Requirements
There are no hard and fast requirements to be an au-pair in Germany. However the following still applies.
- be between 18-27 years of age
- has previous experience looking after children i.e. through private babysitting, internships at childcare centers, or montessori teacher
- has completed at least higher secondary school education
- be in good health and non-smoker without criminal records
- be single, unmarried and childless
- be able to commit to at least a min. of six months (due to visa requirements)
- be interested in learning about the German culture and language have basic knowledge of the German language (in order to be granted an au pair visa)
- has knowledge of basic German language upto A2 level or must have at least passed Start Deutsch 1