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Why We Love Our Au Pairs
2020-1 has been a tough year for all. Covid, disruption to family life, work, travel - you name it! From an agency perspective, it has been a case of fi…
UK Au Pair Program in 2021
Which Nationalities Can Smartaupairs Work With in 2021? British & British Overseas Nationals EU Nationals with UK pre-settled status …
Au Pair Program Post Brexit - BBC Coverage
Brexit: 'Au pairs are a practical solution to a big problem' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-55309088 BBC - Au Pair Program in the …
Youth Mobility Visa - T5 UPDATES December 2020
Important updates have been made to the Youth Mobility Scheme, T5 Visa. This visa is available for the following nationalities: "You can apply for a …
24 November - The International Au Pair Day
On the 24th of November, we celebrate the annual INTERNATIONAL AU PAIR DAY!! We are SO proud of all our past & present au pairs :)
Au Revoir Au Pairs! The (quiet) end of the Au Pair programme in the UK
For a sector that is really quite small (an estimated 7% of UK families with children up to the age of 16, say they have have hosted an Au Pair in 2019-202…
Ronja: A Thank you to My Host Family
The au pair program has continued, despite the challenges in 2020 and at Smartaupairs we have welcomed nearly 160 new au pairs since summer time.…
Interviews with Host Families
And how to deal with rejection? At Smartaupairs, we provide each prospective au pair with an interview and search guide. We know also how t…
Adriana's Letter to Future Au Pairs
Dear Future Au Pairs, Being an Au Pair, What is it like? How is it like? Being an Au Pair was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It's not on…
Testimonial from Yanina, German Au Pair In London
Why Is the au pair program so important? In the words of Yanina, who is au pairing in London at the moment: "Au pairing is an invaluable prospect! B…
The Uncertain Future of EU Au Pairs in Britain
Newsletter to Host Families: We would like to update you regarding the status of European au pairs within the context of the new immigration rules c…