The cost of your exchange program in Norway, will depend on the duration of your stay.
Find out more information below and contact our high school experts, who will prepare a detailed quote for you!
Programs available in Norway: Classic High School.
A cultural exchange experience! Enjoy high school life while living with a Norwegian host family.
| Classic Program Length | Price NZD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | $25,950 | Jan 2027 – Oct 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $21,450 | Jan 2027 – Jun 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $17,450 | Mid Aug 2026 – Jun 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Academic Semester | $21,450 | Mid Aug 2026 – Jan 2027 | Mar 15, 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).
| 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.
| Personal spending money | NZ$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations | Personal expense |
| Welcome Camp – depending on your program the camp will be in Oslo or Stockholm, available for arrivals in January & August | Stokholm – NZ$1,229 Oslo – NZ$1,650 |
| School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
| 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. |