AUSTRALIA: CLASSIC

Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.

Australia is available in:

CLASSIC | SUMMER

HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?

July 2026–September 2026
(Ask us about alternate dates)

Application due:
March 13, 2026

Late January 2027–LateMarch 2027

Application due:
September 25, 2026

July 2026–October 2026
(Ask us about alternate dates)

Application due:
March 13, 2026

Late January 2027–May 2027

Application due:
September 26, 2026

July 2026–November 2026

Application due:
Closed for Applications

Late January 2027–Late June 2027

Application due:
June 20, 2026

July 2026-April 2027

Application due:
Closed for Applications

Late January 2027–Late November 2027

Application due:
June 20, 2026

ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY

What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!

ORIENTATION: 3 DAYS IN SYDNEY

Included in the 5 and 10 month programs, students kick start the exchange experience with a 3 day orientation in Sydney. Arrive in Sydney at the start of your exchange, meet other exchange students, get a crash course in the culture, and do a little sightseeing so that you can start your exchange off right before heading to your local community!

For short term – 2 and 3 month programs, you will receive a local orientation in your host community to help you get acquainted with the sights, sounds, and way of life in your local area.

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Students must be able to communicate in English. If you are a native English speaker, you will have fun learning the lingo in Australia!

SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

Attend a local public school (private school option may be presented if available).

School Year: School starts in February and ends in mid-December
Common courses: Physical Education, Math, Science, Languages, History, Geography, Music, English, Computers
Average hours per week: 35 – 40 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: Summer break in mid-December to February, 2-week break in April, 2 weeks in July, 2 weeks in late September and statutory holidays.
Fun fact: Some schools have really great uniforms!