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class=\"hero-eyebrow\">\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow-line\"><\/div>\n Masons Au Pair \u00b7 Chengdu, China\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow-line\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <h1 class=\"hero-title\">Services<br>for <em>Au Pairs<\/em><\/h1>\n <div class=\"hero-deco\"><\/div>\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Language school, host family matching, private accommodation, Mandarin classes and cultural immersion \u2014 everything included, in one place.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn-g\" href=\"#matching\">Explore Services<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-right\">\n <div class=\"hsp\">\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Host Family Matching<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Paired by personality, values and language preferences<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Accommodation<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Private room and full board with your host family<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 20h9\"\/><path d=\"M16.5 3.5a2.121 2.121 0 0 1 3 3L7 19l-4 1 1-4L16.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Language School<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Free Mandarin language courses at XMandarin Chengdu<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4-10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Cultural Activities<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Monthly workshops, festivals and local experiences<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-stats\">\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">300+<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Au Pairs Placed<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">100%<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Screened Families<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">24\/7<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Local Support<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">X2<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Visa Guidance<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">Free<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Language Classes<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"matching\" id=\"matching\">\n <div class=\"matching-inner\">\n <div class=\"matching-content reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Host Family Matching<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Matched with<br>the Right <em>Family<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-body\">At Masons Au Pair, we take the <strong>host family matching process<\/strong> seriously to ensure the best experience for both you and your future Chinese host family. Each au pair is paired based on personality, lifestyle, values, language preferences, and childcare expectations \u2014 creating the foundation for trust, comfort, and a meaningful cultural exchange.<\/p>\n <p class=\"section-body\">From the moment you submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">application<\/a>, our team guides you through every step: program onboarding, document preparation, and full <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/get-your-chinese-visa\/\">X2 student visa support<\/a>. You arrive in China with your placement, your language program, and everything in place \u2014 ready to start your learning experience from day one.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"step-list\">\n <li class=\"step-item\">\n <div class=\"step-num\">01<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-text\"><strong>Tailored matching<\/strong><span>Paired by personality, values, and childcare preferences \u2014 not just availability.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"step-item\">\n <div class=\"step-num\">02<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-text\"><strong>Full onboarding support<\/strong><span>Documents, visa application, language school enrollment \u2014 handled with you, step by step.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"step-item\">\n <div class=\"step-num\">03<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-text\"><strong>Pre-arrival interview<\/strong><span>Meet your host family via video call before committing \u2014 mutual fit guaranteed.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"matching-visual reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"matching-accent\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"matching-img\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_3796-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Masons Au Pair host family matching Chengdu China language immersion program\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"matching-float\">\n <div class=\"mfl-label\">Founded<\/div>\n <div class=\"mfl-val\">2016<br>Chengdu<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"accommodation\">\n <div class=\"accommodation-inner\">\n <div class=\"accommodation-head reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Accommodation & Full Support in China<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Secure Housing,<br><em>Cultural Immersion<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accom-two\">\n <div class=\"accom-text-col reveal\">\n <div class=\"accom-badges\">\n <span class=\"accom-badge\">Private Room<\/span>\n <span class=\"accom-badge\">Full Board<\/span>\n <span class=\"accom-badge\">Local Support<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <p>As an <strong>au pair in China<\/strong>, you'll live with a carefully selected <strong>host family<\/strong> who welcomes you into their home as a true family member. You'll have your <strong>own private room<\/strong>, enjoy <strong>full board (three meals a day)<\/strong>, and experience daily life as part of a Chinese household \u2014 a unique opportunity to discover the culture from the inside out.<\/p>\n <p>Beyond accommodation, we provide <strong>continuous support throughout your stay<\/strong>. Our local team in Chengdu is available at all times to assist you with any questions, cultural adjustments, or unexpected issues that may arise. From helping you navigate life in a new country to checking in regularly, we're here to make sure you feel safe, supported, and fully integrated.<\/p>\n <p>This combination of <strong>secure housing<\/strong>, <strong>cultural immersion<\/strong>, and <strong>reliable local support<\/strong> ensures that you can focus on what matters most: enjoying your experience, building meaningful relationships, and growing personally and professionally.