Europair Services

What Europair Services does

Europair Services is a Paris-based private Au Pair and cultural exchange placement agency, founded in 1988, that connects young candidates (typically aged 18-30) with host families in France and abroad. The company operates two complementary service lines: outbound placement of French and international candidates to 12 destinations across Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia (including USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, China, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Iceland, and the Netherlands), and inbound placement of English-speaking Au Pairs and native English tutors with French families. Its product portfolio includes country-specific Au Pair programs, hybrid study-plus-childcare "Demi-Pair" programs in Ireland and Australia, a Tutor in France language-immersion offering, an Educare USA program combining childcare with university coursework, and a longer-duration Nanny Canada placement.

The business is delivered through a combination of in-person consultations at the Paris 12th-arrondissement office, phone-based advisory, and a JavaScript-based website supporting online registration and program applications. Europair earns revenue almost entirely through transactional placement and file fees paid by both Au Pair candidates and host families (e.g., €255-€870 Au Pair placement fees, €290-€440 tutor placement fees, €110-€150 file fees), rather than subscription or recurring contracts. International placements are delivered via a curated network of partner agencies, including Au Pair in America and AIFS for USA/Australia, Au Pair Link for New Zealand, and Lopair for China; Europair is a founding member of the French industry association UFAAP (est. 1999) and a member of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA). The company has placed 12,000 Au Pairs and served 9,000 families since 1988.

Name

Europair Services

Legal name

SAS Europair

Website

https://europairservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Europair Services is a Paris-based private Au Pair and cultural exchange placement agency, founded in 1988, that places young candidates (18-30) with host families across 12 countries and matches French families with English-speaking Au Pairs and tutors, operating through partner agencies, UFAAP, and IAPA memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Exchange & Au Pair Placement Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Au Pair Placement & Matching Services (HSAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Au Pair & Live-In Care Placement Agencies (HSAAALAG), Au Pair Program Sponsorship & Compliance (Visa/Host Family Support) (HSAAAEAB), Paid Placement & Au Pair/Working Holiday Placement Programs (EDAIAFAD), Au Pair Training, Orientation & Cultural Exchange Programs (HSAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Au pair placement
• Cultural exchange programs
• Language immersion services
• Host family matching
• International youth mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Au Pair Placement Fees for Families: Fees charged to French host families for placement of Au Pairs, including file fees and placement fees ranging from 255€ to 870€ depending on program duration and formula (Prematch, All-in-one, or Extension options).
2. Program Registration Fees: Registration and file request fees for prospective Au Pairs and host families to initiate the placement process.
3. English Tutor Placement Fees: Placement fees for English tutors in France, ranging from 290€ to 440€ depending on stay duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Europair Services is an Au Pair and cultural exchange placement agency that matches young people (18-30 years) with host families in 12 countries worldwide (USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, China, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands) and places native English-speaking tutors with French families. The company charges placement and file fees to both candidates and host families, providing family matching, visa and paperwork assistance, orientation events, and ongoing mediation support throughout the placement.

Product overview

Europair Services is a single-service placement agency specializing in Au Pair and language exchange programs. The company operates a portfolio of placement programs organized around two service lines: (1) programs for young people becoming Au Pairs abroad (12 destination countries including USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, China, and Canada) plus (2) programs for French families hosting Au Pairs or English tutors in France. Key products include Au Pair in France (for international Au Pairs to French families), Tutor in France (language exchange with native English speakers), and destination-specific programs like Au Pair USA, Au Pair Australia, Au Pair Irlande, and Demi-Pair variants. The company also places Au Pairs in China through partner Lopair, and in Australia and USA through partners AIFS and Au Pair in America. All programs include family matching, paperwork/visa assistance, orientation, and ongoing support during the stay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Au Pair in France Program placing English-speaking Au Pairs (18-30 years) with French host families for 2-12 months, including childcare for up to 25 hours per week, accommodation, meals, minimum €80 weekly stipend, and visa assistance.
• Tutor in France Language exchange program placing native English-speaking tutors (18-65 years) with French families for 1-3 months, providing 15 hours of conversation per week in exchange for accommodation and full board, with no childcare duties.
• Au Pair USA (Au Pair in America)
• Educare USA
• Au Pair Australia
• Demi-Pair Australia
• Au Pair Nouvelle-Zélande
• Au Pair Irlande
• Demi-Pair Irlande
• Au Pair Allemagne
• Au Pair Espagne
• Au Pair Italie
• Au Pair Pays-Bas
• Au Pair Danemark
• Au Pair Islande
• Au Pair Chine
• Nanny Canada
• Accueil d'un·e Au Pair (Host Family Program France) Program for French families to host international Au Pairs (18-30 years) for 1-12 months, including recruitment, paperwork assistance (URSSAF, CPAM, visa), and ongoing support, with 25 hours weekly childcare and €80 minimum weekly stipend.
• Accueil d'un·e Tuteur·trice d'anglais (English Tutor Hosting)

