Overview

Add a 12 week BROWNS Demi Pair experience to your English language program.

Experience the ultimate language and cultural immersion with BROWNS English Language School's English + Demi Pair program. This unique opportunity allows you to enhance your language skills while living with a welcoming host family in Australia. As a Demi Pair, you will assist the family with light household duties for up to 15 hours per week, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for language practice. In exchange for your valuable contributions, you will receive comfortable accommodation and delicious meals, providing a home-away-from-home experience. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Australian culture and gain insights into daily life while forming lifelong friendships. Our experienced teachers will also guide you through interactive English classes, ensuring rapid progress and fluency. Embrace this enriching experience that combines language learning with an unforgettable cultural exchange. Embark on the journey of a lifetime with BROWNS, where language, culture, and adventure converge. Enrol now and let the English + Demi Pair program be your gateway to an exceptional international experience.

Campus: Available at our Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne campus.

Duration: 12 weeks Demi Pair program*

Start Dates: Any point during your studies at BROWNS

Requirements:

  • Minimum 12 weeks' notice
  • Minimum eight (8) weeks study at BROWNS
  • Minimum Pre-Intermediate level of English. Take our free BROWNS Online Placement Test.
  • Minimum age is 18 years old.
  • Applicants to provide a valid Blue Card (QLD)/Working with Children Check (VIC) prior to commencement with the family.

Why Demi Pair?

  • Experience the wonderful Australian way-of-life
  • Opportunity to improve your English skills
  • Help busy families with housekeeping and/or child minding
  • Save on the expense of accommodation and living costs
  • Carefully matched families
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion and personal reference for your resume

Description:

  • As a Demi pair you will work (unpaid) as a part-time, live-in housekeeper while attending English lessons at BROWNS during the day
  • Your host family will provide you with 12 weeks accommodation in a private room, with two meals meals Monday to Friday and three meals on weekends.
  • You will be required to work (unpaid) 15 hours per week.
  • Our Demi Pair Manager will give you an orientation on arrival, telephone contact every week and support whenever necessary.
  • Your application must be made at least 12 weeks prior to commencement at BROWNS and may be approved following a virtual interview.
  • Accepting both female and male students from a broad range of ages.

Fees:

Timetable

Sample timetable*

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.00 – 8.00 Morning duties
8.40 – 9.40 CORE class
Revision
CORE class CORE class CORE class CORE class
9.45 – 10.45 CORE class
Revision test
Break
11.05 – 12.05 CORE class
Test answers
Active8
Vocabulary & Reading
Active8
Writing
Active8
Grammar
Active8
Listening & Speaking
12.10 – 13.10 Active8
Pronunciation
Active8
Functional Usage
Lunch
13.30 – 14.30 Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate
17.00 – 19.00 Evening duties

Testimonials

Barista Testimonial
Maria from Brazil

“I was at University when I had decided to live abroad and study English. I made this decision because I believe the best career opportunities are connected with good English skills.

I chose Australia, and specifically the Gold Coast because one of my dreams was live close to the beach, and also because when I was a child, I was fascinated by koalas and kangaroos. So, on the Gold Coast I could put all my preferences together, and once I was here, I realised how other things such as culture, safety and lifestyle make it the perfect place to live and study.

I chose the BROWNS English Language School English plus Demi Pair program to have the opportunity of living with an Australian family to experience the culture, speak a lot of English and also because it was a great option when it comes to saving money. So, with this program, I help the family 3 hours per day, every weekday, with light cleaning and helping with the kids. In exchange, I receive accommodation and 3 meals per day.

Since I arrived in Australia, my family has been amazing with me, introducing me to everything, helping me when I needed and always trying to understand me. I will never forget when I saw koalas for the first time in my life because my host mom invited me to go to Dreamworld (an attraction park in Gold Coast) and when we were there she made a video in the exact moment that my eyes caught the koala. It was as unforgettable and an unbelievable day which I spent with my host family.

Being a Demi Pair and studying at BROWNS English Language School gives me the opportunity of improving my English as much as was possible, have a good cultural experience, make friends, travel, and I can say I’ve had some of the best months of my life."

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