SOUTH AFRICA

Choose an exchange to South Africa and you will be placed in the iconic city of Cape Town or one of the hotspots along the world famous Garden Route.

Cape Town is a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and languages. Students who take part in an exchange programe here have the unique opportunity to experience South Africa’s diverse heritage.

This beautiful country offers a huge range of outdoor activities, from surfing to playing one of the many sports on offer. Stay with a welcoming host family and immerse yourself in this vibrant, multicultural country.

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

2 MONTHS
Departure in January, April and July

3 MONTHS
Departures in January, April and July

SEMESTER
January, April and July

ACADEMIC YEAR

Departures in January, April and July

SOUTH AFRICA FACTS

Population: 63.21 million
Official languages: Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga
One of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Is smaller in size than seems on a map (the size of France and Spain combined).

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All durations - departures in January, April and July

Short term – no visa required
Semester and year – visa required. Must attend visa appointment in Auckland
Visa Process - Please be aware that Your Education staff are not Registered Migration Agents and cannot represent the visa applicant. We will provide you with the necessary supporting documents for your visa and our staff will guide you through the process where possible. The responsibility of lodging the visa falls upon the student and their parents. Visa application requirements differ per destination and students will need to provide additional documents depending on the destination and type of visa required such as birth certificate, bank statements, passport photos and letter of parental consent. Visa application fees (set by the foreign embassy or consulate) differ per destination. These costs exclude expenses such as translations and JP fees, official stamps (Notary Public stamp, Apostille stamp), national police certificate, passports photos and courier costs. In some cases, students must attend an in-person interview at the relevant consulate, embassy or visa agency. The cost of this visit will be the responsible of the student applicant.

SOUTH AFRICA PRICING:

* Programme pricing is valid for departures from April 2025 up to and including January 2026. Application fee of $250 when applying. Price Guarantee: We reserve the right to increase the prices at any time, but once you have been accepted to the programme and have paid your $1,500 deposit you will secure the published price and be exempt from any subsequent increases.

Programme fee
includes

Return-trip economy flights with recognised airlines departing from Auckland to final destination.
Comprehensive medical insurance while on your exchange.
Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.
Host family and high school placement.
Meet and Greet at final airport with transfer to your host family. Please note that in an additional surcharge may be applied. We reserve the right to apply a flight surcharge should availability at time of booking cause flight costs to be higher than expected. (We have specific flight dates for each destination. You may fly outside of these dates but additional costs will apply.)
Full professional support both in New Zealand and abroad.
Preparation materials.
Advice from Returnees.
24-hour emergency phone support.

Programme fee does
not include

Passport and visa costs.
Pocket money (approx. 500NZD per month).
School set up costs. Varies per destination but may include transport, uniform and school books.
Transport to Auckland for departure.
Optional Tours and Travel Expenses.
Any documents that require official Notarising or Apostilling.

SOUTH AFRICA

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

2 MONTHS Departure in January, April and July

3 MONTHS Departures in January, April and July

SEMESTER January, April and July