Au Pair Requirements

Ready to kickstart your European adventure in Germany? Before you begin, here’s what you need to qualify:

• Age 18–26 – the perfect time to explore and grow.
• Grade 12 or equivalent – prepared and ready to shine.
• Childcare experience – bonus points if you’re already a pro at bedtime routines and snack prep.
• Basic German (A1 level) – just enough to chat and connect with the kids.
• Love kids? Caring, positive au pairs only.
• Commit to one full year – the time will fly by faster than you think.
• Healthy and smoke-free – because self-care matters.
• South African/Namibian citizenship.
• Single and no kids of your own – this journey focuses on you.
• No criminal record – clean slates only.

Overall, we’re searching for flexible, fun, and positive au pairs who genuinely enjoy caring for kids. Furthermore, bonus skills like First Aid, arts, sports, or preschool experience will make your profile stand out.

How It Works

• First, fill out your forms and submit them to us – easy peasy.
• Next, pay the sign-up fee to get started.
• After that, we’ll process your application and send it to our German partner – hallo, new opportunities!
• Soon after, families will begin reaching out for Skype or phone interviews – think of it as matchmaking for your dream role.
• Once matched, pay the placement fee, and we’ll guide you through the visa process (which may take several weeks or months).
• Finally, with your visa approved and flights booked, you’re ready to jet off and start living your German fairytale!

Questions? We’re always here to help make your goals happen – just reach out.

Au Pair responsibilities

Here’s what your au pair glow-up will look like. As you might expect, your days will be full of variety:

• School run star – dropping off and picking up the kids like a VIP chauffeur.
• Snack squad leader – prepping tasty meals and snacks for happy tummies.
• Homework hero – turning tricky math problems into easy wins.
• Morning motivator – getting the kids ready for the day with bags, outfits, and smiles.
• Chore champion – tidying bedrooms, play areas, and managing kid-related laundry.
• Flexible hours – work up to 30 hours a week, leaving plenty of time for pretzels and castle adventures.

In the end, bring your energy, organization, and love for kids – you’ll create core memories while living your best European life.

What’s Included in the Au Pair Program?

Your German adventure gets even better when you see what’s included. Even more importantly, these perks ensure your year is smooth, supported, and unforgettable:

• FREE flights – to Germany and back if you complete your 12-month stay.
• Paid vacation days – 2 days per month, adding up to about 4 weeks over a year.
• Furnished bedroom – your cozy, Insta-ready space in the host family’s home.
• Education allowance – 90 Euros per month to study German and level up your skills.
• Transport card – making it easy to get to class.
• Monthly pay of 280 Euros – perfect for chocolate, travel, and fun.
• Meals and accommodation covered – more savings = more sightseeing.
• Comprehensive insurance – health, accident, and liability coverage.
• Au pair meetups – organized socials with other au pairs and your local rep.
• 24/7 emergency support – because you’re never alone.
• Contract protection – outlining your rights and responsibilities clearly.
• Carla’s Pre-departure Pack – complete with travel goodies like a bag, manual, mirror, pillow, and more, depending on stock.

With all this included, your German au pair experience is set to be legendary. So pack your bags – it’s time to make this adventure real!