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Italy
Au Pairs From Italy The Italian culture is reach and diverse, from its architecture, art, fashion, to cuisine! Food is usually a means to tie family members and friends. You can expect your Italian au pair to be well educated, eager to participate in your family life, and to warm up rather easily to your family and child(ren). For Italians, family is at the center of their lives, providing stability, support, and guidance to one another. Exte [Read more...]
Au Pairs From Italy
The Italian culture is reach and diverse, from its architecture, art, fashion, to cuisine! Food is usually a means to tie family members and friends. You can expect your Italian au pair to be well educated, eager to participate in your family life, and to warm up rather easily to your family and child(ren).
For Italians, family is at the center of their lives, providing stability, support, and guidance to one another. Extended family usually live near-by and relatives often meet for gatherings and meals. The family provides financial support and children often live at home while attending post-secondary schools. Children tend to move out late from their parents’ home and remain very close to their family once living on their own. You can expect your Italian au pair to be warm and caring.
EurAupair has been pairing qualified, loving au pairs with American host families for three decades. We know you'll love welcoming an au pair from Italy into your home and enjoy the cultural exchange that occurs when you both share your backgrounds.
General Facts About Italy and Italian Culture
Italy has a long history and a rich culture that makes it one of the world's most fascinating places. You'll learn more about the country from your au pair, such as the following facts:
- Italy has 59 million people living in it.
- The country has very uneven population centers, with many people flocking to cities like Rome, the Po Valley and Naples, while countrysides are less population-dense.
- Italian is the official language of Italy, though most people also speak English, and French and German are also spoken.
- Many Italians become au pairs for the opportunity to visit the United States.
- Italians love their families, and their lives are fast-paced but orderly.
- When Italians return to their country after being an au pair, they have better job prospects.
Family Life and Children in Italy
Italian au pairs will likely have gained most of their child care experience doing regular babysitting, usually for relatives, caring for cousins, nephews and nieces, or caring for children in their neighborhood. Some Italian au pairs will also have been camp counselors or educators.
Italian families enjoy spending time together, especially meal times. Mothers often cook for the family, and extended family will join together for meals. Children help with chores around the home from an early age.
Driving Skills Upon Au Pair Arrival
In Italy, the minimum age to obtain a driver’s license (or learner’s permit) is 18 years old. In order to get a driver’s license, Italians must pass a written exam as well as a practical exam. The cost of driving lessons and of the written and practical exams is not cheap, but more affordable than other European countries.
Since gridlock is common in Italian cities, most drivers have experience in difficult conditions and feel comfortable driving in urban environments.
Current Au Pair Education
Italians obtain their secondary education from age 6 and continue through age 16. Many go on to college, which is fairly cheap because most of the schools are supported by the state. College has become more common among young people in recent years, as the international job market becomes more competitive.
Communication and Language Skills
Although English is mandatory in Italian schools, their spoken English skills are not the highest among Western European countries. Their English level will compare to the one of the French and Spanish people. Your Italian au pair will most likely have a better understanding of English in writing and reading so do not hesitate to use written communication especially early on the program.
Unlike in many other European countries, English TV shows are dubbed in Italy, which means Italians do not hear frequent examples of how to pronounce English words. They may get pronunciations wrong at first. In fact, many au pairs want to come to the United States to improve their English skills and get experience speaking the language.
Italians do often use their hands to convey their points and display emotion. They love to talk and will engage socially to speak English more frequently.
Religion for Families in Italy
The vast majority of Italians practice Catholicism, and the head of the religious lives in the Vatican, which is in Rome. The Muslim population has also grown in the country.
Diet in Another Host Country
Food plays a central role in Italian life. Preparing food is seen as a way to socialize and show people you care about them. Meals often center on cheese and pasta, and wine also makes an appearance at most dinners. Tomato-based pasta dishes are popular in the south, and, of course, Italians invented pizza. Espresso coffee is also quite popular.
Hosting an Italian Au Pair
Are you ready to open your home as a host family to au pairs from Italy? You and your family will treasure this enriching experience. Get in touch with us to learn more about the opportunities for au pairs. You can start by filling out our application, and we'll find Italian au pairs for you to interview and begin a cultural exchange experience.
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Child Care Experience
I am willing to take care of children ages 2 years and older. I've been caring for Irene (10) since August 2022. I prepare meals for her, take her to the park and play with her. I've been watching Davide (8) and Sara (10) since February 2022. I help them with homework and do crafts with them. Lastly, I've been watching Alessandro (7) since September 2022. I take him to the swimming pool.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, writing a diary, trekking, doing fresh air activities and sports; athletics, volleyball, paddle, cycling.
Comments
I have a very supportive and tight knit family, I’ve always wanted to improve my language and live in a new culture, therefore, my biggest dream is to become an aupair for one year. I am very reliable and sensitive and I consider myself mature thanks to living experiences that chiselled me. I have previous experiences with lovely children and I can’t wait to star this experience.

