School Immersion in Adelaide, South Australia – 13-19 years – 1 term to 1 academic year
This programme is for motivated young people aged 13 to 18 who want to study for one term to one academic year (4 terms) in a High School in the Adelaide region of Australia. This is a unique opportunity to live alongside young Australians of your own age and share the daily life of your host family.
Highlights of the destination
- Coastal city of 1.4 million inhabitants
- An excellent public transport network
- Wide open spaces and natural environments for sporting and school activities
- Affordable tuition fees compared to other Australian schools
- Lower cost of living than other major Australian cities
- The choice of studying in Adelaide itself or in the Adelaide region
- Wide choice of subjects and extra-curricular activities
Why Australia?
Australia is the 6th largest country in the world. Surrounded by the Pacific and Indian Oceans, this vast island-continent abounds in fabulous landscapes and magnificent, unique and extremely rich flora and fauna.
Its population of around 24 million lives mainly along the coastline: ocean, sun and beach are the rhythms of Australian life. Australians are renowned for their easy-going, relaxed lifestyle. They love the outdoor life, take part in a wide range of sporting activities and are happy to meet up with friends for a barbecue.
The capital of South Australia, Adelaide is a multicultural, modern city with a unique Mediterranean lifestyle. With a population of more than one million, it is world-renowned for the quality of its education system, as well as for its thriving economy based mainly around science, technology and research. Adelaide is located on the coast and its kilometres of white sandy beaches are only 20-30 minutes from the city centre. It is a safe, liveable destination with a much lower cost of living than some equivalent European cities and an excellent quality of life.
Australia is a vast country-continent where geographical distances are very great. The car is the main means of transport and public transport networks are generally underdeveloped, with the exception of the major cities. International students coming from Europe where public transport networks are more developed will have to adapt to this difference when studying in Australia, and may have to rethink their travel habits by planning their journeys according to the transport options available.
The schools
South Australia’s secondary schools offer students outstanding academic and sporting facilities. They also organise a wide range of extra-curricular activities and numerous sporting competitions.
Our partner has selected several dozen schools that are ready to welcome international students. These schools are located either in Adelaide itself (City Schools) or in the region (Regional Schools).
If you are interested in particular subjects, you can indicate this on your application form and we will do our best to place you in a school that matches your interests.
The courses
You will follow the school curriculum in a High School with Australian students. Your programme consists of 5 or 6 subjects that you choose from those offered by the school.
The subjects studied are: English, maths, science, humanities and social sciences, fine arts, health and physical education, technology and vocational training.
Some schools also offer specialisations in certain subjects, such as music, oriental languages, computing, theatre, robotics, graphic design, hospitality, photography, psychology, etc.
All schools offer English as a Foreign Language courses for international students.
Secondary school in Australia covers years 7 or 8 to 12. It follows primary school (years 1 to 6 or 7).
The Australian school year runs from the end of January to the beginning of December. It is divided into two terms.
Each semester comprises two terms of approximately ten weeks each. There is a two-week holiday between each term and the summer holidays (in December/January) last six weeks. This means that a student who leaves from September to July will be able to follow, for example, the last term of the 11th year (France: première / Belgium: 5ème) and then the first 2 terms of the 12th year (France: terminale / Belgium: 6ème)
Classes generally run from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm.
Uniforms are compulsory.
Host families are undoubtedly the most important part of the programme. This is why we attach such importance to their selection. They choose to host students because they want students to discover and share their way of life and culture. After being selected on the basis of interviews and references, the family plays an active role in choosing the student they are hosting.
All host families have been individually selected by our local partner to host our students. As part of their accreditation, the family is interviewed in their home to give them a better understanding of their role and responsibilities as a host family, and every family member over the age of 18 is required to undergo a criminal record check, which is compulsory for working with children.
There is no such thing asa typical family. Your host family may or may not have children; it may be a blended family or a single-parent family, a single person whose children no longer live at home, retired people or younger people. It’s not the composition of the family that’s important, but their willingness and motivation to share their culture with you.
Australians are known for their relaxed lifestyle, their friendliness and their love of outdoor activities.
You will be accommodated in a single room with full board. The family may be hosting another student of a different nationality at the same time as you. But in all cases, you will be the only French speaker.
Host families generally live within 45 minutes of the school by public transport.
The local correspondent is an experienced person who knows the host families and stays in regular contact with the students. As they are able to act quickly in the event of a problem, they are your first point of contact on site.
He or she will be on hand to answer any questions that may arise once you’re on the ground and to help you with all the formalities. Regular communication will be established with your parents, host family and school to ensure that your experience goes as smoothly as possible.
Finally, you will be given an emergency number so that you can contact someone on site if you have an urgent problem.
An orientation is organised a few days after your arrival. This will give you the opportunity to meet other foreign students and the local team.
Dates 2026
- 1st term: 27/01 – 10/04
- 2nd term: 27/04 – 3/07
- 3rd term: 20/07 – 25/09
- 4th term: 12/10 – 11/12
Note: students in their final year (Year 12) cannot leave during term 4 only. It is therefore advisable to choose a programme lasting at least one semester (terms 3 & 4).
Prices 2026
Fares with flights subject to ticket prices at the time of booking.
| Fees excluding flights (tuition, accommodation, meals, all administrative fees included) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Regional Schools | City Schools |
| 1 term | € 7.995 | € 8.795 |
| 2 terms | € 14.395 | € 15.295 |
| 3 terms | € 20.695 | € 21.795 |
| 4 terms | € 25.995 | € 26.995 |
| Fees with flights* (tuition, accommodation, meals, all administrative fees included) | ||
| Duration | Regional Schools | City Schools |
| 1 term | € 9.995 | € 10.795 |
| 2 terms | € 16.395 | € 17.295 |
| 3 terms | € 22.695 | € 23.795 |
| 4 terms | € 27.995 | € 28.995 |
| *Return flights departing from Brussels or Paris | ||
| Supplement | ||
| flights (for bookings made less than 60 days before departure) | € 300 | |
*Rates for the Australian school year 2026 (27/01 – 11/12)
The above fees include :
- English language test and interview prior to application
- Tuition in a state school
- Host family search fees
- Full-board accommodation in a host family
- Teaching materials (textbooks, etc.)
- Assistance, support and follow-up throughout the stay
- Regular contact and evaluation reports
- An official certificate of attendance, including marks for courses taken, depending on the destination
- Return transfer from Adelaide airport to the host family
- All documents required to obtain a visa
- Compulsory health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover)*
- Return flight, if chosen, from Brussels or Paris
Not included:
- The return journey, depending on the option chosen
- Visa fees
- Optional excursions and school activities
- Personal expenses (telephone, local transport, etc.), allow 400/500$ per month
- Optional insurance
- School uniform, depending on school and duration
*Prices set by the Australian government and subject to change.
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