GlobalYouth Aupair In China

After years of wanting to visit China, I’m so thankful to Mars and Global Youth Au Pair for helping make my dream come true! They assisted me with my visa application, collected me on arrival at the airport and provided constant support during my four month stay.

My host family were so kind, respectful of my privacy but always inclusive. After several au pair experiences in Europe, it was a challenge to take on a teaching role this time instead of just childcare, but a great learning experience!

Wow, where do I even begin? My au pair program started off quite well, but the first family I was paired with had some issues that were beyond my understanding. I reached out to my agent, and he quickly found me a better-suited family, and it’s safe to say I had the best four months of my life in Beijing.

My host family consisted of four people: mom, dad, their son Lucas, and an aunt who took care of everyone. I spent most of my time with Lucas and aunty since the parents often traveled for business. From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like part of the family. They gave me a cozy room, shared their culture with me, and filled the house with warmth and laughter.

Lucas and I became like real siblings (we even turned The Lion King’s “I Always Wanted a Brother” song into our own little anthem with a twist). We bonded over our shared interests, exchanged knowledge, and taught each other things that went beyond books. His maturity and kindness were far beyond his years, and he had this adorable habit of leaving little “I love you” notes around the house for me to find.

I gave him English lessons, watched his confidence grow, and felt so proud seeing his progress. I also introduced him to some Western dishes — and now he prefers homemade pizza over store-bought ones! 🍕🤣

Leaving home to cross oceans into the unknown isn’t easy. Fear creeps in. But with the right host family and support, you’ll always find comfort, even when things get confusing or difficult. Some days were perfect, others a bit tough, but I never felt alone.

On my days off, I explored Beijing, traveled around China, met amazing people, learned Chinese, and tried every kind of food I could find (everything’s so affordable and convenient!). This experience wasn’t just about being an au pair; it was about self-discovery. I learned who I am, what I want, and even found a new path for my future. With the agency’s help, I landed a teaching job and decided to stay in China longer as an English teacher.

To anyone feeling uncertain about their future, take that leap. Find that family and that child who will change your life in ways you never imagined. ❤️

Thank you, Global Youth Au Pairs

I spent 1 month in Hangzhou, China as an au pair. It was a wonderful experience and this agency and Mars helped me from the start until the end. It was a life changing experience getting to experience the life in China from the perspective of a native. Getting to teach English was a rewarding experience as it also showed me what I needed to improve on as well. I would recommend this agency as they were so lovely to me the entire time, for instance from helping me set up mobile apps to the visa application.

This au pair was an undeniably wonderful and life-changing experience. It enabled me to greatly develop my Chinese, truly understand on a personal level the lifestyle and culture of Chinese people, and get to know a whole bunch of new people and new opportunities in China. I developed such a strong and caring relationship with the family and especially the children, which I will definitely cherish forever. Global Youth and their team never failed to help me when an issue arose, and always did so very quickly and always with the utmost compassion and empathy.

This was my first time au pairing, so I was nervous, and looking for an agency to not only try and find a match but to find a match perfect for both me and the host family. Luckily I found Global Youth- Mars was so helpful, always available if I needed anything. I immediately felt very comfortable, even though I was living long-term in a new country. This was all thanks to the support from global youth, and also the wonderful family they found me. I got the opportunity to try so many new things, and I had so much fun. I am very happy that I chose Global Youth for my first au pair experience. I would definitely recommend!