Au pair stay in Dublin, Ireland
Childcare and English lessons in Dublin, Ireland
Why choose an au pair stay in Ireland?
Interested in an au pair stay in Ireland Finance your full-board accommodation in Dublin while taking English classes – that's the goal of an au pair stay in Ireland. Ireland is renowned for its warm hospitality.
Au pair stay in Ireland + English courses = half-pair in Ireland
An affordable and effective stay for learning English
Your au pair stay in Ireland is an economical and effective way to improve your English. You'll look after your host family's children and do light housework. In return, you'll have full board accommodation in a single room and several hours of free time.
Compared to au pair stays without classes, this stay guarantees you:
• Make progress in English with 10, 15 (summer only) or 20 hours of English lessons per week: it's up to you!
• more contacts , not limited to the host family, thanks to the young people you will meet in English classes.
You will meet young people your age of various nationalities at the language school with whom you will go out, take excursions and activities organised by the school, go shopping, etc.
Half a pair?
au pair work + English lessons
Ireland?
land of welcome
Dublin?
50% of its population is under 25 years old
English lessons?
from 10 to 20 hours per week, as you choose
- Au pair Ireland
- Conditions of participation
- Useful information
- Dates 2026
- 2026 Price
- L&T: We Care!
Au pair Ireland
Our au pair program in Ireland with English lessons in Dublin
Au pair work
You take care of the children and perform light household chores (vacuuming, sweeping, making beds, doing laundry, ironing, preparing food for the children…).
Number of hours worked
20 hours per week + 2 evenings of babysitting per month.
Course
10 or 20 hours of English lessons per week, data from 9am to 11am (10am) or from 9am to 1:30pm (8pm) Monday to Friday, in our partner language school in central Dublin.
Accommodation
In exchange for your work as an au pair, you will receive full board accommodation in a single room . Value: €900 per month.
Length of stay (in weeks)
8 (duration available only in June, July, August and September for the 20 hours of classes/week formula, and only in May and June for the 10 hours of classes/week formula), 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 34, 38 or 40 weeks.
Summer stays
Our au pair program in Dublin this summer includes 15 hours of classes per week. As with our other au pair programs in Ireland, you will work 20 hours per week as an au pair and do two evenings of babysitting per month. Program length (in weeks): 8, 10, or 12 weeks.
Transfer
The one-way airport-host family transfer is included in our prices.
Conditions of participation
Conditions for participating in the au pair stay in Ireland / au pair Dublin
• of the female sex
• be of European nationality
• aged min. 18 years (for classic stays) and min. 20 years (for summer stays only).
• not to be married or have dependent children
• have at least an spoken English Common European Framework of Reference for Languages )
• experience with children (summer camp, scout camps, babysitting, internships, tutoring, youth centers, holiday camps)
• be in good health (recent medical certificate required)
• to like children and willing to do light housework
• A driving licence is not required… especially since they drive on the left in Ireland
• be of good character and morals ( criminal record extract to be provided )
Our au pair stay in Ireland is aimed at mature and responsible young women , eager to discover another culture and able to adapt to another way of life.
Useful information
When should I register for an au pair stay in Ireland / Dublin?
The minimum registration period is one month before your desired start date. This depends on how quickly you send us the complete documents; Languages & Travel will not take any further action until we have received all the documents and the deposit.
Be patient!
In all cases, your application depends on the availability at the time of registration. Experience shows that the longer you commit to staying with your host family, the better your chances of being selected. Please be patient; Languages & Travel will do its best to find you a friendly host family through its partner language school.
How do I register?
Register online on our website• A letter of at least one page addressed to your future host family, in English of course , in which you describe yourself (personality, studies completed, hobbies, family, brothers and sisters, friends, possible professional experience, experience in childcare, future plans…).
• 2 letters of recommendation translated into English written by a teacher, an employer, a host family where you did babysitting, a youth camp leader, etc.).
• 3 passport photos and 4 to 5 photos in the presence of children you have already looked after or photos of yourself in the presence of members of your own family.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• A recent medical certificate (issued no earlier than one month before submitting your application) attesting to your good health and satisfactory general condition. If you have a chronic medical condition or need to take medication frequently, please include a letter which will be treated confidentially by us (you will be asked for a translation of the document or a written explanation from your doctor).
