Start Your Overseas Au Pair Journey
Taking Abroad helps you explore safe and trusted international au pair opportunities.
You gain childcare experience, travel overseas legally, and experience life in another country while supporting a host family.
Whether you dream of living in the USA or Europe, you receive guidance throughout your application and travel process.
Taking Abroad supports applicants across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, and the rest of South Africa.
Programs we Offer:
Trusted Au Pair Agency South Africa
Choosing the right au pair agency South Africa matters. You need support, accurate information, and a clear process before travelling overseas.
Taking Abroad helps South Africans prepare for international cultural exchange programmes with step by step guidance and ongoing support.
Professional Guidance
You receive help with:
- applications
- documentation
- interviews
- preparation
- au pair travel requirements
International Opportunities
Explore international au pair opportunities in:
International Au Pair Opportunities
Many students researching au pair overseas South Africa programmes choose Taking Abroad for trusted guidance and support.
Becoming an au pair allows you to:
- experience new cultures
- travel internationally
- improve your independence
- gain childcare experience
- build life skills
Many South Africans use au pair programmes as a stepping stone towards personal growth and international experience.
Read more about it in our Success Stories.
Au Pair Travel Requirements
Before becoming an au pair abroad South Africa, you must meet specific programme requirements. These may vary depending on the country you choose.
Requirements often include:
- childcare experience requirements
- a valid passport
- driver’s licence
- medical clearance
- police clearance
- interview preparation
- visa requirements for au pairs
The Taking Abroad team helps you understand every step clearly.
Au Pair USA and Europe Programmes
The USA remains one of the most popular destinations for South African au pairs. Europe also offers exciting cultural exchange opportunities across several countries.
Each programme includes different:
- visa requirements
- cultural expectations
- schedules
- benefits
- travel opportunities
You can explore the best fit for your goals and experience level through:
- au pair USA programmes
- Europe au pair opportunities
- overseas cultural exchange programmes
Why South Africans Choose Taking Abroad
South Africans choose Taking Abroad because the process stays clear, supportive, and professional from start to finish.
With over 19 years of experience, the team helps South Africans prepare for safe and structured international au pair opportunities.
You receive:
- guidance throughout the process
- support with travel preparation
- information about overseas expectations
- assistance with documentation
- help preparing for interviews
Begin Your Au Pair Overseas Journey
If you want to work and travel overseas legally, becoming an au pair creates valuable international experience while living with a host family.
Taking Abroad helps South Africans prepare for safe and structured international au pair opportunities.
Contact the team today to start your application process.
We are very proud to announce that we received the IC reward for 2012!
What that means is that we are the BEST International Cooperator!
Frequently Asked Questions
Programme lengths vary depending on the destination country and visa requirements.
Popular destinations include the USA, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy.
Working with a trusted au pair agency South Africa helps ensure you follow a structured and legal process.
Requirements usually include childcare experience, a valid passport, medical clearance, and other travel documentation.
Yes. South Africans can apply for international au pair opportunities in countries such as the USA, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, and more.
An au pair helps a host family with childcare responsibilities while living overseas as part of a cultural exchange programme.