Au pair in Europe
- Au Pair in Belgium
- Au Pair in Germany
- Au Pair in France
- Au Pair in the UK
- Au Pair in Austria
- Au Pair in Switzerland
What is an Au Pair in Belgium?
An Au Pair in Belgium is a young single person between the ages of 18-25, who lives with a family in Belgium for a period of 12 months. The Au Pair helps with general housework and childcare in exchange for room, board and pocket money (stipend).
The Au Pair program is one of cultural/educational exchange. The Au Pair is given the opportunity to experience the culture of the country that he/she is in. In return, the Au Pair will be asked to perform general household duties (washing and tidying up, laundry, ironing, cooking etc.) and to take care of the host children for a maximum of 20 hours per week. The Au Pair is not an employee but a member of the family and will be treated as such.
About Belgium
There is just something special and alluring about Belgium. Maybe it is the friendly and welcoming people who can easily converse in English, even though it is their 4th unofficial language. Maybe it is the stunning architecture, decorating the quaint cobblestone squares or perhaps it is the incredible cuisine found in the vast array of restaurants where each meal seems better than the last.
Energetic and carefree, the overall mood in Belgium is infectious, summoning in all of us to live as Belgians and enjoy life to the fullest. Indulging in authentic Belgian chocolate and yummy waffles is a sure treat.
Do you qualify?
- You must be between the ages of 18-25 years old.
- Driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.
- Valid National senior certificate.
- Have good childcare or babysitting experience.
- Having a genuine love and interest in working with children.
- Be able to ride a bike and/or drive.
- Fluent in English and a good knowledge of Afrikaans.
- Be in good health (only non-smokers are accepted).
- Not married and no children of your own.
- No criminal record.
- Willingness to explore and experience a different country and culture.
What is included in the program:
- Screened host family.
- House o Orange AU Pairs to answer all your questions before and during your stay.
- Membership of the Orange Au Pair Club.
- Room and board.
- Pocket money of €450.
- Medical Insurance cover for 12 months.
- Flight ticket.
Program fee:
- Registration fee - R1500 (to be paid after your interview - R500 discount for returning HoO Au Pairs).
- First Fee - R3000 (payable upon acceptance into the program).
- Second Fee - R3000 (payable when placed with family).
Au Pair Training
We offer an exclusive 2 day pre-departure au pair training course. The training will help you become a great au pair and prepare you for what to expect when you go overseas. It will also assist you in how to live with a host family and how to communicate with them.
The course is split into two days; one day for First Aid training and one day for Au pair training. When you complete the course successfully, you will receive a certificate which means you will officially qualify for the au pair star program in Belgium.
Application process:
- Contact HOO RSA to receive the necessary information and documents.
- Once your application form has been approved, schedule your interview with HOO.
- Send all documentation required to build your profile, prior to your interview date.
- Apply for all other official required documents such as your passport, police clearance, UBC etc.
- Complete Au Pair pre-departure training (this can be done prior or after your confirmed matched, depending on training availability).
- Match with a host family.
- Visa application & collection.
- Get ready for departure.
- Travel to Belgium!
What is an Au Pair in Germany?
An Au Pair in Germany is a young single person between the ages of 18-26, who lives with a family in Germany for a period of 6-12 months. The Au pair helps with general housework and childcare in exchange for room, board and pocket money (stipend).
The Au Pair program is one of cultural/educational exchange. The Au Pair is given the opportunity to experience the culture of the country that he/she is in. In return, the Au Pair will be asked to perform general household duties (washing and tidying up, laundry, ironing, cooking etc.) and to take care of the host children for a maximum of 30 hours per week. The Au Pair is not an employee but a member of the family and will be treated as such.
About Germany
Do you qualify?
- You must be between the ages of 18-26 years old.
- Driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.
- Valid National senior certificate.
- Have good childcare or babysitting experience.
- Have a genuine love and interest in working with children.
- Have a valid A1 level German language certificate prior to applying.
- Fluent in English and a good knowledge of Afrikaans.
- Be in good health (only non-smokers are accepted.)
- Not married and no children of your own.
- No criminal record.
- Willingness to explore and experience a different country and culture.
What is included in the program:
- Screened host family.
- House-o-Orange Au pairs to answer all your questions before and during your stay.
- Membership of the Orange Au Pair Club.
- Room and board.
- Monthly pocket money of €280.
- Participate in a German language course during free time and attend cultural or religious events. Host families pays the
- amount of €50 towards a language course per month.
