Program Reviews

I had the opportunity to au pair in northern Spain for 9 months, I ended up leaving after 3. During my time I visited many nearby cities and learned a lot about the culture and the language. I developed a lot from this programme while having the comfort of a host family. The communication and support from both the agency and the family were wonderful. I found an amazing Spanish teacher here and she taught me so much!

For me, being an au pair simply wasn't a match and I would just suggest that you really have to have the skills and enjoyment of every part of being with a child otherwise it may not be for you. Nevertheless, the wonderful moments I had here with the family and friends make me feel very grateful and happy that I came here with this programme.

I loved my experience with Destino Idiomas! Ana helped match me with a wonderful family for a summer au pair experience in a suburb of Madrid. She guided me through setting my my profile and organizing documents, how to answer questions withs families in interviews, etc. The family was wonderful (all thanks to Ana's vetting process)--they had great kids and a lovely home. Work/life balance was great. Thank you Ana for helping place me with a great family!! I strongly recommend using Destino Idiomas for your abroad experience.

I spent a month au pairing with a family in Galicia, and from the start, Ana was incredibly helpful—guiding me through setting up my profile and organizing all the necessary documents. Her attention to detail made me feel safe and supported. Even during my stay, she offered help beyond her working hours, which I truly appreciated. The family was lovely - (no doubt thanks to Ana) and I was able to experience authentic Spanish family life and improved my language skills. I highly recommend Destino Idiomas to anyone seeking an au pair experience!

From the moment I contacted the agency, and throughout my stay in Spain, Ana provided me with incredible help and support that was not only extremely professional but also personal. Her frequent check ins meant that any problems the host family and I had were swiftly resolved, meaning that when my initial stay didn’t go to plan Ana was able to organise a perfect rematch within the three months I was there. Overall, this role as a language tutor has been incredibly valuable to my growth as a person, and as an only child it also was very fun to get the change to live with a lovely and lively family for three months. I can’t recommend Destino Idiomas enough!!

I spent around three months with a family in Talavera de la Reina, helping with their English. Ana was always a source of support. She is very accessible and accommodating. I could always count on her to settle the transition into this role and as a guide throughout the process. She actively engages online with the other au pairs/tutors to ensure we are well-connected. The time I spent in Talavera and visiting Spain was priceless. Perfect for a post-grad experience. I felt incredibly taken care of.

I was matched with two families that were both brilliant and really supportive for the whole trip. I worked with 3 girls under the age of 8 and it was definitely hard work but it was also so rewarding. The family also paid for my gym membership and language lessons, as well as giving me an allowance, so I was able to be independent when I wasn't looking after the children. I have stayed in touch with the families since returning to England, too, and hope to visit them next summer as well. All in all, I'd recommend Destino Idiomas to everyone and have been telling all my friends about it since I came home!

I can highly recommend au pairing in Spain with the help of Destino Idiomas! After my three months living abroad, it genuinely feels as if I have a second family in Spain. I have made lifelong connections. Ana made the entire process easy to navigate and is a very personable and efficient communicator. I felt supported each step of the way. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for an authentic language exchange and truly special experience learning about Spanish culture while contributing in a meaningful way. I also had ample time to explore and visit new cities in my free time on weekends. I would not change this experience for the world and am walking away with so much new knowledge and relationships. If you are an open-minded and adventurous individual who loves working with children, this could be a very special experience for you to have life long memories.

I had an amazing time as an au pair in Málaga. My host family was extremely sweet, understanding, and funny as well. I even turned 21 turning my time with them and they celebrated with me by putting up decorations, getting a cake, and even got me some gifts as well! Socially, it was hard (but not impossible) to meet people my age that I could consistently hang out with, but this was not a huge deal for me. I did have some time to solo travel which I enjoyed, but I had a great time with the family each day as well. They invited me to lots of their social events, and although there was a bit of a language barrier, it was still super fun and nice to be included and experience more authentic Spanish culture.

Everything is very well laid out by Ana and her planning and preparation, she helps through every step of the process and keeps in touch during the stay. My time in Spain was short, only six weeks during my summer vacation, because that's what fit into my life plans at the time. Ana matched me perfectly with my host family that was searching for a shorter stay as well. I totally would have stayed longer if I could have!

I would not pass up the opportunity to do this experience if you are considering!

This was a wonderful opportunity where I learned a lot and met many great people. The family I stayed with were so kind and went above and beyond to make me comfortable. I studied child development in college and plan to work with children for my career which I feel definitely gave me the tools I needed to best support and care for the children in the family. I do wish I met more people my age, but it was a bit challenging to socialize with new people outside of the family and friends I was staying with because of the language barrier. However, I did make a few really good friends and still had so much fun! I also feel like my spanish improved a lot! Lastly, I gained good skills in being by myself and figuring things out.

Being an au pair is an experience that is different from any other. It's a combo between the challenge of a new job and the challenge of living with other people, sharing their culture and habits. It has not always been easy, living and working in the same place can be frustrating, but it's a test to your patience and adaptability.
In addition, if there aren't any other au pair in the city (as in my case), this is a boost to your confidence, to open up to people and to start making friends completely on your own!!
If you want to give a twist to your future and your capacities, Destino Idiomas is made for you!