These gap year programs are based in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. High school graduates can enjoy gap experiences in the bustle of a city like London, the relative quiet of university towns like Oxford and Cambridge, and/or the calm of the countryside. Most gap programs in the United Kingdom are focused on academics that range from computing to history. Others prepare students for admission to a UK university.
Are you looking for a unique college experience that combines education with adventure? We've partnered with top international universities in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK to offer high school students like you guaranteed access into your school of choice...(more)
Take four weeks to discover the diverse cultures of four major European countries: England, France, Switzerland, and Italy. Upcoming program dates: Spring 2023: Apr. 19 – May 17 Summer 2023: Jul. 5 – Aug. 2 Fall 2023: Oct. 4 – Nov. 1 Summer 2024: Jul. 5 – Aug. 2 ..(more)
Experience the world and discover your passions with EF Gap Year. Visit 10+ countries, improve your language skills, make an impact, and intern abroad. Build real-world skills, make lifelong memories, and return home a better you. For ages 18-22...(more)
EF Gap Semester is perfect for students who want to explore several countries, learn a language, volunteer, engage in cultural exchange, intern abroad, and develop leadership skills. Programs are accredited so students can earn college credit...(more)
Taking an EF Gap Year Program is not an alternative to college; it’s about preparing yourself to make the most of college—and, in many ways, the rest of your life. Our innovative experiential learning model helps students discover their goals while equipping them with the confidence and skills to get there...(more)
Begin your journey of self-discovery at the center of the art world. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about the wider arts and want to embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion...(more)
Explore Ireland, Scotland and Europe while you discover and grow your leadership skills. Based in Northern Ireland's adventure capital, Portrush, you will surf, kayak, paddleboard, hike, cycle and more, travelling across Ireland and Scotland as well as France, Holland, Germany and The Czech Republic. You will learn to build shelters, hunt and gather, learning not only to survive but to thrive in the elements. You should be ready to try something new, exploring your limits and potential!..(more)
API Abroad provides comprehensive gap year abroad programs for recent high school graduates. Our language and cultural immersion programs and international internship programs provide students with opportunities to learn and develop global skills in an exciting, enriching, and safe setting. ..(more)
The Oxford Gap Year is a prestigious program designed to help students gain a foretaste of college and student life in Oxford. It remains a unique study opportunity for US and international high school students and graduates who wish to refine their academic skills, before starting college or as a ‘semester abroad’ during a student’s college course. ..(more)
Trek Epic offers Gap Year advising, planning and mentoring for students who want a more self-guided approach to their experience. This may include recommendations for any number of Gap Year program options, as well as one of our 10-Day Treks. Our treks are an ideal match for those who then continue to work with us throughout their Gap Year. The 10-Day trek provides either a "Launch" or "Capstone" experience for Gap Year students. ..(more)
Explore Europe, ignite your passions, and discover your path forward. The Pathfinder is perfect for the hands-on learner who wants to dip their toes into a lot of different things to figure out what might be next for them in life. Travel to six different countries and immerse yourself in the cultures, diving into subjects like environmental science, food, fashion, and more. You’ll return home with confidence in your direction and a passport packed with stamps...(more)
Get a taste of Europe as you explore Italy and Switzerland before settling down in Stockholm, Sweden for your 8-week internship. Learn to live independently and get the feel for the international 9-5 life. Great for students who are interested in career exploration and gaining independence...(more)
On this semester, choose the city you'd like to learn a language in before doing service work in Thailand. Step out of your comfort zone and into local life all over the world. Create community, make an impact, and return home with a deeper understanding of the world and your place in it...(more)
