Become a host family
Welcoming an au pair involves a cultural exchange and brings a genuine human experience into your family.
The au pair’s involvement in the family’s daily tasks is not the primary purpose of their stay. The host family should encourage their au pair to engage in the cultural activities of the country.
An au pair is neither a housekeeper nor a professional educational assistant!
Do’s
Best practices for effectively integrating the au pair so they feel welcome
Include at least one child under 13 years old
Provide proof of planned daycare for child(ren) under 6 years old
Offer a private room for the au pair
Provide pocket money equivalent to at least one-fifth of the legal minimum wage.
Cover language courses (the host family and the au pair can choose the school and language)
Enroll the au pair in health insurance for healthcare
Take care of accident insurance
Provide food
Contribute to the cultural development of the au pair
