Au Pair Canada Agency Blog

Au Pair vs Nanny: What’s the difference?

” What is the difference between an au pair and a nanny? “ This is a question we get all the time, both from host families and au pairs! You may think that they are the same,...

5 Reasons I chose to be an Au Pair

Being an au pair in Canada was the best decision of my life By Luz Silva Have you had the feeling of waking up  every  day before the alarm goes off and this repeats for weeks?...

Au pair House Rules

If guests and fish are supposed to stink after three days, how is a family to put up with living with someone who is staying indefi­nitely? The need for House Rules is clear to the experienced employer, the residential training colleges and the emplo…

Are Au pairs a Luxury?

Au pairs not a luxury, but a need

According to the General Household Survey, 64 per cent of families where the mother works all or some of the time uses one or several forms of child care. As has always been the case, 36 per cent of familie…

Immediate termination of the contract

In all scenarios, the host family is still expected to buy your ticket home and to accommodate and feed you until you leave. This applies regardless of who initiates the termination. Although this is the...

Safety

Once you have created your aesthetically pleasing, honest profile families can add you which is essentially liking your profile. The website then sends you an email with a link to the family’s profile and...

Preparing your family letter

Preparing your Dear Family Letter Be completely honest about yourself. Don’t say you love hiking when secretly you’re a couch potato. Some families are couch potatoes and would like an additional potato. Really try...

Choosing between an agency or an Online website

About Online matching websites Everyone that I know, including myself when i became an Au pair myself many years ago, used a physical au pair agency. It’s very fast and convenient and does not...

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What is an Au pair Gap Year

Au pair gap year abroad Internship, summer job or a sabbatical Au pair gap year abroad with international professional experience are a perfect step to boost your CV and cover letters. Indeed, a labor...