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000 Au Pairs placed successfully since 1988
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UFAAP (Union Française des Associations Au Pair)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropair is a founding member of UFAAP, established in 1999. This non-profit association groups French agencies specialized in Au Pair placements. UFAAP promotes the Au Pair program, informs families and Au Pairs about conditions, guarantees compliance with regulations, and maintains quality partnerships with international agencies. It also acts as mediator with French institutions.
• IAPA (International Au Pair Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropair is a member of the International Au Pair Association, a global non-profit organization created over 30 years ago. IAPA has approximately 150 member agencies in over 40 countries, promoting and protecting Au Pair programs in their cultural and linguistic exchange dimension. Member agencies comply with a code of conduct and quality charter.
• Au Pair in AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 1986, Au Pair in America is the first legally designated Au Pair childcare program by the US Department of State. Part of AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study), founded in 1964. Provides rigorous family selection, dedicated counselors, and 3-day New York orientation for participants.
• Au Pair Link (New Zealand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 2006, Au Pair Link has provided cultural exchange experiences connecting Kiwi host families with international Au Pairs. The first Au Pair agency officially accredited as an early childhood education provider by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Offers 2-day Auckland orientation and national coverage.
• AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study) AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 1964, AIFS has offered cultural and educational exchange opportunities for over 1.5 million young people. AIFS Australia provides Au Pair programs with rigorous family selection, strong participant support before and during placement, and Working Holiday Visa assistance.
• Lopair (China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2011, Lopair is a Chinese agency placing thousands of international Au Pairs with Chinese host families. Promotes cultural exchange, creates links between Chinese and world cultures, and cultivates an international community based on respect, youth empowerment, and friendship between peoples.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• AuPairWorld: Online Au Pair matching platform with a large free-to-use database, posing disintermediation risk to traditional agencies like Europair by enabling direct family-candidate connections across Europe.
• GreatAuPair: Online Au Pair and nanny matching platform with a large candidate database, representing the digital-native model that pressures traditional agencies' placement fees; overlaps with Europair's U.S. and Europe offerings.

Broad incumbents

• EF Au Pair (EF Education First): Education giant with Au Pair and cultural exchange offerings integrated into a broader study-abroad/language-travel portfolio; competes with Europair in the language-immersion segment via scale and brand.

Direct peers

• InterExchange: U.S. designated J-1 Au Pair sponsor operating a similar host family / Au Pair matching business; comparable placement fees, visa handling, and in-country support structure to Europair's U.S. offering.
• AuPairCare (AIFS): U.S.-designated J-1 Au Pair program within the AIFS family, comparable to Europair's U.S. placements via AIFS; operates the same host-family matching, in-country support, and orientation model.
• Au Pair in America (AIFS): Part of AIFS, the U.S. Department of State-designated Au Pair program; already a Europair channel partner for U.S. placements, but functions as a direct competitor for non-French families and represents a comparable placement model.
• Ayusa (Intrax): U.S. Department of State-designated Au Pair program with international placement including European host families; competes in the same J-1 Au Pair value chain and offers a comparable family-vetting process.
• Au Pair Link (New Zealand): Europair's own New Zealand partner, but functions as a peer offering a comparable Au Pair placement service for host families in NZ; Ministry of Education-accredited with a similar orientation and matching model.
• Cultural Care Au Pair: Largest U.S. J-1 Au Pair sponsor and a direct competitor to Europair for outbound French Au Pairs to the USA; operates a similar host-family/au-pair matching model with placement fees and visa sponsorship.
• BAuPAIR (Germany): Major German Au Pair agency that sends candidates across Europe and overlaps with Europair on European destination programs (Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland); same Au Pair placement agency business model and customer demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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