Au Pair Jobs Abroad

"Au pairing (literally “living on equal terms”) provides single women and sometimes men over 18 and normally under 27 the chance to study a language and culture while living as part of a family abroad. The demand for live-in childcare is huge, especially for young women."  — Susan Griffith, author of the classic book "Work Your Way Around the World."

Featured Articles on Au Pair Jobs Abroad

Work Abroad as an Au Pair in Europe by Susan Griffith An expert and author of many classic books relating to different types of work abroad describes the many options while providing au pair job resources for Europe. 8 Great Reasons to Work as an Au Pair in Spain and Abroad by Hannah Chenoweth Preparing for life during or after college spending time working as an pair abroad allows you to see and live in the location you desire while initiating lifelong wanderlust. 7 Keys to Au Pair in Italy and Abroad by Janine Sobeck Au pair work allows for full cultural immersion since you live with a local family and generally have time to explore the adopted culture. Inside Tips on Au Pair Life in Spain and Abroad by Rachel Ward Realistic and comprehensive tips based upon personal experience. Au Pair in Italy: Immerse Yourself in the Culture andn Live a Family by Kylie Groombridge Practical and legal details necessary to find au pair jobs in Italy, along with inside tips for full cultural and language immersion. Work and Play in Germany as an Au Pair by Sylvia Robertson

International Au Pair Association
Provides resources and listings of IAPA-approved agencies worldwide. It serves as a global trade association for the au pair community, and most professional agencies have their seal of approval.

Au Pair World
A service that matches families to au pairs worldwide.

FindAuPair
A service that also matches families to au pairs for paid jobs worldwide.

GoAuPairAbroad
A member of the International Au Pair Association and provides jobs for those wishing to live in Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, and South Africa.

Great Au Pair
An agency offering au pair and nanny positions worldwide, including the U.S., with excellent job search features.

New Aupair
Search site with thousands of registered au pairs and nannies. Over 5,000 host families in 150 countries are waiting with a paid au pair job for you!

Au Pair Abroad InterExchange offers au pair programs abroad for U.S. citizens. Start your adventure now! Live as an extended member of your host family and provide child care in exchange for room and board and a weekly stipend. Brush up on your language skills and gain firsthand experience of a new culture! Some programs also offer insurance, language classes, and paid vacation. InterExchange is a nonprofit organization with over 50 years of experience arranging cultural exchange programs.

Au Pair in the U.S. InterExchange offers au pair programs in the U.S. Start your adventure now! Live as an extended member of your host family and provide child care in exchange for room and board and a weekly stipend. Brush up on your language skills and gain firsthand experience of a new culture! Some programs also offer insurance, language classes, and paid vacation. InterExchange is a nonprofit organization with over 50 years of experience arranging cultural exchange programs.

ABC Nannies Canada, Inc.
Seeks experienced au pairs to work in Canada for at least 12 months.

"A number of established agencies belongs to the Union Francaise des Associations Au Pair (UFAAP), an umbrella group set up in 1999, based at present at Europair Services in Paris. Contact details for the member agencies are included on the UFAAP site. In Paris, the notice board at the American Church is crammed with announcements of live-in positions." — Susan Griffith

Au Pair Paris
A unique program for smart, young Americans to become au pairs in Paris and benefit from a rich international experience. Being an au pair entails living with a French family, taking a class, and experiencing la vie francaise. We personally match candidates with welcoming French families in Paris and the Paris metropolitan region.

Au-Pair with Kulturist
Become part of a family for 3-12 months and taking care of the children. Kulturist makes sure that the placement is done in a timely and professional manner. We offer our applicants free room and board, insurance, cheaper flights, an abundance of preparation materials regarding being an au-pair, as well as local 24-hour support in the country of your choice. This is a program for people who have a passion for children and are ready to discover another culture.

AuPairCare Germany
Provides qualified young women and men the unique opportunity to live 6-12 months with a family while working as an au pair and caring for the family's children. The organization finds your familiy and provides you with a local counselor who helps you throughout the entire program. You receive a stipend, free room and board, insurance and a public transportation pass. If you love children and want to spend up to a year abroad, this a great opportunity.

Ayusa: Au Pair in Germany
In return for your au pair work in this program, if you qualify and are at least 18, you receive a generous stipend which allows you to travel within Germany and Europe with ease, free room and board, vacation, language immersion in German which you can supplement with language classes that will certainly not hurt you with your future work and in your general cultural growth.

Celtic Childcare
Founded in 1997 as an au pair agency in response to an increasing interest on the part of Italian and Irish families seeking to meet their childcare needs." It is a member of the IAPA.

A.R.C.E.: Paid Au Pair Jobs
Au pair job placements around Italy including for Americans with weekly wages. Live-in positions for English tutors can be arranged.

Planet Au Pair
Au pair agency in Valencia, Spain which placements throughout Europe and the USA.

Work, Travel & Study in Spain
The Au Pair Plus Program allows summer stays from 1 to 3 months working as an au pair. $150 placement fee. $140 weekly allowance. Full Board. The regular au pair program allows 6 months or more stay with a family, but requires a work visa.