The word "Au-pair" is originally french and means 'reciprocity'..
Before you invite an au-pair, think of the following:
Do all the members of your family agree to this decision?
Do you know, that an au-pair must be treated not like a house servant, but like your own son or daughter?
Can you provide your au-pair with a separate room?
Can you incur additional expense of 500 €? These includes not only pocket money (at least 260 €), but also a monthly passage ticket on a local public conveyances (approximately 30 €), insurance for an au-pair (nearly 25-35 €). You will also have additional expenses for food, excursions, and also for water and electricity.
May an au-pair be taken ill and have some personal problems?
If you answered all the questions in the affirmative, then we will be glad to select a suitable au-pair for your family.
Information about au-pairs for German families (in German) PDF [german]
Au-pair in German families (in German) PDF [german]
You have reached a very important and responsible decision. Inviting an au-pair to your family, you obtain not only the possibility to facilitate your way of life, but also to broaden your outlook and take a look at culture and traditions of another country.
PDF [german]