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Hosting an au pair in Belgium usually costs around €550 per month in pocket money, plus free room and board. Families may also pay for health/accident insurance and contribute to language course fees, as au pairs are expected to attend classes.
An au pair in Belgium helps with childcare (taking children to school, babysitting, playing, helping with homework) and light household duties (tidying children’s rooms, preparing simple meals, laundry for the kids). Heavy cleaning, gardening, or professional-level childcare is not permitted.
Au pairs in Belgium may work a maximum of 20 hours per week, and no more than 4 hours per day. They must have at least one full day off per week and time to attend mandatory language courses. Paid holidays are usually included if the stay is longer-term.
A formal au pair contract is required in Belgium. It must be approved by the Belgian authorities (Office for Foreigners) and defines duties, hours, pocket money, holidays, and integration requirements.
Most Belgian host families work through registered agencies since the process involves paperwork with immigration authorities. Online platforms may also be used, but agencies help ensure compliance with strict Belgian rules.
If issues arise, the first step is open discussion between family and au pair. If things don’t improve, either party may end the contract with notice. Because contracts are government-approved, families may need to inform local authorities if the placement ends early.
Au pairs in Belgium are treated as family members and not employees. They are expected to share daily life with the family, join meals, and take part in cultural exchange. Language learning is central: au pairs improve their Dutch, French, or German while exposing children to their own culture and language.
At Nina.care, we take great care in selecting au pair candidates who truly fit your family. Our au pairs go through:
✨ A full interview to assess motivation and experience.
✨ English language test
✨ Medical and criminal record checks.
✨ Reference checks from previous host families.
We also save videos from au pair interviews, which you can watch in the au pair’s profile — giving you a clear impression of the candidate before even speaking with them.
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