EF Gap Year Program
The ultimate global, customizable gap year
The ultimate global, customizable gap year
Venture far outside your comfort zone and discover your place in the world on an EF Gap Year. You’ll experience three destinations of your choice in depth through language immersion, service learning, and an internship abroad.
At the end of it all, you’ll return home with a passport filled with stamps, lifelong memories, and a renewed sense of direction in life.
Please note: There are still a few spots left on our abbreviated 2020-2021 EF Gap Year program, departing in March 27, 2021. For more information, download our updated 2020-2021 program dates (PDF), visit our Travel Advisory page, or contact us.
Term 1 September - December
Start your EF Gap Year by getting to know four incredible European cities from an insider’s perspective: London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona. Gain cultural literacy and check iconic destinations off of your bucket list.
Take an immersive language course at a fully-accredited EF Language School in the city of your choice. Study Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.
Collaborate with local social enterprises to support community efforts in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Tanzania, or Thailand. Be a force for good in the world and explore ways to make a real social impact.
Term 2 January - April
Set off on the ultimate road trip in the middle of your gap year: a three-week immersion Down Under. This three-week adventure is a perfect balance of action and free time.
Experience 9 to 5 working life and live independently in the global city of your choice. You’ll be placed with a respected organization and mentored by professionals in your host city.
Reunite with your cohort to attend a transformative series of reflection, workshops, seminars, and simulations led by experts in business and international relations.
Evaluate all your experiences, develop a post-gap plan for success in college and your career, and say goodbye to your cohort during a gala farewell banquet and awards ceremony.
Annabel H., EF Gap Year Class of 2019 Boston University Class of 2023My gap year took me out of my comfort zone so many times—and my life is better because of it. Now, as I head off to college, I am able to focus on my excitement rather than feeling nervous, because I have built so much confidence within the past year. If anyone is searching for a path to follow, a way to achieve their goals, or even just who they are, they need to take a gap year.
Thinking about traveling in the coming year? Our flexible booking policies and risk-free cancellation options mean that you can book your gap experience with confidence. For more details, speak to one of our EF Gap Year Advisors, or see our full booking conditions here.