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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
**Martina can care for children aged 2 years and older** From June 2020 to October 2022, I looked after Francesco (7). I prepared meals, cleaned him and played with him. From January to December 2022, I looked after Cecilia (6) occasionally. I prepared meals, cleaned her and played with her. From September 2020 to May 2021, I babysat Simone (11). I helped him with his homework. From March to November 2022, I looked after Anna (3). I prepared meals and changes her diapers. Since October 2022, I am taking care of Lorenzo (12).
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, swimming, cooking, ballet, going to the gym, watching Italian soccer, tv series and film and family time
Comments
I think my biggest selling point is the fact that I'm a very sunny girl. I am always smiling and I try to convey my happiness to other people as well. I have always really liked children and I love playing with them and taking care of them. I have been working as a babysitter since I was 15/16 and I would like to take care of them in the future as well. I have a younger cousin and since he was born I have always enjoyed taking care of him. I would like to become an au pair also because I have always found American culture very interesting and I would like to be able to discover a new reality and a new lifestyle.

Child Care Experience
**Willing to take care of children 1 years old and older** From July to September 2021, I helped out with a group of children from 1-10 years of age. I organized games and activities. From June to September 2019, I took care of Gaia (2), Jacopo (3), Paolo (5) and Alessandro (5). I prepared meals, played and helped with homework. From June to September 2017, I occasionally took care of Alessio (6). I played with him and kept him busy.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, eating, music, dancing, painting, drawing, weightlifting, badminton, volleyball and football
Comments
I have decided to become an Au Pair in the USA for many reasons. First of all having had different experiences with children that I love and make me feel good, and then to have a life changing experience, among all the programs this allows you to create a relationship with a new family, gives you the opportunity to fully live an experience in another continent, also being an only child is an experience that I have always wanted to do. Another reason, no less important is my passion for American culture and traditions, all this is a mix for a fantastic experience that I believe to be able to deal with at the best!

Child Care Experience
I babysat Emma (8) from May to September 2017. I played with her and helped with homework. I looked after Anita (5) from June 2018 to March 2020. I picked her up from school, planned activities for her, prepared meals, and put her to bed. Finally, I volunteered at a children's camp from April to December 2018. I helped with homework, played games with the children and supervised them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Watching movies, listening to music, singing, visiting new places, reading, cooking, taking long walks, exercising, practicing yoga, bike riding, swimming
Comments
I really want to do this experience because it is a great opportunity for me to combine my passion for children and the opportunity to learn English well, to know a new culture and new people. I think I am qualified for the program because I have many experiences with children and above all I am a very responsible and caring person who makes children feel comfortable and entertains them.

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 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
From January 2022 to present, I occasionally take care of Tommaso (2), Allegra (6) and Leonardo (11). I prepare snacks, play with the children and help in the house. From July 2015 to August 2019, I helped at summer camp for two weeks every year with children from 6 years and older. I organized games and activities. From January 2018 to January 2020, I took care of Frederico (8) 2-3 times a week. I prepared dinner, played and helped with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Travelling, reading, walking, photography, cooking, volleyball, tennis, swimming, golfing, growing organic fruit and vegetables
Comments
I am very sweet with children and I am able to understand them and make them feel at ease. I am always on time and organized and I think I am reliable. I am also curious and looking forward to meeting new people and visiting new places.

Child Care Experience
I babysat Gaia (10) and Mattia (5) from June to July 2022. My responsibilities included making breakfast and lunch, helping with homework, playing together and tidying up their room. I looked after Valerio (9) from July to August 2020. My responsibilities included walking with him home from the summer center, prepare meals, help with homework. I babysat Leonardo (7) from June to August 2021. My responsibilities included preparing meals, help him get dressed and tidy his room, play with him and do his laundry. I babysat Luca (7) from June to September 2021. My responsibilities included preparing meals, taking him to the park, helping with homework and cleaning his room. I cared for a 2-year-old boy from August to November 2022. My responsibilities included Preparing meals, leading him, playing with him, bathing, caring for him during family trips.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, traveling, reading books, writing fiction stories, doing creative crafts, being outdoors a lot, playing with animals, watching soccer and motorsports, I did ballet and contemporary dance for 13 years
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I believe it is a unique opportunity to get to know the world, learn English better and discover realities completely different from my own, because what better way to do that than to live with a local family for a whole year? I define myself as a calm and quiet person, in fact I prefer to stay home in the evening for example, rather than going out to party. I'm a very patient type of person, it's really hard to make me angry, the only thing I don't tolerate is disrespect and people who don’t take things seriously. I am a very serious, responsible and reliable girl, I never leave things halfway and if I give my word on something, I always respect it. Also, I'm a creative type: I love to do crafts with glue, scissors, colors and more; in addition, I also love to create new stories and act them out!

Child Care Experience
From June 2018 to August 2023, I took care of Gaia (4) and Georgia (7) in the summers and one day per week. I prepared lunch, played and organized activities. From January 2017 to January 2020, I took care of Giulia (10) for two days a week. I played and helped with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Music, walking, animals, artistic gymnastics, gym, swimming, friends.
Comments
I'd like it because you never stop learning, plus I think it's a unique experience that you have to do at least once in your life. I think I'm ready for this experience as I'm a very patient and ambitious person.

Child Care Experience
From June to August 2023, I took care of Flavio (8) and Federico (5). I did babysitting and helped with homework. I January 2019, I volunteered with a group of children from 3-7 years of age. I helped the children with various tasks and took care of them. From June 2017 to July 2018, I was an intern for children from 7-14 years of age. I supervised, played games, and distributed lunch and snacks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Psychology, marketing, reading, personal growth, friends, gym, walking, nature, football, volleyball, skiing
Comments
Being an au pair is a great opportunity for me to learn English and American culture. My brothers and cousins are all younger than me and at school I studied for five years how to best educate children, I worked in contact with children and this led me to have a certain sensitivity towards them. I've always been surrounded by children and I've learned to love them even when they throw a tantrum. I am a very patient, attentive, responsible, strict when needed, but also sweet and sensitive girl.

Child Care Experience
From May 2023 to present, I have take care of Libero (1 month old) every Monday. I do light housekeeping, give baths and drive the child. 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.