Aupair World -Frequently Asked Questions

 

The FAQ page is divided into two sections;

1. FAQ by au pairs
2. FAQ by host families

These are the most frequently asked questions by Au pair families, Au pairs and nannies. The answers to these questions are on a separate page, just click onto any of the questions and you will be taken straight to the answer.

If you have a question that has not been answered please feel free to contact us.

 

Frequently asked Questions by Au pairs

 

Questions Asked Before The Placement

(Click on the question to go directly to the answer)

1. How do I use the site?
2. What is an au pair,what duties do they perform.
3. How can I become an Au pair?
4. I am older than 27, can I still be an Au pair?
5. What is the difference between an Au pair and a nanny?
6. How much can I earn as an au pair and what duties will I be asked to perform?
7. What questions should I ask the host family when I speak to them?
8. How much free time will I have and how can I earn extra money?
9. What countries do I need a visa and work permit for and how long can I stay in the country?
10. Do I have to pay travel cost and what other costs will I incur?
11. How much money should I take with me?
12. Should there be a contract between the Au pair and the Aupair family.
13. Will I be able to go to school and how do I find my way around?
14. Will I be allowed to drive abroad?
15. What should I do about health insurance?

 

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Questions that arise after the placement

 

16. What happens if things are not working out?
17. How much notice period do I need to give?
18. How do I meet other au pairs?

 

Click the link to go directly to FAQ Au pairs page.

Frequently asked questions by host families

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Questions That Arise Before The Placement

1. How do we use your site?  
2. What is an au pair and what are differences between a nanny and an Au pair?
3. How much should we pay for the Au pair?
4.  Do we need to make a contract with our au pair?
5. Are there any legal requirements that we need to comply with before hiring an au pair?
6. Will my au pair require a visa?
7. I have emailed an au pair but she has not replied or her email is not working?
8. Should we pay for the au pair plane ticket or visa costs?
9. What questions should I ask the Au pair at the interview stage?
10. What job can I require the au pair to perform?
11. What are my responsibilities to the au pair?

 

Question That Arise After The Placement

12. Our au pair is leaving soon, when should we start looking a new au pair?
13. Things are not working out with our au pair. What should we do?

 

Click the link to go directly to FAQ host family page.

 

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