A host family is usually a family in need of an extra hand. The family offers a person from a foreign country full board, housing and pocket money in exchange for the person taking care of their children and helping with some light household duties. However, the purpose of the au pairs stay in the host country is to acquire international experience, get to know a new culture and learn another language. That is the main difference between a full time maid and an au pair.
The term, “au pair” comes from the French language, meaning “equal to”. In other words, the au pair should be treated as a family member, which often leads to a lifelong friendship between the au pair and the family members.
Christian Au Pair Agency will not only help you find a trustworthy au pair, but also a person who shares the same faith and values, thereby ensuring that the children are in safe hands. A Christian au pair will also be a perfect role model for your children.
The requirements for being able to be a host family are relatively straightforward and can be divided into two categories; general requirements and requirements made by Christian Au Pair Agency.
Since we are a Christian agency, we accept only Christian host families. Only in exceptional cases will we also consider non-Christian families with some Christian values.
The visa requirements vary depending on your citizenship. Below you can find more information about the different visas.
As a host family, you must be able to offer the au pair the following:
Please observe that the host family can also help the au pair to pay other expenses incurred, such as potential taxes, travel costs etc. For updated information on taxes, please contact The Swedish Tax Agency.
Employing an au pair can be the perfect way to get an extra pair of hands, at the same time exposing your children to international culture in a safe environment. The information below is given to get the host family aware of what is expected from the au pair.
The au pair lives with the host family and helps with the daily household duties, including looking after children. In addition, the au pair babysits approximately for one night every week. What is included in the daily household duties is defined in the au pair placement contract and varies between different host families. However the following duties are common:
Under no circumstances is the au pair allowed or required to work as the host family’s maid or perform heavy household duties. The au pair may, if needed, follow the host family on holidays and participate on any excursions.
The au pair must be offered a maximum of 25 hours of childminding and light household work per week. The total combined time for household work and language studies may not exceed 40 hours per week.
The au pair must be offered a certain compensation for work done, a minimum salary of 10 % of the price base amount per month before tax.
The host family will offer the au pair full board and own room during the stay in the host country.
During the stay in the host country, the au pair must study Swedish for most of the rest of the time, normally paid by the au pair.
There are no official regulations regarding holidays and days off for au pairs. Typically, au pairs should be granted at least one full day off per week, preferably a Sunday. We also recommend that au pairs receive two weeks of vacation during a six-month stay, or four weeks during a 12-month stay.
It is expected that the au pair pays for the cost of flights to and from Sweden. In some cases, the host family may decide to help with part of the cost. However, this is only CAPA’s recommendation, and the family is not obliged to do so.
Would any circumstances require the au pair to leave earlier, he or she should stay with the family until a suitable replacement has been found. In case of serious circumstances of misbehavior the au pair can leave the family with immediate effect. However, the Christian Au Pair Agency will always be there for the au pair and help with all kinds of problems and issues, anytime, anywhere.
The information on this page is partly taken from the Swedish Migration Agency
The steps for applying as a host family are described below. They may vary from family to family, mainly depending on the country the chosen au pair is from. Do not forget that Christian Au Pair Agency is always there to support you and help you with any issues you might have with your registration or preparation.
If you meet the requirements for being a host family, you are welcome to register at our website.
As soon as you have completed your registration, we will start the matching process to be able to find the perfect au pair for you. All au pairs are interviewed and carefully screened, including extract from the criminal registry, childcare experience etc. When we have found a matching au pair and both parties have agreed to the proposal, we will send the placement contract firstly to the au pair and thereafter to the host family. Once all three parties have signed the contract, each is legally required to uphold the agreements set forth within. Of course you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with the au pair, before making any decisions.
Together with the contract, we will also send you an invoice for the registration fee. The fee should be paid no later than the date shown on the invoice.
It is important to communicate with the au pair while doing the final preparations. Such final preparations include, among others, the following:
A host family is usually a family in need of an extra hand. The family offers a person from a foreign country full board, housing and pocket money in exchange for the person taking care of their children and helping with some light household duties. However, the purpose of the au pairs stay in the host country is to acquire international experience, get to know a new culture and learn another language. That is the main difference between a full time maid and an au pair.
The term, “au pair” comes from the French language, meaning “equal to”. In other words, the au pair should be treated as a family member, which often leads to a lifelong friendship between the au pair and the family members.
Christian Au Pair Agency will not only help you find a trustworthy au pair, but also a person who shares the same faith and values, thereby ensuring that the children are in safe hands. A Christian au pair will also be a perfect role model for your children.
The requirements for being able to be a host family are relatively straightforward and can be divided into two categories; general requirements and requirements made by Christian Au Pair Agency.
