What is an Au Pair? An Au Pair is a young person (usually between 18 and 30 years old) who lives with a host family abroad and supports them with childcare and light household tasks. In return, Au Pairs receive: • free accommodation and meals • a weekly allowance (“pocket money”) • the opportunity to learn a new language and immerse themselves in local culture • in some cases, access to paid language courses The Au Pair program is based on cultural exchange. It is not a full-time job, but a uniq