High school exchange prices and features
Find the program that matches your budget and goals
A high school exchange is an investment that yields a lifetime of personal, academic and career benefits. We know students and families have different budgets and goals, so we offer a range of exchange programs that provide options on costs, destinations, schools, program focus and features.
Find the program that’s right for your budget and goals. Click on the countries you’re interested in to view program prices and features. We will help you find the high school exchange program that’s best for you.
Flight Surcharge
There may be a flight surcharge. How does this work?
We are working with our flight partners to obtain the best flight (including price and route) but we may need to charge a flight surcharge if we cannot obtain a flight within the budget amounts below as per our Terms & Conditions. Please be aware that we cannot accommodate personal requests with regards to changes to flights, times or dates, as flights will adhere to pre agreed programs dates and times, which can include departures from 7am – 10pm depending on the agreed arrival time at the final destination.
Flight budget included in the program price from New Zealand to:
Europe: NZ$3,000
USA: NZ$3,200
Japan: NZ$2,500
Canada: NZ$3,500
South America: NZ$3,200
Australia: NZ$1,500
Argentina Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Semester | Jul 13, 2025 – Dec 13, 2025 | $14,950 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Jul 13, 2025 – Oct 13, 2025 | $12,950 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Jul 13, 2025 – Sep 2025 | $11,450 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Feb 15, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 | $15,950 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Feb 15, 2026 – Jul 2026 | $14,950 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Feb 15, 2026 – May 2026 | $12,950 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Feb 15, 2026 – Apr 2026 | $11,450 | Aug 31, 2025 |
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.
Australia Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 22, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 | $11,450 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 22, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026 | $9,950 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Jan 24, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026 | $8,950 | Sep 30, 2025 |
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.
Canada Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 29, 2025 – Jun 27, 2026 | $29,450 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 29, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | $19,450 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Aug 29, 2025 – Nov 22, 2025 | $15,450 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Classic 4 Months | Aug 29, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 | $17,450 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Nov 8, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | $15,450 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Nov 8, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 | $13,450 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Classic Calendar Year | Jan 31, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027 | $37,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 31, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 | $29,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 31, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026 | $19,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Jan 31, 2026 – Apr 25, 2026 | $15,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Apr 5, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | $15,450 | Jan 8, 2026 |
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.
Denmark Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 13, 2025 – Mid Jun 2026 | $16,450 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 13, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026 | $14,450 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months (on request) | Nov 7, 2025 – Jan 23, 2026 | $12,450 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 7, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 | $17,450 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 7, 2026 – Mid Jun 2026 | $14,450 | Sep 1, 2025 |
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.
Finland Classic High School
| Length | Date | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 7, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 | $13,950 | SOLD OUT |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 7, 2025 – Jun 6, 2025 | $12,950 | SOLD OUT |
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 15, 2025 – Jun 6, 2026 | $15,950 | Mar 9, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 15, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025 | $14,950 | Mar 9, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 15, 2026 – Nov/Dec 2026 | $15,950 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 15, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026 | $14,950 | Sep 1, 2025 |
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.
France Classic High School
| Length | Date | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 26, 2025 – Jun 20, 2026 | $14,450 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 26, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $12,450 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Aug 29, 2025 – Nov 22, 2025 | $10,450 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Oct 24, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $10,450 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $9,450 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 6 Weeks | Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $9,450 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 23, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 | $14,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 23, 2026 – Jun 20, 2026 | $12,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Jan 23, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026 | $10,450 | Sep 15, 2025 |
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.
Germany Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 30, 2025 – Jun 20, 2026 | $14,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 30, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | $12,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Oct 25, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 | $11,450 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Nov 29, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | $9,950 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 17, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 | $14,450 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 17, 2026 – Jun 20, 2026 | $12,450 | Sep 1, 2025 |
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 dates at the destination and subject to change.
Ireland select High School
| School | Area | Gender | Academic Year NZD | Academic Semester NZD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaghan Collegiate School | Monaghan Town Co. Monaghan | Co-Ed | $37,995 | $31,995 |
| St Joseph of Cluny | Killiney, Co.Dublin | Female | $43,495 | N/A |
| John Scottus School | Dublin 14, Co.Dublin | Co-Ed | $43,995 | $32,995 |
| Loreto Foxrock | Dublin 18, Co.Dublin | Female | $43,995 | N/A |
| Rosemont School | Sandyford, Co.Dublin | Female | $46,995 | $38,495 |
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. This is due to the considerable time and effort it takes to liaise with the travel agent, the overseas partner, and the natural parents/guardians to agree and make the changes to the flights.
Italy Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZ | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Sep 13, 2025 – Jun 13, 2026 | $13,450 | Apr 15, 20225 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Sep 13, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | $11,450 | Apr 15, 20225 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Oct 25, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $9,450 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $8,750 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 31, 2026 – Mid Dec 2026 (TBC) | $13,450 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 31, 2026 – Jun 13, 2026 | $11,450 | Jul 15, 2025 |
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. Soft Landing Camps depart prior to standard arrivals.
Japan Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Short 3 Months | Mar/Apr 2025 – Jul 2025 | $14,450 | SOLD OUT |
| Classic Academic Year | Aug/Sep 2025 – Jun 2026 | $19,450 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug/Sep 2025 – Jan 2026 | $17,450 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Aug/Sep 2025 – Nov 2025 | $14,450 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 | $14,450 | May 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Mar/Apr 2026 – Jan 2026 | $19,450 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Mar/Apr 2026 – Aug 2026 | $17,450 | Jun 30, 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 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.
The Netherlands Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Short 3 months | Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026 | $13,450 | Jul 1, 2025 |
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.
Norway Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 13, 2025 – Jun 20, 2026 | $22,450 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 13, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 | $18,450 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 8, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | $23,450 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 8, 2026 – Jun 20, 2026 | $18,450 | Sep 1, 2025 |
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.
Spain Classic High School Prices
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Sep 6, 2025 – Jun 27, 2026 | $19,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Sep 6, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | $16,950 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Sep 6, 2025 – Nov 29, 2025 | $12,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Oct 25, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $12,450 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026 | $11,450 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 31, 2026 – Mid Dec 2026 | $19,450 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 31, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026 | $16,950 | Aug 31, 2025 Please call our office |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Jan 10, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026 | $12,450 | Aug 1, 2025 (students born in 2010/2011 only) |
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.
Sweden Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 16, 2025 – Jun 14, 2026 | $16,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 16, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025 | $14,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 Months | Oct 30, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | $12,450 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 2 Months | Nov 29, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | $11,450 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Year | Jan 7, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | $16,450 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 7, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026 | $14,450 | Sep 30, 2025 |
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.
UK Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 30, 2025 – Jul 2026 | $28,450 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 30, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 | $16,450 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 months | Aug 30, 2025 – Dec 20, 2025 | $15,450 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 3, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | $16,450 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Classic Short 3 months | Jan 3, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026 | $15,450 | Sep 30, 2025 |
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.
USA Classic High School
| Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Academic Year | Aug 2025 – Jun 2026 | $17,450 | Apr 14 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Aug 2025 – Jan 2026 | $16,450 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Classic Calendar Year | Jan 2026 – Dec 2027 | $17,950 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Classic Academic Semester | Jan 2026 – Jun 2026 | $16,450 | Jul 31, 2025 |
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.