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.

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Australia

Demi Pair

Minimum level of English required: Intermediate
Minimum course length: 10 weeks of General 20 or Intensive 24
Course and placement are taken simultaneously
Driving license required
Visa type: Working Holiday, Work and Holiday or Student VISA
Ages: 18-27
12-24 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

Au Pair

Minimum level of English: Intermediate
Minimum course length: 10 weeks of either General 20 or Intensive 24
Driving license required
Visa type: Working Holiday, Work and Holiday
Ages: 18-30
6 months paid Au Pair placement, starting at the end of the English course
Au pair duties: Up to 38 hours of childcare and light household work
Earn between AU$200 – 250 per week during the Au Pair placement
Various accommodation options are available for the study period

New Zealand

Demi Pair

Available for female students, aged 18-30 years old
Minimum level of English required: Upper Intermediate
Minimum course length: 12 weeks of General 20/Intensive 24 for Working Holiday Visa holders; or 24 weeks of Intensive 24 for Student Visa holders
Demi Pair placements: minimum placement of 24 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