Australia Classic High School Exchange
Your guide to our programs and prices
The cost of your Australia high school exchange will depend on duration of your experience. Every exchange is built on our long high school exchange experience, and vast network of educators and host families. Every student is guided and supported by our team – whenever you need us, in your home country or abroad.
Find out more information below and contact our high school advisors, who will prepare a detailed quote for you!
Programs available in Australia: Classic High School.
Australia Classic High School
A cultural exchange experience, where you can enjoy life with an Australian host family.
Australia Classic High School
| Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | $11,450 | jul 9, 2026 – Apr 24, 2027 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Academic Semester | $9,950 | Jul 9, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Jul 4, 2026 – Sept 26, 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Academic Year | $11,450 | Jan 21 – Nov 27, 2027 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $9,950 | Jan 21 – Jun 26, 2027 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Jan 23 – Apr 17, 2027 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $11,450 | Early Jul 2027 – Late Apr 2028 | Jan 31, 2027 |
| Academic Semester | $9,950 | Early Jul 2027 – Late Nov 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Early Jul 2027 – Late Sep 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 |
Apply Early: Places are limited and deadlines may change, so we recommend applying early to secure your preferred program.
Program Dates: Start dates indicate approximate arrival periods. Confirmed travel dates will be provided in advance.
Flights, Surcharges & Changes: Program fees include a flight budget and a Flight Surcharge may apply, see Outbound Program Prices for details.
Flights follow partner-set schedules; early departures or personal travel changes incur a $300 fee (plus any airline charges).
The Australian Classic High School program includes:
| Return economy airfares from your nearest capital city with a reputable carrier. |
| Travel to and from your host community at the beginning and the end of the program – this may be a domestic flight, bus or rail transfer. ** |
| Full comprehensive medical, hospital, health, accident, baggage, cancellation, personal liability & travel insurance. The policy can be viewed in full on the insurance page on our website. |
| Your own Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Program Coordinator to support you throughout your time away as necessary and required. |
| Application Support. |
| Online Pre-Departure Orientation. |
| Arrival Orientation meeting in your host country (may be in your host community). |
| Full board in a carefully selected host family. |
| Enrolment at your host school. In most destinations, students are not required to wear a school uniform. Additional costs will apply where required for uniforms, school cafeteria/canteen meals, books/materials, transport and excursions etc. |
| Southern Cross Cultural Exchange admin costs. |
| 24/7 emergency phone support. |
| Local Coordinator in your host community. |
| Certificate of Completion. |
** Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is required to book flights for students to arrive and depart at set times, as stipulated by the overseas partner. A further fee of $300 is required to make any additional changes to the flights for a requested earlier departure or for personal travel at the end of the program. This will be in addition to the airline cost to make any change to the flights.
Not included in Australian Classic high school program price:
| Personal spending money | NZ$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
| Welcome Camp – January & July arrivals for Semester & Year Programs | Included in program fee |
| School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
| Additional luggage fees | As charged by the airlines |
| Optional excursions and tours | May be arranged by your host school or Local Coordinator once on program at an additional cost. |