The Cost
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Going overseas is an exciting opportunity and whilst a student is home hosted (with no board paid) it is approximately $24,000 - $27,000 NZD.
The costs include;
Flights (open airfares)
Travel Insurance
Visas
2x compulsory weekends in preparation for departure
2x compulsory one day workshops
Administration
Uniform items
Cost of a "Euro" Tour or equivalent (usually 2 - 3 week trip)
Day to day living costs
Emergency Fund
These costs are spread over a 15-18month period.
We encourage students to help fundraise or get a part-time job to help contribute towards their lifechanging year abroad!
Timing of Costs
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August - December 2024
Registration Cost
This is a non-refundable registration fee of $125 which goes towards the administration of reviewing your application.
January/February 2025
Selection Weekend Cost
If you are successful in your initial application you will be invited to our Selection Weekend at a cost of approximately $200. If a student withdraws within 3 weeks prior to Selection Weekend this payment is still due.
April 2025
Application Fee
Once confirmed and accepted as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student there is a cost of $1,500 which covers your travel deposit and contribution to our weekends.
July 2025
Orientation Weekend
This is a compulsory weekend for a student and at least one adult. Cost is envisaged to be approximately $300 per person.
August - October 2025
Flight Payment, Marae Weekend and Visa Information
This is an approximate cost of $5,000 towards flights/stopover, Marae Weekend and visa processing.
January 2026
Departure
Once our students have arrived in country there is occasionally a language camp, deposit for their Euro Tour (or equivalent) due and they need approximately $500NZD (in local currency) as an emergency fund. This is refunded nearer the end of their exchange.