Organise Your Exchange is a not-for-profit initiative. For the small fee of 75€, we help you find a compatible exchange family and provide all the information you need to organise an incredible and affordable high school exchange.
Matching with a compatible family
The Exchange Planning Guidebook (PDF/download)
Support from OYE if you run into issues during the planning process
Create your profile and describe your ideal exchange.
When there's a match, you’ll be notified by email and asked if you want to proceed.
If you'd like to go ahead with organising your exchange, you pay 75€ to OYE by bank transfer or card payment
Now that you have everything you need, it's over to you to organise your exchange!
The following example budgets are based on realistic transport prices and give an indication of the overal costs of organising an exchange.
2 weeks each, summer vacation
Focus on language exchange & city trips
Example timeline here, budget in the FAQ for parents
600 – 650€
2 weeks each, school time
Focus on budget cultural & sports activities
Example budget in the FAQ for parents
~325€
1 week each, vacation
Various activities
Price depends on type of transport & activities
200 – 400€
2 weeks each, vacation
Various activities
Price depends on type of transport & activities
370 – 775€
Affordable and transparent: the small 75€ administrative fee keeps it accessible for most families
Matching is based on shared interests and family situation for the best possible experience
By organising it yourself, with a step-by-step guide from OYE, you stay in control of your exchange experience
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