I can sincerely recommend participating in this program. I think there is no better way to learn Chinese and to experience Chinese culture. My Chinese skills improved quicker than I could have imagined, I met really fun people at the language school and I still had the time to do a lot of sightseeing. While taking care of a kid is exhausting at times, it's also incredibly rewarding and the host families make sure to take you on all sorts of fun activities. Furthermore, I didn't only teach the kid English, but he taught me quite some Chinese as well. Naturally, there weren't only good days and as with anything in life, I encountered one or two challenges. The program staff was incredibly helpful with this and didn't only guide me through them, but also made me feel well taken care of. If I had the choice, I would definitely do this program again, maybe I will in a few years.

I have only been in the program for not even 2 months, but I am really enjoying it. The LoPair stuff is really kind and helpful. If you have any issues or questions, they are always there for you and try their best to help you. In addition, the organization plans monthly meetups with other AuPairs in your city, which are very fun. Some examples of those meetups, which I attended are a photoshoot in traditional clothing and doing pottery. It is not only fun to do those activities, but also learn more about the culture and are able to exchange your experiences with other AuPairs and make contacts.

Another great point is the language course. You get to learn more about the language and culture and meet new people with similar interests. And it is very helpful to improve your Chinese to understand the culture better and to navigate through daily life. 

Lastly staying with a host family is also a great experience, although it can come with some challenges. It gives you the insight of the local life in China and they accompany you on your journey. You get to eat a lot of local dishes, learn about the culture like Chinese new year and get to learn how things can be different in other cultures. You can also see new places with your host family. My family for example took me to Hangzhou and Anji for Chinese New year. But also know, that language barriers and cultural difference are also part of the experience and one can struggle a bit. Just be sure to be open and accept the differences, try to communicate and learn. But don't worry, the company will even help you with that.

Overall LoPair will give you a great service and always tries their best to help you.

I really like the programm. The staff is very hardworking and doing their very best in helping me in every kind of situation. The AuPair meetups are very fun and you get to know different people and experience the culture. There is so much to see and so many things to do. You will never be bored. Staying with a chinese family can sometimes be challenging but be sure that they are very welcoming persons, who want to go on that journey together :). I really love to spend time with my family, they are very warm persons and I get to experience a variety of food, culture and lifestyle. My Hostkids are really fun to be around and I always have a good laugh with them. Be sure that the company will always be there for you and give you a great service. So the money that you deposit at the very beginning really comes to use :).

As a foreigner who had never been in China, founding Lopair China has been a great resource for me. Since the very beginning, they have helped me with everything, such as matching with the right family, and everything that came after. They're very professional and available to help on any occasion during the pre-departure time, and after arriving in China, they will always be there to help you. You don't really have to worry about the family that you'll be matching with, as the agency will make the best choice for you. To me, Lopair of China was like a second family. I really recommend joining an au pair program with them in China.

It’s hard to describe this experience with words, but I will do my best to share with you my feelings about it.

It was my first time as an au pair, and I couldn’t have had a better experience than that. My host family was amazing. Even if I couldn’t communicate much with the parents because they couldn’t speak any English and my Chinese wasn’t better, I could feel how generous and supportive they were. I learned so much about the Chinese culture with them and their daughter and I always felt at home. It’s crazy to think that people that you have never met before, that doesn’t share the same culture and language, can in the end become your friend or family.

It was very challenging to live in such a different culture, but amazing for personal growth.

I also discovered a real passion for Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy. I had one lesson per week with a private teacher and we had such a great time sharing each other's culture.

Because my au pair program with LoPair was also that, discovering the culture together. We did many activities with the other au pairs and Mickey from LoPair to experience the Chinese culture.
I would say that the highlights of my journey as an au pair in China were :
- My host parents and their daughter, who were such generous and amazing people
- My calligraphy and Chinese painting classes with an incredible teacher
- All the encounters I had, both with the other au pairs and with Chinese friends

I will never forget this experience, I wish for everyone to be this lucky and to discover this amazing culture like I did.

My name is Rachele and I’m a 19-year-old girl from northeast Italy. After graduating from Highschool I was stilln’t sure what to study in university, and since I had studied Chinese for five years, I decided that nothing would be better than going to China for some time. I thought that by being an Au Pair I would have gotten a much better chance to experience China as a local, and see its culture “from within”, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed!

Thanks to my Italian agency, I had the chance to meet the LoPair staff, who helped me throughout my six-month stay in Hangzhou. From the matching process to helping me solve everyday issues like registering for AliPay and other apps, they were always ready to help me out. And how can I forget the monthly cultural activities they organized for us: lots of local food, tea, and arts and crafts!

Being in a country so different and far away from my home can sometimes be a challenge, but I can say that China is a very welcoming place, where its beauty and history can be felt every day, no matter which city or which time of the year.

The six months I spent in Hangzhou helped me grow up and learn more about myself and the world around me, and I was able to create everlasting memories with all the beautiful people I met there, my host family, my friends, the LoPair staff, and my Chinese teacher.

Even though I will soon start studying design in Venice, I don’t want to leave China behind, and I look forward to going back and meeting up with everyone once more!

Thank you, LoPair, for this amazing experience! <3

I think these were the most exciting and interesting six months I’ve had so far!

This program offers a lot, language courses, cultural activities and a lot of support. The whole application process was very easy and smooth. The only thing one has to consider is that it’s always a bit unpredictable if it’s going to work out with your first host family.

I’ve had the experience of changing families, and I have to say that LoPair offered me a lot of help and support during that time. I didn’t feel alone and always had my local coordinator, Mickey by my side.

In the end I had such a lovely host family, I couldn’t have wished for a better match. They introduced me to the Chinese culture and showed me a lot of new places. I got to see many different places in China, with my host family and on my own!

I think if you decide to join such a program, you need to be able to communicate openly and in a good way. It’s always about keeping an open mind and communication. Especially since one is entering a totally new environment and culture. Some cultural differences are normal!

This program also offers a few cultural activities. For Christmas, the agency invited the Au Pairs and their host families to a bakery to bake cakes. Overall, I just wish we had a few more cultural activities.

The language courses that are offered vary from the time of one's application. A few of my fellow Au Pairs went to a language school, while me and another Au Pair could attend a language course at a University. My first semester I had uni mostly in the morning for three hours every day. The course was intense but very fun! I got to meet so many new people from all countries. It’s such a good opportunity to meet and connect with people. So if one has the chance to take the course at Uni, I definitely suggest taking it! It will be a bit more time-consuming, but it’s worth it!

Overall, I would say this program is perfect for people who are looking for a new environment and experience. I can recommend going with LoPair to China!

I’ve spent just a few months in Shanghai as an au pair. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions with some of the most exciting and fun new experiences whilst simultaneously being one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done. If you’re looking for an easy holiday, this programme probably isn’t for you (30 hours isn’t all that far off a full time job and you will likely be asked to be flexible sometimes - but if you make this work for you, you can compensate working extra by having more time off to travel!) But if you come with a positive mindset and good communication skills to navigate life working with a host family, it can be the experience of a lifetime. Aside from Shanghai, I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and even to Huangshan. Also, I think Lopair has an edge over other similar opportunities/programmes in the sense that you can be in frequent contact with helpful programme coordinators if need be, have clear expectations of the working hours from the outset, plus Chinese classes are included (make sure you check with Lopair exactly how many a week you have if this is important to you as this can vary). Finally I would recommend a short ish programme length since you can always extend it, but leaving early is more complicated. Overall I am so so happy that I chose this programme and and recommend to anyone looking for an adventure/learning experience! Thank you Lopair 💖