Questions to ask the Family

Questions to ask the Family

Being an AuPair will give you the chance to live with a family in a foreign country and appreciate their culture. Choosing the right family is going to be very important to you. Forgetting to ask a vital question could completely change your perception of the role.

We have compiled a list of questions to help you. Many of the questions have already been asked of the family when they completed their registration form at this site so you can get answers by viewing their profile. This is by no means an exhaustive list. If you have additional suggestions, we will be pleased to add them to the list. Please email us.

1. What kind of area do you live in? The capital, a big city, a small town or in the countryside
2. How big is the house?
3. Would I have the use of a car or bike for my personal use?
4. Is there public transport available locally? If so, how far am I from the bus stop and train station?
5. Are there shops and leisure facilities near by?
6. Have you used an AuPair before? If so when was the last time?
7. Do you allow smoking in the house?
8. Does anybody smoke who lives in the house?
9. Does the family have any dietary requirements?
10. As the AuPair will I asked to cook?
11. What are your nationalities?
12. What are your jobs and educational backgrounds?
13. What languages does the family speak and what languages would you expect me to speak?
14. Do you have any pets and if so, am I responsible for them?
15. How many hours would I work and on what days?
16. Would I ever have to work outside of these hours?
17. When does the family work?
18. What child-care would I be asked to do?
19. Do the children have any medical conditions?
20. If I have to take the children to and from school, how far is it?
21. What housework would I be asked to do? Do you have a cleaner?
22. Can you summarise my duties?
23. What facilities would I have in my room? Telephone, email, bathroom etc
24. Could I bring friends to the house and to my room?
25. What is there to do in my spare time?
26. If you travel would I travel with you?
27. Would I be entitled to a holiday?
28. What are your hobbies and interests?
29. How much 'pocket money' would I get per week?