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US Au Pair Program Requirements for Au Pair

Aupair must be fluent in English; she must be 18-26 years old (cannot be 27 prior to arrival in the US) and she cannot be married. If she is being placed with a family who has children under 2, she must have 200 documented hours of childcare experience. She may not obtain additional employment while in the US and must agree to be a congenial part of the family.

1. Aupair must live in a country serviced by a Au Pair Search partner agency
   
   
2. Aupair must complete an application and pay applicable fees
   
   
3. Aupair must write a “dear host family” letter
   
   
4. Aupair must provide a photo collage
   
   
5. Aupair will be subject to and must pass a criminal background check in her country of origin
   
   
6. Verification of high school diploma or equivalency is required by agent in aupair’s country of origin
   
   
7. Must pass a psychometric test
   
   
8. 3 non-family references
   
   
9. Must pass an in-person interview
   
   
10. Au pair must be a non-smoker
    
    
11. Au pair must have a drivers license if driving is required by the family.
    
    
12. Au Pair must agree to go to the monthly aupair meetings and attend school.
    
    
13. Au pair must complete a 32-hour training program sponsored by agency upon arrival.
    
    
14. Au pair must sign a 12-month commitment.