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What
is to be an au pair in France?
* The au pair programme is a cultural exchange where you will share
the life of a French family while taking care of their children.
* Au pairs in France work 30 hours a week and do up to 2 baby sittings
a week. You take care of the children and help with light housekeeping
duties
A placement
in Paris is a bit different than elsewhere. Indeed, most of the
time Parisian live in apartments and have an independent accommodation
for their Au pair at the top of the floor of their building or at
walking distance from their home. These rooms are called "chambre
de service".
During your free time, you will have the opportunity to visit Paris
historic, architectural and artistic heritage in addition to the
diversity, charm and atmosphere of its different district. There
is a lot of things to do in Paris.
Europair
Services wants you to have the best year of your life and to become
an Ambassador of France when coming back to your home country.
What
do you get?
-
Full board and food
- A minimum of 75 euros/week
- One day off /week
- One weekend off minimum /month
- One week paid holiday every 6 months
- Medical insurance - civil liability
- Free time to study French and visit Paris
- An au pair certificate when you have fulfilled your stay
Conditions
to take part in the programme
-
To be aged between 18 and 27
- To be a student in your home country (or just graduated)
- To have a childcare experience
- To have a minimum of French language knowledge or a good English
one
- To be available for a minimum of 6 or 12 months - placements all
the year
- To agree to pay your round trip ticket to France
Language
courses
Paris offers a large choice of language classes. Our team will
help you find a suitable language school depending on your budget,
your timetable and distance from your host family home.
You usually follow between 6 and 10 hours/week of General French,
French civilization and conference.
You have the possibility to prepare official examinations such as:
" Sorbonne diploma
" TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français)
" DELF / DALF
Some schools organize cultural outings for all the students. It's
a good way to make new contacts and learn more about our country.
Note that language classes in France are at your own charge and
cost around 120 euros/month
Our
Multilanguage team is here to support you throughout your stay.
You do get a welcome pack on your arrival with the list of other
au pairs in your area and we organize au pair meetings so that you
can meet and have fun!!
You
don't need a visa if you are an EU citizen.
Non European citizen need a visa to come as an au pair
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