Au Pair Information
An Au Pair's Job Description
For many families and au pairs alike, a lot of confusion exists over what exactly an au pair is supposed to do. Are they a member of the family? A guest? A p...
Can Au Pairs Do Other Part Time Jobs?
Once again the answer to this question is ‘Yes and No’. It can depend on which country the au pair comes from (whether or not it is part of the EU and th...
Can Au Pairs Receive Medical Treatment?
Before an au pair travels to live and work in the UK, it would be wise to consider what treatment they would be entitled to, should they fall ill or have an...
Can Men Be Au Pairs Too?
Although the role of au pair has always traditionally been that of a girl, it is becoming more and more common for boys to also want to stay in the UK and wo...
Difference Between a Nanny and an Au Pair
Although the terms of nanny and au pair are used interchangeably, in fact the two jobs are very different and it is important to understand the difference. A...
Do Au Pairs Need Work Permits or Visas?
The issue of whether au pairs need official paperwork in order to enter the UK is something that strikes fear into the core of every family’s being. Howeve...
Government Changes to the Au Pair System
At the end of November 2008, the government changed the criteria for au pairs wanting to come to the UK. They abolished the long-running au pair programme an...
How Long Can Au Pairs Stay in an EU Country?
Different countries operating the au pair scheme have slightly different rules but generally speaking, an au pair can stay in an EU country working as an Au...
How Long Can Au Pairs Stay?
Once they have found a ‘perfect’ au pair, most families would like them to stay for as long as possible! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an e...
New Au Pair Rules for 2009
As of the 27th November 2008, the former Au Pair programme run by the British government for many years was superseded by the new, shiny Youth Mobility Schem...
Providing Accommodation For Your Au Pair
When a host family considers inviting an au pair to stay, they are responsible for providing them with appropriate accommodation. This can take a number of f...
Visa Changes to Au Pairs for 2009
If an au pair is coming to the UK from a country other than those in the European Union or European Economic Area, they will need a visa. Recently the rules...
What Countries Do Au Pairs Come From?
For years there has been a kind of ‘nudge, nudge, wink, wink’ image to au pairs, with the men giving each other furtive glances and giggling over the ide...
What is Tier 5?
If you are interested in being an au pair, hosting an au pair stay, or are involved in the placement of au pairs in the UK, sooner or later you will come acr...
Will My Au Pair Be Able To Drive In The UK?
If your au pair is in possession of a full driving licence, or International licence, they will be able to drive in the UK. However, if you require a driver,...
Will My Au Pair Speak English?
The simple answer to this all-important question is ‘yes’. Although it happens, it would be very unusual to find an au pair whose English was completely...