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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 have been caring for Thomas and Mattia (8) since 2023. I pick them up from school, prepare dinner and take them to a park. I have been also caring for Francesca (1) since 2023. I feed her and play with her. I cared for Gabriel (6) and Giada (10) from January 2022 to December 2023. I helped with their homework, prepared meals and I played with them. Lastly, between 2022-2023, I cared for Gabriel (6) and Giada (10) I helped them with homework, prepared meals for them and played with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Going out for a walk, cooking, fashion, art, watching movies, hanging out with my friends, taking care of my animals, playing volleyball, watching football and basketball with my dad.,
Comments
I would like to become an au pair because I would like to have an experience outside my comfort zone, which will help me grow as a person and learn the American culture and the English language as best as possible. Plus I've wanted to visit the United States since I was little and given my passion for children I think it's the experience made especially for me
![Chiara, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/r/f/7/-9oinf6o9dwyzlaqlyovhkiu89rctt_ggqy3h2cslhraajx84qo955mmvotelw9bwmwydmwpo3jpd_kby0ltwuuasq1xepk9vm4-.jpg)
Child Care Experience
From January 2024 until present, I take care of Sofia (7 months) for 20 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. From 04/2024 to 06/2024 I cared for 2 children ( 1 & 7) for 20 hours a week. I would play with them and carpool them to school.
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.
![Jihan, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/w/i/_/hmgq6c3jevr1cqjiv9wtvcbycfm1y8n6wzxfjdxyufhoatvbaeksl7-hz_go333nu-k6krodcf_aw6ibdco3jua6fd7v1p0qj0_j.jpg)
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.
![Elisa, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/c/b/-/v3cst1hqjerlnwhodgx53mhvwybgy3qmfudckom_jwtt42ckzafsp0zktyymnblsqenrnnqxb0lltuhorhj_3rscvacjgb5n5ew0.jpg)
Child Care Experience
Since January 2018, I have taken care of Jolanda (6), one day per week. I play, prepare food and give baths. From June 2022 to August 2023, I took care of a group of children from 6 to 14 years of age during summers. I managed games and activities, helped with homework and workshops. From August 2022 to November 2023, I took care of Emma (6), Elisa (8) and Lucrezia (10) weekly. I woke the children, played, helped the children get dressed, helped with homework and prepared meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, movies, volleyball, basketball, family and friends
Comments
I would like to become an au pair, because I love being with children, I believe that every adult when spending time with them becomes a little bit of a child again. I think having studied psychology in high school can help me a lot in management.
![Annagiulia, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/m/3/u/2o6ousogrr-hztjzg-j29l3mpawuemusvymk5c_tvyuyhyqsqqwkk6wfwwnbchzdli-yavy7zto6gp7iori4n__4yn4n88b-fq8a.jpg)
Child Care Experience
From June 2019 to September 2023, I cared for a group of children aged between 6 and 13 years old. As educator, I entertained them, organized activities and games. From September 2022 to September 2024, I cared for Michele (7). I helped with his homework, we played together, I prepared his snacks. From December 2023 to January 2024, I cared for Michele (5 months). I changed the diapers, fed him and we played together. Since January 2019, I'm caring for Morgan (6). I'm helping the kid with his homework, I play with him and we spend time together. Since August 2022, I'm caring for Alice (4), Sofia (8) and Luca (11). We play together, I help with their homework and I prepare their meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Going out with my friends and have new experiences with them, cooking, sport, animals, horse riding, gym training, ski.
Comments
I would like to give this experience as an au pair to test myself, change my life, learn English. I’ve always liked taking care of children and I think I’m good at managing them and teaching them in the best way. I always manage to make myself listened to and when necessary I’m strict.
![Cristina, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/u/t/i/9m9wllb1hjfjzuppsngjiv3iymvajm4ycso1cveoczqwxzda_1ercr0u40me47k-ml8wkeglh7njh9etvnzswyplqlmxlwxvhmgo.jpg)
Child Care Experience
From May 2024, I have taken care of Valeria (5) and Marco (8) two to three times per week. I take the children to the park and play with them. From February 2022 to April 2024, I took care of Diana (10) once a week. I picked up child from school, prepared meals and helped with homework. From December 2019 to March 2020, I took care of a group of children from 5 to 8 years of age, three times a week. I played games and did activities with the children.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cinema, museums, walking, nature time, cooking, reading, music, movies, biking, hiking, skiing, chess
Comments
I feel qualified because I really like to stay among kids and try to learn from them as well grow with them. Thanks to the experiences I had in babysitting I could noticed that I'm very patient , responsible and creative with them. As I had the possibility in the past to go in another country for a year, I deeply would like to spend some time discovering a new culture and other places.
