A welcoming home
Carefully screened host families and a private room from day one.
Start your application ↗ AU PAIR IN CHINA · 2–12 MONTHS
Don’t just visit China.
Belong here.
Live with a welcoming family, learn Mandarin through real life and discover a side of China no tour could ever show you.
Trusted by global applicants
Personal matching · Real local support
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YOUR NEXT HOMEHangzhou · Shanghai
Beijing · Shenzhen
Beijing · Shenzhen
你好!WELCOME
TO CHINA
TO CHINA
Live. Share everyday moments.
✦Learn. Speak Mandarin with confidence.
✦Connect. Make China part of your story.
THE YO-HOO DIFFERENCE
A cultural exchange
with people at its heart.
“Au pair” means on equal terms. You arrive as a guest, share your language and perspective with the children, and become a trusted older sibling in the family.
Explore the full program →Mandarin, lived daily
Weekly language classes plus everyday practice around the family table.
Support that stays
Airport welcome, local coordinator, orientation and 24/7 emergency help.
YOUR JOURNEY
From “maybe”
to nǐ hǎo.
A real person guides every step. Most applicants complete their profile and first interview in one week.
See the complete process →- 01
Apply
Tell us about your experience, interests and hopes for China.
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Meet
Interview with our team, then get to know compatible host families.
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Prepare
We guide your documents, arrival plan and pre-departure training.
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Belong
Land in China, meet your community and begin life with your host family.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Come curious.
We’ll handle the rest.
Our program is designed so you can focus on the experience—not the logistics. Your exact package is confirmed before you accept a family match.
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A private bedroom and daily meals
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Monthly pocket money
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Mandarin classes every week
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Cultural activities and city meetups
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Arrival orientation and airport pickup
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Dedicated local coordinator
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Accident and medical insurance guidance
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Completion certificate and reference
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REAL PEOPLE · REAL CHINA · TEA FARMER DAY“I came to learn Mandarin. I left with a second family, friends from six countries, and a version of China I never expected to call home.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions before
you pack?
What will I do with my host family?＋
You’ll support the children with conversational English and light childcare for about 30–35 hours per week, while joining everyday family life.
Can I choose my city or family?＋
You can share your preferences. We introduce compatible families and you decide whether a match feels right after video calls—there is no forced placement.
Do I need to speak Mandarin?＋
No. A willingness to learn is enough. Weekly Mandarin classes and daily immersion help you grow quickly.
What happens if I need help in China?＋
Your local coordinator remains available throughout the placement, with 24/7 support for urgent situations.
NEXT ARRIVAL WINDOWS OPENYour China story
Your China story
starts with hello.
Tell us a little about yourself. Our program team will reply personally and guide your next step.
Start your application →No commitment · Personal reply · Free first consultation