Au Pair in the USA
Au Pair in USA
Live in the USA with an American host family, gain experience and earn a stipend. The Au Pair exchange program is open to anyone who loves kids and is ready for new experiences.
Au Pair in the USA: Your year in the USA
The Au Pair program is an exchange opportunity for young people aged 18 to 26 that lets you stay in the USA for one year and live with an American host family. Participants take care of children in American families and do light household tasks. In return, the family provides free room and board, a stipend, and partially covers the required training course in the USA. You don’t have to be a student or have a university degree to join Au Pair — a high school diploma is enough. However, you should love children and have documented childcare experience (at least 500 hours). An international driver’s license and regular driving experience (at least 50 hours) are also required. Both women and men can participate in the program, but men often find it much harder to be matched with a host family in the USA.
Why join this program?
- Sevis fee;
- DS-2019 form;
- Flight to your host family’s location (the return flight is provided upon successful completion of the program);
- Health insurance for the full duration of the program;
- Mandatory online pre-departure training for participants traveling to the USA;
- Accommodation in a private room in the host family’s home, plus three meals a day;
- Year-round support from your program sponsor.
- Visa application fee ($185);
- When you arrive in the USA as an Au Pair, you should have at least $700 for personal expenses.
Requirements
- Be 18–26 years old;
- Being a student is not required;
- Be unmarried and have no children;
- Have an Intermediate level of English;
- Be willing to stay in the USA as an Au Pair for 12 months;
- Love children and have verified childcare experience (at least 500 hours);
- Have a valid driver’s license with regular driving experience (at least 50 hours);
- Be a non-smoker or quit smoking before the program starts;
- Have completed secondary education; a university degree in education or philology is a plus;
- Have no criminal record;
- Be able to swim;
- Have a genuine desire to live with an American host family and learn about another country’s traditions and culture.
Programs have fixed dates. Confirm the start date of your chosen program with your IEC coordinator. Program duration ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program. Submit your documents 4-6 months before the program start date.
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