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Working with Chinese Children – LoPair Au Pair China

by: LoPair Culture Exchange

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Nǐ hǎo! Grab this chance to experience Chinese culture and family life with the help of LoPair Au Pair China, the country's only award-winning au pair agency! For 3-12 months, you will learn, care for, and explore the breathtaking Middle Kingdom through an award-winning cultural exchange program. This involves staying in a major city where you will live with a lovely Chinese or expat family. Lop...

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Program Highlights

Immerse yourself completely in Chinese family routine and culture.

Create new friendships and professional connections.

Learn to speak and communicate fluently in Mandarin.

Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in China!

Explore temples and gardens, as well as other world-renowned attractions across China.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Beijing, China
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
Cost Per Week$300-600, $600-900
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Au Pair
  • Education
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

8.2

Total Reviews

5

I had been once to Britain in an exchange program under the theme of come and sing. We were twenty girls from Palestine who lived with many families for about 5 weeks where we were able to knew new cultures and tradition.

Three months in Shanghai

by: Tara - United KingdomProgram: Working with Chinese Children – LoPair Au Pair China
8

I am coming to the end of my three months here in Shanghai. In summary, I have had a very positive experience; I have a great relationship with my host kids (5 and 2), particularly the five year old who has made notable progress with her English. It is rewarding to see her reading, writing and general understanding of the language improve so much, and it's lovely to hear her use new phrases so smoothly and with perfect comedy timing! I will miss her so much. By living with my host family, I have been able to experience a new culture in a way that staying in a hostel would not provide. The differences in culture, tradition and attitude become apparent day by day, which is an invaluable feat. However, this has meant my love for solo travel has been a little stifled - I did make one short trip to Beijing which was incredible, but at times I have felt a little tied down. Of course, the generosity of my host family is greatly appreciated - I have loved being a part of their routine and getting to know them all as people - but I would have loved to have more freedom to explore. My host family live very far from the city centre, so even when I do have free time I am a little bit stuck for things to do. On a different note, I have loved learning Chinese with my brilliant teacher, Ella - I arrived with next to no knowledge of the language and I can now understand and contribute to daily conversation in the household. For such a short period I feel inspired to continue with Mandarin studies when I return home. I would recommend this programme to patient, enthusiastic and intuitive individuals who are willing to open their minds to a new way of life, spend most of their time with children and not take themselves too seriously. As with any new venture there have been highs and lows, but this experience has been incredibly valuable for me and I leave Shanghai with a real sense of fulfilment.

Ni Hao, my name is Marius and I’m a German Au pair in Beijing. I’m here for nearly 2 months now and I really got used to my new home. For me there was no “big cultural shock”. It came slowly, realizing that some things are so different. Like the food, the distance between places (30min is a fairly short distance) and most of the Chinese traditions. In China there is no “normal day”, because of the Chinese people being so spontaneous. It’s like a big adventure where you just don’t know what’s coming up next. The one day you’re on vacation lying on the beach, the other you’re in the mountains skiing. If you’re not on vacation, you have to take care of your host kids. Usually I stand up at 7am in the morning and helping Tiger (my host child, a 4 year old boy) to make his way to the school, have some fun during this and of course trying to teach him some new words and sentences in English. After this I usually discover different parts of Beijing until I have to go back home to pick up Tiger at school around 4pm. The rest of the day I accompany Tiger on having Kung Fu lessons, swimming and various musical classes. To finish the day, we always play something together and he’s getting a sticker as a small reward. On one of our first meetings Triston told me, that I can be myself in China if I’m willing to adapt and lose some of my “German habits”. And you know what? It’s totally true! The key of having a great time in China is to adapt to all the new things and just try them out. Then you will see, that this program will give you the time of your life!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Beijing, China

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Au Pair
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$300-600, $600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Salary & Compensation

Pocket money: 1500RMB/Month

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible

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