WHAT'S AN AU PAIR/NANNYING GAP YEAR?

As an au pair or nanny, you'll be paired up with a family from the destination of your choice. You'll get to live and work overseas with your host family in exchange for accommodation, food and free time.

You’ll be treated as a member of the family you live with, grow to love the kids you’ll be caring for, and earn money to travel and sight see in your spare time.

WHY BE AN AU PAIR OR NANNY?

There's a tonne of perks with this sort of gap year. It's perfect for anyone who doesn't have a tonne of cash to spend, because you won't have any living costs. Plus, if you or your parents are a lil worried about you travelling the world by yourself then this gap program is perfect; all the host families are carefully screened and most are repeat families that really understand and value the au pair relationship.

We've been Australia's number one trusted agency for over 20 years and we're a legally registered au pair agency - which means you're in safe hands.

WHERE CAN I GO?

UK
USA
Canada
Spain
Italy
+ heaps more across Europe and the rest of the world (just chuck us a question and we'll chat you through all our locations)

WHY PICK US FOR YOUR GAP YEAR?

We've been Australia's number one trusted agency for over 20 years and are a member of IAPA (International Au Pair Association), the leading global association for agencies committed to the highest industry standards and CAPAA (Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia) which means you know you're in safe hands. We guide you every step of the way, ensure you're paired up with your perfect family match and make sure you have a nannying or au pair position locked in writing before you leave.

Once you're away on your gap year, we're still there to support you - you'll have a dedicated in-country support person, as well as our Australian-based team available to you 24/7 until the end of your placement to answer all of your questions and help you out with anything you need while away.

GOT ANY QUESTIONS?

If you'd like more info, check out our specific locations below or fill out the form and someone will be in touch to help you out!

FAQ

When will travel resume?

Get Ready!

Hey everyone, it looks like that green light for international travel is beginning to flicker ON!

JCR would like to thank all our clients for their patience during the last 20 months. We are now excited and cautiously optimistic that all of our programs will be up and running for 2022 departures.

I don’t want to travel until 2022. Can I start my application now?

Yes, of course, you can, many of our applicants start their applications up to 18 months in advance even in normal circumstances. You have nothing to lose as JCR does not charge any program fees until you have a signed placement agreement and you are preparing to leave.

Do I have to pay anything up-front?

No. JCR have never charged upfront program fees, you only pay once you have a signed placement agreement and are preparing to travel.

Which programs are operating at the moment?

Online TEFL and au pair courses. JCR Au pair positions across Australia are open to any Australian applicants. We are now excited and cautiously optimistic that all of our programs will be up and running for 2022 departures.

A gap year where you're paid to travel - does it get any better than that?