- Medical Insurance cover for 12 months.
- Flight ticket.
Program fee:
- R500 registration fee (payable before the interview. 50% discount for returning HoO Au Pairs.)
- R3500 acceptance fee (payable before your interview upon acceptance.)
- R3500 placement fee (payable when placed with a host family.)
- €75 visa cost (payable at visa appointment.)
- The host family will pay for your flight, insurance & language course.
Application process
- Contact HOO RSA to receive the necessary information and documents.
- Once your application form has been approved, schedule your interview with HOO.
- Send all documentation required to build your profile, prior to your interview date.
- Apply for all other official required documents such as your passport, police clearance, UBC etc.
- Complete Au pair pre-departure training (this can be done prior or after your confirmed matched, depending on training availability).
- Match with a host family.
- Visa appointment & collection.
- Get ready for departure.
- Travel to Germany!
What is an Au Pair in France?
An Au Pair in France is a young single person between the ages of 18-27 (files up until the age of 30 will be reviewed on case-to-case basis), who lives with a family in France for a period of 6-12 months. The Au pair helps with general housework and childcare in exchange for room, board and pocket money (stipend.)
The Au Pair program is one of cultural/educational exchange. The Au Pair is given the opportunity to experience the culture of the country that he/she is in. In return, the Au Pair will be asked to perform general household duties (washing and tidying up, laundry, ironing, cooking etc.) and to take care of the host children for 25 hours per week. The Au Pair is not an employee but a member of the family and will be treated as such.
About France
There are many different events that outline the history of the country which most visitors find very enjoyable. Along with these things, France is enjoyed and well-known for its delicious cuisines, beautiful gothic architecture and its tasty, fragrant wines.
Do you qualify?
- You must be between the ages of 18-27 years old, however files up until the age of 31 will be reviewed on case-to-case basis.
- Have good childcare or babysitting experience.
- Have a genuine love and interest in working with children.
- Interest in learning the French language. French language certificate is a plus!
- Valid National senior certificate.
- Fluent in English and a good knowledge of Afrikaans.
- Be in good health (only non-smokers are accepted.)
- Not married and no children of your own.
- No criminal record.
- Willingness to explore and experience a different country and culture.
What is included in the program:
- Screened host family.
- House-o-Orange Au pairs to answer all your questions before and during your stay.
- Membership of the Orange Au Pair Club.
- Room and board.
- Weekly pocked money of €80, native English speaking Au pairs will receive €100 per week.
- A car or a transportation card paid by your host family to travel to your language school.
- A meeting with other Au Pairs to welcome you as well as other Au pair events during the year.
- A local coordinator at your disposal during your entire stay.
- A Welcome package once you have arrived.
- Medical Insurance cover for 12 months.
Program fee:
- R500 registration fee (payable before the interview. 50% discount for returning HoO Au pairs.)
- R3000 acceptance fee (payable before your interview upon acceptance.)
- R3000 placement fee (payable when placed with a host family.)
- €99 visa cost (payable at visa appointment.)
- Travel costs to France and back to home country. If travelling from SA, full flight will need to be purchased. If travelling from within EU, bus/train ticket can be purchased.
Application process:
- Contact HOO RSA to receive the necessary information and documents.
- Once your application form has been approved, schedule your interview with HOO.
- Send all documentation required to build your profile, prior to your interview date.
- Apply for all other official required documents such as your passport, police clearance, UBC etc.
- Complete Au pair pre-departure training (this can be done prior or after your confirmed matched, depending on training availability).
- Match with a host family.
- Visa appointment & collection.
- Get ready for departure.
- Travel to France!
What is an Au Pair in the UK?
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An Au Pair in the UK is a young single person who holds a British passport, between the ages of 18-27 and who lives with a family in the UK for a period of 12 months. The Au pair helps with general housework and childcare in exchange for room, board and pocket money (stipend).
The Au Pair program is one of cultural/educational exchange. The Au Pair is given the opportunity to experience the culture of the country that he/she is in. In return, the Au Pair will be asked to perform general household duties (washing and tidying up, laundry, ironing, cooking etc.) and to take care of the host children for 25-30 hours per week. The Au Pair is not an employee but a member of the family and will be treated as such.
About the United Kingdom
Do you qualify?
- You must be between the ages of 18-27 years old.
- Have a British passport.
- Driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.
- Valid National senior certificate.
- Have good childcare or babysitting experience.
- Have a genuine love and interest in working with children.
