Au Pair in America is a program of the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS), one of the oldest and largest cultural exchange organizations in the world. Also a part of…
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Kiwi au pair Tiffany lived in Massachusetts for a year and she shared her experience here with Au Pair in America New Zealand to encourage others to take part in…
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Guest bloggers Kimberly Nertney and Pamela Talbot of Language Launchers share some expert advice on how to best communicate with your au pair when English is not her first language:…
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Join Au Pair in America to learn helpful tips that will make your year in the U.S. more fun and help you become an even better au pair! Upcoming Webinars…
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There are lots of sweet Valentine’s Day crafts you can do with the kids, but why not have them make a little something special for their au pair? Just in…
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The weather outside is getting a little too cold, so when building a snowman is out of the question, start making some Valentine’s Day crafts with the kids. We gathered…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageReal Stories
“She came with a big smile and an endless supply of patience.”
by Jean Quinn February 4, 2015Congratulations to Sonsoles, one of three runners-up in our Au Pair of the Year Contest. All of these au pairs are exceptional and exemplify the very best of our program!…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageReal Stories
Announcing our Au Pair of the Year!
by Jean Quinn February 4, 2015Congratulations to our 2014 Au Pair of the Year Winners! We are so pleased to share these special stories from our host families, as they exemplify what a meaningful experience…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageReal Stories
Au Pairs Bring Germany to Long Island
by Jean Quinn February 4, 2015Two of our German au pairs, Clarissa Pfisterer and Maria Tarnopolskaia, recently visited Peconic Community School in Long Island, New York to share their culture with a classroom full of…
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We asked Ayanda, an au pair from South Africa, about her impression of life in America. She shares her thoughts, below: Wow, where do I start! Ok, my life in America…