Hi,
my name is Claire and I’ve recently returned home from my year as an Au
Pair in America! Here's my story... 
Au Pair in America 
Programs Au Pair Extraordinaire
Programs Au Pair Extraordinaire Au Pair Extraordinaire
As an Au Pair Extraordinaire participant you will receive:
- 12 months placement with a US family
- Weekly payment of US$250.00 for working up to 45 hours per week
- A 4-day orientation course near New York with full board and lodging
- Up to US$500.00 study allowance
- Up to 3 hours of study per week
- Two weeks' paid vacation
- Medical insurance cover of US$100,000
- Public liability cover of US$100,000
- Sponsorship of your 13 month J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa**
- Your own assigned Au Pair in America Community Counsellor for the duration of your program
- A 'completion bonus' of US$200.00 just prior to end of program
- The option to extend your stay for up to a further 12 months
- FREE to New York (from Sydney or Melbourne if you depart before 30 November 2009) plus, onward travel to host family.
**US Govt J-1Visa cost is $330.40 as at May 2009* These fees are paid at time of visa application.
Program Fee | |
|---|---|
| Program Fee (Includes Placement, and contribution towards basic insurance) |
AUD $825 |
| Free Flight to New York from Sydney or Melbourne | |
| Departing from Sydney and Melbourne - must departure by 30 November 2009 | FREE |
| Departing from Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane - one-way flight surcharge | AUD $660 |
Completion Bonus
Participants who successfully complete the Au Pair in America or Au Pair Extraordinaire program will receive a US$200 Completion Bonus at the end of a successful 12 month stay. Note: Receiving the Completion Bonus is also dependent on completing the study requirement. Edu Care participants do not receive a completion bonus.
US Visa and Australian Federal Police check
Fees do not include US Visa charges which are detailed on the Fees Page