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Become an au pair… leave your comfort zone, travel to another country and learn another language and culture. You will have the chance to make friends from around the world and build a meaningful, lifelong relationship with your host family.
Au Pair Paris was conceived by two mothers, Susan Horton in New York, and Sylvie Confiac in Paris. It is a unique au pair program that matches smart, caring, young English speakers with French families in Paris and the Parisian metropolitan area. We take a personalized approach and guide au pairs throughout the application and visa process, as well as providing support, introductions and meetings after you arrive in France.
Current au pairs include graduates from top universities as well as students who are putting off college and taking a gap year abroad. Along with a French class you also have the chance to obtain a recognized European diploma. We will guide you through this process to enhance your resume.
What is an Au Pair?
An au pair is considered a family member; being an au pair is more than just a job. Young English-speakers who wish to discover France, explore French culture and improve their language skills will find a welcoming French family with whom they can create a genuine cultural exchange.
Au Pair Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- A genuine enthusiasm for children and childcare
- Be between the ages of 18 and 28
- Be in good health, open-minded, flexible and responsible
- Have basic skills in French
- Be able to provide references, photos, a diploma, a passport, a birth certificate, a short medical form, a background check, a resume and a short letter of motivation
Au Pair Tasks and Responsibilities
This will vary with the age of the children but in general will include:
- Bringing to/picking them up from school (except Wednesday, when Parisian children don't have school)
- Bringing them to after-school activities
- Feeding & bathing
- Playing and helping them with homework
- Lessons in art, music, language
- Helping with family tasks (ie children’s laundry, helping at mealtimetc)
Au Pair Compensation and Benefits
- Weekly stipend (allowance) of 90 euros for a maximum of 30 working hours
- Private bedroom
- Full board
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Local transportation pass
Program Fees and Costs
- Application fee of $125 which includes notarized translations of your paperwork into French, full guidance and support throughout the application/visa process and throughout your stay in France, including meetings with and introductions to other au pairs.
- Deposit of $100. This is returned after you have been with your host family for 6 months.
- Optional: a $200 emergency fund which we hold onto but which is considered yours and returned at the end of your stay.
- Round trip flight to Paris
- Visa fees
- French immigration fees
- Cost of a mandatory French class
French Visa Requirements for Au Pairs
Within 90 days of your departure, you must make an appointment at your home state’s French Consul office. Au Pair Paris will help guide you through this process.
How to Apply
Visit our website by clicking the 'apply now' button to find out more information. We have an online application form which you will need to fill out and we will contact you within 2 business days. If you have any questions feel free to contact us via email and we will be more than happy to answer any questions.
