France Classic Exchange Prices
Your guide to our programs 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 learn more: Our high school experts here and in France will guide you to the perfect program.
Programs available in France: Classic High School, Area & Region 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 an area for an additional fee, which is charged only after your request is granted.
France Classic High School Prices
| Length | Start /End Date | Price AUD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 29, 2025 – Jun 20, 2026 | $11,950 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 29, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $10,950 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Aug 29, 2025 – Nov 22, 2025 | $8,450 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Oct 24, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $8,450 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $8,400 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 6 Weeks | Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $8,400 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 23, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 | $11,950 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 23, 2026 – Jun 20, 2026 | $10,950 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Jan 23, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026 | $8,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
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 are indicative arrivals in the destination.
Program start dates serve as approximate arrival dates at the destination and subject to change. They are based on 2023 program dates and serve to help students plan ahead. 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.
The French Classic High School program includes:
- Return economy airfares from your nearest capital city with a reputable carrier. Please note that a flight surcharge may be applied to all applications. We reserve the right to increase the flight surcharge if, at the time of making flight bookings, airlines are charging a higher amount for flight prices. If there is no increase made to flight prices, then we will not charge a flight surcharge.
- 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. Please be aware that full medical insurance is provided for all COVID pandemic related medical costs whilst on program but any other COVID specific related expenses including but not limited to early return or quarantine fees are not covered by this insurance policy. 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). Welcome Camp included.
- 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 | AU$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
| Soft Landing Camp – Classic Academic August arrivals only. | AU$1,090. Limited spots available. Arrive in Paris 4 days earlier than your standard program start date, example agenda |
| Classic Short Programs Paris Tour October/November/December Departures 2025 | AU$500 Additional fee: See News & Offers for details |
| School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips. Invoices issued by the school canteen in France is to be paid directly to the school by Student/Natural Parent. |
| Flight surcharge | Budgeted flight cost is AU$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. |
France SHORT PROGRAMS
Short Program Host Sibling and Private School Guarantee at no additional fee. Valid only for October, November, and December 2025 departures for 6-week, 2 or 3-month programs.
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France Classic High School upgrades:
Upgrade your classic program to request location. Upgrades are only charged once they are granted. Only students applying for a Semester or Academic Year program to France have the option to pick the region they would like to live in during their exchange. Students can select up to 3 regions. 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.
Metropolitan area requests: The student will be placed in the metropolitan area of chosen city (according to availabilities). The metropolitan area is an area within 25 km from city centre and access to public transport. Metropolitan areas available: Lille, Rennes, Nantes, Reims, Nancy, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Perpignan.
Suburban area requests: Suburban areas of medium cities / towns (+/-15 000 – 100 000 inhabitants).
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 AUD |
|---|---|
| Classic High School + Bretagne Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Centre-Val de Loire Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Grand Est Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Hauts-de-France Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Normandie Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Occitanie Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Pays de la Loire Region Request | $1,690 |
| Classic High School + Lille Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Reims Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Bordeaux Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Nancy Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Toulouse Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Rennes Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Nantes Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Perpignan Metropolitan Request | $6,490 |
| Classic High School + Request a family with children (similar age/gender child cannot be guaranteed) | $1,680 – Semester $2,250 – Academic Year |
| Classic High School + Request a Suburban area | $1,990 |