Au Pair in Germany

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The word “au pair” comes from French meaning on-par or equal to. An au pair is a kind of temporal family member whose stay as an au pair improves the education of a young person and develops their personality by intercultural social contacts. An au pair helps the host family to combine the family life with their professional interests. The most important reason for an au pair stay is to improve their knowledge of a foreign language. Au pairs are not domestic servants; they just live with a family and are involved in the family activities undertaking in childcare and light household work. In return they receive a monthly allowance, free room and board in the family and Insurance, covering health, accidents and a third part insurance. The purpose of a stay as an au pair is to improve their German, and to learn about the culture, habits and traditions of the country.

• Free Flights: Au Pairs who commit to 12 months receive a free flight to Germany and a return ticket upon successful completion of program.
• Local Support: Every host familyand au pair has a dedicated local coordinator for personal assistance.
• Higher Stipend: Fixed monthly rate of 370 Euros including language class support
• Comprehensive Insurance package: Health/Accident/Liability
• Paid vacation: (2 days per month) and a minimum of 1.5 free days per week and at least 1 completely free weekend off per month.
• Arrival Support and local coordinator visits
• Regular Au Pair meetups and 24/7 emergency support.
• Visa application and appointment booking assistance
• Certificate of completion after program participation.

• 30 hours per week (6 hours per day)
• At least 1 free day off per week, 
• At least one free Sunday in a month is guaranteed. 
• In a week, four free evenings are guaranteed. 
• Two days paid vacation per a month of stay are given. Sundays do not count as a vacation day. 
• The public holidays of the host country are basically free or are compensated for with leisure time.
• In case of illness, the allowances will be continued until the contract expires, up to a maximum of 6 weeks.

Childcare 

• preparing breakfast and basic meals 

• looking after the children, i.e. supervising them, playing with them and escorting them to and back from nursery schools, and other schools and activities in general; assisting them with their homework 

• and babysitting in the evenings 

Assistance in the household 

• doing light household work means to help clean up at home and keep things tidy, ie. washing, ironing, and laundry duty, and to do daily shopping 

• looking after the household chores and if any, taking care of the pets; 

• Aged between 18 and 25 years (Male and Female)
• Drivers license (Required for Male au pairs only)
• Completed your secondary education (matric certificate / school leavers certificate) 
• Proficient in the English language
• Single with no dependents (never been married/divorced) 
• In good health, physically fit and no current or prior mental conditions or taking any chronic medication
• A valid passport (or proof that you have applied for one) 
• A police clearance certificate (original and copy translated to German, certified and apostille)
• A minimum of 2 child-care references from non-relatives 
• Unabridged birth certificate (original and copy translated to German, certified and apostille)
• Commitment to 6 months or 12 months au pairing in Germany (flights only provided for 12 month contract).  
• A1 German language certificate from Goethe-Institut
• Open to South African citizens only.

 Agency fees applicable:

• Registration fee: R500.00
• Interview fee: R2 500
• Application acceptance fee: R2500.00
• Matching fee: R5 500.00

Other Outside costs involved which you should budget for:

• German A1 Language course – You can study via Goethe-Institut 
• German Consular Visa fee 
• Medical examination – you are required to have a medical doctor complete your medical certificate and stamp the form to confirm that you have no medical conditions or contagious diseases. You may also be required to complete medical testing for your application (HIV, TB, HEPATITIS A, HEPATITIS B)
• Police clearance (Original and copy translated to German, certified, apostille) Do not laminate your documents.
• Unabridged Birth certificate – Apply at your local office if you do not have one. (Original and copy translated to German, certified, Apostille) Do not laminate your documents.

Apostille – this is a red wax seal that is stamped onto the copies of your police clearance, unabridged birth certificate. This must be done by DIRCO South Africa.