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 it 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 Australia to:

Europe: AU$3,000
USA: AU$3,200
Japan: AU$2,500
Canada: AU$3,500
South America: AU$3,200
New Zealand: AU$1,500

Argentina Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Jul 13,
2025 –
Dec 13,
2025
$12,450Mar 15,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Jul 13
2025 –
Oct
2025
$10,750Mar 15,
2025
Classic Short
2 Months
Jul 13,
2025 –
Sep
2025
$10,450Mar 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Feb 15,
2026 –
Dec 12,
2026
$13,450Aug 31,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Feb 15
2026 –
Jul
2026
$12,450Aug 31,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Feb 15,
2026 –
May
2026
$10,750Aug 31,
2025
Classic Short
2 Months
Feb 15,
2026 –
Apr
2026
$10,450Aug 31,
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.

Denmark Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 13,
2025 –
Mid Jun
2026
$13,450Mar 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Aug 13,
2025 –
Jan 16,
2026
$11,950Mar 15,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
(on request)
Nov 7,
2025 –
Jan 23,
2026
$9,950Jul 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 7,
2026 –
Nov 14,
2026
$14,950Sep 1,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan
2026 –
Mid Jun
2026
$11,950Sep 1,
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.

Canada Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 29,
2025 –
Jun 27,
2026
$29,450Apr 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Aug 29,
2025 –
Jan 31,
2026
$19,450Apr 30,
2025
Classic Short
4 Months
Aug 29,
2025 –
Jan 3,
2026
$17,450Apr 30,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Aug 29,
2025 –
Nov 22,
2025
$15,450Apr 30,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Nov 8,
2025 –
Jan 31,
2026
$15,450Jul 31,
2025
Classic Short
2 Months
Nov 8,
2025 –
Jan 3,
2026
$13,450Jul 31,
2025
Classic
Calendar
Year
Jan 31,
2026 –
Jan 30,
2027
$34,450Sep 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 31,
2026 –
Nov 21,
2026
$29,450Sep 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 31,
2026 –
Jun 27,
2026
$19,450Sep 15,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Jan 31,
2026 –
Apr 25,
2026
$15,450Sep 15,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Apr 4,
2026 –
Jun 27,
2026
$15,450Jan 8,
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.

Finland Classic High School Prices

LengthDatePrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 15,
2025 –
Jun 6,
2026
$12,750Mar 9,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Aug 15,
2025 –
Dec 28,
2025
$12,050Mar 9,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 15,
2026 –
Nov/Dec
2026
$12,750Sep 1,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 15,
2026 –
Jun 6,
2026
$12,050Sep 1,
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.

France Classic High School Prices

LengthStart /End DatePrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 26,
2025 –
Jun 20,
2026
$11,950Apr 21,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Aug 26,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$10,950
Apr 21,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Aug 29,
2025 –
Nov 22,
2025
$8,450Apr 21,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Oct 24,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$8,450Jul 30,
2025
Classic Short
2 Months
Nov 21,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$8,400Jul 30,
2025
Classic Short
6 Weeks
Dec 5,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$8,400Aug 31,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 23,
2026 –
Nov 14,
2026
$11,950Sep 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Jan 23,
2026 –
Jun 20,
2026
$10,950Sep 15,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Jan 23,
2026 –
Apr 18,
2026
$8,450Sep 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.

Germany Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 30,
2025 –
Jun 20,
2026
$12,450Apr 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Aug 30,
2025 –
Jan 24,
2026
$11,450Apr 15,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Oct 25,
2025 –
Jan 18,
2026
$8,450Jul 7,
2025
Classic Short
2.5 Months 
Nov 15,
2025 –
Jan 24,
2026
$8,450Aug 4,
2025
Classic Short
2 Months 
Nov 29,
2025 –
Jan 24,
2026
$7,950Aug 4,
2025
Classic Short
6 Weeks 
Nov 29,
2025 –
Jan 10,
2026
$7,950Aug 18,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 17,
2026 –
Nov 21,
2026
$12,450Sep 1,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 17,
2026 –
Jun 20,
2026
$11,450Sep 1,
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 dates at the destination and subject to change. 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.

