Au Pair Europe offers au pair placements to both U.S. and Canadian citizens in countries such as Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Language proficiency may be required for some countries. Positions range in length of service and extended stays may be an option. Through this program, students have followed a tribal shaman in South America, built corporate career networks in Germany, sat in on Council of Europe meetings, and helped battered women and children in the English highlands. BCA presently has over 65 placements awaiting student applicants.
Pay depends on regional laws and cultural custom.
College credit depends on the inclusion of academic reflection on the experience in conjunction with a faculty supervisor. Anyone who participates in a BCA Study Abroad program for at least a semester is eligible. The program is open to U.S. citizens who are full-time students or graduating seniors, provided they begin the program within 6 months after graduation. CDS arranges placements and acquires appropriate work permits in addition to other logistical support. Depending upon program, knowledge of foreign language required and financial aid is available.