://www.liu.edu/CWPost/About/Offices/Au-Pair.aspx

Pace University English Language Institute Summer I 2010 Saturday & Evening Classes

Posted by: kfarling on April 26, 2010

To all Au Pair Students:
Come to a free Information and Placement Testing Session at Education House on Pace University Law School campus, 78 North Broadway, White Plains (http://www.pace.edu/emplibrary/Direction_to_Education_House.doc) this Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to leran about Summer I Saturday program and Evening program.
Summer I Saturday classes begin May 8. Summer I Evening classes begin May 18. Placement Test for Saturday Program will be on May 1 at 10:00am and May 5 at 6:30pm. Placement Test for Evening program will be on May 5 and May 12 at 6:30pm at Education House.
Continuing students, refer a friend or colleague and get a 20% discount on the the next course you take either on Saturday or in the evening.
Register for the Saturday and Evening class package and get a 20% discount on both classes.
Pace University ESL classes can be counted as hours for fulfillment of your education requirement.
Visit our website to find out about Saturday program at http://www.pace.edu/page.cfm?doc_id=21534. Click http://www.pace.edu/page.cfm?doc_id=25987 to find out about Evening program.
Questions? Please call our office at (914) 773-3820 or send an e-mail to eliwc@pace.edu

Pace University English Language Institute Fall II 2009 Saturday & Evening Classes

Posted by: kfarling on October 15, 2009

To all Au Pair Students:
Come to a free Information and Placement Testing Session at Pace University Law School campus, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.,  Wednesday October 21 at 6:30 p.m., or  Wednesday October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the “Education House”.  Find out about our 2009 -2010 Saturday and Evening ESL classes.
Fall II Saturday classes begin October 31.  Fall II Evening classes begin October 29.
Continuing students, refer a friend or colleague and get a 20% discount on the the next course you take either on Saturday or in the evening. 
Register for the Saturday and Evening class package and get a 20% discount on both classes.
Pace University ESL classes can be counted as hours for fulfillment of your education requirement. 
Questions?   Please call our office at (914) 773-3820 or send an e-mail to eliwc@pace.edu
Sincerely,
Barbara Colmer
Program Manager, English Language Institute
Pace University

Education and Accreditation

Posted by: kfarling on August 12, 2009

As you know, an important part of the au pair program is the completion of the educational component. Not only is this a requirement of the program, but it is also a fantastic opportunity to expose au pairs to Colleges & Universities across the U.S. as well as fellow students with whom they can develop friendships and further their cultural exchange experience during their year. As LCCs, you are often asked for advice and guidance regarding where au pairs are able to fulfill their educational requirement. As a resource for your region, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the options available in your community. One important factor to always keep in mind is to make sure that the schools you suggest are accredited postsecondary institutions. While there are all kinds of classes offered in every community in many different kinds of schools and education centers, only classes offered by accredited postsecondary institutions such as colleges, universities, and community colleges are acceptable for fulfillment of the au pair educational component. Families and au pairs depend on the information you provide to them, so it’s important that you double check that the schools you suggest are compliant with the educational component regulation. Please take a moment to double check whether the schools you have on your list are properly accredited and therefore appropriate for au pairs to sign up for classes at by checking on either one of the following sites:

The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation: http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp
For many au pairs, one year is simply not enough and thousands of au pairs have elected to participate in the extension program where they are able to stay for an additional 6, 9 or 12 months. An au pair who has not taken their classes at an accredited post-secondary institution will not have successfully completed his/her year and will therefore be ineligible to participate in the extension program. Remember, an au pair planning to extend must complete their educational requirement by the end of their 11th month. If you have any questions about schools in your region, be sure to speak with your Program Director right away so that we can make sure that families and au pairs receive the right information on both education and accreditation.