Opportunities During
Your Au Pair Year
Becoming an au pair is more than a cultural exchange, it’s a practical pathway into education and youth development. With Agent Au Pair and the Cultural Exchange Project, you’ll gain hands-on experience with children plus stackable credentials that set you apart for future roles in schools, camps, tutoring, and beyond. Many au pairs even continue into teaching afterward, and your training here is designed to support that progression
Exclusive Benefits
Included with Agent Au Pair and the Cultural Exchange Project to support your professional progression.
iTep English Test
Included at no cost during your application process.
FLOW Speak App
One month of targeted practice for everyday confidence.
TEFL Plus
120-hour certification at a special rate of $150.
Renzulli Learning
Professional development hours, 4 certificates & a University of Connecticut certificate.
Before You Arrive in the USA
Your au pair journey begins long before you step on the plane.
From day one, we give you the tools to strengthen your English and prepare for life with your host family.
iTEP English Test
Every au pair takes the iTEP English test at no cost as part of the application process. This internationally recognized assessment gives you a clear picture of your English ability before you travel, helping you feel prepared and confident.It also adds credibility to your language skills, opening doors for future education and career opportunities.
FLOW Speak App
You’ll also receive one month of access to the FLOW Speak app, designed especially for au pairs.
FLOW helps you practice real-life conversations and vocabulary that you’ll use with your host family, so you’ll feel comfortable and confident speaking English from the moment you arrive.
During Your Program
Your language skills will grow naturally through everyday conversations, cultural immersion, and new friendships.
But with Agent Au Pair, you’ll also have access to additional learning opportunities.
TEFL Plus Certification
A 120-hour, internationally accredited online certification. Qualify for English-teaching roles globally by learning lesson planning and practical strategies.
✓ 120 hours of comprehensive training
✓ Special Au Pair Rate: $150
Pair your childcare experience with TEFL methodology, lesson planning, and practical strategies to qualify for English-teaching roles in language centers, schools, and camps across the globe.
(Requirements vary by country and employer; always verify
local regulations and visa rules.)
Renzulli Learning Professional Development
Access creative teaching methods used in top classrooms. Earn three certificates and up to nine contact hours from the University of Connecticut (UCONN).
✓ Valued over $1,000 – Free for you
✓ Earn UConn certificate
These courses introduce creative teaching methods used in classrooms around the world and give you practical strategies to use with your host children. Upon completion, you’ll earn three certificates and up to nine contact hours from the University of Connecticut, adding real value to your resume and future career opportunities.
Skills You’ll Build
As an au pair, every day is hands-on training in child development and education. You’ll practice planning age-appropriate activities, guiding positive behavior, and supporting learning routines—all while developing responsibility, time management, problem-solving, and collaboration with parents.
Along the way, you’ll strengthen skills such as:
- Child development
- Activity planning
- Positive guidance
- Safety basics
- Family communication
- Growth mindset
- Intercultural understanding
Where This Can Take You
Your au pair year is just the beginning. With new skills and recognized credentials, you’ll be ready to explore careers in:
Education & schools
Classroom aide, paraprofessional, after-school leader; pathways into teacher-prep programs
Language teaching
English teaching roles abroad or online with TEFL Plus
Youth development
Camps, tutoring, enrichment programs, and community education
Make the Most of Your Year
Be intentional
Set weekly learning goals (e.g., plan a literacy or STEM activity).
Track your growth
Keep a simple log of activities, reflections, and outcomes to show future schools/employers.
Add TEFL Plus
Combine real-world childcare experience with a TEFL credential to expand post-program opportunities.
Ready to turn experience into a profession?
Talk with our team about combining Agent Au Pair with the Cultural Exchange Project’s TEFL Plus and map your path into education.