MJ Horizons Chinese Au Pair Program

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For any people who have time and are interested in China, this an au pair exchange program I am attending right now if anyone is interested. I think that only people whose mother language is English or people who have resided in English speaking country for long time are available to participate. The advantage of this program is that it is free. The program is about 6 months. There is also a short-term program which is about 1 month (time length negotiable with paired family). You can also visit the website of the company. http://www.mjhorizon.com/

 

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Brief Introduction of the Company

   MJ Horizon International Cultural Exchange LLC dedicates in cultural exchange and parent child education. Based in China and America, our team has rich experience in cultural exchange. We provides essential services for interpreting cultural norms and effective educational techniques. It is our wish to create an union that be advantage of both the student and the host family. Each participant will be able to indulge in the culture, creating valuable understandings and worldly skills while building an international network. 

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Program Summary

  MJ Horizon Cultural Exchange program introduces foreign students (Native English Speakers) to China in homestay (for 6month).

  We will provide the international students a free journey to China,as well as free living in Beijing(with independent room) and free meals. After matching the student with the proper host family, he/she will live with Chinese host families like a family member. By joining Chinese family routine,our foreign students will have the unique chance to learn about China and Chinese culture. What’s more, we’ll provide them free Chinese lessons and activities to help them blend in China. It would be a great experience to broaden their horizon and develop an international perspective.

  During the period of homestay, international student will act as language assistant and cultural educator by teaching English and taking care of their host siblings. And the host family will offer the student stipend money( ¥1700) per month to show their gratitude.

 

Program Process

Our team will follow the steps:

1. Understand the family’s requirement,make personal plans
2. Interview and matching host family with International student
3. Help students to apply visa
4. Sign contracts and agreements
5. Flight ticket
6. Meet host family in China
7. Training Chinese basics
8. Customer Service
9. Activities for students

Program Candidates

• The qualification of our candidates:

1.  Native English speaker

2.  Ages 16-29

3.  Positive, responsible and dependable

4.  High school diploma or equivalent educational credentials

5.  No criminal records

6.  Experiences dealing with children will be a plus

• The duties of our candidates will be:

1.  Spend 25/35 hours per week teaching family members English

2.  Pick up the host siblings at school

3.  Do exercise or play games with the host siblings

4.  Help them with their English homework

5.  Tell bed stories to the host siblings

• The benefits for our candidates:

1.  Free journey (Airfare to China)

2.  Free living in homestay (with your own room in Beijing for 6 months)

3.  Free meals in homestay (three meals per day with host family)

4.  Stipend money per month ( ¥1700)

5.  Free accident insurance,cellphone(fare included),transport card

6.  Free Chinese lessons and cultural activities weekly

7.  Certification as a qualified Chinese homestay mentor/assistant

8.  Chance to explore China and make Chinese friends

9.  Ongoing, personalized support from our local coordinator

 

Program Costs

Our international students only need to pay:

1.  $500 program deposit which is refundable upon successful completion

2.  Visa applying expenses(our team will provide professional assistant on visa application for)

 

Successful Case

   Nemo is an optimistic sporty boy whose parents pay more attention on his quality education and mental development. He has been on this international cultural exchange program since he was 4 years old. Now that he turns into 6, he’s already been able to speak English fluently after hosting three exchange students in their family.

  Of all three homestay students,Andrew became Nemo’s best friend. They played hokey and basketball together; discussing about science and comics together; even go for fencing and painting lessons together. Through all the communication, Nemo improved English in every aspect. He’s more than capable to express his feelings or tell stories in English now.

  To help Andrew blend into Chinese lifestyle, the family organized dozens of activities such as sightseeing, “pizza hunting”, traveling tours and so on. Together, they have traveled the highways and byways of Beijing city. Andrew started to fell in love with Chinese ancient buildings, especially the forbidden city. He learned lots of Chinese traditions as well, like eating dumplings on New Year’s Eve for a good fortune of the coming year. Nemo’s mom is good at Peking Opera, and Nemo’s dad likes stamp collecting. During the homestay with this family, Andrew grew a huge interest in Chinese culture and history.

  When Andrew headed back to college, he and Nemo made a deal, that one day in the future, Nemo will fly to America and visit Andrew’s family. The two boys from different countries has developed great friendship in MJ Horizon program!