Can an au pair stay longer than a year?

Can I request an au pair from specific country?

Can the au pair drive our children?

What are the host family requirements?

How much pocket money will I receive as an au pair?

I am not happy with my host family, what should I do?

Do we have to sign a contract?

Is it correct that Au pairs take care of the people witch is not children, such as for elderly and people with a handicap?

What are important questions that I need to ask the family when I interview with them?

What is the notice period my host family must give me should they no longer require my services?

Can an au pair stay longer than a year?

Yes, up to 24 months. Should be discussed and arranged with the au pair before arrival.

Can I request an au pair from specific country?

Yes, we try to accommodate your search criteria in choosing your au pair, whether it is skill sets, language, cultural background or other. You can choose multiple countries too.

Can the au pair drive our children?

We interview each au pair regarding driving skills, how long they have had their license, if they have been in any accidents, how often they drive per week, if they have experience of driving in snow, the type of roads they regularly  drive on.

What are the host family requirements?

The au pair should be treated as a member of the family.
To become a host family, you must: agree to welcome an au pair as a family member and be committed to cultural exchange; provide a private bedroom for the au pair; opportunity to go to school and improve language skills.

How much pocket money will I receive as an au pair?

The amount of pocket money varies depending on the country in which you are placed, and the host family. Sweden Au pair is able to provide you with guidelines regarding pocket money (see salaries).

I am not happy with my host family, what should I do?

If you cannot resolve problems directly with your host family, contact Sweden Au pair to assist with resolving the conflict.

Do we have to sign a contract?

Countries with official au pair programs require both parties to sign a written contract, which detailing the conditions of the employment should be drawn and signed by both parties. This agreement should include the duties, work hours, car usage, salary, off time, accommodations and everything else that was discussed and agreed upon by the  au pair  and the family.

Is it correct that Au pairs take care of the people witch is not children, such as for elderly and people with a handicap?

Yes this is correct. Applicants will be selected based on their specific experience.

What are important questions that I need to ask the family when I interview with them?

Make sure that you ask the family questions about how their home is run. Find out what tasks you will need to do in the house and when they will need you to work. Find out what time of the day you will be able to go to school. Also ask how near they are to transport links, i.e. trains, buses and underground. Find out what rules they have in the house, so that you will know what they expect of you. Find out if you will have your own room and, ask how much you will be paid. But, again, most importantly, make sure that you know exactly what the family will expect of you!

What is the notice period my host family must give me should they no longer require my services?

There is no legally stipulated notice period, we advise host families to give a minimum of 1 week notice. This will give you time to make alternative living and working arrangements. In these circumstances we will be happy to assist you in finding a new family.