Featured Country of the Month:

Germany! 

As the country of the month, CHI Au Pair USA is offering a $300 dollar discount to all families who place with a German Au Pair during the months of June or July.

Germany has traditionally been one of the biggest senders of Au Pairs to the United States and German Au Pairs have always been very popular. Why?

Germans study English from a very early age and more and more schools are emphasizing the importance of spoken English skills. Hence German Au Pairs have some of the strongest English skills of all Au Pairs.

Germans need to complete a very thorough and intensive driving school before they can earn their driver's license. Most Au Pairs have been driving regularly on a permit for at least one year before their license was issued. That combined with similar driving conditions in the U.S.A means German Au Pairs are usually strong drivers.

In addition to their extensive babysitting experience, many German Au Pairs have completed internships at kindergartens.

German Au Pairs tend to be very active, sporty and interactive in their childcare methods.

We have some incredible Au Pairs from Germany that due to their college schedule NEED to arrive between July and September. This variety of Au Pairs includes youth leaders, gymnastics coaches and someone who prides himself on his parallel parking.

Here are some of our wonderful German Au Pairs!

Nemanja (GMTS 1572) is a 20 year old Child Care Au Pair from Germany who speaks English, German and Serbian. Nemanja has completed a 420 hour internship at an after school club and has babysitting experience with a colleague as well as extensive experience taking care of his young cousins. He received his driver's license in October 2007 and drives daily. He does have experience driving in snow. He has studied English for six years and his English can be ranked as intermediate. Nemanja likes to stay active and enjoys playing soccer, going to the fitness studio, shopping, watching movies, listening to music and going to different events. He says: "I'm good in sports, in parallel parking, making noodles "au gratin" and my interests are mixing music and fitness."

Claudia (GMIA 1643) is a 20 year old Child Care Au Pair from Germany . Claudia has 260 hours of verified experience working with children between the ages of six and 13 years old. She is comfortable (and has experience with) working with up to three children at once. She has also completed trainings at kindergartens. She received her German driver's license in 2006 and drives daily. She has experience driving in the city, country, highways and in the snow. Her interview rates her English as good and comfortably bilingual. She is able to understand what is going on and respond accurately to situations. She enjoys cooking, doing handicrafts, reading, swimming, watching movies/films, bicycling, dancing and listening to music. Claudia is an intermediate swimmer who enjoys swimming. SHe also enjoys dancing and walking. Claudia dreams of living in California and prefers a California placement.

Inke ( GMTS 1661) is an 18 year old Child Care Au Pair from Germany who speaks English, German, Spanish and French. Inka has over 740 hours of verified childcare experience working as a youth group and summer camp leader with children between the ages of five and fifteen. In addition, she has completed a two week internship at a kindergarten with children aged two to five years old. She received her driver's license in May 2008 and drives occasionally. She has experience driving in snow. After nine years of intensive English study, she considers her English very good. Inka enjoys sports, especially handball and horseback riding. She also enjoys working with youth/children and spending time with friends and family. Her talents and interests include: "Youth and childwork, good handling of children and youth, being a mediator in school." Inke is available to arrive only in July or August.

Lisa (GMAP 1676) is an 18 year old Infant Care qualified Au Pair from Germany who speaks German and English as well as some Spanish. Lisa has 300 hours of verified experience working with both infants and toddlers as a babysitter and at a kindergarten. She received her driver's license in August 2008 and drives daily. Lisa has strong English skills and is easily able to communicate. She enjoys traveling, meeting friends, playing tennis, learning Spanish and English, listening to music and photography. She says: ""I'm interested in languages like Spanish and English. I also play tennis and have won some competitions."

Lisa (GMMI 1683) is a 19 year old Child Care Au Pair from Germany . Lisa has over 258 hours of verified experience working with children aged 2-5 years old as a babysitter and also at kindergartens. She is already first aid certified. She received her driver's license in February 2008 and drives a few times a week. She does have experience driving in snow. Lisa considers her English good and has studied it for eight years. She enjoys horseback riding, meeting friends, going out, reading novels, listening to music and dancing. She says:" "I'm very interested in psychology and Africa . I've had psychology in class since three years. I also learned about the development of children."

Juliane (GMAP 1686) is an 18 year old Child Care Au Pair from Germany who speaks German, English and French. Juliane has over 218 hours of verified experience working with children between the ages of six months and six. Her childcare references describe her as friendly, responsible and calm, even when surrounded by crying children. She received her driver's license in August 2007 and drives daily. She has driven in snow and already has her IDP. After studying English for ten years, Juliane considers her English very good. Juliane enjoys snowboarding, laughing, photography, traveling and has also been learning how to cook. She is good at making people laugh, taking photographs, working with children and when she was younger was a gymnast.

Nadine (GMTS 1690) is a 19 year old Infant Care qualified Au Pair from Germany who speaks German, English and French. Nadine has 150 hours of verified infant care experience ( she will have at least 200 before her arrival in the U.S.A and 550 hours of verified childcare experience. She has also worked as a tutor. She received her driver's license in November 2006 and drives daily. She does have experience driving in snow and already has her International Driving Permit. Nadine considers her English good and has studied it for nine years. She enjoys playing board games or listening to music with her friends. She also enjoys being outside. Nadine is able to adapt easily. She also likes children very much and works very well with them.

Marnie (GMMI 1695) is a 19 year old Child Care Au Pair from Germany . Marnie is a licensed gymnastics coach for children with over 300 hours of verified experience working with children. In addition, she is already First Aid certified and has completed an internship at a kindergarten. She has completed the strict training required by the German government to attain a driver's license and has been driving for more than two years. She drives daily and has experience driving in all types of conditions including snow. Marnie has studied English for eight years and considers her English good. She enjoys drawing, doing sports, baking, going to the movies, skiing and meeting up with friends. Marnie is a good teacher/coach (see her gymnastics coaching experience). She is also punctual and reliable.

Giulia (GMAC1697) is a 19 year old Infant Care qualified Au Pair from German. Giulia has over 700 hours of verified babysitting experience for children between the ages of two and ten years old. She has 253 hours of verified experience working with a child between the ages of one and two years old. She received her driver's license in May 2008. She has experience mostly driving in cities. Giulia is described as having a very good knowledge of both written and spoken English. Giulia is an advanced swimmer who also enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, riding bikes and playing basketball and tennis. Giulia has already received first aid training and hopes to study nutritional science/home economics upon her completion of the Au Pair year.