Booking and payment

Registration fee

When you apply to an exchange program and are accepted, you pay a registration fee – this is the case for all exchange program organizations and is confirmation that you want us to continue working with your application.

The registration fee is EUR 500 regardless of destination and is included in the total program price.

Program fee

What your exchange year costs depends on the destination, length and add-on options. But under each destination, you can find our program fee for a classic high school program.

For programs beginning in the fall, the following payment schedule applies, in percent of total program fee:

Part payments	Paid	Amount
1 – Registration fee	10 days after being accepted	EUR 500
2	January 15	25% of program fee
3	April 1	30% of program fee
4 – Final payment	June 15	Outstanding amount

Any discounts, scholarships and/or add-ons are reflected in the final invoice, which is paid by June 15. Find out more about what is included in the program fee and what costs may be added.

Insurance

It is mandatory for all STS students to have valid insurance during their entire stay in the host country. We offer customized insurance that covers sickness, accidents, liability and luggage, and it is approved by government agencies in the country to which you are going.

If you would like a different insurance plan, it must be approved by an authority in the host country such as a government agency or school. Talk to us at STS and we will make sure to guide you the right way as regards insurance.

Cancellation and cancellation protection

Cancellation of your exchange

If you decide to cancel your exchange more than five months before departure, STS will retain the registration fee. After this we follow the Cancellation Terms which regulate how much of the program fees are refunded depending on how close to the departure date the cancellation is received. If you decide to add the Cancellation Protection, other terms will apply.

Cancellation protection

We offer two different types of cancellation protections as additional options when you book your exchange program with us:

Standard Cancellation Protection: Our most popular travel cancellation protection is now even better: It reimburses the paid program fees* in full in case of illness, accident or a death in the family, with proof by a medical certificate.

Price: EUR 395

Extended Cancellation Protection: The Extended Cancellation Protection reimburses the paid program fees* in full, regardless of the reason for cancellation, as long as you do not cancel later than 10 days before departure.

Price: EUR 1500 for our Classic program, EUR 750 for our Select program (this covers only the fees that are being paid to STS).

*except for the cost of the cancellation protection itself.

Questions about your payment

If you have questions about your payment, financing, insurance, host family, add-on options etc., please contact us and we will help you!

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FAQ

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Can I take part in sports during my exchange year?
Of course! Let us know which sport you would like to play when you apply and we will do our best to find a school where you can practice your interest.
What sort of school will I attend?
In most countries, you will attend public schools. The difference between public and private schools differs between countries.
Does STS have a contact person at my destination?
Yes, no matter where you go, we have a local representative at your location. It is the local area representative who works to approve our host families, have contact with schools and will be your supporter and advisor during your exchange year.
I am ready to apply, how do I do it?
The easiest way to apply is to visit the page of your favourite destination and click the "Apply now" button. You will then receive more information on how to book a personal interview with us. Your application is not binding, and you make your final decision once you have been accepted.