Au Pair Netherlands

Au Pair in the Netherlands
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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

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 1,500

EXPERIENCE FEE: R 8,500

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

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

MEDICAL TESTS (TB, Pregnancy and HIV): R 500

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

BENEFITS OF THIS EXPERIENCE
  • R 6,400 MONTHLY WAGE
  • ROUND TRIP AIRFARE
  • ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
  • AU PAIR INSURANCE AND BASIC HEALTH CARE
  • 1 WEEK OF FULLY PAID LEAVE FOR EVERY SIX MONTHS WORKED
  • 10 EURO MONHTLY PHONE ALLOWANCE
  • CONTRIBUTION OF R6,100 TO A DUTCH LANGUAGE COURSE
  • 3 SOCIAL MEETUPS WITH FELLOW AU PAIRS
FUNDING YOUR EXPERIENCE

Ready to turn your dream trip into reality? We’ve partnered with Student Hero, connecting you with funding providers to make it happen! Apply now to qualify and compare offers from top banks and alternative finance providers – all from one platform, and at absolutely zero cost to you. Click here to apply for funding. Please head over to our FAQS page for a comprehensive list of questions and answers. It’s everything you need to know from how it works.

HOW TO APPLY

The form below is the official Au Pair Application form. Please complete this form thoughtfully, and we’ll begin processing your application. If you wish to explore other experiences or have inquiries not covered here, you can book a 20 min info session with the experience coordinator here.

If you are unsure whether this is the experience for you, please complete our “DO I QUALIFY” form to check your eligibility.

Hopscotch Travel will review your application to ensure all the required information is correct

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

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.

If you’re certain that you qualify for the work and travel experience, you can APPLY NOW! Alternatively, use the DO I QUALIFY button.

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

THE PROCESS

Become an Au Pair in 8 simple steps—and rely on us to help you along the way!