Program Info - Rome Abroad

• Au Pair in France from Australia
  Yes, Australians can become au pairs in France — but because Australia isn’t an EU member, the path looks different from the one European applicants follow. Rome Abroad places Australian au pairs with vetted host families in France through a…
• 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 entry requirements, and support navigating a country where you likely don’t speak the language yet. The most reliable…
• 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 vetted host family, helps you prepare your paperwork and travel logistics, and supports you through your first weeks…
• 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 program that matches them with a vetted host family, prepares them for the destination-specific visa process, and supports…
• 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 matches them with a vetted host family, then applying for a long-stay visa specific to their situation, since…
• 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 land, set clear expectations with your host family early, brush up on practical childcare and basic language skills,…
• 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 steady personal growth over a year abroad. Rome Abroad has placed more than 350 participants in Italy, Spain,…
• 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 in exchange for room, meals, and weekly pocket money — which means your gap year can fund itself…
• 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 before you fly: finalizing paperwork and your placement (90–60 days out), handling visa and travel logistics (60–30 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 employer, teacher, coach, or family you’ve regularly babysat for — combined with a short, easy request that gives…
• 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 US and Canadian participants using a summer break, while long-term placements run 6 to 12 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 your host family provides room, meals, and weekly pocket money in exchange for childcare help — while a…