Reciprocal Program Prices 2026

The group will depart Melbourne on 4 December 2026 and return six weeks later (once flights are confirmed with the airline).Travel choices: You can travel on our group dates or on your own dates, as long as your stay is during the French school year (September–June), with arrival on Saturday morning and departure on Saturday afternoon/evening.

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Program Inclusions

Basic Package

6 weeks : $ 5,840

12 weeks : $ 11,660

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FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS
  • Return Airfaire Melbourne ⇄ Paris
  • Chaperone on group flight +
  • Internal transfer to host family (on arrival) +
  • Internal transfer from host family (on departure) +
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
  • Airport assistance in Melbourne (departure) +
  • Airport assistance in Melbourne (arrival) +
  • Airport assistance at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for transfers (arrival) +
  • Airport assistance at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for transfers (departure) +
PLACEMENT & MATCHING
  • Enrolment in the same school as the French correspondent +
  • Host family with child(ren) of a similar age +
  • Only international student in the host family
SCHOOL & ACCOMODATION
  • Private / exclusive bedroom in the host family home +
  • School fees +
  • School transport costs +
  • School canteen fees +
ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL IMMERSION
  • Paris day visit (minimum 1 day) +
  • Local & non-local activities with host family +
  • School excursions (if available) +
  • AFX organised Paris Trip
  • AFX organised Ski Trip
PREPARATION & STUDENT SUPPORT
  • Pre-program tutorial
  • Program booklet
  • Pre-departure FAQ session
  • Pre-hosting FAQ session
  • 24/7 emergency contact +
  • Ongoing wellbeing check-ins & assistance +
  • AFX referent within the French school +
  • AFX support teams in France & Australia +
  • E-Sim +
INSURANCE & VISA SUPPORT
  • Travel insurance +
  • Visa application tutorial +
  • Visa fees
  • Personalised visa application support (1:1) +

Most Popular Package

All Inclusive

6 weeks : $ 10,490

12 weeks : $ 20,960

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FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS
  • Return Airfaire Melbourne ⇄ Paris
  • Chaperone on group flight +
  • Internal transfer to host family (on arrival) +
  • Internal transfer from host family (on departure) +
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
  • Airport assistance in Melbourne (departure) +
  • Airport assistance in Melbourne (arrival) +
  • Airport assistance at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for transfers (arrival) +
  • Airport assistance at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for transfers (departure) +
PLACEMENT & MATCHING
  • Enrolment in the same school as the French correspondent +
  • Host family with child(ren) of a similar age +
  • Only international student in the host family
SCHOOL & ACCOMODATION
  • Private / exclusive bedroom in the host family home +
  • School fees +
  • School transport costs +
  • School canteen fees +
ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL IMMERSION
  • Paris day visit (minimum 1 day) +
  • Local & non-local activities with host family +
  • School excursions (if available) +
  • AFX organised Paris Trip
  • AFX organised Ski Trip
PREPARATION & STUDENT SUPPORT
  • Pre-program tutorial
  • Program booklet
  • Pre-departure FAQ session
  • Pre-hosting FAQ session
  • 24/7 emergency contact +
  • Ongoing wellbeing check-ins & assistance +
  • AFX referent within the French school +
  • AFX support teams in France & Australia +
  • E-Sim +
INSURANCE & VISA SUPPORT
  • Travel insurance +
  • Visa application tutorial +
  • Visa fees
  • Personalised visa application support (1:1) +

Packages Extras

Paris trip

1,630euros

AUD4500

AUD1000

This service is available as a complete package only; individual services cannot be selected separately.

Chaperone service is available for All-Inclusive participants only and only on the 6-week group flight (Melbourne ⇄ Paris CDG).

Chaperone service applies only when travelling on official group flight dates.

For programs longer than 6 weeks, the chaperone is included on the outbound group flight only, not on the return.

Airport assistance includes support in Melbourne and Paris CDG during departures, arrivals, and transfers (up to 4 hours).

We hope to cause as little disruption as possible to the day-to-day life of your school. The visiting French student will need an extra chair and very little else! Some schools choose to create a special timetable for the French students so that they can experience more subjects, especially if their Australian correspondent is doing revision or exams, but that is up to the school. Additionally, the French student is not expected to be assessed on any coursework, although they do enjoy having their own copy of classwork so they can follow along.

AUD1500

Guaranteed Placement with Similar-Age Student

AUD1000

For students applying to the student exchange or boarding school program:
You may choose a guaranteed placement with a student of a similar age, within ±1 school year.

AUD1250

Regions in France:

In our program, regions refer to the geographical areas where you can be placed. Here are the regions:

Île-de-France (Paris)

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Occitanie

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Normandy (Normandie)

Hauts-de-France

Brittany (Bretagne)

Grand Est

Centre-Val de Loire

Pays de la Loire

Burgundy-Franche-Comté (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)

Corsica (Corse)

How it works:
With the Region Location Guarantee, you are guaranteed placement within your selected region. However, exact city/town cannot be guaranteed.

AUD1000

This service is available as a complete package only; individual services cannot be selected separately.

Chaperone service is available for All-Inclusive participants only and only on the 6-week group flight (Melbourne ⇄ Paris CDG).

Chaperone service applies only when travelling on official group flight dates.

For programs longer than 6 weeks, the chaperone is included on the outbound group flight only, not on the return.

Airport assistance includes support in Melbourne and Paris CDG during departures, arrivals, and transfers (up to 4 hours).

Highly recommended to be reachable in France. WhatsApp alone is not sufficient. Recommended eSIMs can be purchased via SimpleSim (France destination). 

If you would like to upgrade the travel insurance included in your package, please contact our travel agent, I Do Travel, at marcia@afxstaging1.wpengine.com.au. AFX does not organise, manage, or take responsibility for extra insurance arrangements. Before upgrading your insurance, we recommend speaking with your host family about any planned activities (e.g., sports or adventure activities), as these may require additional cover.

“Emily in Paris” Theme Trip

Paris Add-On (4 Days / 3 Nights)

AFX is organising an optional “Emily in Paris” themed add-on for our participants:

4 days / 3 nights in Paris, featuring visits to many of the show’s most iconic locations and key Paris highlights.

Dates:

This add-on is planned to run for 4 days from the group’s arrival in Paris, on the first weekend of December 2026.

Price:

1,630 Euros

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Ski Trip

7-Night Add-On (All Levels Welcome)

AFX is organising an optional ski week add-on for our participants:

Designed as the perfect winter finale to the trip. Open to all levels, from first-timers to confident skiers, with the option to include lessons and suitable on-mountain experiences for beginners through to advanced.

Dates:

TBC (to be confirmed once the final group dates are locked in). Planned for the final week of the group dates.

Price:

AUD 4500

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Partners & Providers

It takes a village to deliver our programs, each partner brings their own expertise. Below you’ll find their details so you can contact them directly.

AIRFARES
E-SIM CARD
ACCOUNTANTS
TRAVEL INSURANCE