English + Demi Pair

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 (from January 2024) campus.

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).
• Introduction letter (in English) with minimum of three (3) pictures of applicant with children, family and friends
• Copy of passport
• Completed CV / Resume (in English)
• Visa grant letter
• Flights details
• Completed Queensland Government New Customer Application (individual) required to submit the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Application upon arrival to Queensland, Australia.
• Applicant to bring a bank or crecit card from home country to Australia (do not attach a copy of this card to your Demi Pair application). This card must have your name embossed/printed on the card (it cannot be a blank card or hand written). This card is not needed for payment, it is only sighted at the Department of Transport for identification purposes in order to obtain a Blue Card.

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.