• A criminal record extract: obtaining this document can take a long time. Contact the municipality where you live.
• A form noting any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
And then what?
As soon as your au pair application for Ireland is complete, we will send it to our partner who will immediately contact host families and select the one best suited to your profile. Generally, a key meeting (by phone or email) will be arranged between you and the selected family . Prepare for this initial contact: have questions ready, be positive and enthusiastic, and be courteous and polite. If the family is satisfied, we will confirm their acceptance as soon as possible.
Do not book your flight before receiving the contact details of your host family
Once you have paid the remaining balance for your stay, we will send you their contact information. You can then book your trip and email or write to your host family to confirm your arrival date, including the time and flight number of their airport pickup. DO NOT BOOK ANY FLIGHTS until your au pair stay in Ireland is 100% confirmed by Languages & Travel.
Dates 2026
Dates of your au pair stay in Ireland with English lessons in Dublin
The formula: 10 hours of classes/week
- 8 weeks: only in May and June for the 10h/week course and June / July / August and September for the 20h/week course.
- 12 weeks or more: available all year round
The formula: 20 hours of classes/week
Year-round for stays of 12 weeks or more. For 8-week stays, stays will begin in May, June, or July only.
2026 Price
Price in euros for your au pair stay in Ireland + English lessons in Dublin
| Duration | 20 hours of classes/week. | 10 hours of classes/week. |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks. | € 2600 | € 1602 |
| 12 weeks. | € 3660 | € 2398 |
| 16 weeks. | € 4320 | € 3092 |
| 20 weeks. | € 4900 | € 3801 |
| 25 weeks. | € 5500 | € 4317 |
| 28 weeks. | € 6160 | € 4845 |
| 32 weeks. | € 7040 | € 5418 |
| 36 weeks. | € 7920 | € 5954 |
| 40 weeks. | € 8800 | € 6483 |
Our prices include:
• Transfer from Dublin airport to your family
• Placement with a carefully selected au pair family in Dublin, arranged by our partner (language school)
• Unlimited use of a " travel pass " for public transport (only if the student is staying with a family located in a different area from the school)
• Accommodation in a host family in a private room with full board 7 days a week in exchange for 20 hours of au pair work per week and 2 evenings of babysitting per month.
• 10 or 20 hours of general English per week (group classes), Monday to Friday, from 9am to 11am (10 hrs/week) or from 9am to 1:30pm (20 hrs/week) in a very nice school in the center of Dublin.
• Certificate of completion of training, indicating the total number of hours completed
• The opportunity to participate in the school's program of activities and excursions at cost price
• Assistance from the school throughout the stay and from our au pair partner
• Guaranteed free time
Our prices do NOT include:
- Au pair placement fees (including the appropriate selection of an au pair family, an interview arranged with the selected au pair family, and school registration fees): €350
- For short stays (8 or 12 weeks): €80 to be paid to the school on the first day for a textbook and access to an e-learning platform, €120 for a stay of 13 to 25 weeks and €160 for any stay of 25 weeks or more .
- Summer supplement : €40 /week (for 20 hours of lessons/week) or €30 /week (for 10 hours of lessons/week), from 1/06 to 25/09/2026 . No summer supplement for stays of 16 or more that overlap with the summer.
- Exam/test preparation fees if desired (fees include test/exam registration management + assistance + postage for sending the certificate): First Certificate of English (FCE) B2: €245 , Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) C1: €245 , IELTS B2: €265. English test/exam preparation book : approximately €45.
L&T: We Care!
For this program, we should rather say “YOU (take) care!”
Au pair WITH English lessons: why?
Languages & Travel only offers au pair packages WITH language courses to avoid the usual pitfalls of au pair stays, which are boredom and lack of language progress.
In the demi-pair , you take English classes, participate in activities offered by the language school, meet other young people, in short, your time will be well spent!
Languages & Travel Tips
Choose this option only if you enjoy looking after children and have already gained some experience (babysitting, playground work, scouting, camp counseling, etc.). And above all, do not trust websites that connect families and au pairs without any guarantees, prior verification, or follow-up, such as Au Pair World !
