Au Pair China Program: working as a nanny in a Chinese family
Au Pair in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture, learn the language and gain experience working with children while living with a Chinese family. Free accommodation and meals included!
Au Pair China: cultural exchange and work in China
The Au Pair China program gives participants the opportunity to stay in China and live with a Chinese family for up to 1 year, caring for the family’s children, teaching the children English, and performing light household duties. Program participants are provided with free meals and accommodation, pocket money, and a Chinese language course. Participation in the program offers the chance to use English every day, as well as to learn Chinese, get to know the country’s culture, and gain valuable experience working with children in China.
Why do I need this
- Accommodation and meals with a host family (at least twice a day)
- Airfare to China: if the contract is for 12 months (reimbursement of the ticket cost after 6 months in China)
- Return flight from China to home: if the contract is for 6 months or 12 months (upon successful completion of the program)
- Medical insurance for the entire duration of participation in the program
- Training — a mandatory training program for participants before placement with a Chinese family
- Chinese language course
- Support from a local representative in China
- A plane ticket to China and back, if the contract is for 3 months
- Visa Fees
- About USD 800 for personal expenses for the initial period
Program materials
- Sample agreement for participation in the program
Requirements
- Age 18-30 years
- Not be married and have no children
- English proficiency of at least B2 for confident daily communication
- Must love children and have a desire to work with children
- Verified experience working with children is not a mandatory requirement, but it is an advantage when finding a family
- Non-smoker
- Be in good health
- Have completed secondary education; higher pedagogical or philological education is a plus
- Have no criminal record
- Have a sincere desire to live in a Chinese family and learn the traditions and culture of that country
Programs have fixed dates. Confirm the start date of the selected program with the IEC coordinator. Program duration — from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the selected program. Documents must be submitted 4-6 months before the program start date.
Any other questions?
We will be happy to answer them!
Come to our office, we have participated in exchange programs ourselves more than once, we will tell you about our personal experience and impressions and help you choose a program and find temporary work for the summer in America and other countries of the world.
