*Unlike other Au Pair programs, our program
fee has no ‘hidden extras’. What you see is what you get.
What's Included?
Bonus
US$500 bonus on successful completion of your 12 month
program
Travel
Return
economy
airfare
with recognised
airlines
ex Syd
if you
complete
the program
successfully.
If you
leave the
program
early you
will be
required
to pay
for your
return flight.
Travel to and from your host family at the beginning and
end of the program.
Choice of the departure month that’s best for you.
Insurance
Travel health insurance intended for sudden
illnesses, injuries and accidents.
Training
3 day orientation in Washington DC on arrival including
transfers, accommodation, meals & sightseeing.
Monthly meetings in your local community with your Coordinator.
Handbook providing tips on being an Au Pair.
Host Family Placement
Placement with a carefully selected CHI Host Family.
Usually be placed in a major American City or in its suburbs,
with all of the educational, cultural and entertainment resources
these metropolitan areas offer.
Have your own furnished bedroom in your host family’s
home.
Receive US$195.75 weekly pocket money.
Two weeks vacation, with pocket money.
Visa
The legal sponsorship necessary to obtain your J-1
visa for 12 months.
Assistance with obtaining your visa (you must pay the
visa and related costs).
Support
Support in the USA from an experienced CHI Community
Counsellor.
Activities
CHI organised monthly meetings.
A regular schedule of social, cultural and recreational
activities with other Au Pairs.
Be able to take the “13th month” to travel
and explore the US.
Attending classes that will help you learn
about American culture with American students.
Host families will pay up to US $500
for school fees, textbooks and materials.
A $250 deposit is required when you submit your application.
We will invoice you for the balance of the program fee
after you have been formally accepted.
On receipt of full payment your application is submitted
to the USA.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will only be accepted in writing and will be
effective at the date received by Student Placement
Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd. Refunds will
be made according to the following schedule:
If your application does not meet our basic eligibility
criteria you will be refunded in full.
If you meet the basic eligibility criteria but fail to
pass the interview and/or the psychometric test you will be
refunded in full less the $250 deposit.
If you withdraw from the program:
After acceptance but before placement you will be refunded
in full less the A$250 deposit.
After placement but more than 30 days prior to departure
you will be refunded in full less A$500.
After placement but less than 30 days prior to departure
you will be refunded in full less A$750.