Languages & Travel, we CARE.
Read also our guide to becoming an au pair.
Also check out our au pair stay in Toronto, Canada and our au pair stays in Australia .
For English courses without being an au pair, click here .
Or if you are looking for a job in Dublin other than au pair, click here .
Read also our article: How to prepare your au pair application?
PHOTO AND VIDEO GALLERY
OUR TRAVELERS' REVIEWS
FOR THIS PROGRAM
Au pair Ireland
"Hello Mr. Carré, Monique has just returned from Ireland after a tourist trip. She came back with wonderful memories and a fantastic experience. Thank you for all the support you provided to ensure her stay was enjoyable. Best regards."
Dominique, Monique's mother, 05.2015
Demi-pair at Bray (Manon)
Hello, Thank you for your message. Everything is going very well so far. The town of Bray is truly beautiful; I love the atmosphere and the scenery. School and classes are going well, the teachers are pleasant, and the lessons are interesting. Everything is also going very well with the host family; they are very welcoming and attentive. Have a lovely rest of the day. See you soon, Manon
Manon D, 01.2026
Au pair Ireland (return of host family to Ambre)
"Dear Anne, As we approach the final months with our gorgeous Au pair Ambre I must sadly look forward to September. We will once again welcome a Demi au pair if someone wants to join our busy home. We will really miss Ambre. She is a lovely person, always so helpful and the kids all warmed to her. Thanks for introducing her to us."
The lady of the host family where one of our au pairs, Ambre, was hosted, 05.2024
Half-pair stay in Dublin
"Hello Mr. Carré, Thank you for checking in on me, it's very kind of you. I arrived safely in Ireland and everything is going very well so far! My host family is truly wonderful, I received a very warm welcome, they are lovely, and I have very comfortable accommodations. The school is also great; there are quite a few international students my age and hardly any French speakers (which is better for learning my English). The city itself (from what little I've seen so far) is magnificent, as is my neighborhood! Thank you for everything you've done for my project! Without you, I certainly wouldn't be here :-)"
Claire N., 01.22
Au pair Ireland
"Hello, sorry for the late reply, the first week was very busy! I received a wonderful welcome from the P. family. The mother accompanied me on the bus to the school and showed me around the center on the Sunday of my arrival, which was very helpful the next day. At the school, I also received a warm welcome from the headmistress herself. The school is well located and the classroom facilities are excellent (projector, speakers, whiteboard, etc.). I'm wondering, however, if I'll really progress with only two hours of classes per week, but that's my choice. The only small point that you should mention is that the textbook and online study platform are not included in the price. (This seems to be the case with other organizations). I therefore had to pay 15 Euros for access to the website and I borrowed the textbook. (This is indicated in the "Prices" section: "Our prices") "Do not include"). Apart from that, I was surprised by the average age, which is 25-30. I thought I'd be with students my own age, like in Antwerp—it's a nice change! Another positive point about this school is that there are few French speakers, so I speak English all the time. I've only met one Belgian student so far, even though there are many students. I say this because my friends from the Marshall Plan program, who are in other schools, are with a lot of French speakers (French, Swiss, and Belgian too). It's also worth emphasizing that the bus pass is paid for by the host family (this is also indicated in our Prices section: "our prices include"). It was a pleasant surprise when I arrived to learn that I didn't have this expense, as transportation here is quite expensive. As you can see, everything is going well here, both with the host family and at the school. The city and its surroundings are beautiful. Thank you for the Followed! Have a good rest of the day
Mathilda B., 03.2017
Au pair Ireland
"Hello Mr. Carré, Monique has just returned from Ireland after a tourist trip. She came back with wonderful memories and a fantastic experience. Thank you for all the support you provided to ensure her stay was enjoyable. Best regards."
Dominique, Monique's mother, 05.2015
Demi-pair at Bray (Manon)
Hello, Thank you for your message. Everything is going very well so far. The town of Bray is truly beautiful; I love the atmosphere and the scenery. School and classes are going well, the teachers are pleasant, and the lessons are interesting. Everything is also going very well with the host family; they are very welcoming and attentive. Have a lovely rest of the day. See you soon, Manon
Manon D, 01.2026
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