Au Pair Netherlands

AU PAIR NETHERLANDS

Cycle your way through Bitterballen, Stroopwafels, fries, pancakes, cheese and so much more 🧀 The Netherlands is the land of museums, the best place to explore history, art and everything in between. Take a picnic and rent a boat and explore Amsterdam’s canals or enjoy the largest flower parade in the world in Zundert. Snack on cheese at an authentic cheese market in Woerden. No matter where you choose to go, there are endless experiences for you to enjoy in the Netherlands 🌷🚲

The Au Pair Experience 

The Au Pair experience duration is 12 months. Hopscotch Travel ensures you’re placed with a safe host family, enabling you to immerse yourself authentically in Dutch living. Host families offer accommodation (a private room within their home) and meals during your entire stay.

  • IS IT FOR ME?
  • FEES & BENEFITS
  • APPLY
  • FAQS
  • 18-25 years old
  • Extensive hours of childcare experience
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Understand and speak English well
  • No need to know Dutch
  • Commit for 12 months
  • Can swim and ride a bicycle
  • South African, Namibian, or EU passport holder

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Work roughly 30 hours per week

•  Transport the children to and from school and arrange playdates

•  Prepare meals

•  Assist with homework

•  Assist with general child-related chores, such as laundry, tidying the children’s bedrooms and play area

OUR FEES

SIGN UP FEE (non refundable): R 650

ROUND TRIP AIRFARE CONTRIBUTION: R 12,000

INCLUDED IN OUR FEES
  • PRESCREENED HOST FAMILY
  • SPONSORED WORK PERMIT
  • VISA APPLICATION SUPPORT
  • PREPARING AU PAIR PROFILE
  • INTERVIEW GUIDELINES
  • SUPPORT FROM SIGN UP TO RETURN
EXTERNAL COSTS

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (Background check, unabridged birth certificate and non-marital certificate): R 2,000

MEDICAL TESTS (TB, Pregnancy, Hepatitis A&B and HIV): R 750

The amounts shown above are estimates and may vary according to price changes.

BENEFITS OF THIS EXPERIENCE
  • R 6,400 MONTHLY WAGE
  • ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
  • AU PAIR INSURANCE AND BASIC HEALTH CARE
  • 1 WEEK OF FULLY PAID LEAVE FOR EVERY SIX MONTHS WORKED
  • 20 EURO MONHTLY PHONE ALLOWANCE
  • 40 EURO WEEKEND TRAIN PASS
  • 400 EURO CONTRIBUTION TO A DUTCH LANGUAGE COURSE
  • 4 SOCIAL MEETUPS WITH FELLOW AU PAIRS
NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE?

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HOW TO APPLY

Please complete our “DO I QUALIFY” form to check your eligibility.

If you qualify our experience coordinator will contact, you for an online interview. If your interview is successful, you will be accepted to the experience of your choice

 If you wish to explore other experiences or have inquiries not covered here, you can book a 20-minute info session with the experience coordinator here.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Please head over to our Au Pair FAQS page for a comprehensive list of questions and answers. It’s everything you need to know from how it works, to the interview process, to being placed with your host family.

Advance your skills and boost your income! Book your course today and start seeing the benefits tomorrow.

OUR DESTINATIONS

THE PROCESS

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