- Fluent in English and a good knowledge of Afrikaans.
- Be in good health (only non-smokers are accepted.)
- Not married and no children of your own.
- No criminal record.
- Willingness to explore and experience a different country and culture.
What is included in the program:
- Screened host family.
- House-o-Orange Au pairs to answer all your questions before and during your stay.
- Membership of the Orange Au Pair Club.
- Room and board.
- Weekly pocked money of minimum 70 GBP.
- Au pair welcome handbook.
- Medical Insurance cover for 12 months.
Program fee:
- R1000 registration fee (payable before the interview. 50% discount for returning HoO Au pairs.)
- R1500 acceptance fee (payable before your interview upon acceptance.)
- R2500 placement fee (payable when placed with a host family.)
- Travel costs to the UK and back to home country.
- Basic travel insurance.
Application process:
- Contact HOO RSA to receive the necessary information and documents.
- Once your application form has been approved, schedule your interview with HOO.
- Send all documentation required to build your profile, prior to your interview date.
- Apply for all other official required documents such as your police clearance, UBC etc.
- Complete Au pair pre-departure training (this can be done prior or after your confirmed matched, depending on training availability).
- Match with a host family.
- Get ready for departure.
- Travel to the UK!
What is an Au Pair in Austria?
An Au Pair in Austria is a young single person between the ages of 18-27, who lives with a family in Austria for a period of 6-12 months. The Au pair helps with general housework and childcare in exchange for room, board and pocket money (stipend.) The Au Pair program is one of cultural/educational exchange. The Au Pair is given the opportunity to experience the culture of the country that he/she is in. In return, the Au Pair will be asked to perform general household duties (washing and tidying up, laundry, ironing, cooking etc.) and to take care of the host children for maximum 25 hours per week. The Au Pair is not an employee but a member of the family and will be treated as such.
About Austria
Do you qualify?
- You must be between the ages of 18-27 years old.
- A driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.
- Have good childcare or baby-sitting experience.
- Have a genuine love and interest for children.
- Be able to ride a bike and/or drive.
- Be fluent in English and have a good knowledge of Afrikaans.
- Have obtained a German A1 level certificate in order to apply for your visa.
- Be in good health and be a non-smoker (smokers are not accepted.)
- Not be married and not have children of your own.
- Not have a criminal record.
- Have a willingness to explore and experience a different country and culture.
What is included in the program:
- Screened host family.
- Your agent, House-o-Orange Au Pairs to answer all your questions before and during your stay.
- In-person pre departure training course hosted in either Cape Town or Johannesburg if applicable to you.
- Room and board in Austria.
- Monthly pocket money of +/- €540 (€600 p/month whereby 60 euro p/month is deducted for insurance).
- 5 weeks paid vacation per 1 year placement.
- Half of your German language course paid by your host family.
- Your agent, Au Pair Austria, in Austria to help you if needed.
Program fee:
- Registration Fee – R1000 (50% off for returning Au pair).
- Acceptance Fee – R3000 (to be paid before interview with agency).
- Placement Fee – R3000 (to be paid within 10 days after placement is confirmed).
- Travel expenses to Austria and back to South Africa.
- Visa fee: €75.
- To be paid once in Austria: Residence permit: €110
- To Paid once in Austria: Half a language course for attending at least 6 months (€25-€150 depending on your course of choice).
- Additional costs – costs involved for applying for a passport, police clearance, medicals & birth certificate.
Au Pair Training
We offer an exclusive 2-day pre-departure au pair training course. The training course will help you to become a great au pair and prepare you for what to expect once abroad. It will also assist you in how to live with a host family and how to communicate with them.
The course is split into two days; one day for First Aid training and one day for the Au pair training section. When you complete the course successfully, you will receive two certificates which qualifies you to become an Au pair. Training is applicable to new Au pairs entering the Au pair program.
Application process:
- Contact HOO RSA to receive the necessary information and documents.
- Obtain your German A1 level certificate if you have not yet already done so.
- Once your application form has been approved, schedule your interview with HOO.
- Send all documentation required to build your profile, prior to your interview date.
- Apply for all other official required documents such as your passport, police clearance, UBC etc.
- Complete Au Pair pre-departure training (this can be done prior or after your confirmed matched, depending on training availability).
- Match with a host family.
- Visa appointment & collection.
- Get ready for departure.
- Travel to Austria!
What is an Au Pair in Switzerland?
