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Work with a community abroad as part of your EF Gap Year

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Find your purpose and gain the tools you need to shape the world.

Participate in service learning as part of an EF Gap Year program. You could serve a community, learn a language, and intern abroad—in multiple destinations around the world.

  • Service Learning

    Learn about structural issues and collaborate with local NGOs to support community needs.

  • Internships Abroad

    Gain professional skills and a better sense of your career interests in an international city.

  • Language Immersion

    Learn a language by studying at an EF school and living in a city where it's spoken.

  • Leadership Development

    Participate in activities and workshops that will hone your ability to lead in your own community.

Choose from our 5 incredible service learning destinations.

THAILAND

Support an elephant sanctuary and learn about the cultural significance of elephants in Thai history.

Choose from our 5 incredible service learning destinations.

TANZANIA

Partner with an organization that uses sports to empower local youth.

Choose from our 5 incredible service learning destinations.

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Teach English in after-school programs for at-risk kids.

Choose from our 5 incredible service learning destinations.

COSTA RICA

Help to conserve endangered sea turtles.

Choose from our 5 incredible service learning destinations.

PERU

Support sustainable agriculture initiatives in the Andes.

How it works

Choose the program that works for you. We offer three different program lengths:

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Taking a gap year before or during college is an incredibly worthwhile experience. It can also be a complex decision. Our Gap Year Consultants are ready to answer any questions you have and to help find the perfect program for you.

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