France
LA VIE EN ROSE
Imagine strolling through Parisian streets, sipping coffee at a cozy corner café, or spending your weekends exploring world-famous landmarks and charming villages. As an au pair in France, you’ll experience family life the French way while soaking up the country’s art, fashion, and romance. From the sparkling Eiffel Tower to the lavender fields of Provence, France offers a lifestyle full of beauty, culture, and unforgettable memories.
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Overview
France is the most visited country in the world! It encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Its capital, Paris, is famous for its fashion houses, classical art museums and one of the all-time favorites, the Eiffel Tower. Become an Au Pair in France and experience the culture and language firsthand!
Requirements:
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Be between 18 to 30 years old
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Have a driver’s license (On the rare occasion some families may accept non-driver’s)
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Knowledge of basic French
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Childcare experience (Have at least 2 childcare references with non-related children)
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Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent
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Be single with no dependents
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Be in good physical and mental health
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Be a non-smoker
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Have a clear criminal record
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Be a South African citizen
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Life as an Au Pair in France
As an Au Pair in France, you will be living with a host family and be like a big sister to the children. You will receive a weekly stipend in exchange for providing childcare services to the host family for 30 to 40 hours per week. You also get to learn French as your host family will contribute towards a French language course. You will have time to travel and explore all the amazing tourist sites that France has to offer!
Responsibilities of an Au Pair
in France
- Taking the children to school and other activities - Helping the children with homework - Preparing meals for the children - Helping the children to get ready for the day - Assist with household chores like preparing dinner, doing laundry, ironing, vacuuming, making beds, keeping the kitchen clean, loading and unloading the dishwasher etc. - All childcare related duties like doing the children’s laundry, keeping the children’s rooms and play areas tidy etc. - Assist with caring for animals
Benefits
- Assistance with your application - Assistance with your Visa - Flight assistance from a travel agent - Medical Insurance - Support from Explore Abroad as well as our French agency through the course of the year - A weekly stipend – A minimum of 320 Euro’s per month - Contribution towards a French language course - Two weeks off during your program year - A furnished bedroom and meals with the family for your program year - With an Au Pair visa, you'll be able to visit other countries in the Schengen area - The option to extend your stay for another year at NO additional costs to you
