Au Pair in Germany: cost and requirements for participants
Au Pair in Germany
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Care for children, learn German, and immerse yourself in German culture. Room and board covered by your host family!
from $150
Au Pair in Germany: Language and New Experiences!
Au Pair in Germany — a cultural exchange program for participants aged 18–26 who want to gain a unique experience working with children in Germany for 10–12 months. Participants care for children in German host families and also perform light household duties, but no more than 30 hours per week. Conditions for participants in this program in Germany are very attractive. The stipend starts at 280 EUR per month, and the host family provides free room and board. As part of the program, participants attend German language courses at their own expense. However, the host family may be willing to partially cover the course costs (about 50 EUR per month). Course fees range from 150–200 EUR per month (depending on the region). To work in Germany on the Au Pair program, a good knowledge of German is required (not below Intermediate). Au Pairs are entitled to 1–2 days off per week and 4 weeks of paid vacation per year. Au Pair participants receive the documents necessary for temporary work in Germany.
Why join this program?
Daily communication in German;
Travel around the country;
Get to know the country’s culture;
Invaluable experience working with children in German host families;
Opportunity to take German language courses;
Connect and meet new people
Program fee
$150
What’s included
- Finding a host family before you depart for Germany;
- Room and board with the host family;
- Health insurance.
Not included
- Flights (from €100 one-way, depending on arrival city and date);
- Visa fees (€60);
- Language courses (from €150–€200 per month / partially covered by the host family €50 per month);
- Transfer to/from the airport.
Program materials
Get detailed program materials for Au Pair in Germany
- Program brochure
- Sample participation agreement
Requirements
- Participants must be between 18 and 26 years old;
- Be unmarried and have no children;
- Men can also participate, but they may find it harder to be matched with a host family;
- Love children and have experience working with them;
- Be able to do light household chores;
- German language skills at least at an Intermediate level;
- Be prepared to stay in Germany as an Au Pair for up to 12 months;
- Possession of an international driver’s license (preferred but not required);
- Have no criminal record;
- Have no harmful habits;
- Willing to work for a German host family;
- Registration and attendance of German language courses are required;
The program runs year-round. Program duration: 10–12 months. Submit documents 4–6 months before the program start date.
Programs run on fixed dates. Confirm the start date of your chosen program with the IEC coordinator. Program length ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program. Submit your documents 4-6 months before the program start date.
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