Au Pair & Demi Pair

Overview

Part-time au pair

Full-time au pair

Work commitment

15hrs per week

30 to 35hrs per week

Rewards

Free accommodation and meals

Free accommodation and meals as well as pocket money ($300-$400 per week)

Chronology

On this program applicants typically study English while they live with and help the family.

On this program applicants typically first study English and then move accommodation to become an au pair, as a way to immerse themself in English and family life and apply their new English skills all day, every day.

Family location

45-75 minutes commute to ELC.

In Sydney or another city in Australia, as you prefer.

Program provider

Priceless Exchange

Smart Aupairs

Placement length

Priceless Exchange organise 12w demi pair placements. If all goes well, placements can be extended or students can benefit from a second placement with a new family free of charge.

Smart aupairs organise au pair placements of minimum 6 months. Applicants can choose any placement length from 6 months to 1 year.

Visa requirement

This program can be carried out on a Working Holiday visa or on a Student visa.

This program can only be carried by people traveling on a Working Holiday visa.

English requirement

You need at least a high pre-intermediate level of spoken English at the time of enrolment. If your English is not quite high enough, you can begin with a regular English course and accommodation, then move on to your demi pair experience after a few months.

You need at least a pre-intermediate level of English.

General elligibility requirements

Be aged 18-30, non-smoker, not married, do not have children and do not have a criminal record.

Be aged 18-30, non-smoker, not married, do not have children and do not have a criminal record.

Previous experience

No minimum experience required

Have childcare experience (minimum 200 hours)

Minimum English course length

12 weeks

4 weeks