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What Host Families say about us

Stories of families around the world who have hired an Au Pair to take care of their children and have been part of the cultural exchange

Alessia's family from USA

She is very kind and she is very talented in teaching english to an italian kid.

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Bernadette 's family from Germany

Aupair.com website is great. But the au pair and our family were just not the right fit...so I am looking for another one.

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Cam & Laure's family from Canada

It has been a pleasure working with aupair.com. We had a pleasant and rapid experience. Our au pair has been so easy to communicate with. We love it and we are going to really enjoy having her ..

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How to Use Aupair.com

There is no easier way to find an Au Pair or Host Family!

The first step in your Au Pair search is the online registration on AuPair.com. Register for free and start a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Create your profile now! Read More

Are you looking for a flexible childcare solution? Do you want to work abroad and already have experience in the field of childcare? Then the Au Pair program is just right for you! Find Au Pairs/ Host Families who match your search criteria and become a Premium member. Read More

Use our secure messaging system to get in touch with your future Au Pair or Host Family. Make an appointment for an Au Pair interview. Are you wondering how? We will show you! Read More

The most important step in your Au Pair search is the agreement between both sides. Make sure to discuss important matters such as duties, hours and pocket money and sign the contract! Read More

Au Pair Definition - Who is an Au Pair?

Au Pair Definition
An Au Pair is a young person that wants to experience another culture and learn a new language by living in a foreign country with a Host Family. In exchange for a private room and some pocket money, the Au Pair takes care of tasks related to childcare and easy household chores. They are considered temporary "big brothers or sisters" for the Host Children and will hopefully become a new additional member to the Host Family. 
 
Au Pair Visa Check
In some cases Au Pairs might need a visa or a work permit. Use our visa checking tool to find out whether the Au Pair needs a visa. 

Au Pair.com Overview

Over 20 years of experience
More than 1 M happy users
Host Families from 78 countries
Au Pairs from 190 countries

Membership options

You can choose between two different memberships on AuPair.com. Find out in detail what the differences and the advantages of each option are.
Basic Members on AuPair.com
 
AuPair.com is one of the world’s biggest Au Pair matching platforms, giving the opportunity to everyone to enter the amazing world of Au Pairing!
Beyond the chance to find out if your potential Au Pair or Host Family is interested in you, with a Basic profile AuPair.com offers you useful articles and blog posts for both Au Pairs and Host Families, which will help you getting to know more about the program.
Documents that are needed for your Au Pair stay, such as the Au Pair contract and the invitation letter, and many more helpful tools can also be found on our website with a Basic profile.
 
Premium Members on AuPair.com
 
The Premium Membership allows you to contact ALL users directly! It's the easiest and fastest way to find your perfect match!
You will be able to contact other users directly through personalized messages and exchange personal data and contact details with them.
If you have a Premium Host Family profile, you will also receive a handbook for Host Families with additional tips and information on the Au Pair program,
as well as a more detailed version of the Au Pair contract!

Au Pair Experiences

Read stories of Au Pairs who already had a wonderful experience with their Host Families
Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
Story of Lena au pairing in Italy Are you wondering what the day of an Au Pair in Italy looks like? Lena tells us the story of her Au Pair experience in a lovely town near Milan, the amazing adventures she had with her Host Family and a lot more!
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Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
Au Pair adventure in Dubai Roxane took a short break from her studies in April and used the opportunity to benefit from an Au Pair adventure in Dubai! Read her story now!
 
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Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
Klaudia's experience in Cyprus Find out what the typical day of an Au Pair looks like! Read about Klaudia's experience as an Au Pair in Cyprus, what her day looks like and more!
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Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
Jonalyn's Au Pair story Jonalyn explains how her experience in Norway as an Au Pair was: how she found her host family, what she did with them and a lot more! Keep reading and discover how you can also join the Au Pair program!
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Full service Agentur

 
AuPair.com is an online matching platform - you can find an Au Pair on our platform very easily. Visa as well as entry formalities and more need time and effort though. You are lacking time to deal with the whole organisation? Get in touch with one of our reliable partner Au Pair agencies which will guide you through the whole process and your Au Pair time!

Our Blog

Find more information, news and stories from Au Pairs in our blog
Raising your kids bilingual

Raising your kids bilingual with the help of an Au Pair

Sammy-Jo on 13 Aug 2019

If your family is multicultural you might have thought about raising your kids bilingual. Want some tips and tricks on how to get started? This blog post might help.

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10 Things to do with your Host Kids on a rainy day

10 Things to do with your Host Kids on a rainy day

Sammy-Jo on 06 Aug 2019

You had the whole day planned out, but none of this is going to happen now, because it’s raining cats and dogs. When the playground isn't an option, what else can you do together? Get some inspiration here.  

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Are Au Pairs paid enough?

Are Au Pairs paid enough?

Elena on 05 Aug 2019

Do you think Au Pairs are paid enough? Or should we just focus on the cultural exchange? Read the story of 10.000 Au Pairs in the USA who filed a class action against some US Au Pair agencies, accused of keeping the Au Pair wages low on purpose and join our discussion!

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Info about the Host Countries

There are times in life when you notice that you need a change. Whether you are an Au Pair seeking for the adventure of your life or a Host Family who wants to extend their family boundaries - you can find your match with AuPair.com. Find more details about the requirements and the application process in each country
Finland Become an Au Pair in Finland » Become a Host Family in Finland »
Germany Become an Au Pair in Germany » Become a Host Family in Germany »
Iceland Become an Au Pair in Iceland » Become a Host Family in Iceland »
China Become an Au Pair in China » Become a Host Family in China »
Sweden Become an Au Pair in Sweden » Become a Host Family in Sweden »
Belgium Become an Au Pair in Belgium » Become a Host Family in Belgium »
Ireland Become an Au Pair in Ireland » Become a Host Family in Ireland »
Switzerland Become an Au Pair in Switzerland » Become a Host Family in Switzerland »
New Zealand Become an Au Pair in New Zealand » Become a Host Family in New Zealand »
France Become an Au Pair in France » Become a Host Family in France »
England / UK Become an Au Pair in UK / England » Become a Host Family in UK / England »
Rest of the World Most popular countries to become an Au Pair abroad » Au Pair Programs for Host Families »

Frequently Asked Question

Do you have any questions about the program or our website? We are always happy to help! Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions
What is an Au Pair expected to do?
The Au Pair is expected to look after the Host Children and to help the Host Family run the household by doing some light chores around the house. Every Host Family has different needs, but it is important that the Au Pair does not do housework that should be done by a housekeeper. » » »
What is the age limit to be an Au Pair?
The Au Pair program has specific age requirements for the participants in almost each country. In most of the countries, this age limit is between 17 and 30 years. But there are some exceptions. In Germany and the US for example, Au Pairs must be between 18 and 26 years old. » » »
How much does it cost to become an Au Pair?
How much it costs to become an Au Pair depends on many factors, e.g. the chosen host country and optional Au Pair agency fees. The Au Pair needs to cover the costs for visa and flight ticket. In some countries, they also have to pay for the insurance. All in all the Au Pair program will cost around 100-2000$. » » »
Can you hire an Au Pair without an agency?
Yes! By using an online matching platform like AuPair.com, you will be able to get in touch with Au Pairs from all over the world and organise the Au Pair stay directly with them. The only exception is the USA and NL, where it is necessary to get in touch with a certified agency in order to get the J1 visa. » » »