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Reflect on your understanding of global citizenship and gain valuable skills.

Hi! We're EF Gap Year

Going straight to college isn't right for everyone. We believe there’s a better path.

Interested in traveling with us?Your journey begins here.
Our students are on the road!

Our gap year students are on the road and their incredible gap experiences are underway. Follow us on Instagram @efgapyear to see the adventure through their eyes!

Interested in joining us? Click here to see upcoming programs. But don't wait long, availability is limited and spaces fill up quickly.

Our gap year students are on the road and their incredible gap experiences are underway. Follow us on Instagram @efgapyear to see the adventure through their eyes!

@efgapyear Interested in joining us? Click here to see upcoming programs. But don't wait long, availability is limited and spaces fill up quickly.

Interested in traveling with us?Our journey begins here.
Gap Year ConsultantsMaking your dreams come true

When you’re considering a gap, these are the experts you want on your team. Our Gap Year Consultants work with your family to determine whether a gap is the right fit and match you with the program that will change your life.

The PathfinderGuided Exploration: Europe

Inspire what’s next. Explore Europe, ignite your passions, and get a hands-on introduction to majors and career options that will help you choose your path forward.

Next Departure: Fall 2023
Session 1: Full
Session 2: Just Added

The ChangemakerService & Sustainability: Latin America

Build a sustainable future. Travel through Latin America, work with locals on global challenges, and explore the ecosystems and communities they are trying to conserve.

Next Departure: Fall 2023

Questions? We have answers.

Each individual is carefully examined through a comprehensive application process to ensure they have the right expectations, ability and ambition to succeed in their industry of choice.​

1. First screening by a Sales Representative​.

2. Interview with a Coordinator​.

3. Student gets help from an EF Internship Advisor to prepare them for their Internship​.

4. Consultation with student to understand their goals in order to match them with the right internship​.

5. Student presented to company/organization.

6. Send an official internship offer to the student. Celebration time!

Students participating in an internship will be doing so as part of our Gap Year and Semester Programs. Across these programs, students will engage in a range of expertly crafted, global experience modules that will better prepare them for a successful internship with your organization:

Guided Exploration
Students experience new cultures from the expert, local perspective of an EF Tour Director—their travel sidekick from arrival to departure.

Service & Sustainability
Students discover what it means to be a force for good in the world and explore ways to make a real, hands on impact alongside communities in Latin America and Asia.

Language & Culture
Students learn to live like a local while taking on an immersive language course in the city of their choice. They may choose to study Spanish, Italian, French, German, Korean, or Japanese.

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