On this page we give you some information on Swedish Au pairs. As you may or may not know, our Swedish au pair agency specializes in Swedish au pairs for London, the UK, rest of Europe, Australia and even the USA.
Capital: Stockholm
Languages: Swedish, small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities
Swedish Au Pairs Agency
The following information is generalized and compiled from questions posed to us by families.
There are hardly any social class differences in Sweden, so it is important for a Swedish au pair to be treated equally.
Au pairing is very common in Sweden. Communication with their host family is extremely important to Swedish au pairs. Swedish au pairs and Swedish girls in general are accustomed to being taken seriously in discussions.
Raising your voice to a Swedish au pair will lead to distrust.
Au pairs from Sweden are motivated by the opportunity meet new people, learn about other cultures, and practice their language skills. They are not motivated by money.
Young people in Sweden have the freedom of their family to socialize and date so please bear that in mind and discuss it with your Swedish au pair. Curfews are not common for Swedish people.
Swedish aupairs are accustomed to sharing in household chores.
Au pair applicants from Sweden will have good English skills and be independent and honest.
Child Care Practices
A Swedish au pair never hits a child. It is forbidden in accordance with the Swedish law to hit even your own child. Children are verbally reprimanded.
Swedish au pair applicants obtain childcare experience through formal schooling, babysitting and being youth leaders.
Both parents share the childcare responsibilities.
It is common for both parents to work and be away from home during the day.
Driving Skills
Not many Swedish aupairs between the ages of 18 and 25 hold a driver's license.
The driver's license in Sweden is expensive to obtain. It takes six months to one year to obtain a license in Sweden. Candidates take driving lessons and theoretical as well as practical tests.
The International driving permit is available.
Generally the parents provide a car in which to practice.
Most cars have manual transmission.
English Language Skills
English is a compulsory subject in the schools in Sweden so your Swedish au pair will already speak good or very good English
Classes begin in the first years at school and focus on both oral and written skills.
Education
Approximately 20% of young women continue their studies at University.
Others work in offices or study elsewhere.
The academic year starts in August and ends in June.
The educational opportunities of the program are important for most girls.
Health
The most common inoculations are Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Diphtheria.
Sweden has one of the lowest incidences of TB (Tuberculosis), therefore most young women are not inoculated and tested for TB.
Sweden has low-cost health insurance. Hospitalization is free.
Most young women visit the dentist on a regular basis, though it is expensive.
"Eating disorders" are common in Sweden and amongst Swedish au pairs. However a good au pair agency with Swedish au pairs like us make sure we do all the medical checks and reference checks.
Diet
On most days of the week most Swedish families have dinner together; it is a time to talk about what happened that day and make plans for upcoming events.
Most au pairs from Sweden eat meat, though vegetarianism is common.
A typical Swedish diet includes a combination of meat/fish/fowl and pasta/potato/rice, accompanied by vegetables. Among the most common home-cooked meals are probably meatballs with potatoes and lingonberries. Otherwise, Swedes eat a lot of international dishes such as Italian, Chinese, Thai, and Mexican.
Religion
The most common religion in Sweden is Protestant.
Most young people in Sweden do not practice their religion regularly.
A young person would rarely choose to practice a religion that is different than her family's religion.
Telephone & Internet
Most homes have a telephone and a computer with access to the Internet.
We are the Leading Swedish Au Pair Agency
Peek-a-Boo are a leading provider of au pairs and nannies. We have a wealth of experience in helping parents find qualified, reliable carers for their children. We are committed to providing the best nannies and au pairs for your needs, and can take the hard work and stress out of finding the right person to look after your children. We understand that you will only want the best person for the job, and so we have a detailed process to find them.
We have become widely recognised as a respectable and efficient Swedish au pair agency, and have helped many families find the best Swedish au pair in London to care for their children.
Find a Swedish Au Pair in London
The Swedish au pairs we find for you will be questioned and interviewed thoroughly to ensure that they are the perfect fit for your family. As a professional and conscientious Swedish au pair agency, we check their background and request they complete an extensive application, as well as two to three references. They will also need to provide a thorough medical clearance and police record.
Before you choose to meet with any of them, we will provide you with pictures, a letter and/or a CV. As an experienced Swedish au pair agency, we believe this is essential to give you a clearer representation of the Swedish au pairs applying to work with your children.
Need Help Finding a Swedish Au Pair in London?
Our male or female Swedish au pairs will be aged between 18 - 27, have an interest in caring for children, and childcare experience. They must also have successfully completed the compulsory years of education, want to travel abroad and experience a new culture to qualify for our Swedish au pair agency.
Once you have chosen from our Swedish au pairs, the successful candidate will require a place in your home and should be treated with as much respect as if they were one of the family. Ideally, a candidate from our Swedish au pair agency will care for your children for any period between 3 - 12 months in exchange for a salary, room and board within your home.
The Best Place to Find a Swedish Au Pair in London
Our Swedish au pairs can be relied upon to take and collect children from school, provide responsible supervision when parents are absent, and perform household tasks such as cleaning, ironing and washing up. It is essential that our au pairs are given some free time throughout the day for study and leisure, as well as two days off per week.
As mentioned above, our Swedish au pairs are subject to stringent security checks to ensure full eligibility for the role. We will provide you with information regarding only the most suitable applicants who we believe would provide sincere and responsible care for your child or children.
Contact us today for further information and advice on finding a Swedish au pair in London.