<\/p>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accom-img-wrap reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"accom-img\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9292-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to China Chengdu au pair host family accommodation Masons\">\n <div class=\"accom-img-label\">Welcome to China \u2014 Chengdu, Sichuan<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accom-deco\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"marquee-section\">\n <div class=\"marquee-track\">\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Host Family Matching<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language School Chengdu<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Free Mandarin Classes<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>X2 Student Visa Support<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Cultural Immersion Activities<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>24\/7 Local Team<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language Immersion \u00b7 Chengdu<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Host Family Matching<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language School Chengdu<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Free Mandarin Classes<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>X2 Student Visa Support<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Cultural Immersion Activities<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>24\/7 Local Team<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language Immersion \u00b7 Chengdu<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"tutoring\">\n <div class=\"tutoring-inner\">\n <div class=\"reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Au Pair Daily Role<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">English Tutoring<br>& <em>Childcare<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-body\">Your role as an au pair goes beyond babysitting \u2014 you are a cultural bridge and a native English-speaking companion for your host family's children. Through play, conversation, reading, and structured activities, you help young learners develop real English language skills, pronunciation, and communication confidence through natural daily interaction.<\/p>\n <p class=\"section-body\">This is teaching English as a foreign language (ESL) in its most natural form. No formal qualification is required \u2014 au pair training sessions before and after arrival prepare you for the role. What matters most is enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine interest in working with children and learning a new language yourself.<\/p>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn-gd\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/au-pair-in-china\/\">Learn More<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"skills-grid\">\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">01<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Communication Skills<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Speak and teach confidently with children and host families in real daily life situations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">02<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Childcare Experience<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Support young learners through guided play, routine, and structured English language tutoring.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">03<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Teaching English (ESL)<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Use games, repetition, storytelling and reading to teach English as a foreign language naturally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">04<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Cultural Adaptability<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Live, work, and grow with confidence in a completely new cultural and language environment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\" style=\"grid-column:1\/-1\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">05<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Language Acquisition<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">As a non-native Mandarin speaker yourself, you'll undergo your own language acquisition journey \u2014 building Chinese language proficiency through daily immersion, formal language classes, and real-world practice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"cultural\">\n <div class=\"cultural-inner\">\n <div class=\"cultural-intro reveal\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Cultural Immersion<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Monthly Activities<br>& <em>Cultural Events<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cultural-intro-body\">Every month, we organize cultural experiences that bring you closer to everyday Chinese life \u2014 from traditional crafts and martial arts to local festivals and community outings. These events are core to language development, cultural adaptation, and the personal growth at the heart of any meaningful learning experience abroad.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"events-grid\">\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d1\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/panda_painting_drawing_masons_au_pair.webp\" alt=\"Panda painting Chinese brush art cultural workshop Chengdu au pair Masons\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Traditional Arts<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Panda Drawing & Painting<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Learn Chinese brush painting techniques and create your own panda artwork \u2014 a beloved Chengdu tradition.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/photo_2025-04-17_15-28-06.jpg\" alt=\"Kung Fu martial arts workshop Chengdu au pair cultural event Masons\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Martial Arts<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Kung Fu Workshop<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Train in Kung Fu alongside fellow au pairs with local instructors \u2014 energy, discipline, and a lot of fun.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d3\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20250603-170605-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese arts crafts cultural workshop au pair Chengdu Masons\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Cultural Craft<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Traditional Arts Workshop<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Explore classical Chinese craftsmanship \u2014 paper cutting, calligraphy, weaving and more, with local artisans.