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Au Pair in Italy from New Zealand

To become an au pair in Italy from New Zealand, you’ll need a host family placement, a plan for your visa or…

Au Pair in France from the UK: How to Get Started

To become an au pair in France from the UK, you apply to a guided placement program that matches you with a…

How to Become an Au Pair in Spain from Canada

How to Become an Au Pair in Spain from Canada. Canadians can become au pairs in Spain by joining a guided placement…

Become an Au Pair in France from Canada

How Do Canadians Become Au Pairs in France? Canadians can become au pairs in France by joining a guided placement program that…

What to Know Before Au Pair

Before becoming an au pair, alumni say the most important things to know are: get honest with yourself about homesickness before you…

Au Pair Experiences: Rome Abroad Alumni Archive

What Are Real Au Pair Experiences Like? Real au pair experiences combine day-to-day childcare with host families, weekend travel, new friendships, and…

Italy · 8 min read

The Best Italian Cities for Au Pairs

The best Italian cities for au pairs are Rome, Milan, and Florence, along with smaller towns in Tuscany, the Veneto, and along…

Gap Year Au Pair: How It Works and What It Costs

A gap year au pair program lets you spend six to twelve months living with a host family abroad, helping with childcare…

The 90-Day Departure Checklist for New Au Pairs

What Should Be on Your Au Pair Departure Checklist? A solid au pair departure checklist covers four phases in the 90 days…

Au Pair References Guide

Great au pair references come from people who can speak specifically to your reliability and experience with kids — think a recent…

Program Info · 8 min read

Short Term Au Pair Programs: 1-3 Months vs. 6-12

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Au Pair Programs: Which Should You Choose? Short-term au pair programs typically run 1 to 3 months and suit…

Au Pair vs Study Abroad Cost: Which Is Cheaper?

Au Pair vs. Study Abroad: Cost and Experience Compared. An au pair program typically costs a few hundred dollars up front, since…

How to Become an Au Pair in Australia from New Zealand

New Zealanders can become an au pair in Australia by combining the long-standing trans-Tasman travel and work rights New Zealand citizens already…

Au Pair in France from New Zealand

How to Become an Au Pair in France from New Zealand New Zealanders can become au pairs in France by joining a…

Au Pair in Australia from the UK

To become an au pair in Australia from the UK, you’ll need to secure a placement with a vetted host family, arrange…

Au Pair in Italy from Canada: How to Get Started

How to Become an Au Pair in Italy from Canada Canadian citizens can become au pairs in Italy by joining a guided…

Au Pair Abroad from Canada

Yes — Canadians can become au pairs abroad, with destinations in Italy, Spain, France, and Australia available through Rome Abroad’s guided placement…

Rome Abroad · Aug 2026

France · 7 min read

How to Become an Au Pair in France from Singapore

For a Singaporean dreaming of living in Europe, learning French and becoming part of a local family, France offers one of the…

Australia · 7 min read

How to Become an Au Pair in Australia from Singapore: Visa and Eligibility Guide

For eligible Singapore citizens, becoming an au pair in Australia can be one of the most practical ways to spend a gap…

· Aug 2026

Is Being an Au Pair Safe? An Honest Answer

Is It Safe to Au Pair Alone as a Young Woman? An Honest Answer Yes — au pairing abroad as a young…

25 Questions to Ask a Host Family Before You Say Yes

The most important questions to ask a host family cover five areas: daily schedule and duties, childcare expectations, house rules and living…

How to Become an Au Pair in Italy from Australia

To become an au pair in Italy from Australia, you join a guided placement program that matches you with a vetted host…

Au Pair in Europe from Australia

Can Australians Become Au Pairs in Europe? Yes — Australians can absolutely become au pairs in Europe. While Europe’s most-used au pair…

Rome Abroad · Aug 2026

Spain · 6 min read

Can Singaporeans Become Au Pairs in Spain?

Yes, a Singapore citizen may be able to become an au pair in Spain through Spain’s study-visa framework if planning on staying…

Life Abroad · 6 min read

A Rome Abroad Au Pair’s Birthday Week

A Rome Abroad Au Pair’s Birthday Week: Beach Days, Vatican Tickets, and a Surprise Trip to Prague One of our Italy…

Kailee Smart · Jul 2026

Rome Abroad Team · Jul 2026

Is an Au Pair Program Safe for Your Daughter?

Yes, a well-run au pair program can be safe for your daughter, but the safety comes from the structure behind it, not…