From Cultural Exchange to Career
Becoming an au pair is more than a cultural exchange, it’s a practical pathway into education and youth development. With Agent Au Pair and the Cultural Exchange Project, you’ll gain hands-on experience with children plus stackable credentials that set you apart for future roles in schools, camps, tutoring, and beyond. Many au pairs even continue into teaching afterward, and your training here is designed to support that progression.
Exclusive Benefits for Our Au Pairs
From the moment you apply, we invest in your success. As part of your journey, you’ll receive:
- Free iTEP English Test – Every au pair takes the iTEP English test at no cost as part of the application process. This internationally recognized assessment gives you a clear picture of your English ability before you travel, helping you feel prepared and confident.
- One Month of FLOW Speak App Access – Our au pairs receive one month of access to the FLOW Speak app. FLOW helps you practice real-life conversations and vocabulary that you’ll use with your host family, so you’ll feel comfortable and confident speaking English from the moment you arrive.
- TEFL Plus Course – The Cultural Exchange Project’s TEFL Plus is a 120-hour, internationally accredited online certification available to au pairs at a special discounted rate of $150.
- Renzulli Learning For Au Pairs –Through our partnership with Renzulli Learning, you’ll receive access to professional development courses — a program valued at over $1,000, offered completely free for au pairs. Upon completion, you’ll earn three certificates and up to nine contact hours from the University of Connecticut, adding real value to your resume and future career opportunities.
These benefits are designed to make your time as an au pair both enriching and impactful.
Skills That Last a Lifetime
As an au pair, every day is hands-on training in child development and education. You’ll practice planning age-appropriate activities, guiding positive behavior, and supporting learning routines—all while developing responsibility, time management, problem-solving, and collaboration with parents. Along the way, you’ll strengthen skills such as:
- Child development
- Activity planning
- Positive guidance
- Safety basics
- Family communication
- Growth mindset
- Intercultural understanding
Your au pair year is just the beginning. With new skills and recognized credentials, you’ll be ready to explore careers in:
- Education & schools – Classroom aide, paraprofessional, after-school leader; pathways into teacher-prep programs
- Language teaching – English teaching roles abroad or online with TEFL Plus
- Youth development – Camps, tutoring, enrichment programs, and community education
Make the Most of Your Year
Your time as an au pair is what you make of it. Here are three tips to maximize your experience:
- Be intentional – Set weekly goals for learning and growth.
- Track your progress – Keep a log of your activities, reflections, and achievements.
- Invest in your future – Add the TEFL Plus certification to expand your career opportunities.