Demi-pair Work & Study English 20 lessons

A working holiday or a Student Visa is required.

The minimum length of the course is 12 weeks.

The minimum age of the demi-pair is 18 years old.

The demi-pair programme in Brisbane is available to both males and females.

The minimum level of English required to participate in the Demi-pair is A2.

English classes are usually held in the morning, while working hours are in the afternoon and evening.

With the Demi-pair program, pay only for the English classes, 20 lessons per week, and get free accommodation, with half board during the week and full board at the weekends, in exchange for the care of the host family’s children in Brisbane, Australia, you will

• Enhance your English grammar.
• Increase your English vocabulary.
• Improve your English pronunciation.
• Learn to speak English more fluently.
• Develop your English writing and reading.
• Enjoy your cultural exchange with the Demi-Pair program.

You can begin the English course with Demi-pair on any Monday.

On the first day of the General English Course with Demi Pair in Brisbane, students must take a level test to determine their exact level before being placed in a class with classmates of the same level. This ensures the student is studying at the appropriate level and progressing correctly.

Each skill (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) has a different class at Langports Brisbane.

Students always study at the correct level “of each skill,” so you might be at a specific level for your listening class but at a different level (higher or lower) for your reading, speaking, or writing classes.

Continuous monitoring is carried out to check the student´s progress.

On the last day of the General English Course with Demi-pair in Brisbane, the student receives a certificate acknowledging the Course they have completed, including the number of lessons, duration, and the final level of English acquired.

Details about the Demi-Pair programme in Brisbane

• The tasks of the Demi-pair in Brisbane are gratifying and consist of taking care of children (50% of the time) and light chores around the house (50% of the time) for around 20 hours a week (maximum 4 hours a day) in exchange for having Free accommodation (single room) and Free food.
• Two full days are free each week, either on the weekend or during the week.
• At least a Sunday per month will be free.
• Demi pairs will have their bedroom.
• The primary reason for Demi-Pair is cultural exchange.
• You will be treated like one member of the family.
• A Demi-pair course is an excellent option for anyone who enjoys working with children.
• It is not necessary to have experience.
• The reservation must be made at least 8 weeks in advance.

Typical duties your host family may ask you to do in Brisbane

• Helping children with their homework.
• Looking after the children.
• Picking the children up from school.
• Playing with children in English or your native language.
• Putting children to bed and reading stories.
• Taking children for evening activities.
• Taking the children to the park.
• Light household tasks include making breakfast/dinner and leaving everything tidy and clean.

Documentation needed for the Demi-Pair programme in Brisbane

• Copy of Passport or ID
• Recent photo.
• Recent medical certificate.
• Criminal record.
• Certified sexual offences.
• Copy of the latest qualifications (first aid, childcare, languages, sports, etc.).
• A selection of 5-6 photos with your native family, friends, and, if possible, with previously cared-for children.
• A cover letter written by you and addressed to the host family.
• A reference letter from a former teacher, manager, or family member for whom you babysat.

The cover letter and the reference letter must be written in English.