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, allowing them to become part of a French family for 12 months. Participants care for children and perform light household chores. As part of the program, participants can attend French language courses in France. However, the cost of Au Pair courses is paid by the participants themselves. The cost of courses varies depending on the region of the country, around 100-140 EUR and higher per month. To participate in the program, it is necessary not only to love children but also to have confirmed experience working with children. Knowledge of the French language at least at the Intermediate level is mandatory. Host families are located in the south of France or in Paris and its suburbs. For work in the south of France, it is preferable to have an international driver’s license (a significant bonus when looking for a family).
Why would I do that
- Medical insurance;
- Accommodation and meals with a family;
- Search for a family before departure to France.
- Flight ticket (~ €200-300, depending on the arrival/departure city and date);
- French language courses (from €140 per month and up);
- Visa fee (€99);
- Transfer to/from the airport (from €60-100 one way).
Materials on the program
- Brochure with program description
- Sample contract for participation in the program
- Country/vacancy information (manual)
- Program Participant Calculator
Requirements
- Participants aged 18–29 years;
- Must love children and have experience working with them;
- Knowledge of French at the Intermediate level;
- Must not be married and have no children;
- Possession of a driver’s license (desirable but not mandatory);
- Only girls can participate;
- Must be a student or recent university graduate or have a permanent job;
- Must be able to perform light housework;
- Must not have a criminal past;
- Must not have bad habits;
- Desire to work in a French family;
- Registration for French language courses;
- Must be ready to leave for the program for a long period of up to 1 year.
Programs have fixed dates. Please check the start date of the selected program with the IEC coordinator. Program duration – from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the selected program. The documents should be submitted 4-6 months before the program start date.
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