Spanish language Intensive Course & Au Pair Program

This course takes place at the start of the program, either while meeting potential host families or after being matched with a host family. You will take an intensive Spanish course for 2 or 4 weeks from Monday to Friday. This way you will get ready for your au pair experience by learning the language, getting used to the culture, customs and  way of living. You will gain confidence, make friends and have time to explore and get used to the city. At the same time you will have the opportunity to meet potential families in person and choose the family you will live with as an au pair. You can also interview with host families in your home country if you prefer before arriving to Spain.

• 2 weeks of intensive Spanish language course (20 classes weekly, 4 per day)
• 4 weeks of intensive Spanish language course (20 classes weekly, 4 per day)
• While attending your language course, you can meet in person potential host families.
• Au Pair placement with Spanish host family from 1 month up to 12 months or 24 months.
• Complete immersion in Spanish culture.
• Working hours: Up to 25 / 30 hours per week, normally from Monday to Friday for a maximum of 6 hours daily.
• Private room & Full board 7 days a week when you are matched with a family. For the time you are meeting families in person, accommodation is not included.
• Up from 75€ per week as pocket money
• One night of babysitting but not in free days.
• Weekends free to travel and explore the country.
• Free time available to attend Spanish language courses daily.
• One paid week’s holiday for each 6 months stay.
• Support services throughout the program.
• Events and social agenda for au pairs.
• Secondary placement if required. 

• Childcare and light housework mainly related to the kids for up to 25 / 30 hours weekly.
• Language interaction with kids or family to help them to learn English or other languages.
• Au Pair’s responsibilities may include: Awaking the children and making breakfast, dressing the children, bathing and playing with the children, preparing simple meals for the children, making the children’s beds and straightening their rooms, doing the children’s laundry and ironing their clothes, driving children to and from school, helping the children with school homework, helping with the language, babysitting at night, if required au pair may be home while children are absent from school due to illness or holidays, light household duties in common areas.

• Aged between 18 and 30 y.o.
• English native or very good level of English preferred. French and German native are also highly valued.
• Basic knowledge of Spanish language recommended but Spanish families accept au pairs with no knowledge of Spanish.
• European citizens do not need any visa, non European citizens staying longer than 3 months do need either a student or au pair visa.
• Be a non smoker or be willing not to smoke in the host’s family home. Some families will accept smokers.
• Be in good health and fitness to work with children and participate in day to day family duties.
• Medical coverage in the event of sickness, maternity or accident; either by national social security legislation (EU citizens hold the European Health Insurance Card) or by a private insurance to be arranged by the au pair (non EU citizens).
• Have no criminal record.
• Desire to care for children, must enjoy children and have childcare abilities. Practical childcare experience is preferred (baby-sitter, camps, nursery, au pair, mother’s help…)
• Responsible, committed, open minded, flexible, mature, have a positive attitude and good communication skills.

• Language course selected. 
• Accommodation during the first weeks you attend your Spanish course is not included. We can offer you accommodation with other students in shared apartment. Single room is about 400€ per month in a shared apartment.  
• Placement as Au Pair in Spain after your course or when you decide. Most placements are in the area of Madrid but there are families all over Spain.
• Private room & Full board 7 days a week once you are matched with a family.
• Pick up from airport by host family if match is arranged before arriving to Spain.
• Allowance up from 70€ weekly.
• Ongoing support from agency in Spain
• Welcome pack+Guidelines+Rules & Tips
• On line orientation session
• Contact list of other au pairs + au pair meetings, outings and social activities
• Secondary placement if needed