We will prepare you for your adventure

Of course, a great adventure like this also requires some good preparation. That's why we have prepared our Virtual Academy with lots of content about au pair life especially for au pairs. To help you get off to a good start in your au pair year, our American AuPairCare team will welcome you in the coolest city of the United States: New York City.

Virtual Academy

Before you take off and after you have matched with your host family, you will get access to our Virtual Academy. The content of the academy is tailored to you and your host family. You will learn a lot about the American culture, childcare and your au pair life. You can take and complete the courses as it fits in your daily routine.

Good to know:

The Virtual Academy must be successfully completed at least one week prior to your arrival in the U.S. in order for you to be approved to leave the country.

Interactive Webinars

You will participate in live webinars together with other au pairs. The dates for the webinars are published every month and you can decide for yourself which dates work best for you.

  • You will participate in a total of 2 webinars.

  • You can ask your questions directly and communicate with our webinar staff.

  • To successfully pass the webinar, you must be present for the entire time.

Online-Seminars

Our online seminars are not live and you can attend them at any time.

  • You will be involved in the seminar through interactive modules.

  • Short quizzes will help you internalize the contents.

Seminar Topics

These are some of the topics that are covered in the seminars:

  • Life in the United States.

  • Effective communication with your host family

  • Safety and First Aid

  • Your role as an au pair

Your au pair Community

The Virtual Academy also offers many opportunities to meet other au pairs and connect:

  • Our Academy team will guide you through your courses and answer any questions you may have.

  • We have many online events you can participate in that will help you connect with other au pairs.

Plan ahead:

It takes a while to fully complete your courses. Plan ahead and start early to set up a schedule that suits you best.

Start your adventure with AuPairCare Connect in NYC

APC Connect

AuPairCare Connect is a great way to start your new life abroad with other au pairs. Before arriving at your host family, you will spend 2 days in New York City and get settled with other au pairs from around the world. During the day, you will take a tour of the city's coolest spots and spend the evenings at the hotel pool. You're sure to make your first international friends and maybe even plan your first trip to visit them. APC Connect is part of the program and you pay no extra for it.

What to expect

APC Connect program

That's all included

  • 2 nights at the four-star Hilton Hotel

  • Meet the American AuPairCare team

  • Connect with other Au pairs from around the world

  • Accommodation in comfortable shared rooms 

  • Pool and gym at the hotel

  • View of the New York City skyline

  • Sightseeing tour through Manhattan to the city's coolest spots

  • Shuttle transfer from and to the nearby airport

  • Breakfast and lunch

You want to start your au pair adventure?

Then start with the first step and fill out this short application!

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