What do we associate with Great Britain?

The United Kingdom comprises Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is in fact part of the archipelago called the British Isles, including, apart from the mainland and Ireland, many smaller islands (the biggest are the Hebrides, the Shetlands and the Orkneys). British people are considered very eccentric. To the question "Where is Europe?" they will answer:"Close to the British Isles, just across the English Channel"

The showcase of Great Britain is undoubtedly the wonderful city of London - where on its streets you can meet representatives of all nations and religions. And that is why it is called the most tolerant metropolis of the world. This can be also testified by the fact that in London`s Hyde Park, everyone can make any speech from a platform at Speakers Corner, which however cannot offend the Royal Family.

Great Britain is a country that can be desribed as a blend of modernity and tradition, colonial memories and much tolerance. Incessantly it reminds one of monuments, landscapes, the cult bowler hat, Rolls Royce and Jaguar, "The Times", MTV and the BBC. The incredible character of this place is the result of the existence of such details as: unique telephone boxes, old-fashioned taxis, policemen in funny uniforms (called "Bobbies"), ("double-decker") buses and pudding - a meal that is famous all over the world because of the fact that no-one can eat it except Englishmen.

Who can be an Au Pair?

You can be an Au Pair in Great Britain if:

• you are at least 18 years old,
• you have experience of taking care of children,
• you have finished secondary school,
• you know English at least to an average level,
• you are healthy,
• you can stay in Great Britain for 3 - 24 months,
• you have no previous convictions.

Documents:

• Application
• 2 Child Care References
• Character Reference
• Medical Certificate
• Photo Album
• Au Pair's letter to the Host Family
• Photocopy of the page of your passport showing personal data (+ we ask that this document be brought into our office to be scanned)
• Photocopy of your certificate of secondary education or diploma (+ we ask that this document be brought into our office to be scanned)
• Photocopy of your driving licence (if you have one) (+ we ask that you get an international driving licence, which can be obtained at the Department of Communication at your Council Office , and bring it into our office to be scanned)
• Certificate of no previous convictions
• 2 passport photos

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