UK Classic High School
Your guide to our programs and prices
A traditional cultural exchange, experience high school life while living with a British host family. Please note, students travelling to the UK on an Australian passport can travel for up to 6 months. Those travelling on an EU passport have the flexibility to participate on programs for a Calendar or Academic Year.
UK Classic High School Prices
| Classic Program Length | Price AUD | 2026/27 Program Dates | 2026/27 Program Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year (EU passport holders only) | $34,450 | Late Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 | May 15, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $17,650 | Late Aug 2026 – Jan 2027 | May 15, 2026 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,450 | Late Aug 2026 – Dec 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | $17,650 | Jan 2027 – May 2027 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Short 3 Months | $15,450 | Jan 2027 – Mar 2027 | Sep 30, 2026 |
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 UK 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.
- Organisation & Local Coordinator in your host country.
- 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 UK Classic high school program price:
| Personal spending money | AU$400-500 per month |
| Vaccinations & Visa Applications | Personal expense |
| Welcome Camp in London, August Arrivals only | AU$1,335 UK Welcome Camp Example Agenda |
| School expenses | Books, school materials, school canteen, transport to/from school/school trips. If your program is in one of the destinations that requires that you purchase/rent a uniform, then this would be payable upon commencement of your program (direct to the school/uniform shop). |
| 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. |
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