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Bringing people together
One platform. Two journeys.
For au pairs
Live with a host family, share your culture and experience everyday life in another country.
For host families
Welcome an au pair into your family life and experience a new perspective at home.
What is au pairing?
An au pair is a young person who lives with a host family abroad, supports them with agreed childcare and takes part in their everyday family life.
They bring their time, care, language, culture and perspective into the home. In return, the host family provides a home, meals and pocket money, and welcomes the au pair into their culture and way of life.
Au pairing is a two-way cultural exchange program. It is a chance for both sides to learn from each other, build meaningful connections and experience the world from a different perspective.
Every great experience begins with a connection.
Your journey to cultural exchange
1. Build your profile
Share who you are and what you're looking for to help find the right match.
2. Start connecting
Get to know potential matches through messages and video calls.
3. Agree and prepare
Confirm your placement and get ready for your cultural exchange.
Explore cultural exchange through the eyes of au pairs and host families, from everyday moments to lasting memories.
Real people. Real exchange.
Michelle’s au pair journey didn’t start with a dream destination. Instead, she focused on finding the right host family — and that decision eventually took her to Bruges, Belgium.
Toun chose au pairing in Germany as a gap year before university. She shares what everyday life is really like, the cultural differences that surprised her and what she wishes she had known before moving abroad.
Jessica wanted to see more of the world without leaving her nursing background behind. In Canada, she found an au pair experience that connected travel, childcare and caring for a child with special needs.
Lyndsey’s au pair year in Paris gave her more than travel and language practice — it helped her become more independent, confident and open to the unexpected.
Jackie went to Spain for a summer adventure and left with more confidence, unforgettable memories, and a host family that felt like home.
Ashlyn shares her experience of moving from the USA to Amsterdam — from everyday life to the small moments that made her year abroad unforgettable.
Host countries all over the world
We work everyday to create a safer and more transparent space for au pairs and host families to find and get to know one another.
Start with trust on AuPairWorld
ID Verification
On AuPairWorld, all au pairs and host families must verify their ID before they can start messaging one another.
Ongoing profile checks
Our system and team regularly check for suspicious activity or profiles that may seem inconsistent or concerning.
User reports
If something doesn’t seem right, users can report a profile to us at any time, and our team will take a closer look.
Why people choose AuPairWorld
"We’ve used AuPairWorld to find seven au pairs so far, and every experience has been fantastic. The key to a great match is for host families to be clear about the support they need and what they can offer in return. Setting mutual expectations from the start makes all the difference—and AuPairWorld has consistently supported us throughout that process."
"Being an au pair through AuPair World has been an amazing experience for me. The platform is really easy to use and helped me find a wonderful host family. If you’re thinking about going, don’t hesitate, it’s an opportunity you won’t regret!"
“For us, having an au pair was about so much more than childcare. Through AuPairWorld, we were able to find someone who truly fit into our family, shared her culture with us and helped our children see world from a different perspective.”
"Thanks to AuPairWorld I had the opportunity to have a unique experience in France. I met a wonderful host family, with whom I shared precious moments, learning something new about the French language and culture every day. An enriching experience that I will always carry with me."
"Thanks to AuPairWorld I hosted three wonderful girls who became like big sisters or young aunties to my three-year-old. The platform made it simple to find high-quality matches who genuinely bonded with my child, making our home life feel vibrant and well-supported through a great cultural exchange."
“I’ve been an au pair 5 times and AuPairWorld has been the first step every time. I got to find families that suited me best and barely had to do any work myself as the platform would always connect me with families that were looking for what I had to offer and vice versa.”
“We’ve hosted two wonderful au pairs through AuPairWorld so far, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. With no family living nearby, having that extra support has made a huge difference for us as parents, allowing us to be more present and enjoy more quality time with our children. We’re so grateful for the special bonds we’ve created along the way.”
"AuPairWorld turned my au pair dream into reality! The platform is safe, professional, and works with proper contracts, which made me feel fully secure! I loved that it connects so many countries and cultures in one place. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience: choose AuPairWorld, you won’t regret"
Very effective. I love the website. It's secure and lets the families contact you and you contact the families. That's great! Please keep up the good work. And to all future au pairs: you won't regret using AuPairWorld!
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