THE NETHERLANDS
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
DEPARTURES: Short term - November
Semester and Academic Year - January or August
DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Students are required to complete a Dutch Online Course. The cost of the course is included in the programme fee. Students will also receive Dutch lessons during the Orientation Week
SUPPORT: Yes. Both at the destination and by our local team here in New Zealand before and during your exchange.
INSURANCE: Comprehensive insurance included.
EXTRAS: Trips and Tours available. An Orientation Week in Amsterdam is included in the programme fee. This includes a full day of sightseeing in Amsterdam, a cultural diversity workshop and two full days of Dutch language training
VISA
- Short term - no visa required - Semester and Full year - students need a Study Permit. This is applied for by the Dutch partner office and collected once in the Netherlands. Approximate cost 400 Euros
AGE AND ELIGIBILITY
- 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
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
- 1st March for August departure - 1st July for November departure - 1st Sept for January departure
SCHOOLS
Dutch high schools emphasise student choice, strong academic support and clear progression towards high education. Dutch secondary education is known for its structured curricula, student independence, and high overall quality.
PLACEMENTS
Throughout the Netherlands.
THE NETHERLANDS 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:
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.