Live with a Canadian family and study English in Toronto!
The Demi Pair program combines part-time childcare with English classes at Nacel Access, helping young adults affordably experience life in Canada. Work 20 hours per week with a host family in exchange for free room and board, while improving your English every morning.
- Morning classes
- General English
- 20
- 50 minutes
- 8 to 24 weeks
- 18-35
- Intermediate
- maximum 10 students per class
- Certificate
What is learned
During your course, you will:
- Improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
- Learn essential grammar and vocabulary for everyday communication
- Gain greater confidence in real-life English situations
- Practice English daily with both teachers and your host family
- Learn to use English in family, childcare, and cultural settings
Your mornings will be spent in class, focusing on building strong communication skills, while your afternoons and evenings are dedicated to interacting in English within a family environment.
What are benefits
Combines language learning with a cultural exchange experience.
Offers free accommodation and meals in exchange for part-time help, making your stay in Toronto significantly more affordable.
Provides real immersion—you’ll speak English at home and in class every day.
Builds practical language skills through childcare, household activities, and daily routines.
Allows you to experience Canadian culture and family life firsthand.
For who
Great for budget-conscious students looking to save up to 50% on living costs!
This program is ideal for:
- Young adults aged 18–35 who enjoy working with children
- Students seeking a budget-friendly English course in Canada
- People who want to immerse themselves in Canadian culture while studying
- Responsible and mature individuals who can balance part-time work and language learning
- Those looking for a non-salaried cultural exchange with valuable life and language experience
What is the Demi Pair program in Toronto?
A Demi Pair is a part-time version of the traditional Au Pair program. In this program, international young adults (aged 18–35) live with a local family in Toronto and provide part-time childcare in exchange for room and board. Unlike full-time Au Pairs, Demi Pairs work up to 20 hours per week, usually in the afternoons and evenings. In the mornings, they attend English language classes at Nacel Access English Toronto.
Working time and conditions
After classes, students work 20 hours per week with their host family, caring for the children and helping with household tasks. In exchange, accommodation and meals are provided, making their English studies very affordable.
Demi Pairs typically help with tasks such as:
- Picking up children from school
- Assisting with dinner preparation
- Setting the table and tidying up toys
- Accompanying children to after-school activities
- Helping with homework
Who is Demi-Pair for?
The Demi Pair program we offer at Nacel Access English Toronto is designed for students who want to experience Canadian life while saving up to half the cost of their English course.
Please note: Demi Pairs do not receive a salary, as the program is based on a cultural exchange—part-time help in return for accommodation and meals.
However, it's important to keep in mind that being a Demi Pair is a serious commitment, so participants may not always be able to join leisure activities like other students at the school.
English classes
The Demi Pair program is offered by the school with 20 General English lessons per week and is available to students aged 18 and over.
Discover our General English classes in Toronto.
Intermediate to higher level.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Program Type | Age Range | Required English Level |
|---|---|---|
General English / Conversation | 17+ | Beginner to Advanced (Pre‑A1 to C2) |
Business, IELTS, TOEFL, Medical | 17+ | Minimum Intermediate (B1/B2) |
Demi‑Pair | 18–35 | Intermediate or higher |
Juniors & Parent‑Child Camps | 7–17 (+ parent) | Beginner to Advanced |
