Summer programs fees


Summer Immersion – 6 weeks 
(June/July 2026 Departure) 


Argentina, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey

$9,600

Mexico*

$7,500

China, France, Germany

$10,200

Taiwan, Thailand, Mongolia

$9,800

*Program fee excludes airfare.


Summer Language Camp – 4 weeks 
(June/July 2026 Departure) 


Spain

$7,500

France

$8,350

Germany

$9,500

Program fees include: 

  • Round trip international airfare from New York to Europe and South Africa, from Miami to Brazil and Argentina, from Los Angeles to Asia/Pacific. 
  • Round-trip international airfare from New York to your host country.*

  • Comprehensive health, accidental death and travel insurance  
  • Host family recruitment and screening 
      • Ongoing support by an ASSE Representative in the home and host countries 
      • Information letters 
      • Orientation meeting
      • Activities offered by the host family

      • Daily camp activity*
      • 24/7 emergency support 
      • ASSE flight bag 
      • Local excursions*

      • Intensive language study*

      • Host family recruitment and screening (for France and Spain)*

      • Accommodation at the camp (for German Language Camp Program)* 

      *For Summer Language Camp program only

      Program fees exclude: 

      • Domestic travel from home to international gateway city for all countries except Canada and Mexico.
      • Summer between USA, Canada, and Mexico exclude airfare.
      • Passport and visa fees 
        • Optional activities (if offered) *

        • Pocket money. 

        *For Summer Language Camp program only

        Schedule of Payments 

        Preliminary Application and $350, Non-refundable Fee:As soon as possible  

        Final Application Packet and Program Fee Deposit:  

        $950 Summer Programs  

        Submitted prior to: 

        April 01* – School Year and Semester Programs departing in August or September / Summer Immersion Programs and Summer Language Camps  

        Final Payment of Program Fees: †  

        Submitted prior to: 

        May 01 – Summer Immersion Programs and Summer Language Camps  


        Refund Policy 

        – The Preliminary Application Fee is only refundable if you are not accepted into the ASSE Program  

        – Program fee deposit refundable if applicant is not accepted by ASSE or not granted ASSE scholarship.  

        – Program fee deposit less $750, any airline fees and host country cancellation fees, refundable if ASSE receives cancellation in writing at least 90 days prior to departure.  

        – Program fees less deposit, airline fees and host country cancellation fees refundable if ASSE receives written cancellation within 60 days of departure date.  

        – No refunds subsequent to departure for program.  

        – $350 change fee, plus any airline imposed penalties/fees, for any exchange student not returning home on the international flight with his/her group.   


        Notes 

        • † Final Program Fee payment by cashier’s cheque, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). 
        • Discounts are not cumulative