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$3,200
South America: AU$3,200
New Zealand: AU$1,200

Argentina Classic High School Prices

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearFeb 2025$13,450Aug 31,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Feb 2025$12,450Aug 31,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months Feb 2025$10,750Aug 31,
2024
Classic Short Program 2 MonthsFeb 2025$10,450Aug 31,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearAug
2024
$29,450Apr 30,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Aug
2024
$19,450Apr 30,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months Aug
2024
$15, 450Apr 30,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months Nov
2024
$15,450Jul 31,
2024
Classic Short Program 2 MonthsNov
2024
$13,450Jul 31,
2024
Classic Calendar YearFeb
2025
$31,450Sept 15,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Feb
2025
$19,450Sept 15,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months Feb
2025
$15,450Sept 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.

Denmark Classic High School Prices

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearAug 2024$15,250Mar 10,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Aug 2024$13,450Mar 10,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months 
(on request)
Nov 2024$12,050Jun 30,
2024
Classic Calendar YearJan 2025$16,050Sept 1,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Jan 2025$13,450Sept 1,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearJan 2025$12,750Aug 31,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Jan 2025$12,050Aug 31,
2024

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

LengthArriveDepartPrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearAug 30, 2024 Jun 21, 2025$12,300Mar 31,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Aug 30, 2024 Jan 20, 2025$10,950Mar 31,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months Oct 25, 2024Jan 20, 2025$8,900Jul 30,
2024
Classic Short Program 2 Months Nov 22, 2024Jan 20, 2025$8,400Jul 30,
2024
Classic Short Program 6 WeeksDec 8, 2024Jan 20, 2025$8,400Aug 30,
2024
Classic Academic YearJan 17, 2025Nov 16, 2025$12,300Aug 30,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Jan 17, 2025Jun 22, 2025$10,950Aug 30,
2024


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

LengthDepartureReturnPrice
AUD
Application
deadline
Classic
Academic
Year
Aug 26,
2024
June 23,
2025
$12,450Apr 1,
2024
Classic
Academic
Semester
Aug
2024
Jan 13,
2025
$11,450Apr 1,
2024
Classic Short
Program 3
Months 
Oct 21,
2024
Jan 13,
2025
$8,450Jun 1,
2024
Classic Short
Program 2.5
Months 
Nov
2024
Jan 13,
2025
$8,450Jun 15,
2024
Classic Short
Program 2
Months 
Nov
2024
Jan 13,
2025
$8,000Jun 15,
2024
Classic Short
Program 6
Weeks 
Dec 2,
2024
Jan 13,
2025
$8,000Jun 15,
2024
Classic
Academic
Year
Jan 20,
2025
Dec 1,
2025
$12,450Sep 1,
2024
Classic
Academic
Semester
Jan 20,
2025
Jun 13,
2025
$11,450Sep 1,
2024


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. 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.

Ireland Classic High School Prices

LengthDepartPrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic SemesterAug 2024$24,950Mar 31,
2024
Classic Academic Three TermsAug 2024$32,450Mar 31,
2024


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

LengthArriveDepartPrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic SemesterMid Sep,
2024
Mid Jan,
2025
$10,450Mar 15,
2024
Classic Program Academic Year Mid Sep,
2024
Mid Jun,
2025
$11,450Mar 15,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 MonthsOct 19,
2024
Jan 11,
2025
$8,950Jun 15,
2024
Classic Short Program 2.5 MonthsNov 16,
2024
Jan 25,
2025
$8,950Jun 15,
2024
Classic Short Program 2 MonthsNov 16,
2024
Jan 11, 2025$8,950Jun 15,
2024
Classic Short Program 6 Weeks Dec 7,
2024
Jan 18,
2025
$8,450Jun 15,
2024
Classic Academic YearJan 2025Dec
2025
$11,450Jul 15,
2024
Classic Academic SemesterJan 2025Jun
2025
$10,450Jul 15,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearMar 2025$17,450Jun 30,
2024
Classic Academic SemesterMar 2025$15,450Jun 30,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic Year  Feb 2025$8,450Oct 30,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Feb 2025$7,450Oct 30,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months Feb 2025$6,400Oct 30,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearAug 2024$16,450Mar 31,
2024
Classic Academic SemesterAug 2024$15,450Mar 31,
2024
Classic Calendar YearJan 2025$16,950Sept 1,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Jan 2025$15,450Sept 1,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Short Program 3 monthsOct 2024$11,450Jul 1,
2024
Classic Short Program 2 monthsNov 2024$10,450Aug 1,
2024
Classic Academic Year   Jan 2025$15,450Aug 1,
2024
Classic Academic SemesterJan 2025$14,450Aug 1,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic Year  Sept 2024$14,450Mar 15,
2024
Classic Academic SemesterSept 2024$11,450Mar 15,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 MonthsOct 2024$10,450Jun 15,
2024
Classic Short Program 2 Months Nov 2024$9,450Jun 15,
2024
Classic Academic Year  Feb 2025$14,450Aug 31,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Feb 2025$11,450Aug 31,
2024

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.

Sweden Classic High School Prices

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic YearAug 2024$14,450Mar 31,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Aug 2024$13,450Mar 31,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 Months Oct 2024$9,950Jun 30,
2024
Classic Short Program 2 Months Nov 2024$8,950Jun 30,
2024
Classic Academic YearJan 2025$14,450Sept 30,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Jan 2025$13,450Sept 30,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Short Program 3 months Sept 2024$15,450Apr 30,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Sept 2024$16,750Apr 30,
2024
Classic Academic Year (10 months)Sept 2024$34,450Apr 30,
2024
Classic Short Program 3 months Jan 2025$15,450Sep 30,
2024
Classic Academic SemesterJan 2025$16,750Sep 30,
2024
Classic Calendar Year Jan 2025$34,450Sep 30,
2024

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

LengthDeparturePrice AUDApplication deadline
Classic Academic Year Aug 2024$14,450Mar 31,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Aug 2024$12,950Mar 31,
2024
Classic Academic Year Jan 2025$14,450Jul 31,
2024
Classic Academic Semester Jan 2025$12,950Jul 31,
2024

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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