FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

AU PAIR IN AMERICA!
www.aupairinamerica.com

WELCOME TO...
...AU PAIR IN AMERICA!

Your
Choose from three programs:

If you are looking for a fun way to live, work, travel and study in the US,
then we have just what you are looking for. Au Pair in America provides
all of this, and more!

The perfect combination of work, study and travel

Au Pair in America is the first legal au pair program to be designated by the US

Government. For 25 years, we have provided the best childcare opportunities
to thousands of au pairs from around the world every year. As an au pair you will
experience the real US by living with a family of your choice whilst caring
for their children.

You give:
You get:
You study:
You get:
You need:

LIVE for a minimum of 12 months as an equal member of your host family in the US.
WORK 45 hours of childcare per week and earn over US$10000 a year. STUDY

You pay:

at a local college or university or through online courses with the University of

California, Los Angeles (UCLA). TRAVEL during your 2 weeks paid vacation,
weekends off or the additional travel month after completion of your stay.

AU PAIR IN AMERICA

45 hours of childcare per week

Weekly pocket money*
3 hours per week during term time
Up to US$500 study allowance
At least 200 hours non-family childcare
experience gained within the last 3 years
A Program Fee*

AU PAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE
For experienced childcare professionals with
at least 2 years full time childcare experience
or a recognized childcare qualification
You give:
You get:
You study:
You get:
You need:
You pay:

45 hours of childcare per week

Weekly pocket money*
3 hours per week during term time
Up to US$500 study allowance
Childcare qualification or 2 years full
time childcare experience
A Program Fee*

EDUCARE IN AMERICA
Take your studies more seriously with
this program
You give:
You get:
You study:
You get:
You need:
You pay:

30 hours of childcare per week

Weekly pocket money*
6 hours per week during term time
Up to US$1000 study allowance
At least 200 hours non-family childcare
experience gained within the last 3 years
A Program Fee*

OTHER OPTIONS
REPEAT YOUR EXPERIENCE
You can return to the US as an au pair for a second time
if you:

have successfully completed 12+ months on a

US au pair program
are aged between 18 26 years
have lived outside of the US for at least 2 years
(refer to www.aupairinamerica.com for full conditions)

EXTEND YOUR STAY

Successfully complete your year and extend your
stay for a further 6, 9 or 12 months.

* Contact your local interviewer for full details. Flight surcharges may apply in addition to the
Program Fee. All information is correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.

com

www.aupairinamerica.

WELCOME TO...
...AU PAIR IN AMERICA!

Your
Choose from three programs:

If you are looking for a fun way to live, work, travel and study in the US,
then we have just what you are looking for. Au Pair in America provides
all of this, and more!

The perfect combination of work, study and travel

Au Pair in America is the first legal au pair program to be designated by the US

Government. For 25 years, we have provided the best childcare opportunities
to thousands of au pairs from around the world every year. As an au pair you will
experience the real US by living with a family of your choice whilst caring
for their children.

You give:
You get:
You study:
You get:
You need:

LIVE for a minimum of 12 months as an equal member of your host family in the US.
WORK 45 hours of childcare per week and earn over US$10000 a year. STUDY

You pay:

at a local college or university or through online courses with the University of

California, Los Angeles (UCLA). TRAVEL during your 2 weeks paid vacation,
weekends off or the additional travel month after completion of your stay.

