Lead the Way 2025

✔ Available for applications completed by December 15, 2025
✔ All destinations until spots fill
✔ Classic Academic Year Programs (Departing: July – September, 2025)

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LEAD THE WAY OFFER

academic YEAR exchange programS

Join Southern Cross Cultural Exchange, Australia’s first founded high school exchange organisation, and take advantage of an exclusive $1,000 discount for students who complete their application for our our Classic Academic Year Programs before December 15, 2024.

🌍 Why Wait? Begin Your Exchange Journey Today!
Book a no-obligation consultation to get all the answers you need, check your eligibility, and map out your unforgettable adventure.

Imagine Living a New Life Abroad
Immerse yourself in a new culture, connect with lifelong friends, boost your confidence, and maybe even become fluent in another language!

📅 Eligible Programs:
All Classic Academic Year Programs departing July – September 2025.

Start planning today and give yourself the ultimate gift: time to explore a whole new world.

Don’t miss out – secure your spot now!

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Exchange student voices

Maddy

“Take every opportunity you get! Try everything you possible can and never give up.”

– Maddy in Texas

Lucy

“You will be surprised by how quickly time will go so don’t waste it, take risks, and don’t be afraid to try new things because you might not get this chance again.”
– Lucy in Italy

Jessica

“It’s good to talk to your teachers when something confuses you or makes you feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed because they are there to help you.“

– Jessica in Canada

A R.
12 Nov 2023
				Very professional  and easy to deal with.. Jenny is very helpful and always there to answer any questions at any time.
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Shannon G.
12 Nov 2023
				SCCE have a great network of staff who support us as a host family. We are hosting our third student and the team have been super helpful every time. The students are changing our lives, we love it!
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Jenn
12 Nov 2023
				I have hosted 3 students from France with SCCE. I have found Jenny Hansen and Sam Andrews to be very upfront and honest as to what to expect when my student arrived. We have had one particular French Student fit so well into our home that she has been back twice on holidays and stays with us for the entire 6-8 week holiday.  Both other students blended straight into the family as though they had been part of our family for their entire life.  I thoroughly recommend hosting an exchange student through  SCCE.
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Sandy S.
01 Aug 2023
				Hi there, we recently hosted a girl exchange student from France for 10 months, which was a life changing experience for all & we are looking forward to hosting our next girl exchange student from Sweden for another 5 month adventure. Its a very exciting & rewarding time for both families involved, the friendships & connections you make last a lifetime & it feels like you gain a new family member every time you host. Cheryl, Monique & Sandra have been so amazingly supportive & helpful through out all of our exchanges. We have been hosting exchange students for over ten years & we can highly recommend it.
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Wayne R.
25 Jul 2023
				Our Family have had several exchanges with SCCE over the past decade.  Jenny Hanson was a most excellent co-ordinator.  Jenny has a straight-talking but friendly style and she gives wonderful timely support to Host Parents with questions or issues.  Couldn't recommend SCCE or Jenny more highly!  Ang
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Natalie C.
22 Jul 2023
				As a host mum and now local coordinator, I have been so privileged to be part of the SCCE journey. Having a student from overseas joining our family, teaching my girls a different language and being such a huge part in a student's exchange  program has been really rewarding. I look forward to welcoming our second host student into our family mid year. A great company to host through! 5⭐ They come in to our lives as strangers and leave as family! Our first student returned 4 years after she first arrived. Still part of our family like nothing ever changed
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Martin B.
22 Jul 2023
				This is a very good experience for everybody who want to try a different way of life, people who host me are incredible, kind and try the best for me to live the best experience possible. Everything is different but in the good way, we try dIfferent thingh that you wasn't going to do in your native country. It's the time to live unique thing with amazing people, familly and friends.
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Hannah
22 Jul 2023
				This is our first time as a host family and all the SCCE employees I’ve dealt with so far have been very kind and easy to communicate with. Our Italian exchange student has exceeded expectations and fits in with our family perfectly. We look forward to building on this connection and creating many more happy memories with him. Thanks SCCE team 😊
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Why you should
book now

We have a limited number of spots for each destination, school, state, and area. Learn more: Join an Information Session Webinar

Once you complete the “Book a Consultation” form, you will receive an email to book in a convenient time for your consultation with our team. This can be a phone call or via Teams and is a great opportunity to learn more about the programs available with SCCE and ask questions. Let’s plan your exchange together!
Step 1: Consultation
Am I eligible?
Choosing your destination and program
Step 2: Apply Online
Complete your country-specific application
Interview with our staff

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