Child Care Experience
I babysat Beatrice (12) from 2020 to 2022, three times a week. I helped with homework, and played with her. From June to September 2022 I looked after Mattia (9), twice a week. I helped with homework and played. I babysat Alice (11) from 2017 to 2019, twice a week. I helped with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Shopping, listening to music, reading, cooking, studying, hanging out with my friends, visiting new places, playing volleyball and tennis, ice skating, swimming
Comments
I would like to become an Au Pair to be able to reconcile three of my greatest passions such as the love for children, traveling and the United States. I would like to become to spend a lot of time with children and help them in their daily routines, to be able to travel and to know a culture different from mine with all its traditions and to learn English better.

Child Care Experience
From February 2022 to February 2023, I took care of Sole (2) occasionally. I prepared meals and we played together. From July to September 2022, I took care of Ginevra (3) twice a week. I prepared meals, organized activities, played and went to the park. From June to August 2022, I took care of Asia (5) twice a week. I prepared meals and we played together.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, trekking, hiking, biking and reading
Comments
I want to become an au pair participant because in my opinion it’s the best way to combine the love for children and the passion for English language. I’ve always wanted to travel and to discover different cultures and new lifestyles that’s why I studied languages at school. I always feel happy when I’m around kids because they have so much to teach us and usually they are happy to be with me because I really love to play with them, buy I’m also able to separate duty from play. My strengths are patience, determination and mental balance.

Child Care Experience
I have experience in caring for children with special needs. I tutored Giulia (10) from September to December 2020 twice a week. I occasionally babysat Benedetta (11) in 2023. I played with her and planned and organized activities for her. I watched Samuele (13) from September 2018 to June 2019. I helped with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Sports, going to the gym, reading books, listening to music, athletics
Comments
I've never had a doubt about this experience, I'm very determined, self-confident and ambitious, and so I hardly give up. Therefore, I'm really glad that my parents understand how important this experience is to me. Another aspect of my personality is that I get really serious and quiet when I'm in important situations, but then I can be also very talkative and friendly when I'm with friends in informal occasions. I'm very kind and sociable person, I love going out and doing outdoor activities.

Child Care Experience
I worked in a club taking care of children ages 3 to 9 years old from August to September 2021. I entertained them. On Sumer 2017 and 2018 I looked after Carlotta (4). I played with her and took care. I babysat Beatrice (10) from 2018 to 2019. I played and took care of her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Playing sports, going out with friends, shopping, reading, watching movies, walking, listening to music, dance, going to the gym, pilates, yoga, swimming, riding the bike, riding horses
Comments
I am an active, polite, friendly and sweet person. I love to take care of people make them feel good and have fun with them.

Child Care Experience
From September 2020 to June 2021 I looked after Jacob (7), once a week. I helped with his homework. I volunteered during the summer taking care of children ages 6 to 14 years old once a week. I entertained them and educated. I babysat Bruno (13) from September 2018 to June 2019. I helped with his homework. From June 2014 to September 2022 I supervised children ages 6- 14 during the summers. From Jan 2022 to now I care for a group of children ages 11-14 twice a week.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, walking to the park, traveling, cooking, coloring, reading Watching films, Pilates, Yoga, swimming, going to the gym
Comments
I decided to participate in the program because it is an experience I have always wanted to do since I was in high school. I want to be in contact with children much longer than I do now, I want to get involved and get out of my comfort zone by learning about new cultures, language and people. My strengths are my strong sensitivity to certain situations but at the same time also to stand firm on my decisions. I love being in company that we are children or adults and this makes me a sunny, outgoing person who immediately gives you confidence. I am a very helpful person with everyone for anything.

Child Care Experience
From January 2021 to August 2023, I was an educator for a scouts group of kids from 6-16 years of age for 6 hours a week. From September 2022 to June 2023, I took care of Greta (8) for 4 hours a day. I played with her and took her to school. From June to September 2022, I took care of Mathias (3). I prepared meals and played with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Culture, daily news and science, reading, playing sports, scouts, CrossFit, walking my dog and going to the sea
Comments
I would like to do this experience because I love children, I like to play with them. I’d like to improve myself and learn a new language. I consider myself qualified because I’m a patient girl, and my quality is empathy. I feel that I can have a good relationship with children.

Child Care Experience
I am willing to take care of children ages 2 years and older. I worked at school caring for groups of children ages 3 to 6 years old and 6 to 10 years old from September 2022 to June 2023. I supervised them, did activities with them like drawing, coloring or crafts, and played with them. I watched Aurora (4) from June to July 2022 daily. I took care of her and played with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, going to live concerts, watching movies, going to the theater, doing crafts, traveling, discovering new cultures, playing volleyball
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I love kids and I want to live an experience in the USA to discover American culture and way of living. I consider myself a responsible and mature person. I feel ready to become an au pair because I have a little sister and I work daily with kids so I know how to relate to them.