Your program fee in Japan 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 Japan will guide you to the perfect program.
Programs available in Japan: Classic High School.
A cultural exchange experience! Enjoy high school life while living with a Japanese host family.
Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2025/26 Program Dates | 2025/26 Program Deadline |
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Academic Year | $19,450 | Aug/Sep 2025 – Jun 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
Academic Semester | $17,450 | Aug/Sep 2025 – Jan 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
Short 3 Months | $14,450 | Aug/Sep 2025 – Nov 2025 | NO MORE SPOTS |
Short 3 Months | $14,450 | Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 | May 30, 2025 |
Academic Year | $19,450 | Mar/Apr 2026 – Jan 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academic Semester | $17,450 | Mar/Apr 2026 – Aug 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
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Academic Year | $19,450 | Aug/Sep 2026 – Jun 2027 | TBA |
Academic Semester | $17,450 | Aug/Sep 2026 – Jan 2027 | TBA |
Short 3 Months | $14,450 | Aug/Sep 2026 – Nov 2026 | TBA |
Short 3 Months | $14,450 | Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 | May 30, 2026 |
Academic Year | $19,450 | Mar/Apr 2027 – Jan 2027 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academic Semester | $17,450 | Mar/Apr 2027 – Aug 2027 | Jun 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 | Not available |
School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips. If your program is in one of the destinations that requires that you purchase/rent a uniform, then this would be payable upon commencement of your program (direct to the school/uniform shop). |
Flight surcharge | Budgeted flight cost is NZ$2,500 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. |