Program Summary:
- Program: Classic program
- Program length: Short and Long programs
- Vaccinations: Yes
- Discounts and Scholarship: Yes
- Language criteria: Yes
- Language course: No
- Soft Landing Camp: Yes
Classic Program
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
Classic Program Information
Age and eligibility
Applicants are eligible to apply from 14 – 17 years of age. Students with special diets (including personal preferences) or health conditions must be disclosed at the time of application. Students with special dietary requirements should be open to buying or preparing their own meals, and may be required to pay an additional fee.
Language criteria
You are required to be able to converse in basic conversation.
Program length
Academic Semester program duration can vary between 4 ½ to 5 months, depending on the academic year you will be enrolled in.
Academic Year program duration can vary between 9 to 10 months, depending on the academic year you will be enrolled in.
January Academic Year Programs: Students may be placed in 3+ host families for the duration of the exchange program.
Short programs are available for 2 or 3 months. Area choice options are not available in Spain.
Schools
As a student in Spain, you’ll experience everyday life alongside Spanish teenagers. The education system consists of four stages, with primary and secondary school being compulsory. As an exchange student, you’ll likely attend Bachillerato or the final years of ESO. You’ll have a timetable in one of three high school programs: Science, Social Science, or Humanities. Core subjects include Spanish, English, Spanish literature, Physical Education, and Philosophy. Depending on your program length, you may choose one or two elective courses. While extracurricular activities may vary, some schools have soccer and basketball teams. Outside of school, you can join local clubs for specific sports with the help of your Local Coordinator.
Vaccinations
Students are required to be vaccinated and have received their standard childhood vaccinations for their age group. Covid-19 is recommended (not compulsory). Please be sure to note all vaccinations you have received in your application.
Visa
Students require a visa for Academic Semester and Academic Year programs. For short programs, students will travel on a tourist visa. 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.
Australia: Department of Home Affairs
Australia: Foreign Embassies & Consulates
New Zealand: Foreign Embassies & Consulates
ACT: Embassy of Spain
NSW: Consulate of Spain in Sydney
NT: Jurisdiction of Consulate of Spain in Sydney
QLD: NT: Jurisdiction of Consulate of Spain in Sydney
SA: Jurisdiction of Consulate of Spain in Melbourne
TAS: Jurisdiction of Consulate of Spain in Melbourne
VIC: Consulate of Spain in Melbourne
WA: Jurisdiction of Consulate of Spain in Melbourne
The budget allocated for flights to Europe is AU$3,000 of the program price listed below. We may need to charge a flight surcharge if we cannot obtain a flight within this budget. For more information, please see our Flight Surcharge Policy on our Money Matters page.
Classic Program Prices for Spain
Length | Arrive | Depart | Program fee AUD | Application deadline |
---|---|---|---|---|
Academic Semester | Feb 1, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | $11,950 | SOLD OUT |
Academic Year | Feb 1, 2025 | Mid Dec, 2025 | $16,950 | SOLD OUT |
Academic Semester | Sept 2025 | Jan 2026 | $12,950 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academic Year | Sept 2025 | Jun 2026 | $15,950 | Feb 15, 2025 |
3 Months | Early Nov 2025 | Jan 2026 | $10,950 | Jun 15, 2025 |
2 Months | Late Nov 2025 | Jan 2026 | $9,950 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academic Year | Feb 2026 | Dec 2026 | $15,950 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academic Semester | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 | $12,950 | Aug 31, 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
October 31, 2024: classic programs departing between April 2025 – September 2025
March 31, 2025: classic programs departing between October 2025 – March 2026
Find out more about Scholarships and Early Bird Discounts.
Soft Landing Camp in Barcelona
This program is only available to some September programs. Your Program Coordinator will confirm if this is an option available.
5 days/4 nights arrival camp in Barcelona, at an additional cost (AU$1,095/NZ$1,195). Only available to students departing on exchange in September.
The Soft Landing Camp in Barcelona is an exciting way to kick-start your Academic Year or Semester exchange adventure. Over a span of five days, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the highlights of this vibrant city while also preparing yourself for your new life in Spain. The camp is open to exchange students from Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the world, ensuring a diverse and engaging experience.
LIVE Online sessions
If you would like to find out more information on our programs, please attend one of our free LIVE Online Information Sessions to:
- Meet our staff
- Hear comprehensive information on all aspects of exchange
- Ask questions
- See questions asked by other students and parents
Information evenings run for about an hour.
They are friendly, free and are the best way for us to address your specific questions in person.
Worldwide High School Online Brochure
For an overview of our programs, our team will send you our Worldwide High School Online Brochure.
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