Money Matters

The fees for the outbound exchange program are on a 3-tier basis. All tiers include the following;

Return economy flight from your state capital to Tokyo
Travel and medical insurance
Four-week intensive Japanese language course
Return domestic air/train travel from Tokyo (if required)
High School enrolment
Daily commutation from host home to high school
High School Uniform (except items that cannot be recycled including but not limited to shoes, sports shoes, items embroidered with the students' name)
High School books
Orientations
Home stay placement
YESI/FACE administration costs & GST

TIER 3 (full price) - $8100

Outbound students whose Australian high school does not accept an inbound student are required to pay $8100.

TIER 2 (partial scholarship value $4200)

Outbound students who are not awarded a tier 1 scholarship, may be offered a partial scholarship. Students who are awarded a partial scholarship are required to pay a total of $3900.

TIER 1- ( scholarship value $6500)

Outbound students whose Australian high school is willing to accept an inbound student in 2010 may apply for a scholarship. Students who are awarded a scholarship are required to pay a total of $1600.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

Additional expenses include but are not limited to;

Incidentals – International telephone calls, snacks, outings with friends, clothing, excursions etc. must be paid for by the student. Incidentals are estimated to cost between $75 and $120 per week at current exchange rates.
Transfers – Students are responsible for the cost of transfers from their home town to their state capital.
One text book used at the Japanese language school.
School excursions and extra-curricular activities. Please note that some school excursions may be compulsory.
School uniform items that are not recyclable including but not limited to shoes, sports shoes, and items embroidered with the students' name.
School stationery.
Excess on insurance claims (if applicable), and treatment not covered by the insurance policy, eg treatment for injuries incurred before the start of the policy.
Musical instruments/laptop computers/other expensive items – these are not covered by insurance, but additional insurance can be purchased through FACE.
Passport application fee payable to Australia Post on application.
Visa – visas are free of charge to Australian passport holders. For other passports, a fee may be charged depending on the passport held.

NB: No guarantees can be given with regard to estimated costs for additional expenses. Such costs will vary from student to student and according to the exchange rate.