Life in Virginia
Before moving to Virginia
15 Things to Know Before Moving to Virginia
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Local Resources
Northern Virginia-DC Metro Region
Weather
Yearly Weather in Northern Virginia
Activities with children
Things to do with Kids in Northern Virginia
Local Tourist Information
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Northern Virginia Tourist Information
Transportation
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission
Two major airports- Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport
Richmond
Weather
Activities with children
Kid Friendly Activities in Richmond
Local Tourist Information
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Groupon Williamsburg for deals on activities, events, and experiences in the Williamsburg area.
Transportation
Available Universities
While in the US, all au pairs must complete six semester hours of higher education at an accredited post-secondary institution as part of J-1 visa requirements. Host families reimburse up to $500 for the cost of tuition and related materials including books and supplies.
All payments for tuition, books, fees, and materials that exceed the host family’s contribution are the responsibility of the au pair. If you do not use the complete amount, the education stipend is not paid to the au pair in cash. An au pair will not be able to extend their stay without first completing their educational requirement.
| University Name | City | Website | Special Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| California University of Management and Science- Virginia | Arlington | www.calumsva.edu | |
| Inlingua | Arlington | www.inlinguadc.com | |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond | www.reynolds.edu | |
| Lado International College- Virginia | Arlington | www.lado.edu | |
| Lord Fairfax Community College | Middletown | www.lfcc.edu | |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale | www.nvcc.edu | Special courses for Au Pairs |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville | www.pvcc.edu | |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester | www.su.edu | ESL |
| Thomas Nelson Community College | Hampton | www.tncc.edu | |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | www.umw.edu | Course Audit Option for Au Pairs |
| University of Richmond | Richmond | www.richmond.edu | Cultural Courses for Au Pairs |
| University of Virginia- Main Campus | Charlottesville | www.virginia.edu | |
| Virginia International University | Fairfax | www.viu.edu | Evening ESL and Weekend Museum Classes for Au Pairs |