The cost of your exchange program in the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands: Classic High School.
A cultural exchange experience! Enjoy high school life while living with a Dutch host family. An SCCE exchange student in The Netherlands will arrive to their own complimentary bicycle, a wonderful arrival orientation, a culture of families who are truly excited to welcome an exchange student into their home, and more!
Length | Dates | Price NZD | Apply by |
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Classic Academic Year | Jan 8, 2025 – Oct 27-Nov 3, 2025 | $18,450 | SOLD OUT |
Classic Academic Semester | Jan 8, 2025 – Jul 21-Aug 4, 2025 | $17,450 | SOLD OUT |
Classic Academic Year | Aug 16-31, 2025 – Jul 20-Aug 3, 2026 | $18,450 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Classic Academic Semester | Aug 16-31, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | $17,450 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Classic Short 3 months | Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026 | $13,450 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Classic Academic Year | Jan 2-4, 2026 – Oct 25-31 2026 | $18,450 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Classic Academic Semester | Jan 2-4, 2026 – Jul 20-Aug 3, 2026 | $17,450 | Aug 1, 2025 |
** 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 & Visa Applications | Vaccinations: Personal expense Visa: Academic Semester & Academic Year programs require a a Stay Permit, as this is for longer than 90 days in The Netherlands. Our partner organisation will apply for this permit after the SCCE Program fees invoice has been paid – the indicative cost is approximately EUR350, but this will be confirmed at the time as fees can vary. Students collect their Staying permit in their local community with assistance from their host family. |
Soft Landing Camp – available for January & August Semester & Academic Year arrivals | Included in the program fee, mandatory attendance |
School expenses | Books, school materials, transport to/from school/school trips |
Flight surcharge | Budgeted flight cost is NZ$3,000 and the surcharge is the amount beyond this at the time of booking flights. |
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. |