BestNanny proudly collaborates with Agent Au Pair, an award-winning U.S. Department of State–designated Au Pair Program. Since 2003, Agent Au Pair has supported thousands of families and young people through one of the most respected educational and cultural exchange programs in the United States. Through this partnership, we offer applicants a unique opportunity to live with a host family in the U.S., provide dependable and flexible childcare, and participate in a structured cultural exchange experience. The program places strong emphasis on personal development, responsibility, and meaningful cross-cultural learning.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to become an au pair, you must meet the U.S. Department of State Requirements to be qualified for the au pair program. The requirements and regulations are the same for all Au Pair Programs in the United States.
- Be between the ages of 18 and 26 when they arrive in the USA
- Have at least 500 hours of previous childcare experience with non family members
- Have good English language skills – achieve a Minimum B1 level of English on the iTEP English test
- Be a secondary school graduate or equivalent
- Be in good health and have no criminal record
- Have a driver’s license
About the Au Pair Program
An au pair is a young international visitor who lives with a host family as part of an international cultural exchange program. The au pair program is a great way to experience the USA! Au Pairs live with their host family and provide up to 45 hours of childcare per week, in exchange for accommodations, a weekly stipend, and money to study in the USA. Our program allows au pairs to experience American education, life, and culture in an affordable international program!
Standard au pairs earn a minimum weekly stipend of $195.75. The U.S. Department of State calculation of the minimum weekly stipend is based on the federal minimum wage with a 40% deduction for room and board in exchange for childcare services. Host families and au pairs are free to agree to compensation higher than the legally applicable minimum.
Sponsorship
& Pay
- Max. work of 45 hours per week/ 10 hours per day
- Weekly stipend based on your program
- Health Insurance
- Sponsorship of a 12 month J-1visa
- Optional extension of your program for another 6, 9, or 12 months
- 24 / 7 emergency direct line for emergency situations and continuous support
Housing
& Travel
- A private bedroom with a pre-screened host family
- Round trip airfare to the United States from your home country
- Two weeks paid vacation & one full weekend off per month
- 30 days to travel the country upon the successful completion of your program
Educational Benefits
- All au pairs attend Au Pair School at the beginning of their program.
- Standard Au Pairs receive up to $500 for enrollment in an accredited post-secondary institution for 6 units of academic credit or its equivalent. (TutorCare Au Pairs receive up to $1,000 for 12 semester credits or equivalent)
- Au pairs who extend their visa are required to take additional 3 – 6 credits based on their extension
- Exclusive access to the Renzulli Learning for Au Pairs Worldwide Free Course
Improve your English
- Access to iTEP English language proficiency test.
- Access to the Flow Speak App for conversational English practice.
- The option to enroll in a reduced-cost TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Plus course.
Career
Benefits
- Agent Au Pair infuses Renzulli teaching methods into our program to elevate its learning benefits. Au pairs are trained in Renzulli methods and leverage the Renzulli Learning System.
- As a member of Agent Au Pair, au pairs have the option to take a free online course and receive 9 Contact Hours from the University of Connecticut that they can put on their resume!
Benefits of the Au Pair Program:
- Experience American life and culture
- Gain valuable international travel and global experience
- Improve your English language skills
- Become more independent and self-confident
- Make new friends from around the world
Learn more about becoming an au pair with Agent Au Pair by reading our brochure!
Často kladené otázky
80 EUR/CZK 2,000 upon registration + 330 EUR/CZK 8,000 after placement in a family. This includes application and document processing, consultation and assistance when interviewing with families, matching services and Visa application advice and assistance.
- Any additional educational component overages
- Any instructional driving lessons
- Possible luggage fees for all flights
- SEVIS Fee and the Embassy Fee are not included in the Au Pair Fees
- Travel expenses to your interview and home-country airfaire
- Obtaining required documents
We recommend applying as soon as you have committed to participating in the au pair program. It takes roughly 3 to 4 weeks to complete your application – including gathering all your necessary documents.
Once you complete your application, the amount of time depends on when you apply and when you’re able to come to the United States. Many au pairs receive interview requests from potential host families within the first month. However, it can take between 1 – 6 months to be matched with the right family.
The Au Pair Program has a minimum of 12 months, so individuals are not allowed to come to the United States on the au pair program and stay less than 12 months. Individuals have the option of staying longer than 12 months by extending their au pair program with the same host family or a new host family. Au pairs have the option to extend for 3, 6, or 12 months.