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Demi Pair in Spain
Be part of our Demi Pair program in Spain!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Demi Pair program in Spain! Live with a warm host family, immerse yourself in Spanish culture, and improve your language skills while gaining invaluable experience. With just a few hours of childcare a day, you’ll have plenty of time to explore Spain’s breathtaking cities, savor its world-famous cuisine, and make memories that last a lifetime. This unique program combines work, study, and travel, offering free accommodation and meals, making it an affordable way to live abroad. Don’t just visit Spain, truly experience it. Your dream adventure starts here!
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Demi Pair Spain requirements
- Open to males or females aged 18 – 30 years old
- Have childcare experience and that you like children
- Able to communicate in Spanish or English
We welcome participants from:
EU (Schengen area), UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA, and South Africa.
Starting Dates
You can participate in the program throughout the year.
The exact date of your arrival in Spain will be agreed and confirmed by your host family.
Your start date will depend on availability, your skills, childcare experience and additional requirements such as driving skills, if applicable
Length of Stays
AU PAIR IN SPAIN IN SUMMER
June, July and August.
You may choose to stay 1, 2 or all 3 of these months.
The minimum stay during the school term is 3 to 6 months, but most host families prefer participants who can commit to longer stays of 9 to 12 months.
Demi Pair Spain
- Flexible Schedule: Work hours are often limited to 20 hours per week, leaving plenty of time for personal activities.
- Cultural Immersion: Living with a host family helps you experience Spanish traditions, cuisine, and lifestyle firsthand.
- Language Learning: Many programs encourage or include Spanish language classes, helping you improve your skills.
- Affordability: Accommodation and meals are provided by the host family, significantly reducing living costs.
As a Demi Pair participant you get plenty of time off during the week as well as full weekends off!
- Duties
- Time Off
- Work Schedule
- Weekly Allowance
Your Role as a Demi Pair in Spain:
- Babysit once a week from Monday to Friday.
- Assist with child care: preparing meals, managing clothes, and driving or accompanying children to school or appointments.
- Help children improve their English, French, or German.
- Keep your room clean and tidy.
- Respect the family’s rules.
While heavy housework is handled by cleaners in most homes, you’ll participate in light daily tasks like meal prep, setting the table, loading the dishwasher, and tidying children’s belongings. This balance ensures a manageable workload while you enjoy a fulfilling cultural experience.
Demi Pair Spain Plus time off
Saturdays & Sundays:
Enjoy your weekends! Outside your work schedule, you’re free to manage your time as you wish—explore, relax, or dive into Spain’s vibrant culture.
Demi Pair Spain Work Schedule
20 hours/week / 4 hours/day – Monday to Friday
School holidays
- During school holidays, you may be asked to extend your work hours. If so, your host family will provide extra pay.
- In summer, you might be invited to join the family at their holiday destination, offering a chance to experience new places.
These opportunities add variety to your experience and allow you to further bond with your host family.
Demi Pair Spain Weekly allowance
60€/week
What does the Demi pair Spain program include?
Assistance & Advice
Pre-application assistance with host families
Booking & enrolment
Assistance to a Spanish course (if you wish to attend one)
Student visa
We provide you with the necessary documents and guide you through the application process (if needed)
In-country Support
Assistance during your stay in Spain
Airport Pick-up
If you arrive within reasonable hours
Accommodation
In your own private room
Full Board
7 days per week
Weekly Allowance
60€/Week
Welcome Pack
All useful information sent by e-mail
Access to FB Group
Where to meet other participants in your area
24 hours Emergency Phone
Check out other programs and information
Au Pair Spain
Work Schedule
25 hours or 30 hours/week
Time Off
1 or 2 days off
Weekly Allowance
80€ or 100€/week
Babysitting
Once or twice a week -never in a row-
Au Pair Plus
Work Schedule
40 h/week: 8 hours a day from M- F
Time Off
Saturdays & Sundays
Weekly Allowance
150€/week
Babysitting
Once a week from Monday to Friday
Language tutor
Work Schedule
15 h/week: 3 hours a day from M- F
Time Off
Saturdays & Sundays
Weekly Allowance
No
Babysitting
This is exempted in this program
Spanish classes in Spain
Spanish courses in Spain
& Program Placement
Would you like to take Spanish language classes while living with a Spanish host family?
You can prepay your language course before traveling to Spain, and your accommodation will be included!
Study Spanish in Spain at a top private school located in the heart of the cities, with exclusive rates for our program participants.
FAQs
- Do I need to speak Spanish?
- How much is an au pair paid in Spain?
- How does the matching process work?
- Do I get to speak to the family before I depart?
- How do I go about interviewing with families?
- What happens if I don't get matched with a Host Family?
- Am I able to choose my destination?
- How does the payment work?
- Is the cost of flights included in the fee?
- How will the family pay me my pocket money?
- I´m not an EU passport holder. Can I still apply?
No!
Don’t worry about mastering the language, we just ask that you familiarize yourself with the basics before you leave. This will not only show the family that you are eager to learn, but will also make it easier for you to adapt.
Based on your weekly working hours, you will receive 80€ per week for 25 hours of work, and 100€ per week for 30 hours of work.
You will be matched with a family once you have completed all the required paperwork. Please note that the matching process can take between 1 to 8 weeks, as we aim to ensure the best fit for you. You will be notified each time a family requests an interview.
Interviews will be conducted via Skype, and it’s recommended that you speak with the family at least twice to ensure you feel comfortable and have all your questions answered.
You may have Skype interviews with one family or several, depending on what works best for you. This process can vary for each participant.
Absolutely!
In fact, we can’t emphasize this enough. Once you’ve been matched with a family, it’s a good idea to email or call them a few times before you depart, as maintaining regular contact helps build a connection and ensures everyone is on the same page.
Most interviews are held via Skype, so make sure you have a reliable internet connection and a working webcam. Video calls or FaceTime are also commonly used for interviews!
Hopefully, this situation won’t occur due to the thorough screening of your application.
Club RCI has extensive experience in interviewing participants and understands what families are looking for.
You can let us know if you have a preferred location, but please keep in mind that this is not guaranteed. We focus on matching participants with host families based on shared interests, hobbies, and experience rather than just location. Remember, you’ll have plenty of free time to socialize and explore Spain. If you’d like to visit a different city for the weekend, you can easily make plans with your new friends!
The fee is payable only after your match with a host family has been confirmed.
No, the fee does not include flights. You will be responsible for arranging and covering the cost of your own travel to Spain.
Families typically pay you in cash. However, if you have a preferred payment method, you can discuss it with the family in more detail once your match has been confirmed.
– Only applicable to:
- Au Pair
- Au Pair Plus
- Demi Pair
Tutors DO NOT get a weekly pocket money
We accept participants from:
- EU (Schengen Area): Citizens from EU countries within the Schengen area do not require a visa, regardless of the length of stay.
- UK
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- USA
- South Africa
The following nationalities can stay in Spain for up to 90 days without a visa:
- UK
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- USA
- South Africa
Applicants wishing to stay longer than 3 months must apply for a student visa by enrolling in a Spanish course before leaving their home country.
Please check our special offers on Spanish courses if you’d like us to assist with course enrollment and the student visa process.
