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Wanderlust Exchange: Become an Au pair in China

An au pair stay in China is a once in a life time experience and it also might be the biggest adventure of your life provided that you carefully choose your host family and have additional support from an au pair organization, since the cultural differences can be distinctive and sometimes overwhelming.

Being an au pair in China gives you the opportunity to grow and become a global citizen by pushing your comfort zones, strengthening your sense of self, helping you discover your passions and bridging the cultural divide.

What will you do? English teaching and child care

What will you gain? You will stay with hospitable host families, Personally experience authentic Chinese life and pick up Chinese language that the locals speak. What's more, monthly cultural activities give you a closer look at Chinese culture and add more flavours of fun to your wonderful adventure in China!

Who are we looking for? A patient and passionate cultural explorer who is always open and curious about different cultures, a positive and considerate friend with a wide range of interests that can be shared with children, their families and like-minded people.

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