Study English, Care for Children

Being an au pair is a cultural experience in which in exchange for helping out with childcare or nanny duties and light housework students are welcomed as a member of the family and given accommodation and meals. Combining an English course with an au pair experience is a great way to improve your English, learn about the Australian way of life and live in Sydney on a budget.

Why become an au pair?

Being an au pair is a great chance to:

  • Get a taste of the host family’s cultural and social life
  • Improve one’s English language skills through daily conversations
  • Be a ‘big sister’ to the children in the Australian family

Typical au pair duties

Au pairs should help with childcare and light housework. Each family have their own requirements but typical duties include:

  • Wake the children in the morning and get them ready
  • Prepare breakfast and lunch for the children & clean up dishes from meals
  • Take children to/from school
  • Carry out some tasks such as shopping and light housework
  • Assist the children with their homework
  • Initiate and supervise play
  • Help the children with their bath and bedtime routine
  • Baby sitting

Choice of demi pair
or au pair placements

Demi pair

Demi pair

Overview

Part time au pair

Part time au pair

Work commitment

15hrs per week

30 to 35hrs per week

Rewards

Free accommodation and meals

Free accommodation and meals as well as pocket money ($300-$400 per week)

Chronology

On this program applicants typically study English while they live with and help the family.

On this program applicants typically first study English and then move accommodation to become an au pair, as a way to immerse themself in English and family life and apply their new English skills all day, every day.

Family location

Priceless Exchange

Smart Aupairs

Placement length

Priceless Exchange organise 12w demi pair placements. If all goes well, placements can be extended or students benefit from a second placement with a new family free of charge

Smart aupairs organise au pair placements of minimum 6 months. Applicants can choose any placement length from 6 months to 1 year.

Visa requirement

This program can be carried out on a Working Holiday visa or on a Student visa.

This program can only be carried by people taravellng on a Working Holiday visa

General elligibility requirements

Are aged 18-30, non-smoker, not married, do not have children and do not have a criminal record

Are aged 18-30, non-smoker, not married, do not have children and do not have a criminal record

Previous experience

No minimum experience required

Have childcare experience (minimum 200 hours)

Minimum English course length

12 weeks

4 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Work Ready Program is primarily designed to help Student visa holders look for a part-time job and is also suitable for Working Holiday visa holders.

Work Ready Program is primarily designed to help Student visa holders look for a part-time job and is also suitable for Working Holiday visa holders.

Work Ready Program is primarily designed to help Student visa holders look for a part-time job and is also suitable for Working Holiday visa holders.

Work Ready Program is primarily designed to help Student visa holders look for a part-time job and is also suitable for Working Holiday visa holders.

Work Ready Program is primarily designed to help Student visa holders look for a part-time job and is also suitable for Working Holiday visa holders.

What our students say

Marianna Cerioni

Marianna Cerioni

Italy

I had a great time at ELC and felt very comfortable at Iglu Chatswood, my accommodation. The staff at ELC was very helpful and assisted me promptly when needed.

Marianna studied Intensive General English (Daytime)

I had a great time at ELC and felt very comfortable at Iglu Chatswood, my accommodation. The staff at ELC was very helpful and assisted me promptly when needed.

The overall experience in Australia has been wonderful and it really helped me growing both personally and linguistically thanks as well to all the people I had the luck to meet during my stay.

Mi sono divertita molto all’ELC e mi sono sentita molto a mio agio a Iglu Chatswood, il mio alloggio. Lo staff dell’ELC è stato molto disponibile e mi ha assistito prontamente quando ne ho avuto bisogno.

Marianna ha studiato Inglese Generale Intensivo (Diurno)

Mi sono divertita molto all’ELC e mi sono sentita molto a mio agio a Iglu Chatswood, il mio alloggio. Lo staff dell’ELC è stato molto disponibile e mi ha assistito prontamente quando ne ho avuto bisogno.

L’esperienza complessiva in Australia è stata meravigliosa e mi ha davvero aiutato a crescere sia a livello personale che linguistico, grazie anche a tutte le persone che ho avuto la fortuna di incontrare durante il mio soggiorno.

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Manon Seraphin

Manon Seraphin

France

The accommodation is very nice, clean and functional. It’s close to public transports and it’s very nice for international students. Thank you ELC!

The accommodation is very nice, clean and functional. It’s close to public transports and it’s very nice for international students. Thank you ELC!

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Diego Picone

Diego Picone

Italy

ELC in Sydney is fantastic!

The timetables are super organized, and the staff is super friendly and always ready to help. My teacher is really professional. He makes sure we’re all ready for exams. The atmosphere is great, and learning is a breeze. ELC is the place to be for English education in Sydney!

L’ELC a Sydney è fantastico!

Gli orari sono super organizzati e il personale è super cordiale e sempre pronto ad aiutare. Il mio insegnante è davvero professionale. Si assicura che siamo tutti pronti per gli esami. L’atmosfera è fantastica e imparare è un gioco da ragazzi. L’ELC è il posto giusto per imparare l’inglese a Sydney!

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Cristian Verbitchi

Cristian Verbitchi

Moldova

Beyond my language skills, ELC has also helped me build a social life in Sydney. I’ve met so many friends from around the world, which is something I love about ELC—it’s so multicultural, and I’ve learned so much about different cultures.

Before joining ELC, my English level wasn’t very strong, especially in speaking. But since starting here, I’ve improved my speaking, vocabulary, and grammar, all thanks to the highly skilled teachers. They’ve helped me progress in the easiest and most enjoyable way. My teachers, Dorothy and Emma, have always been so kind and supportive, and I’ve truly enjoyed every moment in class with them.

Beyond my language skills, ELC has also helped me build a social life in Sydney. I’ve met so many friends from around the world, which is something I love about ELC—it’s so multicultural, and I’ve learned so much about different cultures.

A big thank you to all the teachers, staff, and friends I’ve met during my time here!

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