Since we are a Christian agency, we accept only Christian host families. Only in exceptional cases will we also consider non-Christian families with some Christian values.
The visa requirements vary depending on your citizenship. Below you can find more information about the different visas.
As a host family, you must be able to offer the au pair the following:
Please observe that the host family can also help the au pair to pay other expenses incurred, such as potential taxes, travel costs etc. For updated information on taxes, please contact the Australian Taxation Office.
Employing an au pair can be the perfect way to get an extra pair of hands, at the same time exposing your children to international culture in a safe environment. The information below is given to get the host family aware of what is expected from the au pair.
The au pair lives with the host family and helps with the daily household duties, including looking after children. In addition, the au pair babysits approximately for one night every week. What is included in the daily household duties is defined in the au pair placement contract and varies between different host families. However the following duties are common:
Under no circumstances is the au pair allowed or required to work as the host family’s maid or perform heavy household duties. The au pair may, if needed, follow the host family on holidays and participate on any excursions.
There are no specific regulations regarding au pairs working hours in Australia. However, CAPA’s recommendation is that the au pair should work no more than 25 hours a week, 5 hours a day (except when babysitting).
There are no specific regulations regarding au pairs pocket money in Australia. However, CAPA’s recommendation is 200-250 AUD for 25 hours/week.
The host family will offer the au pair full board and own room during the stay in the host country.
During the stay in the host country, the au pair will attend a English language course, normally paid by the au pair.
The au pair is entitled to have two days off in a week, one of which should be a Sunday. As a result of the short working days, the au pair will also have plenty of free time during the weeks. During the free time the au pair is free to do whatever he or she wants, such as sightseeing, doing sport activities, meeting friends or taking part in local church activities. In addition to the free time, the au pair is entitled to a paid holiday of two weeks for every six months stay.
It is expected that the au pair pays for the cost of flights to and from Australia. In some cases, the host family is happy with the help you provide may decide to help with part of the cost. However, this is only CAPA’s recommendation, and the family is not obliged to do so.
Would any circumstances require the au pair to leave earlier, he or she should stay with the family until a suitable replacement has been found. In case of serious circumstances of misbehavior the au pair can leave the family with immediate effect. However, the Christian Au Pair Agency will always be there for the au pair and help with all kinds of problems and issues, anytime, anywhere.
The information on this page is partly taken from Australian Government website.
The steps for applying as a host family are described below. They may vary from family to family, mainly depending on the country the chosen au pair is from. Do not forget that Christian Au Pair Agency is always there to support you and help you with any issues you might have with your registration or preparation.
If you meet the requirements for being a host family, you are welcome to register at our website.
As soon as you have completed your registration, we will start the matching process to be able to find the perfect au pair for you. All au pairs are interviewed and carefully screened, including extract from the criminal registry, childcare experience etc. When we have found a matching au pair and both parties have agreed to the proposal, we will send the placement contract firstly to the au pair and thereafter to the host family. Once all three parties have signed the contract, each is legally required to uphold the agreements set forth within. Of course you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with the au pair, before making any decisions.
Together with the contract, we will also send you an invoice for the registration fee. The fee should be paid no later than the date shown on the invoice.
It is important to communicate with the au pair while doing the final preparations. Such final preparations include, among others, the following:
A host family is usually a family in need of an extra hand. The family offers a person from a foreign country full board, housing and pocket money in exchange for the person taking care of their children and helping with some light household duties. However, the purpose of the au pairs stay in the host country is to acquire international experience, get to know a new culture and learn another language. That is the main difference between a full time maid and an au pair.
The term, “au pair” comes from the French language, meaning “equal to”. In other words, the au pair should be treated as a family member, which often leads to a lifelong friendship between the au pair and the family members.
Christian Au Pair Agency will not only help you find a trustworthy au pair, but also a person who shares the same faith and values, thereby ensuring that the children are in safe hands. A Christian au pair will also be a perfect role model for your children.
The requirements for being able to be a host family are relatively straightforward and can be divided into two categories; general requirements and requirements made by Christian Au Pair Agency.
Since we are a Christian agency, we accept only Christian host families. Only in exceptional cases will we also consider non-Christian families with some Christian values.
As a host family, you must fulfill the following criteria:
Please observe that the host family can also help the au pair to pay other expenses incurred, such as potential taxes, travel costs etc. For updated information on taxes, please contact the federal central tax office.
The information on this page is partly taken from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Office for Labour, BA)
Employing an au pair can be the perfect way to get an extra pair of hands, at the same time exposing your children to international culture in a safe environment. The information below is given to get the host family aware of what is expected from the au pair.
