Classic High School Exchange

A program that will change your life

The Classic Program – A True Cultural Exchange

Imagine living in a new country, surrounded by welcoming people who open their home and share their culture with you while you study at a local high school. Every day, you’ll immerse yourself in a new way of life, learn a new language, and make lifelong friends. That’s the Classic Program—a life-changing experience that builds confidence, expands your skills, and sets you up for future success.

Learn for Life in:
Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, or the Netherlands.

With the Classic Program, you choose your dream destination, and we’ll match you with a caring host family in a welcoming community where you’ll attend the local high school. You can also request a specific region, school type, or program feature. From start to finish, our high school exchange team will be there to support and guide you—both at home and abroad.


Join our next Information Session Webinar to learn more about all programs and destinations

Classic Exchange Programs

Countries Available: USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway and Italy

Ages: 14-17 years (subject to the program)

Accommodation: Carefully screened host families

Duration: Academic Year, Semester, 3 Months, 2.5 Months, 2 Months, 6 weeks (please see destination page)

Support: Ongoing expert support from our our friendly team.

Area Choice: You can request areas or some cities for an additional fee – and we will only charge you if those requests are granted. See country details for specifics.

Who is it for: Students who want to immerse themselves in local culture

Want more from your exchange?

Do you want something particular from your program? A specific school, your favorite sport, a subject required by your school or to earn a Diploma? Choose our Select High School Program.

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Your home away from home

Where you live and who you live with are at the heart of your high school exchange experience. That’s why we carefully select host families who provide a warm, supportive environment while you attend a local school.

As a new member of their family, you’ll be immersed in their daily lives—sharing meals, joining conversations (a great way to master the local language!), and taking part in weekend activities. It’s no surprise that many of our students and host families form lifelong bonds, staying in touch long after the exchange ends.

Join our Information Session Webinar

At Southern Cross Cultural Exchange, we understand that there is a lot to consider when going on exchange, which is why we are happy to offer regular online information webinars. Our online sessions run for about 60 minutes. They will guide you through everything from you need to know about our programs. There is also time at the end of the presentation to ask questions.

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