Program Reviews

I received an email from an Au Pair agency based in Shenzhen during the 2024 summer holidays, and after several meetings with different families, I found the perfect one and booked my flight for February 2025!

It was only a 3-month program, but I really loved my experience. The staff members of my agency were always helpful, reliable, and patient people, and I’m thankful for all they did for me. The same goes for the other Au Pairs that I met and with whom I discovered more about the city, China, and not feeling alone far away from my country home. My host family was the best. Communication wasn’t always easy, but respect, patience were always there, and it made me safe and comfortable around them. Thanks to them, I had the chance to discover more about their lifestyle, country, tradition, food, mindset, etc. My host child was adorable, I had lots and lots of memories with her and her family and I’ll never forget them. This experience means so much for me and I hope everyone will be able to enjoy their experience as much as mine!

I unexpectedly ended up travelling to China in 2023 and while the first two weeks where a bit difficult (it was a huge change from the life I used to live), it ended up being on of the most beautiful adventures I've ever had. The agency staff were always trying to help as best as they could, giving their all to the job and the while experience was very enriching, because there's no better way to see a culture other than living with a family. And also met a lot of amazing people who also came to Au Pair! Really thankful for all of it!

I always wanted to visit Asia, especially China, but since I grew up far away and my family wasn’t very well off, it felt impossible. Thanks to ICXC and the au pair program, I finally got the chance to spend 6 months in Shenzhen.

The city was fascinating. It was so modern and safe. My host family was incredibly kind and treated me like one of their own. We traveled together, celebrated Chinese holidays, and of course, I got to try a lot of delicious food. The host kid was super polite, and we had a lot of fun.

Even now, I’m still close with my host family, which makes this experience even more special. Those 6 months in China are something I will never forget.

I spent almost 6 months in Beijing, where I was able to visit and live so many things. I worked with an amazing 8 year old boy who shared my interest for Harry Potter and reading books, even tho we spent a lot of time studying there was always opportunity to play and teacher each other new games, he tried his best teaching me Chinese chess. The program was an amazing opportunity that allowed me to experience Chinese culture, the amazing foods and learn the language. ICXC is the best choice, they give you full support, they have cultural meetings during the month and a lot of other things.

I really loved to stay in Shanghai, the host family was really kind, the kids were curious and we had a great time together, studying English, Spanish, French, going to the park, to the Karaoke, watching movies together and having new experience together. It was a pleasure to meet this family and live with them, improving my Chinese and I really learned more about Chinese culture. The agency Gave me the opportunity to study Chinese in one of their school and it was an amazing experience, with cultural appointment too (like the tea ceremony).

I have been in China for seven months now through the ICXC au pair program, and my journey is still continuing. This opportunity has allowed me not only to live with a wonderful host family but also to study at Wuhan University, which has been an incredible chance to grow academically and personally.

Living in China has been a truly eye-opening experience. Every day I learn more about the culture, language, and daily life here. My host family has welcomed me warmly, and I’ve been able to share my own culture with them while helping their children with English. Of course, adapting to a new country and culture comes with challenges, but those moments have taught me resilience and independence.

ICXC has supported me throughout the process. From helping me prepare before I came, to staying in touch while I am here, they’ve made sure I never felt alone in this journey.So far, this experience has been one of the most rewarding of my life. I am excited to continue my stay, keep improving my Chinese, and deepen my cultural exchange. I would definitely recommend ICXC to anyone who wants to experience real life in China while also gaining personal and academic growth.

Thank you to the agency for giving me this opportunity—I look forward to continuing my journey with them.