France Exchange Program Prices
Your guide to our programs, options and prices
Your program fee in France 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 France will guide you to the perfect program.
Programs available in France: Classic High School, Classic with Regional Choice.
France Classic High School
A traditional cultural exchange where you get to experience high school life while living with a French host family. You can’t choose a school with this program, but you can request a region for an additional fee, which is charged only after your request is granted.
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France Short Programs
Add a Paris experience to the end of your Classic Short Program to reconnect with other SCCE students, reflect on their journey, and enjoy a guided taste of one of the world’s most iconic cities.
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France Short Programs
Students heading to France on a Short Program in late 2026 can now access a special offer that includes a host sibling guarantee and private school enrolment at no additional fee.
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French Language Boost
SCCE’s Language Boost Course gives you live online lessons with native-speaking teachers so you can build language confidence before your exchange begins.
Learn more| Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
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| Academic Year | $14,450 | Aug 29, 2026 – Jun 19, 2027 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Academic Semester | $12,450 | Aug 29, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Aug 29, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Oct 23, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Short 2.5 Months | $10,450 | Nov 6 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Short 2 Months | $9,450 | Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Short 6 weeks | $9,450 | Dec 5, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $14,450 | Jan 23 – Nov 14, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $12,450 | Jan 23 – Jun 20, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Jan 23 – Apr 18, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $14,450 | Late Aug 2027 – Mid/Late Jun 2028 | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Academic Semester | $12,450 | Late Aug 2027 – Mid Jan 2028 | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Late Aug 2027 – Late Nov 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Mid/Late Oct 2027 – Mid Jan 2028 | Jul 30, 2027 |
| Short 2.5 Months | $10,450 | Early Nov 2027 – Mid Jan 2028 | Jul 30, 2027 |
| Short 2 Months | $9,450 | Mid/Late Nov 2027 – Mid Jan 2028 | Jul 30, 2027 |
| Short 6 Weeks | $9,450 | Early Dec 2027 – Mid Jan 2028 | Aug 31, 2027 |
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 French 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 France 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 Arrive in Paris 4 days earlier than your standard program start date |
| Short Programs Paris Trip | NZ$500 per person |
| Language Boost Course | NZ$475 per person |
| School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips. Invoices issued by the school canteen in France are to be paid directly to the school by student/natural parent. |
| 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. |
Request a Region
Students applying for an Academic Semester or an Academic Year program to France have the option to request a region. If applicants are successfully placed with their request fulfilled, then an additional fee will be applied to the normal program price. Providing you meet our eligibility** criteria, your placement on one of these limited spots will be confirmed once you have been accepted on the program (after initial payment).
The below additional fee is payable if an applicant is successfully placed in the following regions:
| Region Choice | Price SEM | Price AY |
|---|---|---|
| North West | NZ $1,520 | NZ $1,635 |
| South West | NZ $1,520 | NZ $1,635 |
| North East | NZ $1,520 | NZ $1,635 |
| South East | NZ $1,520 | NZ $1,635 |
** Requests must be from students who meet the following additional eligibility requirements:
- No Allergies (cat/dogs, nut, etc.)
- No Dietary Restrictions
- No Pre-existing Medical Conditions
Paris Welcome Camp
Ready to start your France Classic Semester or Year in August 2026?
Kick things off with a four-night Paris Welcome Camp
From day one, you will dive into French culture:
Explore Paris’s most iconic sights
Meet other exchange students and make new friends
Pick up tips for everyday life in France
Practice your French and shake off jetlag
France Short Programs
Host sibling and private school placement included at no additional fee (subject to availability). Applies to October, November, and December 2026 departures for 6-week, 2- or 3-month programs.
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