An Au Pair in Switzerland is a young single person between the ages of 18-30, who lives with a family in Switzerland for a period of 12 months. The Au pair holds an EU passport, and helps with general housework and childcare in exchange for room, board and pocket money (stipend.) The Au Pair program is one of cultural/educational exchange. The Au Pair is given the opportunity to experience the culture of the country that he/she is in. In return, the Au Pair will be asked to perform general household duties (washing and tidying up, laundry, ironing, cooking etc.) and to take care of the host children for maximum 30 hours per week. The Au Pair is not an employee but a member of the family and will be treated as such.
About Switzerland
Switzerland is famous for its mesmerizing alpine scenery, luxury branded watches, and deliciously milky chocolate. A melting pot of many different cultures, Switzerland is also known for its alluring cities and scenic train rides that showcase the best of the country's natural vistas.
Speaking about a melting pot, one of the famous traditional Swiss dishes is ‘cheese fondue’, which is a melted cheese dish which is eaten by dipping bread into the melted cheese. Other traditional Swiss food would be tarts and quiches, Landjäger sausages, rösti, and of course its delicious chocolate. The Swiss are actually the biggest consumers of chocolate; they ate 10.3 kg. of chocolate per person in 2018. Switzerland is also known for its arts and crafts, mainly watchmaking. The Swiss watchmaking industry is the third-largest exporter in the country, able to employ about 59,000 people and covering 1.5% of the nation’s gross domestic product.
The Swiss climate is vigorously influenced by both the Alps and the Atlantic Ocean, and therefore knows different kinds of climate types. Whereas the highest areas have an Alpine climate, the medium-high areas have a cold continental climate and the lower parts (mostly in the north-west) have a temperate continental climate.
Do you qualify?
- You must be between the ages of 18-30 years old.
- Hold an EU passport.
- Driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.
- Have good childcare or baby-sitting experience.
- Having a genuine love and interest for children.
- Being able to ride a bike and/or drive.
- Fluent in English.
- Be in good health (only non-smokers are accepted.)
- Not married and no children of your own.
- No criminal record.
- Willingness to explore and experience a different country and culture.
Au Pair Training
We offer an exclusive 2-day pre-departure au pair training course. The training course will help you to become a great au pair and prepare you for what to expect once abroad. It will also assist you in how to live with a host family and how to communicate with them.
The course is split into two days; one day for First Aid training and one day for the Au pair training section. When you complete the course successfully, you will receive two certificates which qualifies you to become an Au pair. Training is applicable to new Au pairs entering the Au pair program.
What is included in the program:
- Screened host family.
- House-o-Orange Au Pairs to answer all your questions before and during your stay.
- In-person pre departure training course hosted in either Cape Town or Johannesburg if applicable to you.
- Room and board.
- Receive a net salary (pocket money after all deductions) that ranges between 600 CHF to 700 CHF per month.
- 4 weeks paid vacation per 1 year placement.
- Host family pays 100% of your language lessons in an official school (the value of this benefit is equivalent to about 1’500 to 2’000 CHF per year.)
- Host family pays transportation costs when related to language school or work.
- Host families will arrange a health insurance and pay at least 50% of insurance (many pay 100%)
- Rules about travel costs are not the same in each Swiss canton so candidates may have to pay their flight. However, employers could help if a candidate cannot afford the flight.
Program fee:
- Registration Fee – R1500 (R500 discount for returning Au pair).
- Acceptance Fee – R3000 (to be paid before interview with agency).
- Placement Fee – R4000 (to be paid within 10 days after placement is confirmed).
- Travel expenses to Switzerland and back to South Africa, depending on whether the family will assist in flight costs.
- Health insurance contribution depending on family.
- Additional costs – costs involved for applying for a passport, police clearance, medicals & birth certificate.
Application process:
- Contact HOO RSA to receive the necessary information and documents.
- Once your application form has been approved, schedule your interview with HOO.
- Send all documentation required to build your profile, prior to your interview date.
- Apply for all other official required documents such as your passport, police clearance, UBC etc.
- Complete Au Pair pre-departure training (this can be done prior or after your confirmed matched, depending on training availability).
- Match with a host family.
- Get ready for departure.
- Travel to Switzerland!
Experience of an Au Pair in Europe
Our office hours are:
Mon - Thu : 08.30-17.00
Friday only : 08.30-16.00
Elandi Lochner – Senior Manager
manager@house-o-orange.co.za
021 553 3638
Stephanie Oosthuizen – Program Manager
info@house-o-orange.co.za
021 553 3638