AU PAIR IN AMERICA

45 hours of childcare per week

Weekly pocket money*
3 hours per week during term time
Up to US$500 study allowance
At least 200 hours non-family childcare
experience gained within the last 3 years
A Program Fee*

AU PAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE
For experienced childcare professionals with
at least 2 years full time childcare experience
or a recognized childcare qualification
You give:
You get:
You study:
You get:
You need:
You pay:

45 hours of childcare per week

Weekly pocket money*
3 hours per week during term time
Up to US$500 study allowance
Childcare qualification or 2 years full
time childcare experience
A Program Fee*

EDUCARE IN AMERICA
Take your studies more seriously with
this program
You give:
You get:
You study:
You get:
You need:
You pay:

30 hours of childcare per week

Weekly pocket money*
6 hours per week during term time
Up to US$1000 study allowance
At least 200 hours non-family childcare
experience gained within the last 3 years
A Program Fee*

OTHER OPTIONS
REPEAT YOUR EXPERIENCE
You can return to the US as an au pair for a second time
if you:

have successfully completed 12+ months on a

US au pair program
are aged between 18 26 years
have lived outside of the US for at least 2 years
(refer to www.aupairinamerica.com for full conditions)

EXTEND YOUR STAY

Successfully complete your year and extend your
stay for a further 6, 9 or 12 months.

* Contact your local interviewer for full details. Flight surcharges may apply in addition to the
Program Fee. All information is correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.

com

www.aupairinamerica.

Being an

We have host families all over the US! You will choose a family
whose needs match your experience and whose lifestyle youll
feel most comfortable with.

FREE TIME
With at least one weekend off a month, 2 weeks paid vacation and an additional travel month at the
end of your stay you will have plenty of time to travel. The US is an incredible country to explore!

THE RIGHT FAMILY

Whether you head for great cities like San Francisco, Chicago and Las Vegas or the natural wonders of

Your host family provides your meals, study allowance and weekly pocket money. In return, you care

around with friends youve made or independently on one of our organized tours.

for their children for no more than 10 hours a day and 5 days a week. Youre also expected to do

the National Parks or the Grand Canyon, youll experience places youll never forget! You can travel

your share of child-related household chores as a member of the family. One of your host parents will
stay with you for your first 3 days to help you settle in. All our host families have been personally
visited and screened by a Community Counselor to make sure they are suitable for our program.

YOUR SCHEDULE

STUDYING
Your host family provides a yearly contribution (US$500 for au pair and US$1000 for eduCare) for you
to attend a local college. You can also study online with the University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA). Your host family will assist you with enrolment and they will provide transport to get to your

The kids are the ultimate reason for becoming an au pair. Your schedule will depend on the ages of

classes. You may need to add to your study allowance depending on the course you choose which

the children. Some au pairs prefer to care for infants who have a more fixed routine. Typically, your

could be anything from English language to Psychology.

responsibilities would be:

waking the children and dressing, bathing and playing with them

VOLUNTEERING

preparing meals for the children, tidying up after them, making their beds and

Volunteering is an important part of American life. With Au Pair in Americas unique Global Awareness

washing their clothes

program you can volunteer in elementary and middle school classrooms, giving you the opportunity

driving the children to and from school or to other activities

to share your culture, customs and language with young American children.

helping with homework

babysitting in the evenings when the parents go out

com

www.aupairinamerica.

"Ive always wanted to travel and I love working with kids.

Being an au pair in America is a great opportunity to do both."
Tatiane, 19, Brazil

Being an

We have host families all over the US! You will choose a family
whose needs match your experience and whose lifestyle youll
feel most comfortable with.

FREE TIME
With at least one weekend off a month, 2 weeks paid vacation and an additional travel month at the
end of your stay you will have plenty of time to travel. The US is an incredible country to explore!

THE RIGHT FAMILY

Whether you head for great cities like San Francisco, Chicago and Las Vegas or the natural wonders of

Your host family provides your meals, study allowance and weekly pocket money. In return, you care

around with friends youve made or independently on one of our organized tours.

for their children for no more than 10 hours a day and 5 days a week. Youre also expected to do

the National Parks or the Grand Canyon, youll experience places youll never forget! You can travel

your share of child-related household chores as a member of the family. One of your host parents will
stay with you for your first 3 days to help you settle in. All our host families have been personally
visited and screened by a Community Counselor to make sure they are suitable for our program.

