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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
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 June 2020 to October 2020 I care for Carola (7) 3 or 4 times a week. I would play with her, have her do her homework, go out and walk, make her eat. From June 2021 to August 2021 I would care for a group of 7-13 year old's 3 or 4 times a week. I would play with them, have them do, them homework, dance, sing. From June 2021 to August 2021 I would care for Giulia (5) 4 times a week. I would make her play and prepare her meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cook desserts, photography, jewelry, psychology and human behavior, travel, football and golf
Comments
I would like partecipate at this program because i like to be in contact with children, people and do a new friends. I like travel and visit new country and place, and I also want to learn the language better.

Child Care Experience
From June 2020 to present I care for Nicole (7) (6) (10) for about 2 days a week I help them with homework and play games. In July 2017, I cared for a group of children ages 14 and under. I did animation, games, organize, tutoring, care, bath, meals, diapers, medicines for the youngest. From July 2020 to July 2021 I cared for a child (1) for 4 weeks. I would play games, changing clothes, break/meal times, caring.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
games, drawing, painting, reading, taking pictures, watching movie, listening to music, going to the theater, cooking, basketball, tennis, dance, football, swimming at competitive level
Comments
I've decided to do this experience cause I like travelling and, at the same time, I like spending time with children. Also, I'd like to challenge myself and I think that live for a long time in a different country would be a good way to mix all my interests. I think I'm enough qualfied to partecipate in the EurAupair program cause I took care of many children with special needs (like autism, cognitive delay, behavioral problems) and foreigners children (mostly from France, UK and Switzerland), adding Italian children during my 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
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.