Au Pair in Germany
As an au pair you help care for children while living with a German family. You improve your German, experience everyday German life and prepare for further study or work in Germany.
Why choose this route
01
Monthly pocket money
€280 a month, on top of free room and meals.
02
Room, meals and travel covered
Your host family provides accommodation, food and local transport.
03
German classes included
Your host family contributes to your German language course.
04
Fair hours
A maximum of 30 hours a week, plus 30 paid vacation days a year.
Who can apply
- Women aged 18 to 26
- G.C.E. O/Ls and A/Ls passed
- A/L Common General Test mark of 30 or more
- German at A1 level
- A genuine interest in childcare and cultural exchange
Documents you need
- Passport
- O/L and A/L certificates
- German A1 certificate (ÖSD or Goethe)
- Your au pair contract with a German host family
- CV and a letter to your host family
Not sure you qualify? Check it in about a minute, for free.
Check my eligibilityHow it works
1
Free eligibility check
We check your age, results and German level.
2
Learn German to A1
Study German and take the official ÖSD A1 exam at our exam centre.
3
Find a host family
We help you find a German host family that suits you.
4
Contract and visa
Sign your au pair contract and apply for your visa with our help.
5
Live in Germany
Move in with your host family, improve your German and plan your next step.
Costs, salary & timeline
Pocket money
€280 a month
On top of free room and meals.
German course
€70 a month
Your host family contributes to your German classes.
Working hours
Up to 30 a week
Helping with the children and light housework.
Length of stay
Up to 1 year
A great first step to study or work in Germany later.
Official figures for 2026. Rules and amounts can change, so we confirm everything for your own case at your free consultation.