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d4\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image_2025-08-21_171650_678-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese traditional red seal stamp carving cultural workshop au pair Masons Chengdu\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Heritage Craft<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Chinese Seal Carving<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Carve and ink your own traditional Chinese seal \u2014 a centuries-old practice still cherished across China.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"cultural-cta reveal d2\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"mandarin\">\n <div class=\"mandarin-inner\">\n <div class=\"reveal\">\n <div class=\"mandarin-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/05a881d0a9d82b0fb3087cb2c34b4ad7_-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"XMandarin language school Chengdu Mandarin language courses au pair China learning experience\">\n <div class=\"mandarin-photo-label\">XMandarin Language School \u2014 Chengdu, Sichuan<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"xm-badge\">\n <div class=\"xm-label\">Partner Language School<\/div>\n <div class=\"xm-sep\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"xm-name\">XMandarin<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Learn Mandarin in China<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Language School<br>& <em>Language Immersion<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-body\">All au pairs receive free Mandarin language courses at <strong>XMandarin School<\/strong>, our certified partner language academy in Chengdu. These are structured language lessons \u2014 not casual sessions \u2014 taught by experienced native speakers. Classes cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing, adapted to your level from absolute beginner to intermediate learner.<\/p>\n <p class=\"section-body\">By combining formal language training with full cultural immersion in a Chinese-speaking host family, au pairs achieve real-world Mandarin proficiency faster than any traditional language program. You practice daily: in your host home, at the local market, during cultural activities. Language learning becomes inseparable from daily life. More on our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/learn-chinese-in-china\/\">Mandarin language classes page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"mandarin-features\">\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Native-speaker teachers<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>All levels welcome<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Language immersion method<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Cultural workshops<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Flexible schedule<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Included in program<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/learn-chinese-in-china\/\">About the Language Classes<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn-gd\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"reviews\">\n <div class=\"reviews-inner\">\n <div class=\"reviews-head reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Au Pair Reviews<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"color:var(--deep)\">What Our Au Pairs Say<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reviews-grid\">\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d1\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">The cultural workshops were a blast \u2014 Kung Fu, calligraphy, Chinese food... I learned so much while having fun!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\">A<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Anna<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Italy<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d2\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">I felt like part of the family from day one. My Mandarin improved every week and I experienced Chinese culture from the inside.<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#459DBA,#093F50)\">S<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Samuel<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Spain<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d3\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">Being an au pair in China helped me grow so much. I became more confident, independent, and even picked up basic Chinese!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#459DBA,#0a1a20)\">E<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Elen<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Armenia<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d1\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">My host kid was adorable. I loved helping him with English \u2014 we became like brothers. I'd do it all over again!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4e8f0,#459DBA)\">J<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Jeff<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">South Africa<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d2\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">Coming to China with Masons changed my life. The host family was amazing and the language classes were incredibly effective.<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#93BBE6,#093F50)\">L<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Lilou<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">France<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d3\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">I was nervous at first, but the team supported me every step of the way. The language immersion in Chengdu was unforgettable!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#93BBE6,#459DBA)\">A<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Alice<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Germany<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:44px\" class=\"reveal d2\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Start My Application<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"faq-inner\">\n <div class=\"faq-head reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">FAQ<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Frequently Asked<br><em>Questions<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reveal d1\">\n\n <div class=\"faq-item open\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">Should I go through an au pair agency to study abroad in China?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes. Going through a licensed au pair agency like Masons Au Pair ensures your <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/get-your-chinese-visa\/\">Chinese student visa<\/a>, host family placement, and language program are handled legally and professionally. Without an agency, you face real risks: visa rejection, unsafe or unvetted placements, no language courses, and no support structure. An established agency gives you access to a certified language school, cultural activities, insurance, and 24\/7 local support in Chengdu \u2014 making the entire learning experience abroad far safer and more enriching.