Events & Training
for au pairs
Events
- Fun-filled and 'typically Dutch' activities throughout the country.
- From Keukenhof and Castle de Haar to dressing up in traditional Volendam costumes and a party in the student city of Groningen.
- Easy going atmosphere 'coffee dates'; chatting with other au pairs, plus Q&A with our staff.
Training
- Daily life and culture in the Netherlands.
- Effective communication with the host family, taking care and fun activities with children.
- Additional, extensive first aid course (in addition to the basic course).
Language Courses
- Specially designed for the language needs of au pairs.
- Compact course in small groups.
- Upon completion, a certificate of participation for your au pair.
Overview Au Pair Events 2026
EVENTS
The au pair program is essentially a cultural exchange program and as Au Pair International we think it is important that au pairs learn and see the necessary things from our country. In addition, it is of course very nice for au pairs to get to know other au pairs as soon as possible after arriving in the Netherlands. Lots of contact with other au pairs can be an ideal recipe against homesickness!
Of all the agencies in the Netherlands, Au Pair International has the largest selection of fun and sociable au pair events. Your au pair can participate in our events without restriction; The more, the merrier as far as we are concerned! With often more than 100 participants at each event, this is a perfect opportunity to make new friends in no time. If you are curious on how an au pair event goes, you can find the necessary photos on our Social Media channels.
Training
For au pairs who have recently arrived in the Netherlands, we organize a ‘Welcome Training’ four times a year. During this day we cover topics such as effective communication with the host family, giving and receiving feedback, taking care of children including fun activities they can organize with children in an interactive way. We also discuss daily life and culture in the Netherlands. In addition, the au pairs receive a presentation from a nurse about first aid for babies and children. In short, the ‘Welcome Training’ gives your au pair a flying start for the au pair year.
At an additional cost, we also offer the possibility to enroll your au pair to follow an extensive First Aid Course held by Red Cross. It is reassuring to know that your au pair is well aware of how to react during the most ten common accidents among children.
LANGUAGE COURSES
Our introductory course ‘Dutch for au pairs’ is specially tailored for participants in the au pair program in the Netherlands. In this compact course with two on-site lessons and eight online lessons, the au pair is taken into a unique story: the journey of an au pair. We also have an Englisch language course available. Read more about our language courses in the brochures:
Are you looking for a successful experience?
Au Pair International has been guiding host families for more than 14 years. In a no-obligation introductory call, we inform you on how you can make the period as a host family a success!