Before you say yes to an au pair year

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The photos don't show the early school run, the bus timetable or what it feels like to live with another family. Try five ordinary situations and leave with questions worth asking before you match.

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1 of 5The weekly rhythm

You're needed at 7:30, then again at 15:00.

The family says the hours in between are yours. What would you want to clarify?

I'd like to see a typical week.

I want to know what I can do between those times.

I prefer a longer, uninterrupted free period.

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An au pair stay in the Netherlands is a cultural exchange. Check the current rules with the IND and your recognised agency. Read the IND rules