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Au Pair In Belgium
Position
Get to know picturesque towns, the home of waffles, chocolates and three languages.
Au Pair in Belgium for 12 months and while learning a new culture, learn a new language - Dutch or French. Work for 20 hours a week and earn Euros! Accommodation, food and health insurance is included in exchange for childcare and light household chores.
Description
This program will allow you to grow as a person, become more independent and enjoy a once in a life time opportunity to travel around Europe. During this program you will spend 12 months working as an Au Pair, living with a local family, looking after children for 20 hours a week. Flights and pocket money (450 Euros per month) are included.
Eligibility
Independent, mature and culturally curious.
Single with no dependents.
18 - 26 years old (you need to apply for your visa before you turn 26 years old).
Willing and able to stay for 12 months.
Willing to attend a language course all year round.
Have Childcare experience and a passion for children.
Non-smoker.
Fit and healthy.
Be able to ride a bike, swim and cook.
Drivers License a bonus.
Start/Finish Dates
All year round.
Visa Info
Your host family will apply for your work permit in Belgium, when this is granted you will apply for your Au Pair visa at the Belgian Embassy in SA. (Johannesburg & KZN = TLSContact Centre in Jnb or Cape Town = directly with the Embassy).
Cost
Admin fee | R3700 |
Program fee | R5500 |
Other fees | see more info |
Visa fees | 180 Euros |
Travel Insurance | Included |
Airfare (approx) | Included |
Recommended Spending Money | 250 Euros |

Application
Contact your local OVC office for more information.
Pay your application fee.
Receive your application forms, once completed return them to your OVC consultant.
Your consultant will interview you in person, submit your application forms to our partners who will review your application and also conduct an interview with you over Skype.
Once accepted, they will start to look for your perfect host family.
Once you are placed, your program fee will be due.
Your OVC consultant will assist you with your visa application, final briefing and prepare you for your departure.
More Info
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO YOU
Doctors visit - only once matched will you need to see a Belgian Embassy approved Doctor.
Police Clearance. (SAPS)
International Drivers License.
Additional visa fees if applicable.
Language Course fees in Belgium - prices differ from area to area but budget for 75-120Euros per semester.