Au Pair
WHY AU PAIR?
The Au Pair program in Germany allows young people to live with a German host family while helping with childcare and light household tasks. In return, participants receive accommodation, meals, pocket money, and the opportunity to experience German culture. It is a great way to improve German language skills and gain international experience while living in Germany.
In short
As an au pair you live with a host family in Germany, help with childcare and light household tasks, and receive board, lodging and monthly pocket money while attending a German course. It is a cultural exchange, not a job, and lasts up to 12 months. You need basic German and must meet the age rules for non EU au pairs.
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Overview
What is an au pair in Germany?
An au pair is a young person who lives with a German host family for up to 12 months, helps with childcare and light household tasks, and receives free accommodation, meals and monthly pocket money. It is a cultural exchange, so au pairs also attend a German language course and get to know everyday life in Germany.
Getting started
How do you start an au pair stay in Germany with Medcity Overseas?
Start with a counselling session, where a Medcity Overseas counsellor checks your profile against the Au Pair requirements. You then build your German, prepare and translate your documents, send your applications and finally apply for the right German visa. The steps below show the usual order, and your counsellor adapts them to you.
- Counselling session: check your eligibility and confirm the programme suits your goals.
- German language: reach the level your programme and the visa office ask for; German classes are available at Medcity International Academy.
- Documents and applications: prepare, translate and submit what each application needs.
- Visa and departure: apply for the right German visa and prepare for your move.
Compare all Germany programmes, browse universities in Germany or contact a Medcity Overseas counsellor. German classes are available at Medcity International Academy.
Benefits
Why Choose This Program?
Free Accommodation
Monthly Stipend
Improve German Skills
Live in Germany
Cultural Exposure
Future Career Opportunities
Financial Support
STIPEND
Monthly Stipend
Language Enhancement
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
Check the requirements provided for this program before starting your application.
12th Pass
Age 18 to 26
A1 or A2 Level German (Full Modules)
Interested in childcare
Roadmap
Your Journey
Step 1
AU PAIR
Step 2
Improve German
Step 3
B1/B2 Level
Step 4
Choose Your Future
Details
Program Information
AU PAIR BENEFITS
Free Accommodation
Free Meals
Pocket Money
MONTHLY ALLOWANCE
€280-€400
Paid by Host Family
LEARN GERMAN
Attend Language Classes
Improve German Skills
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY
Explore Germany
Travel Across Europe
ELIGIBILITY
12th Pass
Age 18 – 26
GERMAN REQUIREMENT
A1 or A2 Level (Full modules)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Childcare
Playing with Children
Helping with Homework
LIGHT HOUSEHOLD HELP
Prepare Kids for School
Daily Routines
Help Related to Children
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Au Pair in Germany: frequently asked questions
Who can become an au pair in Germany?
Applicants from outside the EU generally need to be between 18 and 26 years old when they apply, have basic German language skills and hold an au pair agreement with a host family. Check the current visa rules with the German Missions in India before applying.
Do au pairs in Germany get paid?
Au pairs are not employees, but the host family provides free board and lodging and pays monthly pocket money. The host family also arranges health, accident and liability insurance. The details are set out in the au pair agreement.
How long can an au pair stay in Germany?
An au pair stay in Germany lasts up to 12 months. Many au pairs then move on to a voluntary service, vocational training (Ausbildung) or study, each of which needs its own visa.
How does Medcity Overseas help with Au Pair?
Medcity Overseas guides students from Kerala through every step of Au Pair: a counselling session to check eligibility, preparing documents, applications and the German visa. German classes are available at Medcity International Academy. Call or WhatsApp +91 90729 82555 to book a session.
Official sources
Rules, fees and requirements change. Check the latest details on these official websites before you apply.
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