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Scotia Personnel

Why choose Scotia Personnel?

One of Canada's top gap year organizations. With 31 years of experience, we partner with some of the world's best to offer amazing programs across Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. Tutor, Teach, Camp Counselor, Au Pair, Culinary, Hospitality and Cultural Ambassador Programs.

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Summer
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

2 years abroad in the United States - the best 2 years!!!

In 2020-2022 I spent two years abroad in the United States as an Au Pair with Au Pair in America. Scotia Personnel helped me set up my profile, get my visa, and encouraged me the whole way through the application. This took off so much stress because they were so proffesional and organized. Shoutout to Marilyn and Richelle for their constant support, I couldn’t have done it without them.

Being an Au Pair taught me how to be confident in myself, as well as helped me find friends all over the world!

If you’re looking to take an abroad experience, I highly recommend going through Scotia Personnel. You won’t regret it!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve-wracking part was worrying if I would meet friends, but the local Au Pair community in your area will help you connect with girls from all over the world! You’ll be blown away by how close you all become.
Pros
  • Adventure
  • Life Experience
  • Independence
Cons
  • Having to come home!
  • Deciding what route you’ll take! There’s so many good ones!
  • Can be scary! (But you’ll overcome it!)
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Samantha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Au Pair in America through Scotia Personnel

I had such an amazing experience working with Scotia Personnel!
I interviewed with them to become an Au Pair in America, and this experience has been the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I have Scotia Personnel to thank for it.
They were so helpful, kind, and had exceptional communication throughout the whole process. They set me up with my Au Pair program, helped with my application, and gave great guidance on picking my host family. They took care of the entire visa process for me and made the whole experience of doing a cultural work exchange stress free!
I cannot recommend them enough. Still to this day I’m in contact with Richelle and Marilyn from Scotia Personnel, they love hearing updates of how their au pairs are doing!
Thank you Scotia Personnel!!

Pros
  • Experiencing a new country, travelling
  • Meeting new people
  • Living outside your comfort zone
Cons
  • Missing your friends and family
  • Living under someone else's roof with their unique rules (can be different from what you're used to)
  • Feeling far away
Response from Scotia Personnel

Thank you Samantha it has been aa pleasure working with you!

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Hayley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!

Being an Au Pair in the states was a dream, it was the best thing that I needed to do for myself. I had an amazing time and experience. I loved my host family and where I was located. I extended longer and stayed an extra 9 months. It was the perfect amount of time because I knew I wanted to jump into education and start school. I'm grateful for every moment and for my American family.
Scotia Personnel was an absolutely amazing company to work with for having been my first time in the program for wanting to be an Au Pair. The whole team , but especially Richelle and Marilyn have been beyond amazing. My whole process of becoming an Au Pair was so easy and non stressful because they helped me with everything from getting my visa to the paperwork and answering any questions that I had. They are very professional and easy to speak to. Having that communication was great.
My entire experience was terrific and I loved every part of the program and people. Thanks to the Scotia Personnel team.
I'll recommend them every time!!

-Hayley

Pros
  • Growth and learning experience
  • Adventure
  • New relationships/ Friendships
Response from Scotia Personnel

Thank you Haley we are happy to hear we were able to make your experience as seamless as possible for you!

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Holly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

2 years in England as a Chef

Scotia Personnel helped me travel to England in 2018, where I stayed for 2 years. They made the process so easy, from helping with the visa, paperwork and finding a job, to moral support through the process. All the staff I worked with were so friendly kind and helpful. It really made the process so much easier and took the fear out of it. They also set me up with a life changing experience. I was 19 when I went, and taking a job abroad, learning about other cultures and traveling the world has forever changed my life. It was an enlightening experience and gave me a level of independence like no other. Not to mention memories that will last me a lifetime. If you are debating on taking on this process, I strongly encourage you to do so, it will change your life forever, in a way no one can take from you. This is your time, and Scotia Personnel is a great first step towards it.

Pros
  • Made the process so easy
  • Had a great time
  • Paid vacation, accommodations and free meals
Response from Scotia Personnel

Thank you Holly! We are happy to have been apart of your memorable experience overseas!

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Kendall
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Wonderful Experience with a Supportive Agency

I went through Scotia Personnel to au pair with Au Pair in America. Richelle and Marilyn were unbelievably supportive and helpful throughout the entire application process and continued to check in with me while I was in my au pair year in New York City, making sure that everything was going well and that I had everything I needed. Scotia Personnel made sure to provide me with all the information and resources I needed to make sure that my time as an au pair was seamless and enjoyable.

Since returning home from au pairing, Scotia Personnel has continued to reach out to me with new and exciting opportunities and has now facilitated my getting a nanny job in a new city. I am so thankful for the opportunities that they have provided me with and for all the love and support I have received from Richelle and Marilyn along the way. Without a shadow of a doubt, I would recommend anyone interested in work and travel opportunities to go through Scotia Personnel.

Pros
  • Supportive and Encouraging
  • Organized and Communicative
  • Fun and Adventurous
Response from Scotia Personnel

Thank you Kendall! It has been a pleasure working with you and we are happy to know you felt supported!

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