GlobalYouth Cultural Exchange Application Form

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our application. As an agency dedicated to connecting young people with suitable Chinese families, your insights and information are invaluable to us.


This survey is designed to gather detailed information about your personal background, goals, and specific needs. Your responses will greatly assist us in understanding your preferences and ensuring that we match you with a family that aligns with your expectations and requirements.


We appreciate your willingness to share this information with us. It is our commitment to facilitate a rewarding and enriching cultural exchange experience for both our participants and host families.


Your time and effort in completing this questionnaire are highly valued and play a crucial role in our mission to create successful and meaningful matches.


Please remember, if the family you are currently interested in does not end up being a match, do not worry. We have a wide range of excellent Chinese families for you to choose from, ensuring that you find the best possible placement.


Thank you once again for your participation. We look forward to assisting you in finding a fulfilling and enriching placement with one of our esteemed Chinese families.


Best regards,

The GlobalYouth Team. 

IMPORTANT: Do not close the page until you finish the form, otherwise you will need to type in your information again.
Part 1:Basic Information基本信息
*
1.
Please attach 1 picture which show the best of you!
We kindly request that you upload a recent photo of yourself to our platform.

The photo should meet the following requirements:
·Clear and in focus
·Head and shoulders visible
·No sunglasses or hats that obscure your face
·No filters or alterations that significantly change your appearance
·A neutral background

Please note that the photo you upload will be used to help host families get to know you better and make a decision about whether to invite you for an online family interview.

Therefore, it should be a photo that accurately represents you.

Thank you for your cooperation.
点击上传
*
2.
Name 名字
First Name and Last Name
*
3.
Gender性别
Male
Female
Others
*
4.
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) 出生日期
*
5.
Nationality 国籍[Choose at least 1 item]
We regret to inform you that we are not currently accepting applications from applicants of nationalities other than those listed below. If you hold dual nationality, please leave a note.
Spain 西班牙
Brazil 巴西
Iceland 冰岛
United States 美国
Germany 德国
Mexico 墨西哥
Denmark 丹麦
Georgia 格鲁吉亚
Belgium 比利时
United Kingdom 英国
Argentina 阿根廷
Greece 希腊
Romania 罗马尼亚
Canada 加拿大
Hungary 匈牙利
Portugal 葡萄牙
Sweden 瑞典
Luxembourg 卢森堡
Ireland 爱尔兰
Norway 挪威
Austria 奥地利
Bulgaria 保加利亚
New Zealand 新西兰
Italy 意大利
South Africa 南非
Netherlands 荷兰
Australia 澳大利亚
Finland 芬兰
France 法国
Croatia 克罗地亚
Switzerland 瑞士
*
6.
Religion 宗教
*
7.
Marital Status 婚姻状况
*
8.
Height 身高（cm）
*
9.
Weight 体重（Please indicate whether it is in pounds or kilograms.）
Understanding your weight helps us better assess whether your health condition is suitable for long-distance travel or for handling the responsibility of caring for children.
*
10.
Father's occupation 父亲职业
All we need is for you to provide the names of your parents' occupations. Please do not disclose any personal information such as names or ages.
*
11.
Mother's occupation 母亲年龄及职业
All we need is for you to provide the names of your parents' occupations. Please do not disclose any personal information such as names or ages.
*
12.
Do you have siblings? Please introduce them 兄弟姐妹情况
There is no need to provide their names. All we need to know is how many siblings you have, their ages, and your position among them. With this information, we can determine if you have experience in taking care of siblings.
Part 2: Arrival Information
*
13.
Earliest arriving date 最早来华时间 
*
14.
Latest arriving date 最迟来华时间
*
15.
Longest of Stay(2-24months) in China 在华时间
Part 3:Contact Information联系方式
*
16.
Mobile (National code+area code+number)
*
17.
Email (essential)
*
18.
Your social media accounts
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Skype, WhatsApp...
19.
Wechat: (If you have)
*
20.
The Best Time Range to Contact you? (Beijing Time Zone)
Part 5:Education Background  教育背景
*
21.
What is your highest degree obtained? With School name 你获得的最高学位是什么?
*
22.
Starting year and Finishing year of your highest degree 起始时间
23.
Do you possess any additional relevant qualifications or certifications? If yes, kindly provide the specifics (as previously mentioned: your degree, your educational institution, your major, and the time you completed it).
Part 6：Language Skills 语言能力
*
24.
What is your native language? 母语
*
25.
How is your Chinese Level? 中文水平
*
26.
What other languages do you speak? For each language listed, please indicate your proficiency level using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale:
A1 - Beginner
A2 - Elementary
B1 - Intermediate
B2 - Upper intermediate
C1 - Advanced
C2 - Proficient
(e.g.,English-C2;Chinese-B2...)
Part 7:Hobbies & Interests兴趣爱好
*
27.
Which sports are you good at? 你喜欢什么运动?
*
28.
Do you play any instruments? (what instrument) 你会弹奏乐器吗?
*
29.
Do you have any other hobbies?Please describe your hobbies in details
Part 8:Childcare and Working Experience 孩童看护&工作经验



