Make Belgium your ideal GAP YEAR or AU PAIR EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME.

Be part of the au pair world now while you are young and free

AU PAIR IN BELGIUM

You do not have to speak Dutch or French to become an aupair in Belgium where French, Dutch and English are spoken. This is the country for world famous chocolate and beautiful hand-made lace!  Brussels is a beautiful olde-world city with much to offer by way of atmosphere, interesting places to visit and great restaurants. Antwerp and Leuven are both a bus ride from Brussels, with wonderful art galleries, lovely shops, eating places and historical buildings.  Ghent and Brugge are lovely cities too. There are many museums and theatres. Public transport is excellent. There are movies, restaurants, clubs and pubs. Belgium is not only a very cultured and cosmopolitan country but is also the centre of the European Union and is well placed for visiting other European countries.

JCR Aupairs & Nannies is the most trusted aupair/nanny agency for safe and secure placements and "in country" back up and support.

Au Pair Age group: 18 - 26 inclusive.
Females only may apply.

Education: Completed the final year of High School or higher

Childcare Experience: Minimum 50 hours but 200 hours is preferred. This can be fairly regular interaction with children, not related to you, up to age 12. Experience with children related to you is acceptable but only in addition to that of non related children.

Period of Commitment:
12 month placements all year round.
Lesser periods of time are not available.

Visa: 
12 month Aupair Work Permit Visa.  You must apply from your home country.          
Holders of a European Union passport are not subject to any visa conditions but do have to register with the Belgian authorities. EU passport applicants are not restricted by age and families will accept candidates over the age of 30.

Applicants to Belgium must speak at least one of these languages well: English, French, Dutch or German. Many families wish their child/ren to learn to speak English. There is a demand from Belgian families for English mother tongue au pairs.

All positions are live in.
Salaries are quoted net of tax unless otherwise advised.
You pay your own round trip airfare. Provided you make a 12 month commitment to a family, JCR is in a position to negotiate assistance with the cost of airfare in particular if there is financial hardship. The amount of help will depend on the family. The family will permit you to repay them out of what you are paid every week.
Family provides health insurance cover

AU PAIR

• Work 20-25 hours per week.
• Child care plus light housework week which could, basic cooking, some ironing, shopping, dusting, vacuuming.
• Baby sit 1-2 evenings per week.
• Be a non smoker.
• Preferably have a valid full driving license (please see below in Aupair General Information).
• Be willing to go to language classes to learn the mother tongue of the family.
• Be wiling and able to adapt to another culture.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.
• Be emotionally mature, flexible and able to adapt easily.

IN YOUR AU PAIR WORLD YOU GET

• Your own comfortable room, shared or own bathroom.
• Full board and lodge.
• Minimum of 1 free day per week with one full weekend per month.
• Earn minimum Euro 450 net per MONTH.
• 1 week paid holiday per 6 months.
• Host family provides health insurance cover.
• Full back up and support from JCR's associate in Belgium.
• Full back up and support from JCR's  Head Office in Australia.
• Telephone numbers of other aupairs.
• Opportunity to meet young people from all over the world.

Becoming part of the family is the spirit of the au pair program.

Au Pair General Information

JCR doesn't offer live out placements. All placements with a family are live in.

If you do not have a Full License (your license may not show that it is a provisional one) your application will be presented to families that do not require a driver. Only applicants with a Full License will be allowed to drive by the Belgian Authorities.

Conversational French or Dutch classes are available.  Going to classes is a requirement of the au pair visa.

Families will want you to speak English to their children. If requested, the host parents will speak Dutch or French to the au pair to help them learn the language. We suggest that all applicants have at least 200 words of basic Dutch or French before they leave. Knowing some vocabulary will help you to settle in. There are good books and internet sites to learn from. Try: www.rosettastone.com

The au pair visa requires that a medical, Serology and TB tests are done prior to issuance of the visa. The medical and tests have to be done by a doctor recommended by the Belgian Embassy. JCR will provide the necessary template that the doctor has to complete. JCR will also provide details of the documents required for the family to apply for your work permit.

In general the Au pair work permit visa takes about 10-12 weeks to be issued from time of placing with a family.  Visa is applied for in home country.

JCR will provide full information on applying for the au pair visa and will provide full assistance prior to the visa application.

Apply for this country about 6 months in advance of when you want to go to Belgium.

Belgium is well placed to visit, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK by ferry over the English Channel or train under the Channel.

The amount paid to you is pocket money and should be accepted as that. It is suggested that  should you wish to travel in Europe, you take with additional money or a credit/debit card.

There is always a demand for AU PAIRS and those with a qualification are highly valued. Families will give preference to applicants with the JCR childminding/aupair certificate. Obtain your aupair certificate now through the on-line JCR Aupair course. Benefit by being given priority placement.

• Professionalism, safety, security and care are four of the basic elements of JCR. Our programs aim to help you to find the perfect family match for you so that you have a great time in Belgium.
• JCR has been sending au-pairs on cultural exchange and care, legal programs since 1992.
• JCR are so confident of their programs that they will not charge a placement fee until you accept a proposed host family.
• JCR ensures a valid contract that protects you. You will receive calls from host families that are interested in your application.
• JCR provides full support during your au pair year, including back up and support in case of emergencies; rematches should there be problems and fully vetted host families.