Au Pair in Germany: cost and requirements for participants
Au Pair in Germany
Take care of children, learn German, and immerse yourself in the culture of Germany. Accommodation and meals are provided by the family!
Au Pair in Germany: language and new experience!
Au Pair in Germany is an exchange program for participants aged 18-26 who wish to gain unique experience working with children in Germany for 10-12 months. Participants care for the children of German families and perform light household chores, but not more than 30 hours per week. The conditions for participants in this program in Germany are quite attractive. Pocket money is from 280 EUR per month, and the host family offers free accommodation and meals. As part of the program, participants attend German language courses, which they pay for themselves. However, the host family is willing to partially cover educational expenses (about 50 EUR per month). The cost of courses is from 150-200 EUR per month (depending on the region). To work in Germany under the Au Pair program, good knowledge of German (at least at the Intermediate level) is required. Au Pair participants are entitled to 1-2 days off per week and 4 weeks of paid vacation per year. Participants in the Au Pair program receive the necessary documents for temporary work in Germany.
Why would I do that
- Search for a family before departure to Germany;
- Accommodation and meals in the host family’s house;
- Medical insurance.
- Flight ticket (from €100 one way, depending on the arrival city and date);
- Visa fees (€60);
- Language courses (from €150-200 per month/partially covered by the family €50 per month);
- Transfer to/from the airport.
Materials on the program
- Brochure with program description
- Sample contract for participation in the program
- Country/vacancy information (manual)
- Program Participant Calculator
Requirements
- The program can include participants aged 18 to 26;
- Must not be married and have no children;
- Boys can also participate, but it is more challenging for them to find a host family;
- Must love children and have experience working with them;
- Must be able to perform light housework;
- Knowledge of German at least at the Intermediate level;
- Must be ready to stay in Germany as an Au Pair for up to 12 months;
- Possession of an international driver’s license (desirable but not mandatory);
- Must not have a criminal past;
- Must not have bad habits;
- Desire to work in a German family;
- Registration and attendance at German language courses is mandatory.
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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