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Become An Au Pair in France

by: The Cultural Exchange Project

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This is your chance to explore and discover the inspiring beauty of France without ending up broke! Becoming an au pair for a hospitable local family allows you to create a lifetime bond with each member, especially the kids. Plus, you get to take part in most of their activities. You also experience complete cultural and language exchange. You will work for approximately 30-40 hours each week ...

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Program Highlights

Stay with a carefully screened family in a beautiful neighborhood in France.

Hone your French through language classes and daily interactions with locals.

Create a network with other au pairs as well as with locals in the area.

Inspire the children you are caring for to communicate in English.

Discover some of the most beautiful places in France, such as Sénanque Abbey and Giverny, in your free time.

Quick Details

Locations
  • France
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear Round
Age Requirement:Varies
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
  • British
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Recognitions

Global Youth Travel Award 2020

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.23

Total Reviews

10

The trip of a lifetime!

by: Alicia Kravies - United StatesProgram: Become An Au Pair in France
9

I decided to become an Au Pair after completing my first semester of nursing school. I was at a time in my life where I did not know exactly what I wanted to do, while everyone around me seemed to know exactly what they were doing. I was in a rut and I needed to shake things up a bit. That's when I found out about GeoVisions Au Pair program. Although the most common (and preferred) Au Pair stay is around 6 months-1 year, I only stayed for 3 months. I left the US in September and returned in Dece...

Incredibly Memorable Experience

by: Kayla - WindsorProgram: Become An Au Pair in France
9

This program allowed me to live in the South of France for 2 and half months with a wonderful and welcoming family, while teaching their youngest son English. I was able to travel through France and soak up as much of the culture as I could. It was one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had that not only taught me about French culture, but also taught me a lot about myself. I couldn't be happier that I chose to take part in this program and I have the very friendly staff at Geovisions ...

I had an absolutely beautiful experience abroad. The family I lived with is one that I will be friends with for life, and the things I learned are innneumerable. My French is conversational now, I learned about new foods, about how I want to travel in the future, cultural differences, and a lot about my self. I was bothered that I didn't have as much freedom as I would have liked to go places and do things as I would have wished and chosen for myself. However the family was so adventurous that I...

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • France

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Au Pair

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Kiwi

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Salary & Compensation

Au pairs will receive a weekly stipend from the family in the amount of approximately €85.

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Resume

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