Your program fee in Germany will vary depending on which program you choose, how much you customise your experience and the duration of your program.
Explore your options and then contact us to learn more! Our high school experts here and in Germany will guide you to the perfect program.
Programs available in Germany: Classic High School, Regional & City Choice.
A cultural exchange experience, enjoy high school life while living with a German host family. There is no school choice on this flat fee program, but you can make an area request for an additional fee (the fee is only charged if your request is granted).
Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2025/26 Program Dates | 2025/26 Program Deadline |
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Academic Year | $14,450 | Aug 30, 2025 – Jun 20, 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
Academic Semester | $12,450 | Aug 30, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
Short 3 Months | $11,450 | Oct 25, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 | Jul 7, 2025 |
Short 2 Months | $9,950 | Nov 29, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academic Year | $14,450 | Jan 17, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academic Semester | $12,450 | Jan 17, 2026 – Jun 20, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
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Academic Year | $14,450 | Aug 2026 – Jun 2027 | Mar 31, 2026 |
Academic Semester | $12,450 | Aug 2026 – Jan 2027 | Mar 31, 2026 |
Short 3 Months | $11,450 | Oct 2026 – Jan 2027 | Jul 7, 2026 |
Short 2 Months | $9,950 | Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 | Aug 4, 2026 |
Academic Year | $14,450 | Jan 2027 – Nov 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
Academic Semester | $12,450 | Jan 2027 – Jun 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
Applications deadlines are subject to change due to capacity limitations. Please apply early to secure a place on your preferred program. Each destination has a budget for flights included in the fee. If flight costs are above this budgeted amount, a Flight Surcharge may apply. Please see Flight Surcharges for more information.
Program start dates serve as approximate arrival times at the destination. We will notify you of your confirmed program dates ahead of time to prevent any confusion or inconvenience. 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.
** 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.
Personal spending money | NZ$400-500 per month |
Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
Soft Landing Camp – Semester & Year arrivals in January | 2 Nights in Frankfurt. Additional NZ$1,295 Departs 2 days earlier than standard program departure dates |
Soft Landing Camp – Semester & Year arrivals in August | 2 Nights in Berlin. Additional NZ$1,295 Departs 2 days earlier than standard program departure dates |
School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
Online Language Course | NZ$2,145 Available only to Semester & Year applicants. Mandatory for students with A2 level. Further information can be found here. |
Low German Supplement | NZ$1,960 Available only to Semester & Year applicants. Mandatory for students with A1 level and lower. Students will attend German Foreign Language classes as a supplement at their host school before integrating into regular classes. |
German Online Evaluation Test | Mandatory for all students. This test assesses your overall German language skills. Click here to access the test link. You must purchase a copy of your TESTIZER German certificate – US$10 |
Flight surcharge | Budgeted flight cost is NZ$3,000 and the surcharge is the amount beyond this at the time of booking flights. |
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. |
Upgrade your classic program to request a specific region. Upgrades are only charged once they are granted. Students applying for a Semester or Academic Year program to Germany have the option to pick the region they would like to live in during their exchange. If applicants are successfully placed in one of their preferred regions, then additional location fee will be applied to the normal program price. Location selection options are on a first come, first served basis, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
Once all spots are filled, no additional location requests can be considered.
The fees listed below are additional to your program fee should your application be successful.
Add – on | Price NZD |
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Classic High School + Region Choice – Northern Germany | $1,495 |
Classic High School + Region Choice – Southern Germany | $1,495 |
Classic High School + Region Choice – Eastern Germany | $1,495 |
Classic High School + Region Choice – Western Germany | $1,495 |
Classic High School + City Choice – Berlin | $9,495 |
Classic High School + City Choice – Cologne | $7,195 |
Classic High School + City Choice – Hamburg | $7,195 |
Classic High School + City Choice – Munich | $7,195 |