Becoming
an Au Pair
The Au Pair Program
This program allows young French people to go abroad with a local family, over a fixed period (3 months to 1 year renewable) in order to babysit their children and do small household chores to help parents in everyone’s life. days.
This experience is very enriching, both for Au Pairs and Families because it allows both parties to exchange and share their cultures, learn a new language, travel and discover the French or European landscapes.
How to become Au Pair ?
1. Profile
Complete a registration form in order to create a profile which will be presented to the Families.
2. Interviews #1
Interview with the agency to find out your desires and needs in relation to your project, which will finalize your profile.
3. Interview #2
The agency will put you in contact with several profiles of families with whom you can discuss.
4. Administrative
Once the chosen family has been chosen and validated, the agency will help you to carry out all the administrative procedures.
5. Meeting
The time to leave with your family has arrived and you just have to enjoy the experience! Enjoy!
The Conditions
Age request
The Au Pair program concerns young people aged 18 to 30 (see the requested country).
Skills
The young Au Pair must have their B license in order to be able to drive the children in the country where they live during the experience. A significant experience, in childcare, of 200 hours must be justified to the agency when creating the file (diplomas, recommendations, etc.). On the other hand, it is not compulsory to have a perfect mastery of the language of the target country, but knowing the basics is necessarily a plus for successful interviews with families.
Responsabilities
The young Au Pair agrees to work at least 25 hours per week. Remuneration is provided for the work performed as well as accommodation and meals. He will be responsible for the children and the household tasks planned by the family (only concerns children, example: laundry, bedroom storage, etc.)
Other
It is advisable to be non-smoker as very few families are open there. A good presentation is also preferable to be selected (example: no visible or “shocking” tattoos).
Who are the families ?
Thanks to our partnerships with international agencies all over the world, future French Au Pairs will have access to several profiles of international families corresponding to their criteria (number of children, schedule, location, etc.).
Like the Au Pairs, family profiles will be carefully checked by us to ensure the accuracy of the information and the motivation of people with regard to the experience.
Prices
Europe Pack
– Preparation for departure –
Validation of the project, explanation of the program and registration.
– Selection of families –
Choice between several criteria.
– Management of administrative formalities –
File, placement, contract.
– Satisfaction guarantee –
Integration, family change (exceptional 1 max / year)
– Follow-up and assistance –
Follow-up visit, point of contact every month, accompaniment and support, conflict management.
From 399 €*
* Realization of a quote on request.
International Pack
– Preparation for departure –
Validation of the project, explanation of the program and registration.
– Selection of families –
Choice between several criteria.
– Management of administrative formalities –
File, placement, contract and help for the visa.
– Satisfaction guarantee –
Integration, family change (exceptional 1 max / year)
– Follow-up and assistance –
Follow-up visit, point of contact every month, accompaniment and support, conflict management.
From 599 €*
* Realization of a quote on request.
Options
– Insurance –
To leave safely, we offer the subscription of insurance that will cover you throughout the period of the reception.
– Training –
Essential help to prepare for the experience (before, during and after).
– Resources for the Au Pair –
Activities, games, recipes, places to know in the region, Au Pair community, mutual aid, etc.
– Other –
SIM card for the young Au Pair.
Price on request*
* Realization of an estimate.
Good to know...
The prices presented above do not include:
– The return plane ticket
– Insurance costs (taken with the agency or not).
– Administrative costs (VISA, residence permit, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the conditions for becoming an Au Pair?
To become a young Au Pair you must be between 18 and 30 years old, but it also depends on the conditions of the host country. The ideal is to have your B permit and at least 200 hours of experience working with children of all ages. Speaking English is a plus but not required.
How long does it take from the creation of the file to the arrival in the host family?
It takes at least 3 months between the first contact with the agency and the creation of the file. Some steps are important in particular the creation of the profile and the administrative procedures (passport, visa, etc.). The family tracing time can sometimes be very long as well.
How much should you budget to live in the foreign country?
The future Au Pair must be able to pay the agency fees as well as his insurance and his plane ticket but, on the spot, he will be fed and housed. His remuneration (weekly or monthly) is in addition and is not intended to pay expenses to the family. It is pocket money so that the young person can travel.
What if the Au Pair has a problem with the family abroad?
The agency in France remains in support of the young Au Pair throughout the experience but they will also have local support from our international partner agency. The safety and well-being of the Au Pair being our priority, we plan ‘rematch’ or emergency repatriation if necessary.
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Becoming an Au Pair
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