Established in 1993

Member of IAPA, WYSETC & WYSEWA

Founding member of SAAPRA

Facilitating au pair programs for over 10 years

All staff have experienced their own unique working holidays abroad

Love kids & childcare experience

Female & 18 – 26 years old

Single with no dependants

Matric certificate

South African passport

Drivers licence

No criminal Record

Healthy and active

Commit to 12 months

Positive & sense of adventure

Flexibility & open-mindedness

R350 membership fee

R1500 for interview

R1500 acceptance fee

R2550 final payment

$140 US Consulate fee

R250 for international drivers

Free return flights to the USA

A weekly salary of $195.75

$500 study allowance

Medical insurance

A carefully selected host family

Free room and boards

A legal J1 au pair visa

Option to extend for 6, 8 or 12 months

Meets additional requirements

Earn $255 a week

Repeating au pair program

Childcare qualification

At least 2 years childcare experience

Do orientation before you depart

Safe and inexpensive way to travel

Gain international work experience

Cultural exchange

Form new friendships

Go to an American college

Gain a second family

Travel

Memories to last a lifetime

Work up to 45 hours per week

No more than 10 hours per day

1.5 days off per week

Household work related to children

Follow household rules (curfew, tidiness etc)

Participating in activities with the children

Taking children on outings, playdates etc.

Give and take in important

All families are personally interviewed

Matched with a family that best suits you

They want to learn about your culture

Families schedules vary

Families live all over the USA

They usually live in cities or suburbs

You must be their role model

Provide quality childcare

Keep them safe, entertain & teach them

Ave family has 2 -3 children

Tiny tots need extra special care

Create a bond with them

Be the older sister

Household duties relating to children

Interviews families

Lives within 1 hour from you

Supports you during your year

Mediator

Meet her soon after you arrive

Introduces you to other au pairs

Arranges monthly meetings

Communicate and be open-minded

We want to ensure your stay in the USA will be a rewarding one

Free room and board at Hilton Hotel, NJ

Orientation takes place on the premises

Childcare classes

Preparation for you year ahead

Opportunity to learn CPR & First Aid

Meet new friends from all over the world

Only the most exciting city in the world

2 free evenings off

Advised to go on bus/boat or helicopter tour of the city

Bond with new friends

Study at an accredited American college

Weekend, evening or short courses

Get up to $500 study allowance

Many subjects to choose from

A great addition to your CV

Each au pair has free basic insurance

Extended insurance recommended

Medical costs in US can be expensive

Extended coverage means peace of mind

Once accepted

File visible for US families to view

Informed when a family has interest in you

Initiate contact

You could be interviewed by several families

Prepare for the phone call – its an interview

Ask questions

Come to a mutual agreement

2 week paid vacation

1 month to travel at the end of your stay

50 states to explore

Travel with your friends