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Au Pair in The Netherlands
This is your opportunity to explore much of the Netherlands and be in awe of its beauty without worrying that you’ll soon end up penniless. Stay in the country for at least a year and serve as an au pair for a local family. This role involves huge responsibilities, mainly caring for children. You might consider yourself fun-loving and patient, but a sense of responsibility and previous experie...
This is your opportunity to explore much of the Netherlands and be in awe of its beauty without worrying that you’ll soon end up penniless. Stay in the country for at least a year and serve as an au pair for a local family. This role involves huge responsibilities, mainly caring for children. You might consider yourself fun-loving and patient, but a sense of responsibility and previous experience are more necessary to be the perfect candidate for this job. You will work for up to 30 hours each week, doing light housework and tending to the kids. Eligibility for this full-time position includes: - Be between 18 and 30 with at least a high school diploma (female au pairs are placed quickly, while male au pairs can be placed on an as-requested basis) - Hold a passport from the United...
Program Highlights
Immerse yourself completely in the way of life in the Netherlands while staying with a local host family.
Assist with the family's English language learning.
Dive into the culture, customs, and traditions of your host family.
Learn Dutch at a language school and practice your skills with native speakers while out and about.
Discover beautiful places such as Ameland in Waddenzee Islands, “The Heather on the Hill” in Gelderland, and Bourtange in Vlagtwedde in your free time.
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- Kiwi
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Great program but I'm homesick
by: E. DuBe - NetherlandsProgram: Au Pair in The NetherlandsThe program is really great. I think I rated the program down a little because I’m homesick. If I were talking to anyone about the program, I’d mention that it’s easy to miss everyone at home when you’re on a year-long program. The program isn’t at all what I expected, but I think I focus too much on some of the negative parts of my experience and I’m slowly learning to realize how fortunate I am to be here and living and working in another country for a year. I also know I’ll feel much be...
Traveling will change your life!
by: Kate - Oklahoma CityProgram: Au Pair in The NetherlandsYou absolutely must do it. If you're as far gone as looking at reviews, do it. Follow your heart to the other side of the world. Don't hesitate. It will be the best decision you ever made. Whether you au pair or teach English... Whether you go to France or Spain or New Zealand... just do it. I personally am really enjoying my experience with GeoVisions in the Netherlands. The program and support are superb, and the Dutch people are warm, kind, and welcoming. This is truly a wonderful place to ...
A rich cultural experience
by: Casey - VoorburgProgram: Au Pair in The NetherlandsGeoVisions helped me a lot to get going on the au pair program, and assisted me with paperwork and logistics before heading abroad. They were always available to talk and even checked in a few times while I was over seas, I would definitely recommend working with them! The job itself definitely had its ups and downs. The lifestyle took a lot of getting used to; it was very different than my lifestyle the previous 4 years in college. While that is expected, it still came as a bit of a shock wh...
Program Details
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Locations
- Netherlands
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- Kiwi
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accomodation Options
- Home-stays
Salary & Compensation
You will receive at least €300 per month.
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
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