Au Pair Italy

Italy is one of the most travelled destinations in Europe. There are so many highlights in this Beautiful Country from the canals of Venice, the Tuscan winelands, the cobblestone streets of Rome, the Arno river running through Florence, to the cliffs of Positano and beyond.

The Au Pair Experience

The Au Pair experience duration is 3 months. Hopscotch Travel ensures you’re placed with a safe host family, enabling you to immerse yourself authentically in Italian living. Host families offer accommodation (a private room within their home) and meals during your entire stay

  • REQUIREMENTS
  • COST & BENEFITS
  • APPLY
  • FAQS
  • 18-28 years old
  • Extensive hours of childcare experience
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Understand and speak English well
  • Commit for 3 months
  • Be in good health. Only non-smokers are accepted
  • A valid Passport (or proof that you have applied for one)
  • Unmarried & no kids of your own
  • No criminal record
Responsibilities
  • Work roughly 25 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 areas
Included in this experience:

R 6,812 monthly Wage

PRESCREENED HOST FAMILY

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

PRE-VISA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

AGENCY SUPPORT DURING STAY

FIRST AID COURSE

COSTS PAID BEFORE DEPARTURE

SIGN UP FEE (non refundable): R 1,500

PLACEMENT FEE: R 6,000

VISA HANDLING FEE: R 1,200

RETURN FLIGHT: R 15,000

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (Passport):: R 500

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

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 “Get Started” 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 absolutely certain that you meet the requirements for the work and travel experience, you can APPLY NOW! Alternatively, use the GET STARTED button to check your eligibility.

THE PROCESS

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