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.
A cultural exchange experience, where you can enjoy life with an Australian host family.
Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2025/26 Program Dates | 2025/26 Program Deadline |
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Academic Year | $11,450 | Jan 29, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Academic Semester | $9,950 | Jan 29, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Jan 24, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
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Academic Year | $11,450 | jul 2026 – May 2027 | TBA |
Academic Semester | $9,950 | Jul 2026 – Dec 2026 | TBA |
Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Jul 2026 – Oct 2026 | TBA |
Academic Year | $11,450 | Jan 2027 – Nov 2027 | Sep 30, 2026 |
Academic Semester | $9,950 | Jan 2027 – Jun 2027 | Sep 30, 2026 |
Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Jan 2027 – Apr 2027 | Sep 30, 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 – January & July arrivals for Semester & Year Programs | Included in program fee |
School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
Flight surcharge | Budgeted flight cost is NZ$1,200 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. |