YOUR SCHEDULE

STUDYING
Your host family provides a yearly contribution (US$500 for au pair and US$1000 for eduCare) for you
to attend a local college. You can also study online with the University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA). Your host family will assist you with enrolment and they will provide transport to get to your

The kids are the ultimate reason for becoming an au pair. Your schedule will depend on the ages of

classes. You may need to add to your study allowance depending on the course you choose which

the children. Some au pairs prefer to care for infants who have a more fixed routine. Typically, your

could be anything from English language to Psychology.

responsibilities would be:

waking the children and dressing, bathing and playing with them

VOLUNTEERING

preparing meals for the children, tidying up after them, making their beds and

Volunteering is an important part of American life. With Au Pair in Americas unique Global Awareness

washing their clothes

program you can volunteer in elementary and middle school classrooms, giving you the opportunity

driving the children to and from school or to other activities

to share your culture, customs and language with young American children.

helping with homework

babysitting in the evenings when the parents go out

com

www.aupairinamerica.

"Ive always wanted to travel and I love working with kids.

Being an au pair in America is a great opportunity to do both."
Tatiane, 19, Brazil

Safe
&

Legal

One of the most important

reasons for choosing Au Pair
in America is the complete
support package we provide
which takes the worry out of
getting to America, enjoying life
there and returning home safely.

THE RIGHT VISA

HOST FAMILIES

With Au Pair in America you travel on an Exchange

Our host families live in one of 180 cluster areas

Visitor J-1 visa. The is the only legal way to live

throughout the US and are personally interviewed

and work as an au pair in the US.

by the Community Counselor. Your family will

ORIENTATION

provide you with your own room, all meals and

access to transport for your weekly classes.

When you arrive in America, you attend a four-day

Orientation program at a hotel near New York.

LOCAL SUPPORT

There you meet other au pairs, take part in training

Each cluster is supported by its own local Au Pair in

sessions about childcare and basic First Aid - and

America representative, known as the Community

learn what to expect from your stay. Theres also

Counselor. The Community Counselor is there to

time to sightsee in the Big Apple!

ensure that both you and your host family are

INSURANCE

having a successful time together.

YOU CAN APPLY IF YOU:

are aged between 18 26 years
have a full driving license

They also

WITH AU PAIR IN AMERICA YOU WILL:

Spend a minimum of 12 months living and
working in the US

enjoy caring for children

Choose your own host family

have at least 200 hours non-family practical

Experience the American culture and lifestyle

childcare experience gained within the last

3 years

Live as an equal member of your host family

Care for their children and receive weekly

arrange regular social activities for you to meet up

are a secondary school graduate or equivalent

with other au pairs in your area.

speak English to a good standard

Study something new and improve your resume

upgrade this insurance plan for an additional fee.

EMERGENCY HELP

have no criminal record

Travel all over the US

Contact your local interviewer for full details.

You have 24-hour, toll-free emergency phone

want to spend 12 months living with an

Gain independence and self-confidence

Youre automatically covered during your stay by

our basic insurance plan. You can choose to

access to our US office - plus your Community

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Counselor lives within 1 hours drive of you and

We take care of your travel arrangements to and

your host family.

from America. Many flights are free but some do

carry a surcharge contact your local interviewer
for full details.

American family
have previously been an au pair in the US and

pocket money

Make new friends from around the world

Have an unforgettable adventure

successfully completed your program

(only applies to applicants repeating their US
au pair experience)

Visit our website for additional requirements for

APPLY NOW
Go to www.aupairamerica.com to start
your application.

the Au Pair Extraordinaire and eduCare in

America programs.

com

www.aupairinamerica.

Safe
&

Legal

One of the most important

reasons for choosing Au Pair
in America is the complete
support package we provide
which takes the worry out of
getting to America, enjoying life
there and returning home safely.

