Au Pair in China: work as a nanny with a Chinese host family
Au Pair in China
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Immerse yourself in Chinese culture, learn the language, and gain hands-on experience working with children while living with a host family in China. Room and board included!
from $150
Au Pair in China: cultural exchange and work in China
The Au Pair in China program lets participants live with a Chinese host family for up to one year, caring for the family’s children, teaching them English, and doing light household duties. You’ll get free room and board, a stipend, and a Chinese language course. The program gives you the chance to use English every day, learn Chinese, experience the country’s culture, and gain valuable experience working with children in China.
Why join this program?
A chance to experience the diversity of local culture
Improve your English
Learn Chinese
✔️Gain unique experience working with children
Program fee
$150
What’s included
- Room and board with a host family (at least two meals a day)
- Flight to China: if the contract is for 12 months (ticket cost reimbursed after 6 months in China)
- Return flight from China to your home: if your contract is for 6 or 12 months (upon successful completion of the program)
- Health insurance for the entire duration of the program
- Training — a mandatory orientation program for participants before they join a Chinese host family.
- Chinese language course
- Support from a local representative in China
Not included
- Round-trip flight to China if the contract is for 3 months
- Visa fees
- About 800 USD for initial personal expenses.
Program materials
Get detailed program materials for Au Pair in China
- Sample participation agreement
Requirements
- Be aged 18-30
- Be unmarried and have no children
- Have English proficiency at or above B2 to communicate comfortably in daily life
- Love children and want to work with them
- Verified experience working with children is not required but is an advantage when being matched with a host family
- Be a non-smoker
- Be in good health
- Have completed secondary education; a higher degree in education or philology is a plus
- Have no criminal record
- Have a genuine desire to live with a Chinese host family and learn about the country’s traditions and culture
Programs run on fixed dates. Confirm the start date of your chosen program with your IEC coordinator. Program duration ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program you choose. Submit your documents 4–6 months before the program start date.
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Trip reviews
These months of living and working in the United States have impressed me deeply. I live in a beautiful little house, and I can always go out to interact with the deer and squirrels on the road, an experience I have never had. The natural environment of the town I work is beautiful, there is no pollution, the weather is very blue, the air is too fresh!
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Before I arrived in the United States, I was very worried about my oral English, but when I came to the United States, I found that I didn’t have to worry. Everyone is very friendly and kind to me, when I am in trouble, they will help me, teach me English pronunciation, teach me English spelling, English is not a problem. I hope more students can participate in this program..
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One day I was cleaning a customer’s room and a customer with a lovely dog was doing an check out, then she gave me $50 tips! For $50, I can eat delicious ice cream for one week!
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These months of living and working in the United States have impressed me deeply. I live in a beautiful little house, and I can always go out to interact with the deer and squirrels on the road, an experience I have never had. The natural environment of the town I work is beautiful, there is no pollution, the weather is very blue, the air is too fresh!
read more
Before I arrived in the United States, I was very worried about my oral English, but when I came to the United States, I found that I didn’t have to worry. Everyone is very friendly and kind to me, when I am in trouble, they will help me, teach me English pronunciation, teach me English spelling, English is not a problem. I hope more students can participate in this program..
read more
I saw the most beautiful fireworks on Independence Day, my idol at Universal Studios, the Statue of Liberty in New York, and trips to different countries made me a better person.
read more
I made a lot of good friends from different countries, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Turkey, Thailand… We have different culture and language, we communicate culture together every day, learn from each other, my vision got a lot of promotion. The world is diverse.
read more
As a student, in the school always clothes, food, do not know the hard money. Now I realize the hard work of my parents, and I am very grateful to my parents. In addition, I have improved my perseverance and willing to pay efforts to do everything. I think it will be great help to my future study and life. My personality has become better. Thanks to everyone who supports me！
read more
My English has been greatly improved! In addition, my colleagues are Spaniards, they taught me how to practice Spanish every day, and I taught them Chinese. We learn from each other to promote cultural exchange.
read more
I used to only seen pictures of Niagara Falls in Chinese textbooks, but now Niagara Falls was right in front of me! Majestic, magnificent and magnificent, I was excited to take 1000 + photos! I am very lucky to be involved in this program.
read more
One day I was cleaning a customer’s room and a customer with a lovely dog was doing an check out, then she gave me $50 tips! For $50, I can eat delicious ice cream for one week!
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Feel free to stop by our office. We’ve taken part in exchange programs ourselves several times, so we can share our personal experiences and impressions, help you choose the right program, and assist with finding temporary summer work in the USA and other countries around the world.
