School Immersion in Adelaide, South Australia – 13-18 years old – 1 term to 1 academic year
The chance to study at an Australian High School in Adelaide is for motivated students aged 13 – 18 who would like to study for 1, 2 or 3 terms or an entire academic year (4 terms). This is a fantastic chance to live alongside young Australian students and culturally immerse yourself while living with an Australian host family.
Why Australia ?
With a surface area making it the 6th largest country in the world, Australia’s borders are enclosed by the magnificent Pacific and Indian ocean. This huge island’s natural scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and is home to a myriad of different animals and plants. It’s safe to say Australia is a wonderful, unique and vibrant country with a stunning landscape.
The 24 million inhabitants primarily live along on the coast line, so their daily lives and routines revolve around the beach. Australians are famous for their enthusiasm for the outdoors and their deep-rooted adoration of sports. The Australian life would, of course, be incomplete without dozens of barbecues with friends and neighbours. What’s not to love?
Adelaide is situated in the South of Australia. It is an old colonial city founded in 1836 that has grown to a population of 1 million people today. Surrounded by green parks and a white sandy beach, the warm and mildly dry climate makes it the perfect place to enjoy the Australian lifestyle. Even though the city has a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere, the cost of living is much lower than that of its Australian equivalents and it boasts a very high quality of life. In short, Adelaide has all the ingredients readily available for an unforgettable exchange.
The Australian schools in Adelaide offers students an impressive academic and sporting curriculum. The majority offer special programmes, organise many competitions and activities for their students.
Our partner has chosen several schools that are able to welcome international students with adequate facilities and teachers. These schools are either in Adelaide itself (City Schools) or in the region of South Australia (Regional schools), see the “Dates & Prices” tab.
If there are specific areas that interest you, you can mention this on your booking form and we will do our best to find a placement in an appropriate school.
Courses
In this programme, international students are fully integrated into an Australian high school just like local students. Programmes include five or six subjects from a choice of subjects offered by the school.
Subjects include English, Maths, Sciences, History, Geography, Languages, Technology, Music, Visual arts, Personal development, Physical education.
Certain schools also offer more specialised subjects, including music, oriental languages, ICT, theatre, robotics, etc.
All schools offer English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes for international students.
Secondary school in Australia includes years 7 or 8 to 12. It follows on from Primary school, years 1 to 6 or 7.
The Australian school year starts at the end of January and ends at the start of December. It is split into two semesters.
Each semester includes two terms and around 10 weeks. There are two weeks of holidays between each term and the summer holidays (December/January) last 6 weeks. This means that a student leaving from September to July can take (for example) the last term of year 12 followed by the first two terms of year 13.
Lessons generally take place from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Wearing a uniform is compulsory.
Host families are undoubtedly the most important element of the program. That’s why we attach the utmost 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 will host.
There’s no such thing as a 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’ll stay 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’ll be the only French speaker.
Host families generally live within 45 minutes of the school by public transport.
The local coordinator is an experienced member of staff who knows the host families and is in regular contact with the students and their host parents throughout the duration of the programme. They regularly organise meetings to ensure that your experience is going smoothly, both with your host family and at school. Your local coordinator is on hand to lend assistance in case any should arise, and are your first point of contact on the ground.
Our partner organisation’s local coordinators are all experienced and fully qualified to assist international students on the ground, offering support and assistance quickly and efficiently should any issues present themselves.
An emergency number will be given to you to use in case of any emergencies
Dates & Prices 2025
Dates
2025
- 1st term: 28/01 – 11/04
- 2nd term: 28/04 – 4/07
- 3rd term: 21/07 – 26/09
- 4th term: 13/10 – 12/12
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
Please note: It is not possible to start a programme in the 4th term (October – December) as it is the end-of-year exam period. We advise a stay of at least a semester, from July to December.
Prices 2025
Prices with flights subject to ticket prices at time of booking.
| Tuition, room and board, registration fees, transfers included (without flights) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Regional Schools | City Schools |
| 1 term | € 7.995 | € 8.895 |
| 2 terms | € 14.150 | € 15.315 |
| 3 terms | € 20.350 | € 21.795 |
| 4 terms | € 26.095 | € 27.750 |
| Tuition, room and board, registration fees, transfers included (with flights) | ||
| Duration | Regional Schools | City Schools |
| 1 term | € 9.995 | € 10.895 |
| 2 terms | € 16.150 | € 17.315 |
| 3 terms | € 22.350 | € 23.795 |
| 4 terms | € 28.095 | € 29.750 |
| Extra fees | ||
| Flight surcharge for late bookings (less than 60 days before departure) | € 300 | |
Prices include:
Prices do not include:
- English level assessment and interview
- All school taxes and registration fees
- Public school education
- Interview and selection of a voluntary host family
- Accommodation in host family, including all meals
- Course materials
- Supervision throughout the year by our local coordinator
- Assistance to parents in Europe throughout the duration of the stay
- All documents necessary to obtain an exchange student visa
- Travel to/from Adelaide from Paris, Brussels or Geneva (consult us for prices from different destinations)
- Greeting at Adelaide airport and transport to the host family
- Individual orientation on your arrival with your local coordinator
- Toll-free emergency hotline
- Obligatory medical insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover)
- Regular contact and evaluation reports
- Official certificate of participation
- Travel to/from destination depending on chosen option
- Visa fees
- Optional excursions and school activities
- Pocket money/personal costs (eg: telephone, local transport), $400 to $500 per month
- School uniforms depending on duration and school
