A U PA I R I N S PA I N T H E B E S T WAY TO INVEST IN YOURSELF
AU PAIR IN SPAIN: THE BEST WAY TO INVEST IN YOURSELF
Are you thinking about having a GAP YEAR or spending some time in Summer? Would you like to improve your Spanish and gain more knowledge about Spanish culture, their amazing food, way of living and their customs? We have an au pair program that could suit you perfectly BECOME AN AU PAIR WITH NINETONINEWORLD
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WHAT IS AN AU PAIR? It is a cultural exchange. You will become a cultural ambassador and a role model of the target language while living with a host family and helping with their children. Be willing to share your culture with your host family and receptive to learning about theirs as well!
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.� Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr 2
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN AU PAIR IN SPAIN? Live in the mother country of Spanish, the second most widely spoken language in the world. Speaking more than one language increases your job opportunities as globalization is reducing the distance between countries Boost your future prospects. Participating in a gap year develops important characteristics: courage, teamwork, curiosity, service, open-mindedness and a willingness to try something new. The grit you will acquire can be a cornerstone to success Broaden your social network while forming meaningful connections in Spain. People are a valuable resource and having new friends in new places is always a plus The payoff is a broader perspective that can come only from immersion in another society
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“Language and culture are the frameworks through which humans experience, communicate, and understand reality.� Lev Vygotsky
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WHY BECOME AN AU PAIR IN SPAIN WITH NINETONINEWORLD? WHAT SETS US APART? We are a bespoke company: our individualized approach places you with a family that best matches your personality and goals. Compatibility is paramount to us. This lends itself to a more enjoyable experience overall We are ‘quintessentially British’ and ‘traditionally Spanish’: we have local knowledge of both Britain and Spain. Our philosophies are based on quintessentially British standards and Spanish traditions. This makes us unique! Reliability: your well-being takes precedence above all else, so you can count on us to guide you and provide any necessary support through this ongoing process. We are parents too, so we understand the importance of support International mindedness: we take time to place you in a safe environment with a well-educated family that respects and understands other perspectives, cultures and languages Our vision for the future: we understand the importance of a language and a new experience. It is more than placing you in a home, it is about giving you the tools to live and adapt in different cultures and surroundings, a skill needed in this increasinly globalized world 5
WHAT ARE SPANISH HOST FAMILIES LOOKING FOR? Someone who is willing to share their culture and language Someone who enjoys working with children Someone who is willing to incorporate themselves into the family and is receptive to learning about Spanish culture Someone who is trustworthy and reliable
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SPANISH FAMILIES WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH: Free Accomodation Pocket money Days off
HOW TO BECOME AN AU PAIR WITH NINETONINEWORLD Have a look on our website to learn more about your role and responsibilities as an au pair. Fill out a registration form on our website so we can start working with you. For more information about us and the services we provide, please visit our website www.ninetonineworld.com the au pair section or the just fill in the form CONTACT NAMES UK: Sacha Bancroft Cooke (Co-founder and Director) SPAIN: MarÃa de Ascanio (Co-founder and Director) PHONE NUMBERS UK:+44 7837 747515 SPAIN: +34 689 016 746 E-MAIL hello@ninetonineworld.com
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Live life to the fullest. Spending a gap year or few months in another country will bring adventures, new knowledge and memories to last a lifetime.
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