I want to say thank you so so much to Wanderlust for running their au pair program and making it possible for me to fulfill my dream of coming to China. More so, I want to thank my amazing host family for making it an unbelievably amazing experience and for all of the lovely times we had together. I am so thankful for their kindness and hospitality. I have had an enriching time here in China. I learned about Chinese culture and cuisine, made so many funny memories together, and had a fun time with my host kids. I would definitely recommend this program if you are interested this type of work/ exchange program!

I had so much fun from exploring the aesthetic view of the host family province, to trying different Chinese meals and also having a nice time with the family. The program helped me to gain more knowledge on Chinese language. I explored the Chinese traditional dragon boat festival and how the family gathers and eat different kinds of meal on that period. During the festival I was told Chinese family bonds more at this time. It helped me to be more flexible and making new friends among my Chinese language class colleagues.

大家好! I am Sofia and I have spent the last 6 months as an au pair in Beijing. This was one of the best experiences of my life, it helped me grow as a person, I met people from all over the world and I made very good friends. I improved my Chinese skills a lot thanks to the Chinese classes I attended and the school environment was awesome. Living with a Chinese family helped me learn a lot about Chinese culture and I experienced a lot of aspects of the Chinese culture you can only experience if you live in a Chinese environment. I would recommend this experience, because it enriched me a lot!

I would say as an experience goes this is something I would never find elsewhere. Yes they’re were plenty of ups and downs so with everything but I always had help if needed. Being an au pair is different for each person and each presents it’s own issues. True it is not for everyone and this course does not leave a lot of free time but the time is spent is not just work but learning the language. It is something that I did not expect to be the highlight of me trip. Along with the people I have met of course.

My five-month experience with the Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program in Hangzhou, China, was an enriching journey of cultural exchange and personal growth. Living with a welcoming local family, I not only taught English to two enthusiastic children but also delved into the depths of Chinese culture, language, and customs.

The program, while offering flexibility in teaching, could benefit from more structured educational resources. My host family, especially Mr. Lou, provided a warm and genuine insight into Chinese daily life, making me feel like a part of their family.

Exploring Hangzhou's historical sites and natural beauty added to this immersive experience. The program is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to combine educational impact with cultural exploration in China.

I have just finished a three month au pair programme in Shanghai and I am so glad that I went through Wanderlust Exchange. The host family I was matched with was perfect for me; the application process/paperwork was super smooth, and my recruiter (Jiali) was super kind and always available to answer my questions. Once I had arrived in Shanghai, having the agency to turn to made me feel really safe and supported.

And Shanghai as a city was an amazing place to live in. It has everything you'd expect of a big city (amazing nightlife, food, shopping...), and at the same time, there were sooo many cafés, parks, quiet small streets if you want to take it slow.

I took the Au Pair program from September till end December in Beijing. I came here wanting to learn about Chinese culture and travel and it has been incredible. The agency is very helpful when you have questions or problems during your time here. I never had any problems with my family, but those who had were always able to contact them and they would help them. Besides being an Au Pair you get daily Chinese classes which has probably been the best as you get to meet a lot of people like you who do the same program or just other foreigners. Overall this has been an incredible experience.

My experience as an au-pair in Shanghai has truly been one of a kind! The family, culture, food, city, friends, Mandarin classes, new lifestyle...... everything was amazing. While it took some time to get used to this new life in one of the biggest cities in the world, the experience was completely worth it. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have lived with such welcoming host family, tutor adorable kids English and be like a bigger sister to them, while also being able to learn Mandarin, explore Shanghai and meet so many amazing people here! For those who are looking for immersion in Chinese culture, working as an English educator, building meaningful connections and making precious memories - Au-pair program in China with Wanderlust Exchange might just be what you are looking for.