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What Mandarin language courses and language school does the program include?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">All au pairs receive free Mandarin language lessons at XMandarin School \u2014 a certified language academy in Chengdu and our official partner language school. Classes are structured language courses taught by experienced native speakers, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing at your level (from absolute beginner to conversational). Weekly language classes are scheduled around your childcare duties. You complement formal language training with daily language immersion in your host home, at local markets, and during cultural activities. This combined approach \u2014 language school plus language immersion homestay \u2014 is one of the most effective language acquisition programs available for learning Mandarin Chinese. More info on our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/learn-chinese-in-china\/\">Mandarin language classes page<\/a>.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">Do I need prior Chinese language skills or Mandarin knowledge?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">None at all. Complete beginners and non-native speakers of Chinese are welcome \u2014 most au pairs arrive with zero Mandarin. Language courses at XMandarin are adapted to your starting level. The language immersion environment of a Chinese host family homestay means you practice the new language every single day, not just during class hours. Language acquisition through real-life cultural immersion is both faster and more lasting than traditional language study or language programs. You'll develop conversational Mandarin proficiency, learn to read and write basic characters, and gain genuine language skills within a few months.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What is my role in English tutoring and teaching English as a foreign language?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Your main role is to be a native or fluent English-speaking companion for your host family's children, helping them develop English language skills through natural daily interaction \u2014 play, reading, conversation, and structured language activities. This is teaching English as a foreign language (ESL) in its most natural and effective form: immersive, conversational, and without heavy lesson-planning. No formal teaching English qualification or prior teaching experience is required. 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Language and culture become part of your everyday learning experience.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What visa do I need, and how does Masons help me get it?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Au pairs in China use an X2 student visa \u2014 the correct visa for language study and cultural exchange programs. Masons Au Pair guides you through every step of the application: gathering required documents (passport, health certificate, criminal record, invitation letter), liaising with the Chinese consulate, and verifying everything before submission. You arrive in China with your legal status fully in order. 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See our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/is-au-pair-in-china-legal\/\">au pair in China legality page<\/a> for more information.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What are the eligibility requirements to join the program?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">To become an au pair with Masons Au Pair in China you must: be between 18 and 29 years old; be a fluent English speaker (native or non-native); be single (required by the X2 cultural exchange visa); be in good physical and mental health (medical certificate required); and have a clean criminal record. No prior childcare, language teaching, or ESL experience is needed. Open-mindedness, adaptability, and genuine curiosity about the Chinese language and culture are the most important qualities. 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See our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/services\/\">services page<\/a> for all details.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">How long is the program and can I choose my duration?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Programs run from 3 to 12 months. The most common duration is 6 months \u2014 enough time to achieve real Mandarin language proficiency, form meaningful bonds with your host family, and fully immerse yourself in Chengdu life and culture. Duration is agreed with your host family before signing the contract. 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class=\"hero-eyebrow\">\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow-line\"><\/div>\n Masons Au Pair \u00b7 Chengdu, China\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow-line\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <h1 class=\"hero-title\">Services<br>for <em>Au Pairs<\/em><\/h1>\n <div class=\"hero-deco\"><\/div>\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Language school, host family matching, private accommodation, Mandarin classes and cultural immersion \u2014 everything included, in one place.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn-g\" href=\"#matching\">Explore Services<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-right\">\n <div class=\"hsp\">\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Host Family Matching<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Paired by personality, values and language preferences<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Accommodation<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Private room and full board with your host family<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 20h9\"\/><path d=\"M16.5 3.5a2.121 2.121 0 0 1 3 3L7 19l-4 1 1-4L16.