Demi-pair programme
Study for a minimum of 10 weeks at LSI , make great friends, gain valuable child-minding experience, travel to a new country, improve your English and increase your job and study prospects.
LSI offers students the opportunity to study English through language immersion and live and work as a Demi-Pair. Demi-Pairs receive food and accommodation in return for 15-20 hours work per week assisting their host family.
Why LSI?
- Language training experts since 1965
- Language schools all over the world
- City centre locations
- The latest technology in language learning
- 123 different student nationalities
- Courses for groups and individuals
Australia
Demi Pair
- Minimum level of English required: Intermediate
- Minimum course length: 12 weeks of Intensive 24 for Student Visa holders
- Course and placement are taken simultaneously
- Driving license required
- Visa type: Working Holiday, Work and Holiday or Student VISA
- Ages: 18-30
- 12-16 weeks Demi Pair placement with vetted families
- Demi pair duties: 15-20 hours of childcare and light household work
- Au Pair placement available on completion of a 12 week Demi Pair programme
Read more about: Demi Pair programme for Australia and New Zealand with a Student Visa
New Zealand
Demi Pair
- Available for female students, aged 18-30 years old
- Minimum level of English required: Upper Intermediate
- Minimum course length: 14 weeks of Intensive 24 for Student Visa holders; or 24 weeks of Intensive 24 for Student Visa holders
- Demi Pair placements: minimum placement of 16 weeks is recommended (depending on visa used)
- Driving license required
- Experience with children preferable but not essential
- Highly recommended to have a First-Aid Certificate for Children, however First-Aid course can be provided while in Auckland (at additional cost)
- Police Clearance/Check from country of origin required
- Visa type: Working Holiday Visa or Student Visa with permission to work up to 20 hours per week (dependent on student's nationality)
- Student Visa holders can only work for the duration of the LSI student visa
- Working Holiday Visa students: Time allowed to work in one family is subject to country regulations
Read more about: Demi Pair programme for Australia and New Zealand with a Student Visa
Language Courses
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