To make a success of your stay as an au pair, you will need all of these characteristics:

• You have had previous experience with children.

• You enjoy working with children.

• You can use your initiative when organising activities.

• You will make an effort with the family

• You are prepared to do light housework.

• You are full of energy.

• You have a minimum of basic conversational local language.

• You have a positive attitude!