Canada Classic High School Exchange
Your guide to our programs and prices
Your program fee in Canada will vary depending on the duration of your program.
Explore your options and then contact us to learn more: Our high school experts here and in Canada will guide you to the perfect program.
Programs available in Canada: Classic High School.
Canada Classic High School program
A cultural exchange experience! Enjoy high school life while living with a Canadian host family. Please note, future specific departure dates will be updated once available.
Canada Classic High School Prices
| Classic Program Length | Price AUD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short 3 Months | $15,990 | Apr 3 2027 – Jun 24 / Jul 1, 2027 | Dec 8, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $32,900 | Sep 3, 2027 – Jul 1, 2028 | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Academic Semester | $20,490 | Sep 3, 2027 – Late Jan/Early Feb 2028 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Short 4 Months | $18,390 | Sep 3, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,790 | Sep 3, 2027 – Nov 27, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,790 | Nov 6, 2027 – Jan 29, 2028 | Jul 15, 2027 |
| Short 2 Months | $13,490 | Nov 6, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028 | Jul 15, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,790 | Dec 4, 2027 – Feb 26, 2028 | Jul 31, 2027 |
| Short 2 Months | $13,490 | Dec 4, 2027 – Jan 29, 2028 | Jul 31, 2027 |
| Calendar Year | $35,890 | Late Jan/Early Feb 2028 – Late Jan 2029 | Sep 15, 2027 |
| Academic Year | $33,900 | Late Jan/Early Feb 2028 – Late Nov 2028 | Sep 15, 2027 |
| Academic Semester | $20,490 | Late Jan/Early Feb 2028 – Late Jun/Early Jul 2028 | Sep 15, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,790 | Late Jan/Early Feb 2028 – Late Apr 2028 | Sep 15, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,990 | Early Apr 2028 – Late Jun/Eearly Jul 2028 | Dec 8, 2027 |
| Academic Year | $32,900 | Early Sept 2028 – Early Jul 2029 | Apr 1, 2028 |
| Academic Semester | $20,490 | Early Sept 2028 – Late Jan 2029 | Apr 30, 2028 |
| Short 4 Months | $18,390 | Early Sept 2028 – Early Jan 2029 | Apr 30, 2028 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,790 | Early Sept 2028 – Late Nov 2028 | Apr 30, 2028 |
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. If actual flight cost exceeds the allocated flight budget 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 Canada Classic High School program price 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 Canada Classic high school program price:
| Personal spending money | AU$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
| Special Dietary Requirements | Gluten Free or Vegan diet: AU$275/month Gluten Free & Vegan diet: AU$475/month Vegetarian or Pescatarian diet: AU$200/month Other dietary restrictions permitted at the discretion of the partner organisation. |
| Welcome Camp, Toronto – Jan/Feb Programs | AU$1,295 2-3 days |
| Welcome Camp, Toronto – Aug/Sept Programs | AU$1,425 3-4 days |
| School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
| Flight surcharge | Budgeted flight cost is AU$3,500. Only if flights at the time of booking exceed this budget, a flight surcharge will apply (capped at $1,000). |
| 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. |