- Welcome to AuPairing in France!

Oh la la, a year in fashionable France will enrich your language, your culture, your life!

Pop your beret on and embrace the sophistication of Paris with her world class sights - Le Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and incomparable Eiffel Tower. Head out to the Loire Valley and live like royalty in a chateau for a night, or just strut your stuff on the beaches of the Cote d'Azure.

France is naturellement the perfect place to Au Pair andpractice your French language skills, and immerse yourself in the proudly confidentFrench way of life.

Language: To be an Au Pair in France you need to have studied French for at least 3 years and be a current or recent student. France is one of the more expensive countries to go to but it's totally worth it - and it's the only country you can go to practice your French!

WHAT IS AN AU PAIR? An Au Pair lives and works for a host family in the country of your choice. You help with childcare and housework for a certain number of hours each week (approximately 25-30) in exchange for room, board and a weekly allowance (see below for more information about Au Pairing in France).

What will I get? | What do I need to do? | How long can I stay? | How much will this cost?

What will I get?

Your Au Pairhost family will offer you

• 75-80 Euro a week for 30 hours work a week (about NZ$175)

• 1 to 3 weeks paid holiday depending on how long you stay

• Other benefits depending on the family, eg a subsidy towards French classes or a travel pass

What do I need to do?

Au Pairs need to

• Have sole charge childminding experience (no formal training is required). Thischildcare does not include babysitting children when they are asleep. We require two childcare references.

• Work up to 30 hours a week

• Have studied French for at least 3 years and be a current or recent student.

How long can I stay?

Most families want their Au Pair to stay for 9-12 months or more.

How much will this cost?

Au Pairsneed to pay for

• Your return airfare to France

• Full travel and medical insurance

• Full costs for French classes (unless your host family helps)Note: classes cost between 150-190 Euro a month

• All translation costs for documents required for your visa

• A registration fee of NZ$500