Au Pair Jobs in the Netherlands

Experience the laid back lifestyle of the Netherlands and mix with friendly locals by applying to work as a nanny or au-pair! The Netherlands is an amazing country to live and work in, there are world famous cities like Amsterdam which is a popular choice for many - this is a great city to be an au-pair.

Projects Organisations

Guide to Working as an Au Pair in the Netherlands

Working Week

You will usually work around 25 hours per week, a maximum of 30 but this really depends on your host family.

Role of an Au Pair in Netherlands

Play / entertain children
Help with homework
Prepare and cook meals and snacks
Take and collect children from school
Do laundry
Help with house chores
Be a friendly and helpful face in the house

Freetime

You will get lots of free time to explore your new surroundings including paid holidays where you can explore the country or continent.

Benefits of Working as an au pair in the Netherlands

Placement with a carefully screened host family
A private room and full board
Pocket money, around 300 Euros per month

Duration

Most agencies ask for a long term commitment of 6 – 12 months and you can start any month of the year

Eligibility

To be an au pair in the Netherlands, you must:

EU, EAA, U.S. or Canadian citizen (other nationalities can apply but it depends on the visa)
Be between the ages of 18 and 30
Be unmarried
Have a high school diploma
Have previous child care or babysitting experience, and have a genuine love of children
Be able to commit to a placement
Meet the Netherlands' visa requirements
Complete a successful interview

Language

There is no language requirement, since most people throughout the Netherlands speak English

Agency Fee

If you apply through an international or local agency you will usually need to pay a fee.

Reviews

Have you ever been to au pair in the Netherlands? Would you like to write about how you found the experience or review an agency? Write an article for us.