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Au Pair in China – Cultural Exchange & Mandarin Learning
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Discover China while living with a local family through our Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program. This program offers young people the opportunity to experience authentic Chinese life, improve cross-cultural communication skills, and create meaningful connections with host families. As an au pair, your main responsibility is to provide an English-speaking environment for the children through games, ...
Discover China while living with a local family through our Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program. This program offers young people the opportunity to experience authentic Chinese life, improve cross-cultural communication skills, and create meaningful connections with host families. As an au pair, your main responsibility is to provide an English-speaking environment for the children through games, storytelling, and fun educational activities. The role focuses on cultural exchange and interaction rather than traditional childcare, and au pairs are not required to do household chores. Most of our host families are located in Chengdu, a vibrant and welcoming city known for its rich culture, incredible cuisine, relaxed lifestyle, and the world-famous giant pandas. Au pairs live with their host...
Program Highlights
1. Live with a Chinese. Host Family Experience authentic daily life in China by living with a welcoming host family and becoming part of their culture and traditions.
2. Learn Mandarin in China. Take Mandarin language courses during the program and improve your Chinese while living in a real Chinese-speaking environment.
3. No Household Chores Required. Your main responsibility is to interact with the children in English through games, reading, and fun activities—household chores are not required.
4. Explore Chengdu – Home of the Giant Pandas 🐼 Live in Chengdu, one of China’s most relaxed and livable cities, famous for its food, tea culture, and the world-famous panda research base.
5. Monthly Cultural Activities with Other Au Pairs Join regular group activities, cultural experiences, and trips organized by our local team, and build friendships with other international au pairs.
Quick Details
- Chengdu, China
- 1 Year
- 3-6 Months
- Long Term
- Short Term
- Summer
- Chinese Language
- Chinese See more
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Bolivian
- British
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Nice agency and good experience
April 03, 2026by: Emma Schulz - GermanyProgram: Au Pair in China – Cultural Exchange & Mandarin Learning
I spent five months in China as an Au Pair, and it was a really meaningful experience. Masons Au Pair Agency supported me throughout the process, from finding a host family to settling into a new environment. Living in China helped me become more independent, improve my Chinese, and better understand the culture. I also met people from different countries and created great memories. I’m very grateful for this experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for something new.


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April 02, 2026by: Anastasia Pochenina - RussiaProgram: Au Pair in China – Cultural Exchange & Mandarin Learning
Special thanks to Jason, who supported me from our very first call until the day I returned to my home country. I also loved the activities the agency organized - we tried calligraphy, kung fu, saw pandas, and wore traditional clothes. I made many new friends from all over the world and still keep in touch with them.

I fell in love with China!
March 29, 2026by: Paola Ramírez - SpainProgram: Au Pair in China – Cultural Exchange & Mandarin Learning
I fell in love with China! Thanks to Masons Agency, I stayed in Chengdu for six months and had a really great time with other Au Pairs and my host family. My host family took me to different cities like Beijing, Kunming, Shenzhen, and small villages in Sichuan. I improved my Chinese skills and saw how Chinese people really live. I experienced a lot of cultural shocks, but it was fun and interesting to learn. It was definitely an enriching experience. I made a lot of friends from different countries and, after the program, even visited South Korea and Japan! If you want to try something new and get international experience, then it’s a great choice for you. Thanks to the agency for the support and for helping with my visa, tickets, and of course my host family! Hope to see you soon!
Program Details
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Locations
- Chengdu, China
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Chinese Language
- Languages
- Chinese
- Types
- Adventure Travel
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1 Year
- 3-6 Months
- Long Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Bolivian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Accommodation
- All Program Activity Costs
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
Frequently Asked Questions
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