Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program

The Au Pair/English Program has been specifically designed to offer students the opportunity to study English and experience life with an Australian family.

Au pairs receive a carefully selected family matched to their requirements. The program is for 3 months, but the au pair can stay with the same family for up to 1 year (conditions apply).

Au pairs work 20 hours a week for their family and study 20 hours a week at Gold Coast Language Schools. The program is suitable for both working holiday and student visa holders.

Benefits to Au Pairs

The Au Pair/English program can include everything, from airport pick up to 24-hour assistance during the length of stay. Au pairs do not need to be qualified but being kind, friendly and helpful is what our families are looking for.

The applicants gain an au pair experience and also a Certificate and a Reference Letter for future jobs after completing the program. The Au Pair House accommodation service offers the highest level of accommodation and the most affordable one on the Gold Coast, and elsewhere in Australia.

The au pairs receive great family support and a nice home and family atmosphere. Au Pairs also have the opportunity to become accustomed to the culture, the food, the suburbs, streets, shops and public transport in a very safe and comfortable way.

After the au pairs have successfully completed 3 months with the same family, they receive the Au Pair Certificate and a Letter of Recommendation for future paid jobs. When the au pair graduates from English school they will receive a Certificate of English Proficiency from Gold Coast Language Schools.

The Difference

Au Pair House visit all family houses and meet all family members during the process of family assessment. We provide the au pairs with a photo of the family, photo of the house and the bedroom that the au pair will stay in.

We also design, together with the family a work-schedule which contains a full description of the au pair tasks and provide this to the au pair before arrival, that way the family and the au pair know exactly what is expected.

Au Pair House assists all au pairs, contacting them once a week for the whole length of the program to check if they are ok or need anything.

We always ensure that all families understand the value of the au pair program and respect the rules of the program at all times. We make sure that all au pairs are

getting a great family experience during their stay. We are there for them from the moment they arrive to the last day of their stay in the program.

Details of Au Pair/English Program:

• Monday – Friday mornings light home duties with the host family
• Monday – Friday afternoons English at Gold Coast Language Schools
• Weekends off
• Accommodation and food 7 days a week
• The work and the family profile will be described to the au pair before payment and commencement, so the au pair will know exactly what is expected
• The families associated with the programs are carefully selected, assessed and they all live in very nice homes close to shops, transport, and the beach or city
• The au pair can extend the program with the same family (conditions apply) for up to 1 year (at no cost)
• Assistance during the placement Assistance during the placement Au Pair/English Program

Inclusions

1. Introduction to a selected family that offers you accommodation with a private bedroom
2. English lessons for 20 hours a week
3. Access to all 3 meals included
4. Blue card (License to work with children in Australia)
5. One-way transfer pick up for arrival
6. Booklet about Au Pair duties and responsibilities
7. 24 hour phone number to call if any emergency
8. Certificate of Completion
9. Certificate of English Proficiency
10. Reference Letter for future jobs
11. Map of local areas and local businesses
12. Au Pair works up to 20 hours a week, weekends free

Program Structure

• Duration – 12 weeks (can be extended)
• 20 hours English study per week Monday – Friday 2.30 pm – 7.10 pm
• 20 hours per week light duties host family (flexible)
• 12 week duration