Finland Classic Exchange Prices
Your guide to our pricing and program information
The cost of your exchange program in Finland will depend on the duration of your stay.
Find out more information below and contact our high school experts, who will prepare a detailed quote for you!
Programs available in Finland: Classic High School Programs
Finland Classic High School
A cultural exchange experience! Enjoy high school life while living with a Finnish host family.
Finland Classic High School Prices
| Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | $15,950 | Aug 15, 2026 – May 22, 2027 (program start date may vary due to visa processing times) | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $14,950 | Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 (program start date may vary due to visa processing times) | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Short 3 months | TBC | Aug 15 – Nov 7, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Short 3 months | TBC | Oct 29, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Short 2 months | $10,450 | Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $14,950 | Jan 9 – May 22, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Short 3 months | TBC | Jan 9 – Mar 28, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
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 Finland 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.
- Organisation & Local Coordinator in your host country.
- 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 Finland Classic High School program price:
| Personal spending money | NZ$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
| Welcome Camp, available for arrivals in January & August | NZ$1,229 |
| 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. |