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who can apply

You can apply if you:

  • are aged between 18 – 26 years
  • have a full driving license
  • enjoy caring for children
  • have at least 200 hours non-family practical childcare experience gained within the last 3 years
  • are a secondary school graduate or equivalent
  • speak English to a good standard
  • have no criminal record
  • have no spouse or dependents
  • want to spend 12 months living with an American family
  • have previously been an au pair in the US and successfully completed your program (only applies to applicants repeating their US au pair experience)

     

Au Pair Extraordinaire Program:

To qualify for Au Pair Extraordinaire you must meet all the general Au Pair in America requirements PLUS you will need either of the following:

  • A recognised childcare qualification - (Click for qualifications) 
  • Or aged 20 - 26 with 2 years full time childcare experience as a nanny, childcare provider or nursergy school teacher
     

EduCare in America Program:

In addition to the standard requirements for all Au Pair in America programs, to qualify for eduCare in America you will need to:

  • be a confident driver with a full license for at least six months
  • have very good English skills


Return Program:

You can return to the US as an au pair for a second time if you:

  • have successfully completed 12 or more months on a US au pair program
  • are aged between 18 – 26 years
  • have lived outside of the US for at least 2 years