![Silvia, Au pair from Italy](https://storage.googleapis.com/euraupair-database/uploads/r/y/k/git0hjialleu5qsawy84cvxygcgajiln-__lueisyuzfqlid9are4numvqh5gebbln19tey4auxxm4yjq8m-8n33efvu1z3dickr.jpg?GoogleAccessId=asse-int%40appspot.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=1722150000&Signature=TNCs86hlhSfKCr%2Bz6b%2FUX10NKuDf6qd4sCyVfkngszz8LzU%2FrLxRklYPEC%2Fd0LQTT%2BUe7s9zOxODGGU%2B7F9ZC0ah3YTDmUw78D5GcQ6tLeQfgrZJXfzJGwmCVbDW0TJT9AalCXskd%2FAP5iJmp1hv%2FRmdNW0V0xidLWWO4NyCLZUzlr5fl0grv5B3wHLbtsAJRqf2OpfH4CsRpShNZdCb7kU7blsMTh8e5zJDE9AdJh7o14p5mCWHqbvkRijf0k87r56qWI5Xt0VZcQ2VRlip0ttWYr1nhzXDiecFC9rNsKReIZnU4Qv7IAi7h8uiR8Id3Oqpmhjh6ED2Bcb8obynSQ%3D%3D)
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!
![Alessia, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/c/j/z/kxwxpngisuvv9o3jgbmgklv1shjjvlcyxtebrbbja4kid7y8cgzfnw7bihp7yniqcgqkraooa9iaegtttjcyfwdigafxbtdokhwg.jpg)
Child Care Experience
From January to March 2024, I occasionally took care of Lucrezia (3). I gave baths, prepared food and got her ready for bed. From May to October 2022, I took care of Sara (12), every Saturday. I helped with homework, went to the park, prepared snacks and played with the child. From September 2021 to January 2022, I took care of Rachele (12), every Saturday. I helped with homework, went to the park and prepared lunch. From February 2021 to April 2022, I took care of Livia (11) and Andrea (11), five days per week. I picked them up from school, helped with homework, prepared dinner and played with the children.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, drawing, reading, writing, K-pop world, baking, swimming, lifting weight, dancing
Comments
I would like to participate in the Au Pair exchange program in the United States because I am excited to immerse myself in a new culture, improve my language skills and share my passion for learning and caring for children. I consider myself qualified because I have experience in working with children, I am responsible, and have a strong motivation, to contribute positively to the life of a host family, offering a loving environment and educational support to their children.
![Olesya, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/r/p/n/_vp8wcoycwm3c19dmt9aamur4lui-pvg3qnpcdzmqgckri8gq-o-mxs5qkehxxk_cm8arj_vsutwhtju8u0kubt3voexdlcdt6nt.jpg)
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.
![Diletta, Au pair from Italy](http://db.euraupair.com/public/uploads/z/g/f/rlat0bec-emn9rd5onfl_vvuh5et9xezo_mu0pis4wre6rwsjcw_kbvy8jnrdikgvesbe4k33hrrsdwjijtnr4teqymisx0by5hs.jpg)
Child Care Experience
I've looked after Leonardo (12) since July 2023. I help him with homework, drive him to school or his friends and spend time with him. I've looked after Angela (10) since October 2019. I help with homework, take care of her after school and play with her. I've looked after Matteo (12) since October 2022. I help him wit homework, organize his free time and do different activities with him. I babysat Dafne (4) and Noel (6) from June 2022 to May 2023 occasionally. I played with them, prepared meals, bathed them and put them to bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with friends, listening to music, traveling, boxing, swimming
Comments
I want to become an au pair exchange program participant because I think it's a great experience to learn a new language and a different culture. I also think it's great to bond with a new family. I think I'm qualified to participate because I have a lot of experience with kids, first with my sister and my brother and then also with other children, at summer camps and in other places. I am an independent, mature and responsible person. I'm very shy and affectionate with people.