Patricia Brunner

Allow us to introduce GET DREAMS, the newest member to join our association’s diverse community. With 11 years of experience in the market they specialize in cultural exchange and study abroad programs. Their flagship offer is the au pair program, which provides young Colombians with the chance to engage in au pair experiences across countries like the USA, Germany, France, Austria, China, and Italy.The passionate GET DREAMS team takes special pride in guiding, advising and training future applicants to ensure safe, legal and trustworthy experiences to improve the quality of life and the professional and academic careers of Colombian youth. …

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Intercultural is a student exchange and travel company based in Florianopolis/SC, Brazil. The team is proud to have been in the cultural exchange business for more than 28 years, having fulfilled the dreams of thousands of customers from all over Brazil. The organization has 14 offices in different regions of the country and sends clients of all ages abroad, whether to study or work. Intercultural offers different types of programs such as: Language Courses, High School, Higher Education, Au Pair, Work Experience USA, Trainee and Internship, as well as Tour Packages, Airline Tickets and other services, representing more than 150 …

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New Horizons is a global study of youth and student travel conducted by the WYSE Travel Confederation every five years. The aim of the survey is to provide a comprehensive overview of the youth and student travel market worldwide. As members of the WYSE Travel Confederation, we at IAPA fully support this significant survey. We kindly request our members and other organizations to share the survey information and link provided below with their young customers. Are you a young traveler and would you be willing to assist us in gaining a better understanding of international travel? If so, we would greatly …

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  Skills for English is the result of a partnership between the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and PSI, a global testing provider, delivering 22 million assessments a year in over 160 countries.   One of the fastest growing English language assessments globally, their tests are accepted as a standard for study, work, and settlement purposes by an increasing number of governments and institutions worldwide.  Skills for English tests are available in two modalities:  SELT– approved for UK visa purposes when taken in any of our UKVI approved centres outside the UK. Global– available for non-visa purposes in universities and language schools, and at-home through …

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On Wednesday 28 June 2023, the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) online. This marked the first General Meeting since the transformation of IAPA into a legally registered association in Germany, operating under the name IAPA International Au Pair Association (Munich) e.V.. The meeting saw the election of new Board members, including the Chair, Treasurer, and a new Board member.   We are pleased to congratulate Michal McHugh on his well-deserved appointment as the new IAPA Chair. Michael McHugh, senior vice president of Au Pair USA by InterExchange in the USA, brings extensive experience from …

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We are pleased to announce that the Guetegemeinschaft Au pair e.V. has joined the IAPA International Au Pair Association as a new member! The Gütegemeinschaft Au pair is a German based association that promotes quality of au pair stays in Germany. Member agencies must adhere to a set of quality standards defined by the association and are regularly inspected by independent auditors. Compliance with the defined rules and guidelines is indicated by the RAL Au pair quality mark (RAL Gütezeichen Au pair). It guarantees customers that the agencies provide transparent and guaranteed quality conditions for the selection, preparation, placement and support …

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We are very pleased to see our community growing. Today we’re happy to present and welcome our latest full voting member Didac Schools from Switzerland. But let them speak for themselves: Didac Schools is a well-established Swiss educational institution, operating in Bern, Lausanne, Geneva, Lugano, and Eastbourne (UK). Depending on the location of the school, students have the opportunity to learn French, English, Italian, or German on site. We offer a wide range of programs including au pair school, language years and summer courses, with an individual selection of additional modules and clubs to achieve your educational aims. In addition, …

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We are happy to welcome Au Pair Union from China as the newest full non-voting member of IAPA International Au Pair Association! Au Pair Union offers young Chinese women and men the opportunity to gain international experience by helping families in need of childcare support. With a thorough selection process that takes into account each candidate’s language level, background, and overall ability, Au Pair Union ensures that only the most suitable candidates are chosen for each program. Additionally, the organization provides offline training to mentally prepare all au pairs for their new journey with their host families. We are excited …

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Global Au Pair is a dynamic and exciting new member of the IAPA International Au Pair Association that is dedicated to creating meaningful connections of young people with families abroad. With a passionate team based in Taiwan and China, Global Au Pair has already helped over 500 applicants from these countries to connect with American families and experience the unique joys of the au pair lifestyle. But Global Au Pair is not just focused on outbound experiences. They also offer an inbound program that is designed to bring young people from around the world to stay with Chinese-speaking families and …

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