Spain Exchange Prices
Your guide to our programs, options and prices
Your program fee in Spain will vary depending on the duration of your program.
Explore your options and then contact us to learn more! Our high school experts here and in Spain will guide you to the perfect program.
Programs available in Spain: Classic High School
Spain Classic High School programs
A cultural exchange where you get to experience high school life while living with a Spanish host family. There is no school choice on this flat fee program.
Spain Classic High School Prices
| Classic Program Length | Price AUD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | $16,450 | Sep 5, 2026 – Jun 26, 2027 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Academic Semester | $12,950 | Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Sep 5, 2026 – nov 28, 2026 | NO MORE SPOTS |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Short 2 Months | $9,450 | Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Academic Year | $16,450 | Early Feb – Nov/Dec 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $12,950 | Early Feb – Jun, 2027 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Jan 9 – Mar 27, 2027 | Aug 1, 2026 (students born in 2011/2012 only) |
| Academic Year | $16,450 | early Sep 2027 – Late Jun 2028 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Academic Semester | $12,950 | early Sep 2027 – Late Jan 2028 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | early Sep 2027 – Late Nov 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Short 3 Months | $10,450 | Late Oct 2027 – Mid Jan 2028 | Jun 15, 2027 |
| Short 2 Months | $9,450 | Late Nov 2027 – Mid Jan 2028 | Jun 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).
The Spanish Classic High School program includes:
| 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.
Not included in Spain Classic high school program price:
| Personal spending money | AU$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations | Personal expense |
| Visa | Students applying for Classic Academic Semester or Year programs must be an EU National / EU Passport Holder |
| Welcome Camp available for 3-month programs starting in January or September (and for Semester or Academic Year programs for students who hold an EU-passport). | AU$1,075 (Barcelona) |
| 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. |
