Your way to the right au pair
Choosing and getting to know an au pair
From the first au pair suggestions to meeting in person — answers on selection, applications, language, countries of origin and your decision.
This is how you find the au pair who fits your family. Here we answer the most common questions about our au pair suggestions, speculative applications, the au pair gallery and getting to know each other in person.
Questions in this area
Which countries do our au pairs come from?
Our au pairs currently come mainly from India, in particular from Kerala, as well as from various African countries such as Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya. We also place au pairs from Indonesia. …
Do au pairs provide a police certificate of good conduct?
Yes. All our au pairs provide a Führungszeugnis (police certificate of good conduct) from their home country before departure. …
Does the au pair receive a certificate?
Yes. Before departure, we give you confirmation that your au pair has fully completed the preparation according to our standards. This includes the compulsory internships, the au pair academy and participation in the preparatory live calls. …
How do we know an au pair fits our child?
Be as honest as possible when getting to know each other. Describe not only the good days but also the challenging situations in your everyday family life. …
How does getting to know au pairs work?
After the consultation call, you get access to your personal host family area. There you can get to know all currently available au pairs in our au pair gallery. …
How much time do we have to decide?
As long as you need – there is no fixed deadline for the selection process. Some families decide within a few days, others need several weeks. …
How well does an au pair speak German?
The legal requirement for an au pair visa is German language skills of at least A1 level. That is the first language stage, so do not expect fluent German at the start. Some of our au pairs already have A2, B1 or even B2 skills. …
Is there a medical certificate?
Yes. Every au pair provides a Gesundheitszeugnis (health certificate) before departure. To obtain it, the au pair has a medical examination in its home country by a doctor, following our template. …
Male or female au pair?
We recommend not basing your choice solely on whether you as parents would like a male or female au pair. What matters is what your children need and who fits best into their everyday life. …
May my au pair drive a car in Germany?
Yes, in principle an au pair with a valid foreign driving licence can also drive a car in Germany. We recommend that our au pairs also apply for an International Driving Permit while still in their home country. …
We need the criminal record certificate for the Jugendamt – is that possible?
Yes, of course. All our au pairs provide a Führungszeugnis (police certificate of good conduct) from their home country before departure. If you need this, for example, for the Jugendamt (the German youth welfare office), please tell us explicitly again during the matching process.
Getting to know each other
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