Au Pair in France from IEC
Au Pair in France
Spend a year in France caring for children, learning French, and immersing yourself in the culture.
Au Pair in France: Culture and Language from the Inside
The Au Pair in France program is aimed at participants aged 18–29 and gives you the chance to become part of a French host family for 12 months. Participants look after children and also do light housework. As part of the program, you can attend French language courses in France, but Au Pair course fees are Not included — you’ll pay them yourself. Course costs depend on the region and are about 100–140 EUR per month and up. To join the program you not only need to love children but also have proven experience working with them. An Intermediate level of French or higher is required. Host families are located in the south of France or in Paris and its suburbs. For placements in the south of France, having an international driver’s license is desirable (a significant bonus when looking for a host family).
Why join this program?
- Health insurance;
- Room and board with a host family;
- Finding a host family before you fly to France
- Flights (~ €200-300, depending on arrival/departure city and travel dates);
- French language courses (from €140 per month and up);
- Visa application fee (€99);
- Transfer to/from the airport (from €60-100 one way).
Program materials
- Program brochure
- Sample participation agreement
Requirements
- Participants aged 18–29;
- Must like children and have experience working with them;
- Intermediate level of French;
- Not be married and not have children;
- A driver’s license (preferred but not required);
- Only women can participate;
- Must be a student or a recent university graduate, or have steady employment;
- Must be able to do light household tasks;
- No criminal record;
- No harmful habits;
- Willing to work with a French host family;
- Enrollment in a French language course;
- Be prepared to participate in the program for up to 1 year.
Programs run on fixed dates. Check the start date of your chosen program with the IEC coordinator. Program duration ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program you choose. Submit your documents 4–6 months before the program start date.
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