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How to Become an Au Pair in China — 2025 Guide

A complete step-by-step guide covering eligibility, required documents, the matching process with a Chinese host family, and what your daily life will look like once you arrive.

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Au Pair in China
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Becoming an Au Pair
in China

Becoming an au pair in China is more than just an adventure — it's a structured cultural exchange program that opens the door to real immersion in Chinese life.

This complete guide explains how to become an au pair in China step by step: you'll learn about eligibility, required documents, the matching process with a Chinese host family, and what your daily life will look like once you arrive.

With Masons Au Pair, the process is simple and fully supported from the start. You'll get help with your X2 student visa, take Mandarin language classes, join cultural immersion activities, and benefit from 24/7 personalized assistance.

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Requirements

Eligibility & Requirements
to Become an Au Pair in China

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Be Between 18 and 29 Years Old

The au pair program is designed for young adults ready to live abroad. Applicants must be between 18 and 29 years of age.

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Fluent in English or Strong Proficiency

As you'll be teaching English to your host child, strong English proficiency is required — the main skill you bring in exchange for accommodation.

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Have a Clear Criminal Record

A clean criminal background check is required to ensure the safety and trust of our host families throughout the process.

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Be in Good Health

Good physical and mental health is essential for adapting to life in a new country and caring for children. A basic health declaration is required.

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Be Single / Unmarried

The au pair program is designed for individuals fully committed to the host family experience without additional family obligations.

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Ready for Adventure!

Beyond formal requirements — you need an open mind, curiosity, and genuine enthusiasm for Chinese culture and a new way of living.

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Real Experiences

Hundreds of young adults from around the world have already taken the leap — living with Chinese families, discovering Chengdu, and building memories that last a lifetime.

Whether you want to improve your Mandarin, gain childcare experience, or simply discover a new way of living — our program is designed to guide and support you every step forward.

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Program Inclusions

What We Provide

When you join the Masons Au Pair program, you receive everything you need to start your adventure in China with confidence and full support.

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    Round-trip Flight TicketsBased on program duration — we help cover your travel to and from China.
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    Visa SupportFull assistance with your X2 student visa application from start to finish.
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    Insurance CoverageComprehensive health and travel insurance for the duration of your stay.
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    Mandarin CoursesProfessional face-to-face classes with certified teachers at XMandarin.
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    Cultural Exchange ActivitiesMonthly events — Kung Fu, calligraphy, cooking classes, excursions and more.
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    24/7 Agency SupportOur local Chengdu team is always reachable, day or night.
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    SIM Card, VPN & Police RegistrationPractical essentials taken care of so you can settle in quickly.
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Step by Step

Our Matching Process

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01
Fill the Form
Start your au pair China journey by submitting your application form with personal details, availability, and childcare experience.
02
Interview & Profile
Our team schedules a video interview to get to know you. We build your au pair profile and present it to compatible host families.
03
Get Matched
We match you with a screened Chinese host family. You meet them first via video call before any commitment is made.
04
Fly to Chengdu
Visa ready, flight booked — you're on your way! Our team welcomes you upon arrival and supports every step of settling in.
05
Live & Learn
Move in with your host family, start your Mandarin classes, join cultural events, and begin the adventure of a lifetime.
Fill the form
Step 01
Fill the Form
Interview
Step 02
Interview & Profile
Get matched
Step 03
Get Matched
Fly to Chengdu
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Fly to Chengdu
Live and learn
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Live & Learn
2016 Founded in Chengdu, Sichuan
About Masons Au Pair

Empowering Young
People Globally

Founded in 2016 in the vibrant city of Chengdu, Sichuan, Masons Au Pair offers one of the most enriching Au Pair experiences available today. Our mission is to empower young people from around the world to travel, grow, and discover new horizons through meaningful cultural exchange.

Whether you want to improve your language skills, travel abroad with purpose, or build experience for a future career in education, this au pair program in China is designed to help you grow personally and professionally.

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Au Pair in China Brochure

Still curious about program details, life in China, or what to expect as an Au Pair? Get our complete 2025 brochure — packed with practical info on eligibility, cultural exchange, host families, support services, and the full step-by-step enrollment process.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

An au pair is a young person who lives with a Chinese host family to provide childcare and teach English in exchange for free accommodation, meals, cultural immersion, and Mandarin classes. In China, au pair programs also help participants experience everyday Chinese life while gaining valuable international experience.
China offers one of the most unique and transformative au pair experiences in the world. You get to learn Mandarin — one of the most valuable languages globally — while living inside a Chinese family and experiencing the culture firsthand. In 2025, there's never been a better time to invest in this kind of international experience.
Yes. Our au pairs travel to China on an X2 student visa, which allows them to participate in Mandarin language classes. Masons Au Pair provides full visa support throughout the application process.
Programs are flexible, typically ranging from 3 to 12 months. We work with you to find a duration that fits your goals and schedule, and all program inclusions are adapted accordingly.
We carefully match you with a host family based on your profile, preferences, and their needs. Before any commitment is made, you'll have the opportunity to meet your potential host family via video call and ensure the fit feels right for both sides.
Yes. All host families go through a thorough screening process. You'll also have 24/7 support from our local Chengdu team, insurance coverage, and police registration assistance to make sure you feel safe throughout your entire stay.
No formal experience is required. A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and a good level of English are the most important qualities. We provide au pair training sessions to help you feel prepared and confident before you start.
Included: round-trip flight tickets (based on duration), X2 visa support, insurance coverage, professional Mandarin classes, cultural exchange activities every month, au pair training sessions, 24/7 agency support, SIM card, VPN access, and police registration assistance.
It's completely normal to feel a little nervous at first! Most of our au pairs say that after the first week, they feel completely at home. Chinese host families are warm and welcoming, and Masons Au Pair ensures a smooth introduction and ongoing support throughout the whole experience.
Au pairs are not professional nannies or domestic workers. They are not required to do heavy housework, cook full meals for the whole family, or work excessive hours. The program is a cultural exchange — not employment. Our agency clearly defines roles and expectations with every host family to protect our au pairs.
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