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Au pair experiences
Connecting au pairs, host families and agencies to create safer, stronger and more meaningful international experiences.
Become an au pairWhat is an au pair ?
An au pair is a young person who lives with a host family abroad and helps with childcare and light household tasks, in exchange for accommodation, meals, and pocket money (stipend).
Beyond childcare, being an au pair is a cultural exchange, a unique opportunity to :
- Improve your language skills
- Discover a new culture
- Gain international experience while becoming part of a family.
Become an au pair
Requirements and expectations
Becoming an au pair comes with responsibilities.
Au pair requirements and conditions vary from country to country, but some expectations are common worldwide !
Most programs require au pairs to be between 18 and 26 years old (up to 30 years in some countries), unmarried, without children, and in good physical, mental health, having basic level of your host country's language.
Working hours, pocket money (stipend), and benefits depend on the host country and the program. Some destinations require a specific visa or to be registered with an official agency as the USA.
In almost all cases, families and agencies expect au pairs to have at least 200-300 hours of childcare experience before applying.
Benefits of being an au pair
Becoming an au pair is a unique opportunity to grow personally while discovering a new country.
How Aupairtrip supports au pairs ?
Aupairtrip is not an au pair placement agency but...
We help au pairs start their journey safely by connecting them with trusted partner agencies. With Aupairtrip, you get :
- Guidance to choose a reliable agency
- A safer and more structured au pair experience
- Someone behind you if anything happens
No au pair should ever be sent alone to a foreign country without proper support.
Why should you go through an au pair agency?
Moving abroad and joining a host family is a big step. You deserve proper support and protection throughout the process.
Going through unofficial platforms lead most of the time to scams, misunderstandings, or unsafe situations
Going through a trusted agency helps ensure :
- Verified host families
- Legal and visa support
- Clear contracts and expectations
- Support if challenges arise
When your safety and well-being are at stake, going through an agency makes all the difference.
Aupairtrip : you are not alone during your au pair journey
Being an au pair can feel hard in a new country. When you arrive, you may face loneliness, homesickness, or cultural challenges, especially in the first months abroad. Aupairtrip helps au pairs :
- Meet other au pairs nearby
- Get tips from other au pairs
- Find travel buddies to share your expenses with
Some agencies have a partnership with Aupairtrip, giving you full access to the app for free. Ask your agency if this applies to you.
FAQs
Got questions ? We've gathered the most common ones to help you better understand how Aupairtrip works !
If you don't find your answer here, feel free to reach out, we're here to help.
As an au pair registered with an agency, you will have the possibility to contact your counselor or your agency directly, they're here to help !
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