Language courses are sometimes a compulsory requirement of the Au Pair program. Even if your Host Country does not require a language course as mandatory, it is still a good idea to attend one.
Find out:
Country | Language course |
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Australia | NOT mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Austria | Mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Belgium | Mandatory for 3 months. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Canada | Mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
China | Mandatory. Host Family pays for a course in advance. |
Denmark | NOT mandatory. Host Family pays for a course. |
England / United Kingdom | NOT mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Finland | NOT mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
France | Mandatory for 3 months. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Germany | Mandatory. Host Family pays 50 Euro fee. |
Ireland | NOT mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Italy | Mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Luxembourg | Mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
New Zealand | NOT mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
The Netherlands | NOT mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course but can do it. |
Norway | NOT mandatory. Host Family has to pay the tuition up to 8400 NOK per year. |
Sweden | Mandatory and free of charge. |
Switzerland | Mandatory and will be partially covered by the Host Family. |
Spain | Mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
Turkey | NOT mandatory. Host Family is NOT obliged to pay for a course. |
USA | Mandatory. The Host Family has to pay up to $500 for the course. |
In general terms, the Au Pair will be the one bearing the costs for a language course in the host country, but this case depends on the host country regulations.