To be a great au pair is all about your personality! You do not need to have any special education or qualification but you must love children and enjoy working with them! You have to provide the ‘I CAN DO” attitude, respect your host family’s household rules and live up to their expectations. Most duties can be learned, but your approach is what really matters.

Applicant requirements

• Aged 18+ single of good character, single (not married / civil partnered)
• Basic knowledge of the target country's language
• Have some childcare experience either babysitting, looking after younger siblings or formal childcare training
• Commitment to live with a host family for a certain period minimum of 6-12 months
• Prepared to do light housework
• Reasonable respect towards the family’s habits, choice of friends, business and religion.
• Participate in a careful screening process (including a Criminal Background Report, submission of health certificate, personality check)
• Participate in our orientation and training program before travelling their host family’s home
• Provide appropriate number of references as required by the family

Additional advantages

• Good level of the target country's language
• Adequate childcare education
• Valid driving licence with practical experience

Although agencies and families almost always state that they prefer au pair candidates to have had some practical experience of looking after children, most are prepared to consider anyone with a genuine liking for children, a positive attitude towards domesticity. Most families want someone who is friendly and will fit in with the family. The ideal person who is happy to help where needed and who performs tasks without being asked more than once. If you are willing to work hard and be flexible, and have fun at the same time you will have a fantastic au pair experience!