Au Pair program in France from the IEC agency
Au Pair in France
Spend a year in France caring for children, learning French, and immersing yourself in the cultural atmosphere.
Au Pair France: culture and language from the inside
The Au Pair France program is aimed at participants aged 18-29, which offers the opportunity to become part of a French family for 12 months. Participants in the program care for children and also perform light household work. As part of the program participants may attend French language courses in France. However, the cost of Au Pair courses is paid by the participant herself. The cost of courses, depending on the region of the country, is around EUR 100 — 140 and above per month. To take part in the program one must not only love children but also have confirmed experience working with children. Knowledge of French at a level no lower than Intermediate is mandatory. Host families are located in the South of France or in Paris and its suburbs. For working in the South of France it is desirable to have an international driver’s license (a significant bonus when searching for a family).
Why do I need this
- Medical insurance;
- Accommodation and meals with a host family;
- Searching for a family before departure to France.
- Airfare (~ €200-300, depending on the arrival/departure city and date);
- French language courses (from €140 per month and up);
- Visa fee (€99);
- Transfer from/to the airport (from €60-100 one way).
Program materials
- Brochure describing the program
- Sample contract for participation in the program
Requirements
- Participants aged 18–29;
- Must love children and have experience working with children;
- Knowledge of French at Intermediate level;
- Must not be married and must not have children;
- Possession of a driver’s license (preferable but not required);
- Only women may participate;
- Must be a student or a recent university graduate, or have a permanent job;
- Must be able to perform light housework;
- Must have no criminal record;
- Must have no harmful habits;
- Willingness to work in a French family;
- Enrollment in French language courses;
- Be prepared to leave under the program for an extended period of up to 1 year.
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. Application submission — 4-6 months before the program start date.
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