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Language School<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Free Mandarin language courses at XMandarin Chengdu<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-item\">\n <div class=\"hsp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4-10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-title\">Cultural Activities<\/div>\n <div class=\"hsp-desc\">Monthly workshops, festivals and local experiences<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-stats\">\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">300+<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Au Pairs Placed<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">100%<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Screened Families<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">24\/7<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Local Support<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">X2<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Visa Guidance<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><div class=\"stat-num\">Free<\/div><div class=\"stat-label\">Language Classes<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"matching\" id=\"matching\">\n <div class=\"matching-inner\">\n <div class=\"matching-content reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Host Family Matching<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Matched with<br>the Right <em>Family<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-body\">At Masons Au Pair, we take the <strong>host family matching process<\/strong> seriously to ensure the best experience for both you and your future Chinese host family. Each au pair is paired based on personality, lifestyle, values, language preferences, and childcare expectations \u2014 creating the foundation for trust, comfort, and a meaningful cultural exchange.<\/p>\n <p class=\"section-body\">From the moment you submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">application<\/a>, our team guides you through every step: program onboarding, document preparation, and full <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/get-your-chinese-visa\/\">X2 student visa support<\/a>. You arrive in China with your placement, your language program, and everything in place \u2014 ready to start your learning experience from day one.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"step-list\">\n <li class=\"step-item\">\n <div class=\"step-num\">01<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-text\"><strong>Tailored matching<\/strong><span>Paired by personality, values, and childcare preferences \u2014 not just availability.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"step-item\">\n <div class=\"step-num\">02<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-text\"><strong>Full onboarding support<\/strong><span>Documents, visa application, language school enrollment \u2014 handled with you, step by step.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"step-item\">\n <div class=\"step-num\">03<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-text\"><strong>Pre-arrival interview<\/strong><span>Meet your host family via video call before committing \u2014 mutual fit guaranteed.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"matching-visual reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"matching-accent\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"matching-img\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_3796-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Masons Au Pair host family matching Chengdu China language immersion program\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"matching-float\">\n <div class=\"mfl-label\">Founded<\/div>\n <div class=\"mfl-val\">2016<br>Chengdu<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"accommodation\">\n <div class=\"accommodation-inner\">\n <div class=\"accommodation-head reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Accommodation & Full Support in China<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Secure Housing,<br><em>Cultural Immersion<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accom-two\">\n <div class=\"accom-text-col reveal\">\n <div class=\"accom-badges\">\n <span class=\"accom-badge\">Private Room<\/span>\n <span class=\"accom-badge\">Full Board<\/span>\n <span class=\"accom-badge\">Local Support<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <p>As an <strong>au pair in China<\/strong>, you'll live with a carefully selected <strong>host family<\/strong> who welcomes you into their home as a true family member. You'll have your <strong>own private room<\/strong>, enjoy <strong>full board (three meals a day)<\/strong>, and experience daily life as part of a Chinese household \u2014 a unique opportunity to discover the culture from the inside out.<\/p>\n <p>Beyond accommodation, we provide <strong>continuous support throughout your stay<\/strong>. Our local team in Chengdu is available at all times to assist you with any questions, cultural adjustments, or unexpected issues that may arise. From helping you navigate life in a new country to checking in regularly, we're here to make sure you feel safe, supported, and fully integrated.<\/p>\n <p>This combination of <strong>secure housing<\/strong>, <strong>cultural immersion<\/strong>, and <strong>reliable local support<\/strong> ensures that you can focus on what matters most: enjoying your experience, building meaningful relationships, and growing personally and professionally.<\/p>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accom-img-wrap reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"accom-img\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9292-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to China Chengdu au pair host family accommodation Masons\">\n <div class=\"accom-img-label\">Welcome to China \u2014 Chengdu, Sichuan<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accom-deco\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"marquee-section\">\n <div class=\"marquee-track\">\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Host Family Matching<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language School Chengdu<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Free Mandarin Classes<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>X2 Student Visa Support<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Cultural Immersion Activities<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>24\/7 Local Team<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language Immersion \u00b7 Chengdu<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Host Family Matching<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language School Chengdu<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Free Mandarin Classes<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>X2 Student Visa Support<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Cultural Immersion Activities<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>24\/7 Local Team<\/span>\n <span class=\"marquee-item\"><span class=\"marquee-dot\"><\/span>Language Immersion \u00b7 Chengdu<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"tutoring\">\n <div class=\"tutoring-inner\">\n <div class=\"reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Au Pair Daily Role<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">English Tutoring<br>& <em>Childcare<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-body\">Your role as an au pair goes beyond babysitting \u2014 you are a cultural bridge and a native English-speaking companion for your host family's children. Through play, conversation, reading, and structured activities, you help young learners develop real English language skills, pronunciation, and communication confidence through natural daily interaction.