The au pair lives with the host family and helps with the daily household duties, including looking after children. In addition, the au pair babysits approximately for one night every week. What is included in the daily household duties is defined in the au pair placement contract and varies between different host families. However the following duties are common:
Under no circumstances is the au pair allowed or required to work as the host family’s maid or perform heavy household duties. The au pair may, if needed, follow the host family on holidays and participate on any excursions. The tasks of an au pair do not include caring for the sick or elderly (looking after family members in need of care).
The au pair contract must be of least 6 months’ duration and can cover at the most 1 year. A renewal of employment as an au pair is not permitted even when the maximum duration of 1 year has not been completed.
In general, an au-pair is not allowed to carry out household tasks (including babysitting) for longer than 6 hours a day and 30 hours a week. If this length of time is exceeded for a particular reason, then prior agreement is needed. The extra hours must be compensated for with time off.
The family has the right to expect that the au pair will complete the tasks assigned to him/her in a reasonable period of time. Carrying out personal tasks (e.g. cleaning and tidying of the au pair’s own room) does not count as housework time.
The arrangement of housework time is done according to the needs and habits of the family. However, a degree of regularity in the daily routine is to be expected.
The purpose of working as an au pair is to improve language skills (and if applicable, work experience) as well as expanding general knowledge through a better understanding of the host country. Therefore, an au pair does not receive a wage in the normal sense but only so called ‘pocket money’. This currently amounts to €280 per month, regardless of the length of the housework time.
An au pair usually receives a low income. Therefore, an au pair does not have to file a tax return in Germany. In case of any doubt, individual cases are to be examined. For further information, please refer to the federal central tax office.
Accommodation and meals will be provided by the family for free. In general, the au pair is entitled to his/her own room within the family home.
He/she joins family meals and receives the same food as the family members. If the au pair has a specific dietary requirement, then this should be clearly stated in the application.
Every au pair is entitled to the opportunity to do a German language course in his/her own time as well as take part in cultural and scholarly activities.
The host family is obliged to contribute € 50 a month to the cost of the language course. However, the au pair must bear the costs for other activities himself or herself.
The au pair is entitled to at least one full rest day a week. This does not necessarily have to be at the weekend. However, at least one Sunday a month must be kept free for the au pair. In addition, the au pair is entitled to at least four free evenings a week.
During the free time the au pair is free to do whatever he or she wants, such as sightseeing, doing sport activities, meeting friends or taking part in local church activities. In addition to the free time, the au pair is entitled to a paid holiday of two weeks for every six months stay.
If a family hosts an au pair for a full year, then he/she is entitled to paid holidays of four weeks. Otherwise, there is an entitlement to holidays equivalent to two working days for every full month.
If the family itself is going on holidays, the au pair often joins them. In such cases however, the au pair also has specific tasks and responsibilities (e.g. looking after children, etc). However, for the au pair a family holiday only counts as his/her own holidays when only nonessential tasks are to be carried out and where the au-pair is not obliged to join the family on holiday. If the au pair does not join the family holiday, then working for another family (e.g. neighbors, friends) is not permitted.
The cost of travelling to and from the host country is usually borne by the au pair. In some cases, the host family is happy to help the au pair with part of the cost. However, this is only CAPA’s recommendation, and the family is not obliged to do so.
In Germany, insurance must be taken out for the au pair in the case of illness, pregnancy and birth as well as in the case of accident. All insurance contributions are paid by the family.
Would any circumstances require the au pair to leave earlier, he or she should stay with the family until a suitable replacement has been found. In case of serious circumstances of misbehavior the au pair can leave the family with immediate effect. However, the Christian Au Pair Agency will always be there for the au pair and help with all kinds of problems and issues, anytime, anywhere.
The information on this page is partly taken from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Office for Labour, BA)
The steps for applying as a host family are described below. They may vary from family to family, mainly depending on the country the chosen au pair is from. Do not forget that Christian Au Pair Agency is always there to support you and help you with any issues you might have with your registration or preparation.
If you meet the requirements for being a host family, you are welcome to register at our website.
As soon as you have completed your registration, we will start the matching process to be able to find the perfect au pair for you. All au pairs are interviewed and carefully screened, including extract from the criminal registry, childcare experience etc. When we have found a matching au pair and both parties have agreed to the proposal, we will send the placement contract firstly to the au pair and thereafter to the host family. Once all three parties have signed the contract, each is legally required to uphold the agreements set forth within. Of course you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with the au pair, before making any decisions.
Together with the contract, we will also send you an invoice for the registration fee. The fee should be paid no later than the date shown on the invoice.
It is important to communicate with the au pair while doing the final preparations. Such final preparations include, among others, the following:
