Reciprocal Program Prices for 2025
*Prices to be confirmed based on final airfares. Airlines typically publish their prices 10 to 11 months in advance of the return dates. The final prices for the trip will be confirmed by February 2025. Prices are based on 2024 rates, and significant variations are not expected according to our travel agent. However, minor adjustments could occur once the 2025 rates are released.
- Reciprocal Program Prices for 2025
- Program Inclusions
- Optional Add-Ons
- Your Financial Responsibilities When Hosting
- Your Financial Responsibilities When Your Child is in France
- Early Bird Special
- Important Disclaimer
| Package | Basic Package | Medium Package | All Inclusive Package | Information |
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| Duration | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | ... |
| Dates | Estimated dates in France: 6 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 | Estimated dates in France: 6 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 | Estimated dates in France: 6 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 | Estimated dates in France: 6 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 |
| Price | $4550* | $7950* or $5962 with our early bird special** | $8950* | Early bird special conditions: Submit your full application and pay the deposit for a 2025 AFX Reciprocal Program by December 31st, 2024, and receive 25% off your for 2025 Reciproacl Program Medium Package program fees. Discount applies to program fees only. Airfare and insurance are not included. Both application and deposit must be fully received by the deadline. |
- Price
- Includes Flight to France
- Program Dates
Basic Package
- $4,550*
- December 6, 2025, to January 17, 2026.
Medium Package
(Early Bird Special Available)
- $7,950*
Early Bird Price: $5,962.50 (for applications completed by December 31, 2024) - December 6, 2025, to January 17, 2026.
All-Inclusive Package
- $8,950*
- December 6, 2025, to January 17, 2026.
Program Duration
Estimated Dates: December 6, 2025, to January 17, 2026.
Pricing Clarification: Prices are based on 2024 rates. Final costs will be
determined by February 2025, pending airfare confirmations. Minor adjustments
may occur.
- Exclusive Bedroom with Host Family
- Host Family with Similar-Age Children
- Enrolment in Host Family’s School
- Group Flight (Australia ↔ Paris)
- Chaperone on Group Flights
- Only International Student with Host Family
- Coverage of Canteen Fees
- Coverage of School Fees
- School Transport Costs
- Insurance and Visa Assistance
Basic Packag e
AUD 8,3544 Weeks
Group Travel
Group Travel
Medium Package
AUD 9,3544 Weeks
Group Travel
Group Travel
All-Inclusi ve Package
AUD 4,5506 Weeks
Outbond Group travel
Outbond Group travel
Tooltip Information
TBC4 Weeks
Group Travel
Group Travel
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- Includes group travel from Australia to Paris and return.
- Accompanies group departures if minimum numbers are met.
- Ensures your child is the only international student with the host family.
- Covered by the host family for all packages.
- Covered by the host family for all packages.
- Covered by the host family for all packages.
- Available through IDO Travel for Medium and All-Inclusive Packages.
| Inclusions | Basic Package | Medium Package | All Inclusive Package | Information |
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| Comprehensive Pre-departure and Intercultural Online Course |  |
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| Pre-hosting webinar briefing | |
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| 24/7 emergency contact availability | |
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| Well-being Assistance for Student Support | |
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| Appointed AFX Liaison within the French School | |
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| AFX support teams located in France and Australia | |
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| Coordinated airport assistance at Paris CDG for seamless transfers |  |
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| Inclusions | Basic Package | Medium Package | All Inclusive Package | Information |
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| Personalized Assistance for Airfare and Insurance Requirements | |
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(Assistance with insurance only available for bookings through our partner, IDO Travel) |
| Personalized Assistance for Airfare and Insurance Requirements | |
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(Assistance with insurance only available for bookings through our partner, IDO Travel) |
| Group flight Australia to Paris return | |
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| Chaperone on flight | |
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| Transfer assistance at the airport in Melbourne or Perth on group travel days | |
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(Assistance included up to 2 hours before the group meeting time) |
| Assistance at the airport for group departure from Australia | |
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(Our AFX team will be at the airports in Melbourne and Perth to welcome your child) |
| Assistance at the airport for group arrival and departure from France | |
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(Our AFX team will be at the airport in Paris to welcome your child) |
| Transfer in France | |
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(If not included, AFX will book your transfer and invoice you separately for this additional amount) |
| Assistance with transfer | |
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((The AFX team will wait with your child for their transfer) |
| Insurance inclusion | |
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| Visa application tutorial | |
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| Personalized visa application support | |
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| Add-ons | Price | Information |
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| AFX representative accompanying your child for domestic travel in France | 300 euros for a 4-hour package (+25 euros per extra hour) | .. |
| Chaperone for 3 days + 2 nights group stay in Paris upon group arrival | From $3000 | (Including all meals, accommodation, and outings) |
