Au Pair Matching Guide
Practical matching preparation for au pairs and host families: profiles, questions, first video calls, red flags and clear expectations before saying yes.
This page is not a matching service and does not give visa or eligibility advice. It helps both sides prepare clearer, kinder and more realistic conversations before deciding whether a match feels right.
Start with the full starter pack
Use the starter pack as the easiest starting point if you want all matching preparation tools together.
Au Pair Matching Starter Pack
Profile checklists, interview questions, first video call notes and red flags in one practical preparation pack.
Open →How to create a great au pair profile
A practical guide for au pairs preparing their profile before matching.
Open →How to create a great host family profile
A practical guide for host families preparing a clear and honest profile.
Open →Prepare better conversations
A good match should feel clear, realistic and values-aligned. These guides help both sides ask better questions before saying yes.
Au Pair Interview Questions
Questions host families and au pairs can use before matching.
Open →Questions au pairs should ask host families
Practical questions about routines, expectations, children, free time and family life.
Open →How to prepare for your first au pair video call
A calmer way to prepare for the first video call with a possible match.
Open →Check the match before saying yes
These guides help you compare, reflect and notice red flags before committing to a match.
Red flags before matching
A practical guide to warning signs before saying yes to a match.
Open →How to know if a match feels right
A values-based guide for checking whether a match feels warm, realistic and clear.
Open →What to discuss before saying yes
Practical topics to discuss before confirming an au pair match.
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