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Mutually Beneficial Living: Becoming a Foreign Au Pair in China
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Downloads •HHS Au Pair Program Brochure Quick Links •Application Procedures •Au Pair FAQ •Why Au Pair with HHS •Participation Conditions •If you are already in China Contact Us:    Tel:0086-21-37829953 email: jaonna.yao@hhscenter.com (Please tell us you found us at ‘Study In China’)	Program Overview (Starting on the May 28th,2010) HHS Free Home Stay (Au Pair) program is offered to applicants who would like to come to China and help the host families with English. In exchange for some foreign language teaching the family will offer participants free room and board as well as giving the au pair an impression of Chinese culture. Participants will get an extra opportunity to hone their Chinese skills with up to a year of free Chinese classes. More details Your Tasks: The guest (au pair) will get at least 600RMB per month, and help the family with foreign language 20 hours a week or do some editing work. Editing work includes but not limited to: homework, letters, resume, and office work. Length of the Program 3months, 6months, 12 months. *We suggest the applicants complete the application at least 60 days prior to their arrival date to secure placement. FREE Program Fee FREE Host Family FREE Mandarin Class FREE Return Flight Ticker FREE Travel Insurance Monthly Cash Stipend Travel Stipend Apply Now Prices: Options Price (USD) Program Length Services Included Language Partner Au Pair Childcare Au Pair Free  3, 6, 12 months  --HHS Program Package --Up to a year of Free Chinese classes *250USD deposit is required at least 60days prior to arrival time and will be returned at the end of the program if there's no incidents. Service Package: - Free room and board with free internet access - Compensation of 600RMB or more - Visa Invitation Letter - Free metro card and city map (If applicable) - Free SIM card which includes 50RMB phone fare - 24/7 emergency call number - Airport/train pick-up - Assigned coordinator - International travel insurance - Assistance registering with the local authorities - 3 month programs 1250RMB travel stipend - 6 month programs 2500RMB travel stipend - 12 month programs 5000RMB travel stipend - Monthly newsletter - HHS Activities - Arrival Orientation - Free Chinese classes up to a year

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