Au Pair, Aupair, Nanny

Switzerland is a great destination!

Best lifestyle in the world

Based on the latest results published by Mercer consulting cabinet, many Swiss cities have the best lifestyle in the world: Zürich arrived no1, Geneva no 2 and Berne no 9 out of 215 larges cities. Overall, 39 selection criteria were considered in this annual study. Each city was selected based on their political, social and economical environment but other key factors included safety, health, training, transport and other public services. In summary, Switzerland is a beautiful and safe environment!

Favourable working conditions

Switzerland offers one of the best Au pair program in Europe. Au Pair work conditions are clear and controlled by the local authorities. An Au pair should work 30 hours a week to look after the children and help with light household duties. An Au pair receives free room & board. The net salary (pocket money) is equivalent to about $200 per week. The family pays 100% of the language school and you are entitled to 4 weeks of paid vacation per year (5 weeks if you are below the age of 20). The family must subscribe to a health insurance with accident coverage on your behalf. Depending on the family you select, you may also travel with the family and/or go skiing in the mountains each winter.

Interesting Internet Swiss links

Swiss Embassies/Representations - Consulats/représentations Suisse à l'étranger:
www.eda.admin.ch
Zurich Tourism (E/F/D)- Tourisme Zürich:
www.zuerich.com
Basel Tourism (E/F/D)- Tourisme Basel:
www.basel.com
Bern Tourism (E/F/D) - Tourisme Bern:
www.berninfo.com
Switzerland Tourism (E/F/D)- Tourisme en Suisse:
www.myswitzerland.com
Travel to and from Switzerland- Aller/retour pour la Suisse:
www.swiss.com/countries/CA/EN
www.aircanada.com
Zurich Airport Information- Information aéroport de Zürich:
www.zurich-airport.com
Swiss Customs Information (E/F/D)- Information douane Suisse:
www.ezv.admin.ch/zollinfo_privat
Swiss information (E/F/D)- Informations Suisses:
www.swissinfo.org

Wind Connections network is great

All candidates placed by our agency have an instant support group! When you arrive in Switzerland (or Liechtenstein), we send a mail to the other Au pairs and you can be sure to receive a mail or a telephone within a few days. We also organize Au pair coffees on a regular basis to extend the network and have a chance to chat. Here are some pictures of our last meetings:

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