SWEDEN
SWEDEN FACTS
SWEDEN FACTS
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Language: Swedish
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Population: 10 million
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Capital: Stockholm
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There are approximately 300,000-400,000 moose roaming around Sweden.
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99% of all waste in Sweden is recycled.
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
INSURANCE: Comprehensive insurance included.
DEPARTURES: December.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Some knowledge of Swedish is recommended.
EXTRAS: Trips and tours available at additional cost.
SUPPORT: Yes. Both at the destination and by our local team here in New Zealand before and during your exchange.
VISA
AGE AND ELIGIBILITY
- Short-term - no visa required.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
February departures - 1 September September departures - 15 March December departures - 1 September
PLACEMENTS
- A New Zealand citizen / resident - Between the ages of 15 and 18 years at the time of departure - In good physical and mental health - Independent and mature enough to adapt to an overseas environment - Currently enrolled in a New Zealand high school and a full-time student prior to your departure - Achieving or above in NCEA or equivalent - Fulfil the language requirements of your chosen destination (if applicable) - Be a NZ passport holder. If you hold any other passport acceptance is conditional and all entry requirements and necessary visas will be your responsibility
SCHOOLS
High school in Sweden offers exchange students a flexible, student-focused learning environment that emphasizes independence, collaboration, and well-being. Classes are informal, teachers are approachable, and students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. With shorter school days and a strong balance between academics and free time, you’ll experience Swedish school life alongside a culture that values equality and trust.
Throughout Sweden.
SWEDEN PRICING:
* Programme pricing is valid for departures from April 2026 up to and including January 2027. 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:
Comprehensive 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.)
Return-trip economy flights with recognised airlines departing from Auckland to final destination.
Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.
Preparation materials.
Full professional support both in New Zealand and abroad, including a 24-hour emergency phone.
Programme fee does not include:
Passport and visa costs.
School set up costs. Varies per destination but may include transport, uniform and school books.
Transport to Auckland for departure.
Pocket money (approx. 500NZD per month).
Any documents that require official Notarising or Apostilling.
Optional Tours and Travel Expenses.