An au pair for your family
An au pair lives in your home and helps with childcare and light housework. For parents, this means a familiar face and continuity throughout the exchange year.
We handle the entire process for you: the initial consultation, screening the au pair, submitting the application to the IND, and providing support throughout their stay. This leaves you with more time for your work and for precious moments with your children.
Why Families Choose Aur Pair Agency Mondial
We are an agency with more than thirty years of experience, and we offer personalized placement services provided by someone who understands the au pair experience from both sides.
Founder Elena van Raaij-Savchenko was an au pair herself in the Netherlands and Denmark and also has experience as a host family. She knows what it’s like to welcome a stranger into your home—and how rewarding it is when the match is right. That’s why we remain involved throughout the au pair’s entire stay with your family.
A Warm Home for Everyone
Why choose a host family?
No morning stress
Together, you’ll set up a schedule that fits your workweek. An au pair is allowed to perform light duties for up to 30 hours per week and 8 hours per day, so the care is tailored to your schedule rather than fixed business hours.
A familiar face at home
Your children will be cared for by the same person every day—someone they know and trust. This provides a sense of security and routine, both for the children and for you.
A new language and culture
Your children will grow up learning a second language and gaining insight into another culture—through play and as part of their daily lives. The au pair shares her background, and your family shares Dutch life with her.
Light Household Help
In addition to caring for the children, the au pair helps with light household chores. No heavy lifting or cleaning on demand: the rules are set and we discuss them in advance.
What Families Say
Our families appreciate our partnership. Read about their experiences!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we answer your questions about being a host family.
Do you have any more questions?
It can sometimes be difficult to find all the information you need about the role of a host family. We’re here to help! In this section, you’ll find answers to common questions asked by parents and families. Whether you have concerns or are just curious, we hope you’ll find the answers you’re looking for here.
You are eligible if your household consists of at least two people, includes at least one child under the age of 16 living at home, your family income is at least 150% of the gross minimum wage, and you have a suitable private room for the au pair. The full terms and conditions are listed on the terms and conditions page.
There are several ways to find a suitable au pair. You can use online platforms such as aupair.com or AuPair World, or Facebook groups such as “Au Pair in the Netherlands.” Families often turn to their own networks as well.
If desired, we can also help you find a suitable candidate.
€1,350 for an au pair from the EU, €2,450 for an au pair requiring a visa (including visa and IND processing fees). Both are all-inclusive. See the package overview above.
An au pair stays with your family for up to one year.
Discuss it with the au pair first. If you can't work it out between yourselves, we'll mediate. If the problems persist, we'll look for an appropriate solution.