Why Families & Au Pairs Trust Us
At Helan Au Pair Agency, we believe that an au pair journey is more than a cultural exchange, it is the beginning of lifelong relationships, new opportunities, and unforgettable memories.
Our story began with my own journey. I came to Germany as an au pair, full of dreams and excitement. My experience was truly harmonious and life-changing. During that time, I immersed myself in German culture, built meaningful connections, and eventually met my German fiancé.
Because we have experienced the au pair journey firsthand, we understand both sides of the process, the hopes of young people who dream of coming to Germany and the expectations of host families looking for a caring, trustworthy au pair.
This inspired us to create Helan Au Pair Agency.
Our mission is to connect loving families with carefully selected au pairs while making the entire process simple, transparent, and stress-free.
Every au pair who applies through our agency is personally screened by us. We carefully review each candidate's background, motivation, childcare experience, and suitability before introducing them to host families. We believe that successful placements begin with trust and careful matching.
We also provide comprehensive support throughout the entire process. From preparing host family documents to assisting au pairs with visa applications and required paperwork, we guide both parties every step of the way. Our goal is to make the process smooth, so families can focus on welcoming their new family member instead of worrying about paperwork.
We hope to show aspiring au pairs how beautiful life in Germany can be when they are matched with the right family, and we help German families find compassionate, reliable young people who become a valued part of their home.
At Helan Au Pair Agency, we don't simply arrange placements, we build trusted relationships, create cultural bridges, and help dreams become reality.
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Household assistance, including babysitting, for a maximum of 6 hours per day.
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A maximum of 30 hours of assistance per week.
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Taking the child to and from kindergarten, daycare, playgroup, or school.
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Caring for the child when they are ill.
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Accompanying the child to sports, music lessons, or other extracurricular activities.
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Assisting the child with dressing, washing, waking up, and bedtime routines.
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Being a caring playmate and companion for the child.
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Evening babysitting when required.
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Helping with light household duties such as ironing, vacuuming, and tidying the children's room.
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Making beds and keeping the au pair's own room clean and tidy.
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Setting and clearing the table, and loading and unloading the dishwasher.
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Preparing meals for the family and children.
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Caring for household pets, if applicable and by mutual agreement.
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A total of 30 hours per week of childcare and light household duties.
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Becoming an integrated and valued member of the host family.
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The au pair is responsible for the cost of their travel to and from Germany.
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The au pair must enter Germany with a valid visa.
host family expectations
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€280 monthly pocket money
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€70 per month towards a German language course
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Travel expenses to and from the language course covered
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Health, accident, and liability insurance provided
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Private furnished room with internet access
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Full board (all meals included)
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Sufficient free time to attend a German language course
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1½ consecutive days off per week
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4 evenings off per week
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Paid vacation: 2 days for each full month of stay
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Public holidays are free
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Continued pocket money for up to 6 weeks in case of illness
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Warm integration into the host family
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Opportunity to practice your religion
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Participation in cultural activities and events