<\/p>\n <p class=\"section-body\">This is teaching English as a foreign language (ESL) in its most natural form. No formal qualification is required \u2014 au pair training sessions before and after arrival prepare you for the role. What matters most is enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine interest in working with children and learning a new language yourself.<\/p>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn-gd\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/au-pair-in-china\/\">Learn More<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"skills-grid\">\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">01<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Communication Skills<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Speak and teach confidently with children and host families in real daily life situations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">02<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Childcare Experience<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Support young learners through guided play, routine, and structured English language tutoring.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">03<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Teaching English (ESL)<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Use games, repetition, storytelling and reading to teach English as a foreign language naturally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">04<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Cultural Adaptability<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">Live, work, and grow with confidence in a completely new cultural and language environment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"skill-card\" style=\"grid-column:1\/-1\">\n <div class=\"sk-num\">05<\/div>\n <div class=\"sk-title\">Language Acquisition<\/div>\n <p class=\"sk-text\">As a non-native Mandarin speaker yourself, you'll undergo your own language acquisition journey \u2014 building Chinese language proficiency through daily immersion, formal language classes, and real-world practice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"cultural\">\n <div class=\"cultural-inner\">\n <div class=\"cultural-intro reveal\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Cultural Immersion<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Monthly Activities<br>& <em>Cultural Events<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cultural-intro-body\">Every month, we organize cultural experiences that bring you closer to everyday Chinese life \u2014 from traditional crafts and martial arts to local festivals and community outings. These events are core to language development, cultural adaptation, and the personal growth at the heart of any meaningful learning experience abroad.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"events-grid\">\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d1\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/panda_painting_drawing_masons_au_pair.webp\" alt=\"Panda painting Chinese brush art cultural workshop Chengdu au pair Masons\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Traditional Arts<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Panda Drawing & Painting<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Learn Chinese brush painting techniques and create your own panda artwork \u2014 a beloved Chengdu tradition.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/photo_2025-04-17_15-28-06.jpg\" alt=\"Kung Fu martial arts workshop Chengdu au pair cultural event Masons\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Martial Arts<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Kung Fu Workshop<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Train in Kung Fu alongside fellow au pairs with local instructors \u2014 energy, discipline, and a lot of fun.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d3\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20250603-170605-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese arts crafts cultural workshop au pair Chengdu Masons\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Cultural Craft<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Traditional Arts Workshop<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Explore classical Chinese craftsmanship \u2014 paper cutting, calligraphy, weaving and more, with local artisans.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"event-card reveal d4\">\n <div class=\"event-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image_2025-08-21_171650_678-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese traditional red seal stamp carving cultural workshop au pair Masons Chengdu\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"event-body\">\n <div class=\"event-tag\">Heritage Craft<\/div>\n <div class=\"event-title\">Chinese Seal Carving<\/div>\n <p class=\"event-text\">Carve and ink your own traditional Chinese seal \u2014 a centuries-old practice still cherished across China.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"cultural-cta reveal d2\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"mandarin\">\n <div class=\"mandarin-inner\">\n <div class=\"reveal\">\n <div class=\"mandarin-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/05a881d0a9d82b0fb3087cb2c34b4ad7_-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"XMandarin language school Chengdu Mandarin language courses au pair China learning experience\">\n <div class=\"mandarin-photo-label\">XMandarin Language School \u2014 Chengdu, Sichuan<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reveal d2\">\n <div class=\"xm-badge\">\n <div class=\"xm-label\">Partner Language School<\/div>\n <div class=\"xm-sep\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"xm-name\">XMandarin<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Learn Mandarin in China<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Language School<br>& <em>Language Immersion<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-body\">All au pairs receive free Mandarin language courses at <strong>XMandarin School<\/strong>, our certified partner language academy in Chengdu. These are structured language lessons \u2014 not casual sessions \u2014 taught by experienced native speakers. Classes cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing, adapted to your level from absolute beginner to intermediate learner.