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There is more to discover in Sweden than what first meets the eye. With unique features, midnight sun, northern lights and an abundance of natural beauty, a trip to Sweden is a multifaceted experience. Although you won’t be greeted by Vikings, evidence of their time in Sweden isn’t hard to find.

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Program Summary:

Classic Program

If you are looking for a cultural experience for 2-3 months, or an Academic Semester or Year, 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 what they have to offer while immersing yourself in local culture.

Perfect for students who:
​* Who can be more flexible in where and what they study​
​* Want to have a cultural experience​ 
​* Interested in joining sports, clubs, and activities
​* Grow as a person and improve language skills​ 

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Classic Program Information

Age and eligibility

To be eligible for an exchange to Sweden you must be aged 15.5 to 17 years of age.

Language criteria

An online course is recommended prior to departure.

Program length

Sweden offers short 2 & 3 Month programs, and longer Academic Semester & Year programs.

Visa

Residence permit must be applied for in person at the Swedish Embassy for Academic Semester & Academic Year programs. It can be a lengthy process. Short program students travel as a tourist.

Schools

Students attend a local public school, and the lessons are taught in Swedish. Common subjects include Swedish, English, History, Math, Social Science, PE & Music. The school will decide on the timetable, and exchange students are likely to be placed in Economics or Humanities streams. Subject choice may be available for long program students at the school’s discretion, and discussed after their arrival. Clubs and activities are not common in schools.

Vaccinations

All Outbound students are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Your Program Manager can advise if any additional vaccinations are required. Host families have the right to refuse unvaccinated students. Please be sure to note all vaccinations you have received in your application.

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.

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 Sweden

LengthArriveDepartProgram fee
AUD
Application deadline
Academic
Semester
Latest start date is Sept 1,
2024
Dec 28,
2024
$13,950Mar 31, 2024
Academic
Year
Latest start date is Sept 1,
2024
Jun 16,
2025
$14,950Mar 31, 2024
3 monthsNov 2,
2024
Jan 27,
2025
$10,450Jun 30, 2024
2 monthsLate Nov
2024
Jan 27,
2025
$9,450Jun 30, 2024
Academic
Semester
Jan 10,
2025
Jun 16,
2025
$13,950Sept 30, 2024
Academic
Year
Jan 10,
2025
Dec 28,
2025
$14,950Sept 30, 2024

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, 2024: classic programs departing between October 2024 – March 2025
October 31, 2024: classic programs departing between April 2025 – September 2025
Find out more about Scholarships and Early Bird Discounts.
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Soft Landing Camp in Stockholm

Our Stockholm Soft Landing Camp helps prepare students to unlock their exchange.
Meet our team and other students from around the globe! This optional extra is AU$1,695 pp.

Day 1 – Welcome to Sweden!

  • Arrival and pick up at Arlanda Airport
  • Dinner

Day 2

  • Breakfast
  • Workshops
  • Free time for lunch
  • Sightseeing! Get to know the capital of Sweden!
  • Dinner

Day 3

  • Breakfast
  • Workshops
  • Free time for lunch
  • More sightseeing!
  • Dinner

Day 4

  • Breakfast before individual departures
  • Departures. The staff will help students to their travel arrangements for further travel to their host areas.

Included in Soft Landing Camp:

  • Three nights in hostel (up to six per room same gender)
  • Three breakfasts / Three dinners
  • Guided walking tour of the city
  • Transfer Airport/Hostel
  • Training by Explorius staff


Not included in Soft Landing Camp:

  • Lunches; approx. $15-20 per day
  • Personal expenses

Price: AU$1,695

Local Orientation: included with the Coordinator after arrival into the host family location.

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LIVE Online sessions

If you would like to find out more information on our programs, please register for one of our free LIVE Online 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.

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