Is a gap program after high school right for you? Parents, teens, and educators can't say enough about the benefits of taking a gap year before college. Study abroad gap years are common, but work experience programs and gap years in America are growing in popularity. A life-changing gap year experience can be the answer for a teen who asks, "What should I do after high school?" Learning a new language, volunteering in another country, earning college credit while studying abroad, and more—there are hundreds of gap year programs for teens out there.
So, with all the gap year options for teens out there, how do you choose a gap year program? You’ll need to narrow down the choices in teen gap year programs by deciding what you want from the program. If you’re looking for gap year traveling programs, you’ll have different requirements than if you want a volunteering gap year program.
If earning college credit from a study abroad gap year program, you should ensure that the credits can transfer to the college, university, or other institution if you plan to attend one in the future. Look for accredited gap year programs to make this an easier process.
Not all gap year programs actually last an academic year. Students can choose to attend a summer or semester gap year program designed for students 18 and over.
With so many programs out there, do your research to find the best gap year program for you. Gap year alumni are among the best references!
A Broader View Volunteers is a nonprofit, 501c(3) charity organization based in the USA. Designed with a humanitarian focus, this program offers meaningful volunteer work ... (more)
Masa Israel Journey Gap Year Programs offers college-bound high school graduates the opportunity to experience another culture while volunteering, interning, studying, developing Jewish identity, and ... (more)
Carpe Diem Education offers expertly designed semester and year-long gap programs in Italy & Greece, Spain & Morocco, the South Pacific, Central America, South America, ... (more)
Given current projections for COVID-19, Global Citizen Year has made the extremely difficult decision to suspend our 2020-2021 Global Citizen Year Fellowship. Read more about ... (more)
Seville Abroad gives high school students and graduates the opportunity to spend a year in Spain, living with a host family, and attending a Spanish ... (more)
This nine months of action-packed learning is designed for adverture-seeking folks between the agesof 17 and 23. The The High Desert Center Gap Year is an affordable ... (more)
Mente Argentina's Academic Semester Program was designed for those students who would like to Study for a Semester or Year in an Argentine university and ... (more)
Your request will be sent directly to
Claire Sutton
at
High Mountain Institute.
HMI’s Gap Semesters unite outdoor adventure, environmental service, and leadership development on an uninterrupted journey to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places. Our students realize ... (more)
Your request will be sent directly to
Ruth Cooper,
Registrar,
at
Campus Oxford.
Established in 1988, the prestigious Oxford Gap Year is a unique study and cultural immersion program set in the historic university city of Oxford, UK. ... (more)
Your request will be sent directly to
Sidney Setzer
at
SOAR, Inc..
The GAP Year at SOAR is designed for young adults with ADHD and LD (learning disabilities) and specializes in a unique combination of independence, adventure, ... (more)
This program explores the relationship between ancient Greek practices and modern-day health and wellness via experiential learning by excavating at Voula, exploring Athens, and tending ... (more)
Your request will be sent directly to
Farrah Barash,
Enrollment Counselor,
at
The School of The New York Times.
EF Gap Year is a customizable 25-week program that helps students become citizens of the world and prepare them for success in a global career. ... (more)
EF Gap Semester is a 12-week program with September and January start dates. EF Gap students explore several countries, learn a language, volunteer, engage in ... (more)
Your request will be sent directly to
Adam Aronovitz,
Director, Global Routes,
at
Western Colorado University.
Western Colorado University’s 11-week in-person Mountain Resilience Gap Semester (12 credits) is a groundbreaking approach integrating wilderness expeditions, sustainability immersion experiences, and life purpose curriculum ... (more)
Markao offers young adults the opportunity to discover themselves, and use their inherent strengths and talents to turn their passions into a fulfilling and successful ... (more)
Our Gap Year approach – The Global Routes Independent Track (GRIT) – is tailored to the individual goals and interests of each participant with the dedicated support ... (more)
Global Citizen Academy is a first-of-its-kind leadership experience equipping diverse high school grads worldwide with powerful and practical skills for a lifetime of social impact. ... (more)
THE ULTIMATE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE Invest in your dreams. Achieve fluency, see the world, expand your international network – and launch your global future. Study ... (more)
Are you ready for a year of discipleship through adventure?! Journey is an 8-month gap year internship for young adults ages 18-26 located in Montana. ... (more)
CESA offers high quality language programs for ALL abilities. You can immerse yourself in the language and culture of a country for a few weeks ... (more)
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