FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This will depend on the family request. It can sometimes take as little as one week or up to four to five weeks. Getting the right match for every family is really important to us.

The au pair's payment varies depending on their age and the number of hours they work per week. Host families can deduct € 1.14 per hour worked for board as well as € 30 per week for lodgings.

National minimum wage stands at € 13.50 for candidates aged over 20. Whereas candidates aged 19 and 18

can earn € 12.15 & €10.80 per hour respectively. Under Irish employment law, an au pair enjoys the same protection as domestic workers.

A large amount of host families are still paying their au pair pocket money but the onus is on the host family to comply. Everyone needs to be treated fairly to ensure this cultural exchange programme is a positive experience for everyone.

Yes. The European Au Pair Agency is there to help you during the whole placement and will guide you as well as your au pair through the whole process. Clear communication is our priority to ensure any issues are solved as soon as possible. The European Au Pair Agency provide support and help for both parties (host families and au pairs) and will in the event of an unsolved situation, endeavour to find a replacement as soon as possible.

Timelines will vary from family to family due to the nature of specific requests. It can sometimes take as little as one week and up to four or five weeks. Finding the right match for your family unit is extremely important to us.

Most individuals would attend English classes once or twice a week for about four to six hours collectively. We supply au pairs with a list of suitable courses in the area they will be living in and they will cover the cost of the course.

The au pair will pay for her/his own travelling costs during their placement as well as arrival and departure flights. Get in touch with us if you have any other questions.

Your au pair needs to have a fully furnished bedroom with adequate heating during their stay in your family home. Get in touch with us for any further questions in relation to accommodation.

They would mostly get two days off weekly, typically on weekends, as well as all bank holidays. Free time is encouraged to be spent discovering what Ireland has to offer.

Host families requiring a driver are responsible for adding any individual to their insurance policy. In the cases of personal use, a pre-arranged agreement will need to be put in place for matters such as petrol costs.

This will depend on the family request. It can sometimes take as little as one week or up to four to five weeks. Getting the right match for every family is really important to us.

Please get in touch with The European Au Pair Agency by email or phone to register your interest and to discuss your requirements and preferences in further detail.

Usually between 25 to 35 hours per week, some families would request more hours & their au pair should be paid accordingly.