<\/p>\n <p class=\"section-body\">By combining formal language training with full cultural immersion in a Chinese-speaking host family, au pairs achieve real-world Mandarin proficiency faster than any traditional language program. You practice daily: in your host home, at the local market, during cultural activities. Language learning becomes inseparable from daily life. More on our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/learn-chinese-in-china\/\">Mandarin language classes page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"mandarin-features\">\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Native-speaker teachers<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>All levels welcome<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Language immersion method<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Cultural workshops<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Flexible schedule<\/div>\n <div class=\"mf-feature\"><div class=\"mf-dot\"><\/div>Included in program<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"btn-row\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/learn-chinese-in-china\/\">About the Language Classes<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn-gd\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Become an Au Pair<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"reviews\">\n <div class=\"reviews-inner\">\n <div class=\"reviews-head reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">Au Pair Reviews<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"color:var(--deep)\">What Our Au Pairs Say<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reviews-grid\">\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d1\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">The cultural workshops were a blast \u2014 Kung Fu, calligraphy, Chinese food... I learned so much while having fun!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\">A<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Anna<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Italy<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d2\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">I felt like part of the family from day one. My Mandarin improved every week and I experienced Chinese culture from the inside.<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#459DBA,#093F50)\">S<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Samuel<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Spain<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d3\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">Being an au pair in China helped me grow so much. I became more confident, independent, and even picked up basic Chinese!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#459DBA,#0a1a20)\">E<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Elen<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Armenia<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d1\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">My host kid was adorable. I loved helping him with English \u2014 we became like brothers. I'd do it all over again!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4e8f0,#459DBA)\">J<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Jeff<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">South Africa<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d2\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">Coming to China with Masons changed my life. The host family was amazing and the language classes were incredibly effective.<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#93BBE6,#093F50)\">L<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Lilou<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">France<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"review-card reveal d3\">\n <p class=\"review-text\">I was nervous at first, but the team supported me every step of the way. The language immersion in Chengdu was unforgettable!<\/p>\n <div class=\"review-author\"><div class=\"author-av\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#93BBE6,#459DBA)\">A<\/div><div><div class=\"author-name\">Alice<\/div><div class=\"author-origin\">Germany<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:44px\" class=\"reveal d2\">\n <a class=\"btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/contact\/\">Start My Application<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"faq-inner\">\n <div class=\"faq-head reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-tag\">FAQ<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Frequently Asked<br><em>Questions<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"reveal d1\">\n\n <div class=\"faq-item open\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">Should I go through an au pair agency to study abroad in China?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes. Going through a licensed au pair agency like Masons Au Pair ensures your <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/get-your-chinese-visa\/\">Chinese student visa<\/a>, host family placement, and language program are handled legally and professionally. Without an agency, you face real risks: visa rejection, unsafe or unvetted placements, no language courses, and no support structure. An established agency gives you access to a certified language school, cultural activities, insurance, and 24\/7 local support in Chengdu \u2014 making the entire learning experience abroad far safer and more enriching.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What Mandarin language courses and language school does the program include?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">All au pairs receive free Mandarin language lessons at XMandarin School \u2014 a certified language academy in Chengdu and our official partner language school. Classes are structured language courses taught by experienced native speakers, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing at your level (from absolute beginner to conversational). Weekly language classes are scheduled around your childcare duties. You complement formal language training with daily language immersion in your host home, at local markets, and during cultural activities. This combined approach \u2014 language school plus language immersion homestay \u2014 is one of the most effective language acquisition programs available for learning Mandarin Chinese. More info on our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/learn-chinese-in-china\/\">Mandarin language classes page<\/a>.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">Do I need prior Chinese language skills or Mandarin knowledge?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">None at all. Complete beginners and non-native speakers of Chinese are welcome \u2014 most au pairs arrive with zero Mandarin. Language courses at XMandarin are adapted to your starting level. The language immersion environment of a Chinese host family homestay means you practice the new language every single day, not just during class hours. Language acquisition through real-life cultural immersion is both faster and more lasting than traditional language study or language programs. You'll develop conversational Mandarin proficiency, learn to read and write basic characters, and gain genuine language skills within a few months.