Au Pair in Germany

For many, Germany was the first experience in the Au Pair program. It was the first country to accept Ukrainian Au Pairs back in the 90s. A large, economically developed, strong country with rich culture and traditions. This is great starting point to dip into the Au Pair program for the prospects of getting higher education in this country. Among other things, Germany has a significantly developed tradition of inviting Au Pairs; many families do it, and therefore it is easy and rather fast to be placed in this country for those who meet the program's requirements.

Program requirements:

• Age from 18 to 27 years (the registration is open for candidates younger than 26)
• Speak the German language at a sufficient level. The knowledge of the language is checked when applying for a visa at the German Embassy. The German embassies in most of the countries demand a certificate as proof of their knowledge of A1 German at least. (The certificate only from the institutes of the ALTE group is accepted as sufficient proof of language knowledge.)
• Love for children, sociability, honesty, punctuality, and responsibility
• A driver's license and driving experience is welcome but not a prerequisite for participating in the German program

Program terms & conditions:

• The duration of the program is 12 months.
• The candidate is expected to help with childcare and light housework 30 hours per week.
• Live-in stay (the host family provides a separate room), board, and lodging.
• At least 1 day off per week.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Compulsory insurance (paid by the host family)
• German language courses, for which the family provides a mandatory 50 euros per month, and a unique opportunity to learn a foreign language by immersing yourself in the language environment.
• Pocket money is 280 euros per month

Why choose this country:

> We recommend Germany for those who want to improve their German language if they have already studied it at school or university
> This is a great opportunity and the best option for choosing the first country to participate in the program. The placement is usually fast, and the choice of families is quite large
> We recommend Germany to the Foreign Languages department students ​​who studied German as their 2nd or 3rd language. The program will allow them to master German at the level of their first language
> This is a country where traditions are highly valued; in each locality, they can be very different. Aupairing in Germany is a great opportunity to see the multifaceted life of the German people, diverse nature, and even culture, depending on the location where you will be staying
> The German program gives a great chance to become a university student and study in a country with free higher education. A prestigious diploma from a European university can be the first step for you into a completely new life

Based on your data, knowledge, and skills, we will give you a recommendation on which country to choose for the placement. For this, we have many years of experience and effective placements under the Au Pair program.