*
30.
What is your preferred range of children’s age? 你希望照顾多大年龄段的孩子?
*
31.
Do you have any experience with children? 你有照顾孩子的经验吗?
Yes 有
No 没有
*
32.
Please provide details of all your experience below:
Here's the format we would like you to follow:
Period 1:
Age of children:
Your Responsibilities:
Duration of experience (in months or years):
Period 2:
Age of children:
Your Responsibilities:
Duration of experience (in months or years):
*
33.
Do you have any other working experience you would like to share with us?
*
34.
Do you have experience in teaching English?
If yes, please specify the details (including the taught objects' age, teaching frequency, teaching methods, and achieved effects); if no, do you have the willingness to learn and try?
YES
NO
*
35.
If the child is naughty and refuses to follow your instructions, how will you handle it?
*
36.
 If the child says "I don't like you, I don't want to play with you", how will you respond and guide them?
*
37.
When you stay with the child in different scenarios, such as in the living room, on the way to and from school, or in the park, what will you do? 
Please give specific examples based on different age groups (e.g., toddlers, preschoolers). 
*
38.
If the child has a tantrum (e.g., crying, throwing things) due to dissatisfaction, how will you calm them down and solve the problem?
*
39.
Most Chinese children are non-native English speakers with basic English proficiency, and they often fail to understand English or only listen without responding. How will you handle such situations?
Part 9:General Questions 常见问题
*
40.
Do you smoke? 你吸烟吗?
yes
no
*
41.
Would you mind the host family members smoking at home? 你介意寄宿家庭成员在家里吸烟吗?
yes I do mind
no i don't mind
*
42.
Do you have a preference of the host city/cities? If yes, are you open to other cities? 有偏向的城市吗?如果有，能接受其他城市吗?
*
43.
Do you have any other requirements for the host family of China? 你对寄宿家庭有什么其他要求吗?
*
44.
Do you have any dietary restrictions? 你有什么忌口吗?
Yes (please specify) 有(请说明)
No 没有
Part 10:Health Information健康信息
*
45.
Do you take medications regularly?(If yes, please specify the medicine) 你有规律性用药吗? 
*
46.
Do you suffer from any allergies?(If yes, please specify) 你有过敏源吗?
Yes (please specify)
No 没有
*
47.
Are there any specific comments you would like doctors to know in an emergency situation?(If yes, please specify) 有特殊医嘱吗
Part 11: Motivation To China
*
48.
Why do you choose China as your destination? What’s the main reason that you would like to join this program? 为什么选择中国作为你的目的地?你想参加这个项目的主要原因是什么?
*
49.
What do you expect from the host family? 你对寄宿家庭有什么期望?
Part 12:Match Your Host Family
*
50.
Have you ever lived alone, traveled abroad alone, or lived independently in a place far from home? Please give details if yes. 
*
51.
How do you consider yourself ? (your characters, abilities,etc.) 你如何看待自己?
52.

IMPORTANT：Please film a self-introduction video (1-3 minutes) explaining why you want to be an au pair in China, your hobbies, daily life, and more.


If you need help with what to say, here are some suggestions:

  1. 1.Share your basic information: who you are, where you’re from, and how old you are.
  2. 2.Mention that you're participating in the GlobalYouth Cultural Exchange Program.
  3. 3.Talk about your family, what your parents do, and even introduce them if possible.
  4. 4.Describe your personality and what you’re like.
  5. 5.Explain why you want to go to China.
  6. 6.what interests you about Chinese culture.
  7. 7.Share any experience you have in teaching English.
  8. 8.Mention your experience in caring for children.
  9. 9.State your English language skills level.
  10. 10.Mention your Mandarin skills, if any, or other languages you speak.
  11. 11.Say what you hope to gain from the program.
you can send the video by sharing a Google drive link here：）or send it to WhatsApp:‪+8619301495302‬
*
53.
Please write a letter to your future host family below. 给家庭的一封信at least 100 words）
Write a motivation letter to your future host. Include the following points:
who you are
why you want to join this program
why the host family should host you
Powered By www.wjx.cn
Report