English + Demi Pair

Overview

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

Duration: 12 weeks Demi Pair program* (minimum 10 weeks English course at BROWNS)

Start Dates: Any point during your studies at BROWNS

Requirements:

• Minimum pre-intermediate level of English
• Completed Demi Pair Application Form and BROWNS Application Form.
• Police check from the student's home county (provided in English).
• Completed Queensland Government New Customer Application (individual) required to submit the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Application upon arrival to Queensland, Australia.
• Student introduction letter with a minimum of three pictures of the student with children, family and friends
• 2 x Official Identification which include the students photo (passport copy + one other form of identification*). E.g:
  • Foreign passport + temporary visa + student identity document or,
  • Foreign passport + temporary visa + Debit or credit card (must include signature and embossed or printed name)
• Passport
• Resume
• Visa grant letter
• Flights details

For full detail of alternative Official Identification options, please refer to the Queensland Government link, https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/driver-licensing/identity

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

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, three meals per day, and free time on weekends.
• You will be required to work (unpaid) 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Our Demi Pair Manager will give you an orientation on arrival, telephone contact every week and support whenever necessary.
• Program includes Airport pick-up included
• Your application must be made at least 10 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.

Offshore Package* (12 weeks):

The offshore package is for students applying from overseas. This schedule allows time to settle in, learn routine and obtain Blue Card / Working With Children Check. Candidates must provide Police Check from home country. Candidates must not assist with any child related tasks until Blue Card has been approved.

House Keeper role - first two weeks.
10 hours per week assisting the family with the following:

• Assisting with cleaning and housework.
• Cleaning and tidying common areas.
• Assisting with meal preparation for family.

Demi Pair role - 10 weeks
15 hours per week assisting the family with the following:

• Helping with children in the morning, after school and at dinner and bath times.
• Assisting with cleaning and housework.
• Cleaning and tidying children’s rooms.
• Assisting with meal preparation and feeding young children.
• Reading stories and playtime.
• Baby-sitting during the week.

Onshore Package (12 weeks):

Suitable for onshore applicants with valid Blue Card/Working with Children's Check.

Demi Pair role - 12 weeks
15 hours per week assisting the family with the following:

• Helping with children in the morning, after school and at dinner and bath times.
• Assisting with cleaning and housework.
• Cleaning and tidying children’s rooms.
• Assisting with meal preparation and feeding young children.
• Reading stories and playtime.
• Baby-sitting during the week.

Choose an English program:

• Intensive General English
• IELTS Exam Preparation
• English for Academic Purposes
• Cambridge First Certificate English (FCE) Preparation
• Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation

Fees:

• Tuition fees
• General fees

*Offshore package for students applying from overseas. This schedule allows time to settle in, learn routine and obtain Blue Card / Working With Children Check. Candidates must provide Police Check from home country. Candidates must not assist with any child related tasks until Blue Card has been approved. Onshore package is 12 weeks Demi Pair role.