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What is my role in English tutoring and teaching English as a foreign language?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Your main role is to be a native or fluent English-speaking companion for your host family's children, helping them develop English language skills through natural daily interaction \u2014 play, reading, conversation, and structured language activities. This is teaching English as a foreign language (ESL) in its most natural and effective form: immersive, conversational, and without heavy lesson-planning. No formal teaching English qualification or prior teaching experience is required. Au pair training sessions prepare you fully for the role before arrival in China.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What cultural immersion activities are included in the program?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Every month, Masons organizes cultural experiences in Chengdu: Chinese seal carving (traditional red chop stamp), panda brush painting, Kung Fu training, paper cutting, calligraphy workshops, dumpling making, visits to the Giant Panda Research Base, local temple tours, Chinese festival celebrations (Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn, etc.), and community outings with fellow international au pairs. These events are core to cultural adaptation and language development \u2014 and consistently cited as the most memorable part of the experience by former participants from Italy, Spain, France, Armenia, Germany, and South Africa.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What does the homestay experience and daily language immersion look like?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">As an au pair in China, you live with a Chinese host family as a genuine member of the household \u2014 your own private room, three daily meals, shared family life. A typical day: morning childcare and English language tutoring with the host children, Mandarin language classes or free time in the afternoon, evenings with the family. This homestay model gives you real daily language practice, cultural exchange, and personal connection that no language school, language program, or study-abroad placement alone can provide. Language and culture become part of your everyday learning experience.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What visa do I need, and how does Masons help me get it?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Au pairs in China use an X2 student visa \u2014 the correct visa for language study and cultural exchange programs. Masons Au Pair guides you through every step of the application: gathering required documents (passport, health certificate, criminal record, invitation letter), liaising with the Chinese consulate, and verifying everything before submission. You arrive in China with your legal status fully in order. Full details on our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/get-your-chinese-visa\/\">Chinese visa guide page<\/a>.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">Can I become an au pair in China without an agency?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Technically possible, but strongly discouraged. Without an agency you have no vetted host family database, no language school enrollment, no intercultural training, and no recourse if a conflict arises. China's visa system, language immersion programs, and cultural environment require expert local guidance. Most international students and au pairs from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK and Australia choose a locally-based agency for these exact reasons. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/is-au-pair-in-china-legal\/\">au pair in China legality page<\/a> for more information.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What are the eligibility requirements to join the program?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">To become an au pair with Masons Au Pair in China you must: be between 18 and 29 years old; be a fluent English speaker (native or non-native); be single (required by the X2 cultural exchange visa); be in good physical and mental health (medical certificate required); and have a clean criminal record. No prior childcare, language teaching, or ESL experience is needed. Open-mindedness, adaptability, and genuine curiosity about the Chinese language and culture are the most important qualities. See the full eligibility list on our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/au-pair-in-china\/\">Au Pair in China page<\/a>.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">What is included in the full program package?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">The complete package includes: round-trip flights (based on duration); X2 student visa support; full insurance; free Mandarin language courses at XMandarin Language School; monthly cultural immersion activities; au pair training before and after arrival; 24\/7 in-person support from our Chengdu team; a Chinese SIM card; VPN access; and police registration handled on your behalf. Accommodation and full board (three meals per day) are provided by your host family. One of the most comprehensive cultural exchange and language immersion programs in China. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/services\/\">services page<\/a> for all details.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">How long is the program and can I choose my duration?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Programs run from 3 to 12 months. The most common duration is 6 months \u2014 enough time to achieve real Mandarin language proficiency, form meaningful bonds with your host family, and fully immerse yourself in Chengdu life and culture. Duration is agreed with your host family before signing the contract. The process from application to departure typically takes 4 to 8 weeks.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">How does this experience develop language skills and professional growth?<div class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">An au pair experience in Chengdu develops skills that go far beyond language learning: cross-cultural communication, adaptability, time management, confidence, and resilience. You return home with real childcare and English language tutoring experience, conversational Mandarin proficiency, a deep understanding of Chinese culture, and a global network. Language immersion in a real family context \u2014 not a classroom \u2014 is one of the most powerful learning experiences available. Employers and universities worldwide increasingly value this kind of lived international experience. 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