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At Sprachcaffe, we help you get ready for your Au Pair adventure step by step. Before you leave, we give you helpful travel tips, cultural information, and personal support. If you need a visa, we will help you fill out the forms and prepare the documents. When you arrive in your host country, you'll have a local contact person who is there for you if you have questions or need help.
You will live with a carefully selected host family and help them with childcare and small tasks around the house. At the same time, you can join a language course to improve your skills. The course is usually planned around your working hours. Sprachcaffe gives you a special discount, and in many countries, the host family also pays part of the course fee.
With clear agreements, friendly support, and the chance to learn and live abroad, Sprachcaffe makes sure your Au Pair experience is fun, safe, and unforgettable.
Requirements
✓ Age: Between 18 and 35 years old.
✓ Childcare experience: Babysitting, internship in a kindergarten or similar experience.
✓ Education: Advantageous, but not mandatory.
✓ Duration of stay: 3 to 12 months (maximum 24 months depending on the programme).
✓ Working hours: Maximum 45 hours per week.
✓ Visa: Depending on the host country, e.g. working holiday visa or J-1 visa.
✓ Language skills: Basic knowledge of the local language to communicate with the host family.
✓ Other requirements: Non-smoker and driving licence are often preferred.
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Check out our au pair destinations:
Australia
France
Norway
Canada
England
Spain
New Zealand
Ireland
Italy
This is how it works
6 simple steps to your experience with Sprachcaffe:
Apply Online
Submit your application with CV, photo, motivation letter, and childcare references.
Get Matched
Sprachcaffe matches you with a suitable host family based on your profile.
Confirm & Sign
You and the family agree, and a contract is signed including tasks, schedule, and allowance.
Prepare for Departure
You receive support with travel planning, visa, insurance, and optional language course.
Arrive & Settle In
You move in with your host family and begin your duties with local support available.
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Host family
Living with a host family is an important part of your Au Pair experience. It gives you the chance to truly get to know the culture, practice the language every day, and feel at home in a new country.
All host families are carefully selected by Sprachcaffe. We make sure they are open-minded, responsible, and happy to welcome an Au Pair into their home. The matching process considers your preferences, experience, and personality.
As an Au Pair, you receive free accommodation in your own room, full meals, and a monthly allowance. You help the family mainly with childcare and light household tasks, and in return, you're treated as a trusted member of the family.
Daily life includes shared meals, routines, and often weekend activities. Working hours, tasks, and free time are clearly defined in your agreement. And if you ever need help, Sprachcaffe's local team is always there for you.
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- Free accommodation and meals with your host family
- Monthly pocket money (amount varies by country)
- Free time (typically 1-2 days off per week)
- Paid vacation (in most long-term placements)
- Support with language learning through discounted language courses
An Au Pair stay usually lasts 6 to 12 months. Some countries also offer short-term placements (e.g. 3 months), especially during the summer.
In many countries, especially within the European Union, attending a language course is recommended or even mandatory as part of the Au Pair program. If you're placed through Sprachcaffe, you benefit from exclusive discounts on Sprachcaffe language courses at many of our international schools.
Sprachcaffe offers full support throughout the entire process, including:
- Personal consultation and application check
- Matching you with a suitable host family
- Visa support and pre-departure preparation
- Optional language course at a Sprachcaffe school
- Help with contract, insurance, and travel arrangements
All host families are carefully screened by Sprachcaffe. They must provide detailed family profiles, agree to certain standards, and be open to cultural exchange. Matching is done based on your preferences, experience, language level, and personality.
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