THE RIGHT VISA

HOST FAMILIES

With Au Pair in America you travel on an Exchange

Our host families live in one of 180 cluster areas

Visitor J-1 visa. The is the only legal way to live

throughout the US and are personally interviewed

and work as an au pair in the US.

by the Community Counselor. Your family will

ORIENTATION

provide you with your own room, all meals and

access to transport for your weekly classes.

When you arrive in America, you attend a four-day

Orientation program at a hotel near New York.

LOCAL SUPPORT

There you meet other au pairs, take part in training

Each cluster is supported by its own local Au Pair in

sessions about childcare and basic First Aid - and

America representative, known as the Community

learn what to expect from your stay. Theres also

Counselor. The Community Counselor is there to

time to sightsee in the Big Apple!

ensure that both you and your host family are

INSURANCE

having a successful time together.

YOU CAN APPLY IF YOU:

are aged between 18 26 years
have a full driving license

They also

WITH AU PAIR IN AMERICA YOU WILL:

Spend a minimum of 12 months living and
working in the US

enjoy caring for children

Choose your own host family

have at least 200 hours non-family practical

Experience the American culture and lifestyle

childcare experience gained within the last

3 years

Live as an equal member of your host family

Care for their children and receive weekly

arrange regular social activities for you to meet up

are a secondary school graduate or equivalent

with other au pairs in your area.

speak English to a good standard

Study something new and improve your resume

upgrade this insurance plan for an additional fee.

EMERGENCY HELP

have no criminal record

Travel all over the US

Contact your local interviewer for full details.

You have 24-hour, toll-free emergency phone

want to spend 12 months living with an

Gain independence and self-confidence

Youre automatically covered during your stay by

our basic insurance plan. You can choose to

access to our US office - plus your Community

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Counselor lives within 1 hours drive of you and

We take care of your travel arrangements to and

your host family.

from America. Many flights are free but some do

carry a surcharge contact your local interviewer
for full details.

American family
have previously been an au pair in the US and

pocket money

Make new friends from around the world

Have an unforgettable adventure

successfully completed your program

(only applies to applicants repeating their US
au pair experience)

Visit our website for additional requirements for

APPLY NOW
Go to www.aupairamerica.com to start
your application.

the Au Pair Extraordinaire and eduCare in

America programs.

com

www.aupairinamerica.

The Au Pair in America program, a division of the American Institute for Foreign Study
(AIFS), was launched in 1986 and is designated by the US State Department. AIFS was
established in 1964 and is dedicated to providing the highest quality cultural exchange
and educational programs to enrich the lives of young people throughout the world.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Our excellent reputation and over 25 years experience
Great host families carefully selected by our team
A detailed 4 day Orientation Program near New York
on your arrival in the US

THE BENEFITS
In return for paying a Program Fee and
providing 45 hours of weekly childcare,
you receive:

Study opportunities including the University of

California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Flights to and from New York plus onward travel to

your host family (surcharges may apply - contact
your local interviewer for full details)

Unique volunteer opportunities with our Global

Awareness Program

4 day Orientation program near New York City

with meals and accommodation

Dedicated support network throughout your stay

13 month J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa with the option

to extend for up to a further 12 months

3 program options you choose the program that

best suits you

YOUR LOCAL AGENT

Your own room and all meals provided with your

host family
Weekly pocket money - refer to the website (up
to US$10000 per annum)
US$500 US$1000 study allowance
Medical and liability insurance
Two weeks paid vacation
Travel month

Recruitment Office:
Au Pair in America
37 Queens Gate, London
SW7 5HR, UK
T: +44 (0)20 7581 7322
F: +44 (0)20 7581 7345/55
E: info@aupairamerica.co.uk
www.aupairamerica.com
www.aifs.com

US Office:
Au Pair in America
River Plaza,
9 West Broad Street, Stamford,
CT 06902-3788, USA
T: +1 203 399 5000
F: +1 302 399 5592
www.aupairamerica.com
www.aifs.com

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