Find answers to the most important questions about being an exchange student, au pair or language tutor in Germany. Au pair in Germany How long is the au pair program for? How long does the application process take? What if I have a problem during my stay in Germany? Is it possible to work as an au pair for a shorter period of time? How long does it take to match with a family after I have submitted my application? Exchange student in Germany What are the requirements I have to meet? Do I need to speak German to be able to become an exchange student? Do I need to be vaccinated against Covid-19? Where do host families in Germany typically live? What if I have a problem or get homesick during my stay? Tutor in Germany How long is the tutor program for? Do I have to live with a family as an a tutor? Why may I not be paid for tutoring? What types of families join the tutor program and how do they qualify for the program? Can I leave the tutor program early?