NEW ZEALAND: 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.
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
Late January 2026–April 2026
Application due:
July 1, 2025
July 2026–September 2026
Application due:
February 7th, 2026
Late January 2026–mid September 2026
Application due:
July 1, 2025
July 2026–April 2027
Application due:
February 7th, 2026
Late January 2026–Late June 2026
Application due:
July 1, 2025
July 2026–Early December 2026
Application due:
February 7th, 2026
Late January 2026– Early December 2026
Application due:
July 1, 2025
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the 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 AUCKLAND
Included in the programs, students kick start the exchange experience with a mandatory 3 day, 2 night orientation in Auckland. Arrive in Auckland 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!
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 New Zealand!
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 January, 2-week break in April, 2 weeks in July, 2 weeks in late September and statutory holidays.
Fun fact: The school year is opposite to here (and the seasons too)!
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over New Zealand and these are some of the more common placement areas.
Click on the buttons below to view location on map.
New Zealand at a Glance
Population
5.3 Million
Capital City
Wellington
Known For
Milford Sound, Lord of the Rings, Maori Aboriginal Culture, Kiwi birds, and more sheep than people!
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
Language
English and Maori
Say Hello
Hello or Kia Ora!Program Fees
(January 2026)
$10,595
(July 2026)
$10,495
(January 2026)
$15,195
(July 2026)
$14,950
(January 2026)
$19,295
(July 2026)
$19,295
(January 2026)
$22,595
Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
