Experience life abroad from the inside, stay with a host family, feel at home in a new culture, and build confidence while exploring a new country. Learn the local language, make unforgettable memories, and get support from our team whenever you need it.
Free accommodation, meals & pocket money
Learn Dutch & meet other au pairs
Up to 50% of your flight is paid
As an au pair in Belgium, you become part of a culture that blends warmth with practicality. Families often follow structured routines: school schedules, family meals, and clear expectations, but they also value openness and support.
Belgium’s central location gives you easy access to different languages, traditions, and experiences. Your host family will help you navigate daily life, from local customs to community events.
By living with them, you’ll gain insight into Belgian culture from the inside, while building relationships that make your stay meaningful 🧇🇧🇪
In Belgium, au pairs receive a minimum monthly pocket money of €450.
This pocket money is in addition to your living arrangements, where your host family provides:
Read more about pocket money payments here.
The standard arrangement is 25–35 hours per week, usually up to 6 hours per day. You must have at least one full day off per week and time for exploring, studying, or social activities. For longer placements, 2–4 weeks of paid holiday per year is expected.
An au pair supports with light childcare (school runs, babysitting, playing, helping with homework) and simple household tasks (setting the table, preparing meals, tidying children’s things). You will not do heavy cleaning, gardening, or full-time childcare.
A written standardised au pair contract is required in Germany. It must outline duties, hours, pocket money, holidays, and the length of stay. The contract is often needed for visa/residence permit applications.
Age Requirements:
You can use online platforms or au pair agencies. Agencies can be very helpful with contracts, insurance, and ensuring the au pair meets visa requirements. At Nina.care, we help you find your host family and provide additional support after a match.
If issues arise, you should first try direct communication. If the situation cannot be resolved, the agreement can be ended with reasonable notice (commonly 2 weeks). Agencies can step in to mediate and help arrange a replacement if needed.
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The weekly schedule is a valuable guide to help you understand your tasks and responsibilities throughout the week. While it provides structure, it isn’t fixed.
With clear, timely communication, it can be adjusted whenever you or your host family have any changes or commitments.
Having a schedule not only sets expectations but also helps prevent misunderstandings. From our experience, many challenges arise simply because no plan was put in place.
That’s why we offer this template, to support smooth communication and a positive experience between you and your host family.
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