THE DEMI-PAIR IN ENGLAND PROGRAMME

The Language School 
The language school is located in the centre of Manchester. You will study in a modern school in a city known for the quality of its higher education. Each student will benefit from a personal linguistic study plan which is adapted to help them to acheive their academic and professional objectives.
The Course
The “General English Language Course” consists of 15 hours of lessons per week which take place in the morning to fit in with the host families’ work schedules.
The class size is small which enables the qualified teachers to work with every student individually. The teaching methods are adapted to each pupil which encourages the fast development of your English.
No allowance is given.

PLEASE NOTE: Before completing the enrolment process, in order to check that you meet the  admission requirements for the programme, your level of English will be evaluated by our partner during an individual Skype interview followed by an online English test.  Consequently, you will be put into a class which suits your level when you arrive at the school. Your progress will be regularly checked and your level of English re-evaluated  for better personalised support.

Throughout your demi-pair placement in England, your role will be to look after the children in your host family and to do light household chores for up to 4/5 hours a day (usually after your lessons)to help your family in day to day life.

You will usually be free on Saturdays and Sundays, although your host family might ask you to baby-sit from time to time.

Above all this programme is a cultural exchange which requires open-mindedness. You must be responsible as well as flexible to be able to adjust to your host family’s way of life.

• You must be responsible, enthusiastic and good with children!
• You must be at least 19
• You must have experience working with children (outside of your own family)
• You must be available for at least 3 months
• You must be a non-smoker
• You must have a clear criminal record
• You must have a B1-level of English

This programme is not open to male au pairs.

• Membership fee: €150
  PLEASE NOTE: the payment is made once you have received a family’s profile.

• Placement fee: €180
  PLEASE NOTE: the payment is made once your placement with a host family has been confirmed.

• Language school fee: from €2900
  This figure includes the enrolment fee, 12 weeks of English lessons (15 hours per week) and the teaching materials incluent.

To keep in mind for your budget: flights (about €150), health/hospitalisation/repatrition insurance (about €25 per month).

• High quality language lessons taught by a team of professional teachers
• A warm, welcoming, dynamic environment
• Chose from a selection of host families all offering you your own bedroom
• 3 meals a day provided
• Orientation day the day after you arrive which is organised by the school to familiarise you with local places and customs
• Transport costs to get to school covered by your host family
• An arrival booklet sabout your responsibilities and duties as a demi-pair
• Friendly email check-ups throughout your entire placement to ensure that everything is running smoothly