Au Pair Readiness Foundation

A practical pre-arrival course for au pair candidates preparing for safe, responsible and successful family life in Finland.

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Module 1

Understanding the Au Pair Role

The purpose of an au pair placement · 14 min Responsibilities and boundaries · 16 min Role understanding check · 10 min

Module 2

Living with a Finnish Host Family

Understanding the household routine · 16 min Privacy and trust in a shared home · 15 min Family life check · 10 min

Module 3

Child Safety and Daily Care

Active supervision · 18 min What to do in an emergency · 18 min Child safety check · 12 min

Module 4

Communication and Boundaries

Clear daily communication · 15 min Handling disagreement · 18 min Communication check · 10 min

Module 5

Finnish Home Life and Culture

Everyday values · 17 min Weather, clothing and outdoor routines · 16 min Culture check · 10 min

Module 6

Working Times, Tasks and Agreements

Why the written agreement matters · 17 min Working time and rest · 15 min Agreement check · 10 min

Module 7

Emergencies and Trusted Help

Warning signs · 17 min Seeking help responsibly · 16 min Trusted help check · 10 min

Module 8

Basic Finnish for Family Life

Essential family phrases · 20 min Safety phrases with children · 18 min Basic Finnish check · 12 min

Module 9

Real-Life Scenarios

Scenario: the parent is late · 16 min Scenario: a child refuses to cooperate · 17 min Scenario assessment · 12 min

Module 10

Final Readiness Assessment

Final review · 20 min Final assessment · 25 min Readiness certificate · 5 min