Find answers to the most important questions about being an exchange student, au pair or language tutor in Germany. Au pair 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? What if I become homesick? Can I leave the au pair program early? Do I have to live with a family as an au pair? Exchange student in Germany 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? Will I meet other exchange students during my stay in Germany? Tutor in Germany 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? Where in Germany do host families live? Do I need to speak German to be able to become a tutor Germany?