Compare Placement Fees

A clear overview of fees across all our placements, so you can plan with confidence.

Every NVW placement includes a one-time placement fee covering your matched placement, accommodation, meals, a spending allowance where applicable, and ongoing support from your Programme Manager. Flights, visa fees and travel insurance are arranged independently. Your Programme Manager will go through the full costs with you during your interview.

Placement FeeDurationAllowanceAccommodation & Meals
UK Outdoor Camp£850–£950 GBP6–12 monthsWeekly reimbursementOn-site room, meals in dining hall
UK School£1,350 GBP11 monthsWeekly reimbursementOn-site room, meals in dining hall
UK Au Pair & Community£950 GBPUp to 12 months£70 GBP/week minPrivate room with host family, meals included
UK Homeless Shelter£950 GBP12 months£77 GBP/weekPrivate room in shared house, self-catered
Spain School$995–$1,950 USD3–12 monthsNonePrivate room with host family, meals included
Canada Outdoor Camp$1,250 USDUp to 10 months~$90 USD/weekWood cabin dormitory, meals in dining hall
Canada School$1,650 USD11 months~$90 USD/weekDormitory or host family, meals included
Australia Outdoor Camp$1,250 USD6–10 months$100–$140 AUD/weekOn-site room, meals in dining hall
Australia School$1,750 USD11 months~$140 AUD/weekOn-site room, meals in dining hall
New Zealand Outdoor Camp$1,250 USD9–10 months~$150 NZD/weekShared staff accommodation, meals in dining hall
New Zealand School$1,750 USD11 months~$120 NZD/weekOn-site room, meals in dining hall
Poland School$1,600–$1,750 USD6–10 months~$20 USD/weekPrivate room with host family, meals included
Argentina School$1,150–$1,650 USD5 or 11 months~$300 USD/monthPrivate room with host family, meals included
Ghana School$650 USD + $150/month for accommodation 5–11 monthsNonePrivate or twin room with host family, meals included
Ghana Community Projects$650 USD + $150/month for accommodation 3–12 monthsNonePrivate or twin room with host family, meals included

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