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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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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
I have experience in caring for children with special needs. From May to September 2017, I had an internship at a social center taking care of children with mental and physical disabilities ages 12 to 18 years old. I helped with supervising and organizing activities. From May 2016 to July 2017 I did an internship in a nursery taking care of children ages 6 months to 3 years old. I fed the children, changed diapers and played with them. From September 2020 to June 2022, I cared for Rayan (3) and Samir (10). I took them to school, we played together and I helped with homeworks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Hiking, walking in the nature, running, cooking, going shopping and going out with my friends.
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair Exchange because I love spending time with children. I would like to improve my English and learn about new culture. I am curious and I would like to be part of a new family.
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
From October 2023 to present, I occasionally take care of Giacomo (10). I take the child to sports activities, supervise and help with homework. From December 2023 to January 2024, I took care of Maximillan (3 months). I took care of the child, did housework, prepared meals and beverage for the child. For three weeks in August 2023, I took care of Tommaso (6). I helped with homework and we did outdoor activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, drawing, TV series, volleyball, jumping rope, cycling, jogging, hiking, walking and being in nature
Comments
I am a creative person who is always motivated and open-minded. In all kinds of situations I am reliable and I always try to be positive. I really do love children's company and their spon I am ready to be part of a new family.
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
**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
From 2020 to 2023 I cared for Adele (9) twice during the summers. I would help her with homework and we would play together. On occasion from 03/2021 to 05/2021 I cared for Emma (7) twice a month. I would help with homework and play games. During the summer of 2022 I cared for a group of children (3-12) everyday. I entertained them with activities and arts and crafts.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading, singing and dancing, cooking, photography and watching movies, gymnastics, swimming, ice skating, volleyball, basketball, motor racing and cycling
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I love working with children and I think that being An Pu pair is an amazing experience to challenge yourself because you have to live far away from home and from your loved ones but this experience can also teach you a lot about yourself and new cultures and traditions. I'm a very openminded girl and I've always dreamt of travelling around the world and exploring new places. I'm very patient with kids as I'm very empathetic and try to help them understanding their emotions and feelings.
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 January 2024 until present, I take care of Sofia (7 months) for 16 hour a week. I prepare meals and play with the child. From December 2023 to present, I take care of Edoardo (4). I take and pick up child from school, prepare meals, drive and play with the child. From January to July 2020, I took care of Ryan (8) and Siarse (10). I drove the children to school and helped with their homework. From April to November 2019, I took care of Redford (3) and Fraise (8). I took the children to school, played and prepared dinner. From February to November 2017, I took care of Ryan (3), Thomas (5) and Beatrix (8). I took the children to school, played, organized activities and prepared dinner.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, sports, tennis, horse riding, volleyball and spending time with my family
Comments
I want to discover the USA and visit different places. I would like to improve my English more and I love spending time with kids.
Child Care Experience
Form September to present, I occasionally help with a group of children from 8 to 12 years of age. I take care of the children, play and keep them busy. From January to December 2019, I took care of a group of children from 6 to 8 years of age once a week. I trained and explained tracking field exercises. From June to September 2017, I occasionally took care of Matteo (10). I helped child with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Drawing, reading, music, gym, kickboxing
Comments
I want to become a au pair for strengthening my relationship with kids and to know more about each culture. I am qualified for participating with thus program because I have a lot to offer and I'm eager to have a experience abroad. My strengths are patience, calm, creative and understanding.