Ireland select High School Prices

SchoolAreaGenderAcademic
Year
AUD
Academic
Semester
AUD
Monaghan Collegiate School          Monaghan Town Co. MonaghanCo-Ed$34,495$28,995
St Joseph of ClunyKilliney, Co.DublinFemale$39,495 N/A
John Scottus SchoolDublin 14, Co.DublinCo-Ed$39,995$29,995
Loreto FoxrockDublin 18, Co.DublinFemale$39,995N/A
Rosemont SchoolSandyford, Co.DublinFemale$42,495$34,995


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 Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Sep 13,
2025 –
Jun 13,
2026
$10,950Apr 15,
20225
Classic
Academic
Semester
Sep 13,
2025 –
Jan 31,
2026
$9,950Apr 15,
20225
Classic Short
3 Months
Oct 25,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$8,450Jun 15,
2025
Classic Short
2.5 Months
Nov 8,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$8,450 Jun 15,
2025
Classic Short
2 Months
Nov 22,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$8,450Jun 15,
2025
Classic Short
6 Weeks
Dec 6,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$8,450Aug 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 31,
2026 –
Mid Dec
2026
$10,950Jul 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 31,
2026 –
Jun 13,
2026
$9,950Jul 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 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.

Japan Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug/Sep 2025 –
Jun 2026
$17,450Apr 16,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Aug/Sep 2025 –
Jan 2026
$15,450Apr 16,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Aug/Sep –
Nov 2025
$12,450Apr 16,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Nov 2025 –
Jan 2026
$12,450May 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Mar/Apr 2026 –
Jan 2027
$17,450Jun 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Mar/Apr 2026 –
Aug 2026
$15,450Jun 30,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Mar/Apr 2026 –
Jun 2026
$12,450Jun 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.

New Zealand Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year 
Jan 22,
2026 –
Nov 28,
2026
$9,450Sept 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Jan 22,
2026 –
Jun 27,
2026
$8,400Sept 30,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Jan 24,
2026 –
Apr 18,
2026
$7,400Sept 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.

Norway Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 13,
2025 –
Jun 20,
2026
$21,450Mar 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Aug 13,
2025 –
Jan 3,
2026
$18,450Mar 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 8,
2026 –
Oct 31,
2026
$22,450Sep 1,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 8,
2026 –
Jun 20,
2026
$18,450Sep 1,
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 Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic Short
3 months
Nov 1
2025 –
Jan 30,
2026
$12,450Jul 1,
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.

Spain Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year 
Sep 6,
2025 –
Jun 27,
2026
$16,450Apr 15, 2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Sep 6,
2025 –
Jan 24,
2026
$12,950Apr 15, 2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Sep 6,
2025 –
Nov 29,
2025
$10,450Apr 15, 2025
Classic Short
3 Months
Oct 25,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$10,450Jun 15, 2025
Classic Short
2 Months
Nov 22,
2025 –
Jan 17,
2026
$9,450Jun 15, 2025
Classic
Academic
Year 
Jan 31,
2026 –
Mid Dec
2026
$16,450Aug 31, 2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 31,
2026 –
Jun 27,
2026
$12,950Aug 31, 2025
Please call our office
Classic Short
3 Months
Jan 10,
2026 –
Mar 28,
2026
$10,450Aug 1, 2025
(students born in 2010/2011 only)
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.

Sweden Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 16,
2025 –
Jun 14,
2026
$15,450Apr 15,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Aug 16,
2025 –
Dec 28,
2025
$13,450Apr 15,
2025
Classic Short
3 Months 
Oct 30,
2025 –
Jan 24,
2026
$9,950Jun 30,
2025
Classic Short
2 Months 
Nov 29,
2025 –
Jan 24,
2026
$8,950Jun 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 7,
2026 –
Oct 25,
2026
$15,450Sep 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Jan 7,
2026 –
Jun 14,
2026
$13,450Sep 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.

UK Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 30,
2025 –
Jul
2026
$34,450Apr 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Aug 30,
2025 –
Jan 24,
2026
$16,750Apr 30,
2025
Classic Short
3 months 
Aug 30,
2025 –
Dec 20,
2025
$15,450Apr 30,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 3,
2026 –
May 30,
2026
$16,750Sep 30,
2025
Classic Short
3 months 
Jan 3,
2026 –
Mar 28,
2026
$15,450Sep 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.

USA Classic High School Prices

LengthDatesPrice AUDApply by
Classic
Academic
Year 
Aug
2025 –
Jun/Jul
2026
$14,450Apr 14,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Aug
2025 –
Jan
2026
$12,950Apr 14,
2025
Classic
Calendar
Year 
Jan
2026 –
Dec
2027
$15,950Jul 31,
2025
Classic
Academic
Semester 
Jan
2026 –
Jun
2026
$12,950Jul 31,
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.

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