About-Host-Families- | Au Pair in China

About Our Host Families

Wanderlust Exchange has high standards for our au pairs. Our process for accepting host families is just as careful as our process for accepting au pairs into our program. We conduct an application process before each family is able to match with one of our au pair candidates.

Potential host families search for au pairs by the specific qualifications they need for their family. Once an au pair is chosen by a host family for an interview, the au pair can see the host family's profile, including photos and a letter to the potential au pair. A match is never complete unless both the au pair and host family agree to the schedule and other details discussed in the interview.

Where do the host families live?

Our host families mostly live in Shanghai, either in suburban areas or downtown areas. Most Chinese families live in apartments and only have one kid due to China's previous Single Child policy. There are some families who have two kids but usually no more than that. No matter where your host family lives, you can be sure that it's a comfortable home where you will have your own room.

Living with a host family will give you an up-close experience of everyday life within an exceptional Chinese family, while creating opportunities for you to teach people about your country and culture as well.

Host Families Responsibilities

Our host families are commited to being more than just an employer to their au pairs. Host families become their au pair’s extended family in China and are their au pair's most important connection here in China. Many host families form a strong bond with their au pair and establish relationships that often last longer than their time in the program.

Au Pair China Host Families:

Welcome their au pair as an extended member of the family
Include their au pair in most family meals, outings and celebrations
Provide a private room and meals for their au pair
At least one family member speaks reasonable English
Pay their au pair a monthly stipend of at least 1500 RMB
Pay for their au pair's Mandarin Classes (3 hours/week)
Pay for their au pair's visa application& renewal fee
Pay for their au pair's ticket stipend fee
Pay for their au pair's accident insurance
Pay for their au pair's Orientation upon her/his arrival
Guarantee that their au pair will work no more than 30 hours per week and no more than 7 hours a day
Are required to give their au pair 1.5 days off per week, give au pair 3 days days off as paid holiday if an aupair stays for three months, 4 days for 4-month stay and so on.
Guarantee their au pair will not do heavy housework or tasks unrelated to the host family's children