Outbound Programs
Au Pairs in France
Educational Merit Foundation is partnered with au-pair organizations in France to provide outbound au-pair programs.
To go to France as an au pair, you must be between 19 and 28 years old, have experience babysitting, with two references. You must be a student when applying or have just finished your studies recently. A driver's license is not a requirement, but it is better to have one. It is necessary to have at least two years of French studies. To work as an au pair, you must attend French-language classes each week, for which you will pay about 77 € per month.
Most of our French families want to have an au pair for one year, typically
starting in September. For a two to three month au pair, typically the program
starts in June. However, if you accept to be placed in any large city in France,
you can be placed for any time during the year.
You will be expected to work 30 hours per week, for which you will be paid 77 €
per week. Your duties will include looking after children and some light
housework.
You will have your own bedroom and you will have at least one day and a half off
per week.
Your host family will provide full room and board.
Travel expenses and organization are not included.
For more information or to apply, please contact EMF (mcdijoud@emfusa.org)
Other Work Programs for U.S. Citizens
(United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada)
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Australia - Work/Travel Programs to Australia offer participants the chance to spend up to four months living and working in Australia. |
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Canada - Work/Travel Programs to Canada allow participants to combine work and travel for six months In Canada. For more information, contact SWAP. |
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Ireland - Work/Travel Programs to Ireland allow U.S. students to work anywhere in the Republic of Ireland for up to four months. For more information, contact USIT. |
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New Zealand - New Zealand has a working holiday available To U.S. citizens between 18 and 30 years old, allowing stays up to 12 months. |
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United Kingdom - Britain allows U.S. students to work anywhere in Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) for up to six months. For more information, contact BUNAC. |