Tuition

Explore the Return to Eden 2025 tuition page for details on payments, schedules, discounts, and our financial policy.

  • The Tuition for our RTE programs includes the following: 


    • 3 months of life-changing teaching and discipleship in one of the most beautiful places on earth. 
    • 3 months of hostel-style accommodation (shared bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces, laundry facilities, bunk beds in rooms).  
    • All transport, including airport pick-up and drop-off. 
    • Meals are not included but we will be providing a weekly communal sabbath dinner when possible.  
    • 2 catered banquets, one to welcome you and one to say goodbye. 
    • All recommended reading material.
    • Return to Eden welcome pack (journal, t-shirt, hoodie, etc.). 
    • All camping equipment and supplies for wilderness trips.
    • Outdoor equipment for your use during the program (mountain bikes, kayaks, etc.)


    Total Tuition $9750 USD

Finance information

  • Application Fee

    As part of the application process, you will be required to pay a small non-refundable application fee of $195, which covers the costs associated with processing your application.

  • Tuition Deposit and Payments

    Once accepted into the program, your 10% non-refundable tuition deposit of $975 is due within 30 days. This will secure your place in the program and counts towards your total tuition costs. Full payment for the program is required 30 days prior to the program start date.

  • Refunds

    Tuition payments are fully refundable 60 days from the start date, and 50% refundable up to 30 days from the start date. Within 30 days of the start date, refunds will be limited to 25% and non-refundable within 2 weeks of the program’s start date. Once the program has started there will be no refunds, except under very specific circumstances. Non-refundable deposits may be credited towards a future course or transferred to another person.

  • Scholarships and Discounts

    Return to Eden does not currently offer scholarships, but we are actively working towards establishing a scholarship fund soon.

    If financing is a challenge, we recommend reaching out to your church community and leadership to explore potential support for this journey.

    Additionally, we offer a 10% Early Bird discount for those who pay their tuition in full 60 days prior to the program start date. Other discounts and special offers will be announced through our mailing list.

  • Airfare

    Attendees are responsible for securing their own airfare to and from New Zealand. We recommend that you secure your flight 2-3 months out from the program start date as ticket prices tend to be the best around that time.

    We ask that attendees arrive within the three days prior to the program start date but not sooner as the accommodation will not be available. Attendees may stay in the accommodation for up to three days after the program’s completion date.

  • International Visa Fees

    International attendees are responsible to arrange their own visas as required by the New Zealand Government to secure their entrance into New Zealand. There are several options to choose from and we are happy to help you navigate this. Learn more about New Zealand tourist visas here.