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Prices and Financial Resources 

INTENSIVE 4 Week programme to India (Immerse & Inspire):

  • Programme price $8,678
  • Applications close 30th September

YEAR programme to India 2025:

  • Programme price $18,812
  • Scholarships and Grants Available
AFS would like to make intercultural exchange accessible to as many students as possible

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be between 15 years to 17 years and 6 months (14-18 years for Immerse & Inspire)
  • Enrolled in an NZ school
  • You can’t have graduated from school in New Zealand
  • Yellow fever vaccine required
  • Vegetarians are hard to place

Visa is classified as a Student Visa/Tourist Visa

What's included in your experience

  • Airfare
  • Host Family Placement
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • School Placement
  • Individual Contact Person
  • Medical Insurance
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • School Transport
  • Language Instruction
  • Assistance with Application Process
  • Visa Application Assistance
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Orientations during your time abroad
  • Continuous Support
  • 70 Years Experience

What you are responsible for

  • Vaccinations
  • Visa and Passport Fees
  • School Materials
  • Stipend
  • School Uniform

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