| Tailored assistance at Paris CDG airport on non-standard arrival/departure days or times 300 euros for a 4-hour package (+25 euros per extra hour) | 300 euros for a 4-hour package (+25 euros per extra hour) | .. |
| Customized support for airport arrivals/departures at alternative locations in Paris | 300 euros for a 4-hour package (+25 euros per extra hour) | .. |
| Assured placement in a private French school | $1000 | .. |
| Guaranteed placement in a specified regional area | $1000 | .. |
| Responsibility | Information |
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| All food, transport, accommodation, and activities while your correspondent is in Australia | 300 euros for a 4-hour package (+25 euros per extra hour) |
| Uniform for your correspondent | (Can be rented or second-hand) |
| School fees for your correspondent | (If your school charges fees, you are asked to cover them; this is rare and typically waived based on the reciprocal arrangement) |
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| Pocket money | 300 euros for a 4-hour package (+25 euros per extra hour) |
| Uniform for your correspondent | (We recommend $100 per week) |
| Access to money for emergencies and doctor’s appointments |
Program Inclusions
| Inclusions | Basic Package | Medium Package | All Inclusive Package | Information |
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| Exclusive Bedroom for the Student in the Host Family Home |
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| Host family with children of similar age (+/- 1 year difference in grade level) |
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| Enrollment in the Same the School as the Host Family’s Child |
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| The only international student residing with the host family |
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| Coverage of Canteen Fees |
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(Paid by the host family) |
| Coverage of school Fees |
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(Paid by the host family) |
| Coverage of school transport |
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(Paid by the host family) |
| Coverage of local activities and visits with the host family |
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(Paid by the host family) |
| Organised excursion to explore Paris with the host family |
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(Paid by the host family) |
| Host Family-Initiated luxury or non local Outings or travel, such as Skiing Expeditions |
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(Paid by the host family) |
| Police check or equivalent collected for all adult members living in the Host Family Home |
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| Host Family Home inspection conducted by AFX |
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| Discount at your local Alliance Française | Discount varies per Alliance Française; 15% off courses at Alliance Française de Perth. This discount is currently only available with Alliance Française de Perth and must be requested directly with them once you receive the receipt for your AFX program payment. |
Pre-program Orientation
| Inclusions | Basic Package | Medium Package | All Inclusive Package | Information |
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| Comprehensive Pre-departure and Intercultural Online Course |
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| Pre-departure information videos |
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| Informative pre-departure FAQ sessions |
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| Detailed pre-departure information booklet |
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| Pre-hosting orientation and intercultural online course |
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| Pre-hosting webinar briefing |
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| Pre-hosting information booklet |
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Student Support Services
| Inclusions | Basic Package | Medium Package | All Inclusive Package | Information |
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| 24/7 emergency contact availability |
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| Well-being Assistance for Student Support |
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| Appointed AFX Liaison within the French School |
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| AFX support teams located in France and Australia |
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| Coordinated airport assistance at Paris CDG for seamless transfers |
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Travel, Insurance & Visa Inclusions
| Inclusions | Basic Package | Medium Package | All Inclusive Package | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized Assistance for Airfare and Insurance Requirements |
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(Assistance with insurance only available for bookings through our partner, IDO Travel) |
| Group flight Australia to Paris return |
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| Chaperone on flight |
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| Transfer assistance at the airport in Melbourne or Perth on group travel days |
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(Assistance included up to 2 hours before the group meeting time) |
| Assistance at the airport for group departure from Australia |
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(Our AFX team will be at the airports in Melbourne and Perth to welcome your child) |
| Assistance at the airport for group arrival and departure from France |
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(Our AFX team will be at the airport in Paris to welcome your child) |
| Transfer in France |
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(If not included, AFX will book your transfer and invoice you separately for this additional amount) |
| Assistance with transfer |
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((The AFX team will wait with your child for their transfer) |
| Insurance inclusion |
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| Visa application tutorial |
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| Personalized visa application support |