Program Summary:
- Programs: Classic & Location Options
- Program length: Short and Long programs
- Vaccinations: Yes
- Discounts and Scholarship: Yes
- Language criteria: Yes
- Language course: Yes
- Soft Landing Camp: Yes
Classic program
Our Classic program will match you with a welcoming host family and place you in a nearby school. We find the host family and choose the school, and you can enjoy immersing yourself in local culture & community. These are perfect for students who:
* Flexible about location, and the academic experience
* Want to have a cultural experience
* Interested in joining sports, clubs, and activities
* Grow as a person and improve language skills
High school exchange – Classic Program
Age and eligibility
Students are eligible from 15 – 18 years old (14 may be considered & must not be 19 whilst on the program).
Program length
Classic Academic Semester & Academic Year programs, Short 2 & 3 month programs available.
Location options are available on request for Academic Semester & Year Programs.
Schools
As an exchange student in Italy, you’ll immerse yourself in the life of an Italian teenager. Every day, you’ll have the chance to practice and learn italian and build new connections and friendships. Attending an Italian high school is an exciting experience that will help you grow as a student and as a person.
Please be aware that certain Italian high schools may require an enrollment fee upon arrival. This fee is not included in our program fee, as it varies depending on each school. Typically, the cost can range from $30 to $150.
Language criteria
Students are required to be able to converse in basic conversation.
Visa
AUS/NZ Students require a visa for Academic Semester and Academic Year programs unless they are travelling on a European passport (they may need to lodge their visa application in person at an Italian consulate, please see locations below). Further information will be provided by your Program Coordinator.
Students traveling on Australian & New Zealand passports, with programs up to 90 days, generally travel as “tourists” and do not need to apply for a visa prior departure. However, for programs extending beyond the 90-day period (including Semester & Academic Year programs), students are usually required to apply for the necessary visa.
Program Coordinators will provide the essential visa documents so students can lodge their visa application. Please note that Program Coordinators are not Registered Migration Agents and cannot represent the applicant. Program Coordinators will provide “guidance” where possible, however the responsibility of lodging the visa falls upon the student/parents. Visa application requirements differ per destination and, on top of the visa documents provided by your Program Coordinator, students will need to provide additional documents such as birth certificate, bank statements, police check certificate, passport photos, letter of parental consent, etc.
Visa application fees (set by the foreign Authority) fluctuate depending on the destination and may vary from $180 to $700. These costs exclude expenses such as translations, official stamps (Notary Public stamp, Apostille stamp), national police certificate, passports photos, express post envelopes, etc. In some cases, students must attend an in-person consulate / visa agency appointment, which may incur additional personal expenses for travel such as purchasing flights (Interstate flight or international flight if no representation in your home country), petrol costs, tolls, accommodation, etc.
Canada:
Students must have received their routine childhood vaccinations appropriate for their age. In addition, Canada requires full vaccination against Meningococcal (MenACWY). The Covid-19 vaccine is recommended but not mandatory.
USA:
Students must be up to date with their routine childhood vaccinations for their age group. Additionally, your host school in the USA will require further immunisations to meet national guidelines, such as the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine and a TB test conducted within six months before arrival. While Covid-19 vaccination is recommended, it is not mandatory.
Other Countries:
Students must be up to date with their standard childhood vaccinations. While the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended, it is not compulsory.
Classic Program Prices for Italy
| Length | Arrive | Depart | Price AUD | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Semester | Sept 13, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 | $10,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Academic Year | Sept 13, 2025 | June 13, 2026 | $11,450 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| 3 Months | Oct 25, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 | $8,950 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| 2 Months | Nov 22, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 | $8,950 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Academic Year | Jan 31, 2026 | Mid-Dec 2026 (TBC) | $11,450 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Academic Semester | Jan 31, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | $10,450 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Each destination has a budget for flights included in the fee. If flight costs are above this budgeted amount, a Flight Surcharge may apply. Please see our Money Matters page for program inclusions, the flight surcharge policy and other important pricing information.
Program start dates are indicative arrivals in the destination & students attending the Soft Landing Camp (if available) will depart earlier. Program start dates serve as approximate arrival dates at the destination and subject to change. We will notify you of your confirmed program dates ahead of time to prevent any confusion or inconvenience.
Scholarship & Early Bird Discount Application Deadlines
March 31, 2025: classic programs departing between October 2025 – March 2026
October 31, 2025: classic programs departing between April 2026 – September 2026
Find out more about Scholarships and Early Bird Discounts.
Italy Regional Choices are available. Please see our Italy Destination page for details.
Online Language course
The price for the language course is AU$490 per person for the 6 week course
The price for the language course is AU$590 per person for the 8 week course
Course information will be available here soon
Location Options
Location options
Rome, Florence, or Milan
The location option price is in addition to the Classic Program Prices for Italy:
Academic Year: AU$4,500
Academic Semester: AU$3,000
Please note, host family placement may be up to 70 km from the centre of the city.
High school in Italy
As an exchange student in Italy, you will experience living like a true Italian teenager. You will have the opportunity to practice your language skills every day as well as connect with fellow Italian classmates. Attending an Italian high school is an exciting experience that will develop you both as a student as well as a global citizen.
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Soft landing camp in Milan
This soft landing camp is optional and at an additional fee of AU$1,495
September arrivals only.
Soft Landing Camp Milan Flyer please click here
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