Germany Exchange Program Prices
Options, pricing and program information
Your program fee in Germany 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 Germany will guide you to the perfect program.
Programs available in Germany: Classic High School, Regional & City Choice.
Germany Classic High School
A cultural exchange experience, enjoy high school life while living with a German host family. There is no school choice on this flat fee program, but you can make an area request for an additional cost (the fee is only charged if your request is granted)
Germany Classic High School Prices
| Classic Program Length | Price AUD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | $12,450 | Aug 29, 2026 – Jun 19, 2027 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Academic Semester | $11,450 | Aug 29, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Aug 29, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Oct 24 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Short 2.5 Months | $8,950 | Nov 14 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Short 2 Months | $8,250 | Nov 28 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Short 6 Weeks | $7950 | Nov 28 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $12,450 | Jan 16 – Nov 20, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $11,450 | Jan 16 – Jun 19, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $12,450 | Aug 2027 – Jun 2028 | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Academic Semester | $11,450 | Aug 2027 – Jan 2028 | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $8,950 | Aug – Nov 2027 | Mar 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 German 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 Germany Classic High School program price:
| Personal spending money | AU$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
| Welcome Camp, available for arrivals in January & August (subject to minimum numbers) | AU$1,075 |
| School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
| Grade 11 Guarantee | AU$1450 – If you specifically would like to attend Year 11 in Germany. This also requires evidence of at least B1 level language skills. |
| 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. |
Germany Classic High School upgrades
Upgrade your classic program to request a specific region. Upgrades are only charged once they are granted. Students applying for a Semester or Academic Year program to Germany have the option to pick the region they would like to live in during their exchange. 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.
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 + Region Choice – Northern Germany | $1,395 |
| Classic High School + Region Choice – Southern Germany | $1,395 |
| Classic High School + Region Choice – Western Germany | $1,395 |
| Classic High School + City Choice – Berlin | $8,750 |
| Classic High School + City Choice – Cologne | $6,595 |
| Classic High School + City Choice – Hamburg | $6,595 |
| Classic High School + City Choice – Munich | $6,595 |
