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Our programs fill up fast, so it’s always best to begin the application process as soon as possible.

This process should take about 30 minutes or less to complete, and an EF Gap Year Consultant will contact with you regarding next steps once we’ve received your information.

And if you have any questions, or need help with your application, feel free to contact us anytime, we're here to help!

If you are not yet ready to start your application, and prefer to get some more information on our programs first, please contact us here.
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Mobile Phone*
Choose the program and start date that you are most interested in.
And don't stress, these choices are NOT binding. You can change your selection at any time during the application and booking process.
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- Gap Semester (12 Weeks, Spring 2022 Departure)
- Compass Program: Barcelona (6 weeks, Spring 2022 Departure)
- Compass Program: Tokyo (6 weeks, Spring 2022 Departure)
- Compass Program: Rome (6 weeks, Summer 2022 Departure)
- Compass Program: Tokyo (6 weeks, Summer 2022 Departure)
- Sustainable Development in Costa Rica (4 weeks, Summer 2022 Departure)
- Gap Year (25 Weeks, Fall 2022 Departure)
- Gap Semester (12 Weeks, Fall 2022 Departure)
- Gap Semester (12 Weeks, Spring 2023 Departure)

Personalize Your EF Gap Year Program
Term 1 Fall 2022
European Immersion

2 Weeks London, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona
Language Study*Customizable
6 Weeks Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese
Service Learning*Customizable
6 Weeks

Choose your country:
Term 2 Spring 2023
Australia and New Zealand Immersion

3 Weeks Australia and New Zealand
Internship*Customizable
6 Weeks

Choose your city:
Leadership

5 Days

Wrap Up

3 Days
Personalize Your EF Gap Semester Program
Fall 2022
European Immersion

2 Weeks London, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona
Select Your Semester Package*Customizable
Language Study*Customizable
4 Weeks Barcelona, Nice, Berlin, or Rome

Choose your country:
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Thailand
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Thailand
Internship*
4 Weeks Sydney
Language Study*
4 Weeks Tokyo
Language Study*
4 Weeks Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Peru
Internship*CUSTOMIZABLE
4 Weeks Dublin or Seville

Choose your internship country:
EF Leadership Academy & Wrap-Up

7 Days
Personalize Your EF Gap Semester Program
Spring 2022
Orientation

2 Weeks London, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona
Select Your Semester Package*Customizable
Language Study*Customizable
4 Weeks Barcelona, Nice, Berlin, or Rome
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Thailand
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Thailand
Internship*
4 Weeks Sydney, Australia
Language Study*
4 Weeks Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Peru
Internship*CUSTOMIZABLE
4 Weeks Dublin or Seville
Language Study*
4 Weeks Tokyo, Japan
EF Leadership Academy & Wrap-Up

7 Days
Personalize Your EF Gap Semester Program
Spring 2023
Orientation

2 Weeks London, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona
Select Your Semester Package*Customizable
Language Study*Customizable
4 Weeks Barcelona, Nice, Berlin, or Rome
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Thailand
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Thailand
Internship*
4 Weeks Sydney, Australia
Language Study*
4 Weeks Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Service Learning*
4 Weeks Peru
Internship*CUSTOMIZABLE
4 Weeks Dublin or Seville
Language Study*
4 Weeks Tokyo, Japan
EF Leadership Academy & Wrap-Up

7 Days

Travel Logistics
Choose the airport in the U.S. city you would like to depart from and return to:
Note that you cannot select an airport name, only the nearest city name. If you are interested in departing from a Canadian city, please call 1-800-726-9746 for more information.
Begin typing the name of the city nearest to you:*
Select your travel protection

All EF Gap Year participants are required to maintain adequate medical and accident insurance throughout the term of their program.

EF Gap Year offers a specially designed Global Travel Protection Plan that meets all of the program’s requirements and recommendations at a very competitive price of $800 for Gap Year and $400 for Gap Semester. This cost is not included in your base price, but in addition to it, and non-refundable after the 10 day review period.

Learn more at efgapyear.com/travel-protection
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- Please enroll me on EF’s Global Travel Protection Plan
- I do not wish to enroll in EF’s Global Travel Protection Plan. I will provide proof of adequate insurance coverage to meet the program’s requirements within 15 business days of enrollment.

Personal Information
Your Country of Citizenship*
This program is primarily designed for US citizens and legal residents. All other passport holders should specify your country of legal citizenship below. We will review your application and contact you to discuss your enrollment eligibility.
- USA
- Other
Country if not USA
Address Line 1*
Address Line 2
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Country*
Legal Gender*
- Male
- Female
Gender Identification (if different)
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Legal Guardian Name*
Legal Guardian Email*
Legal Guardian Phone*
Do you have any emotional, mental or physical challenges that may affect your ability to be successful on this program? If yes: How do you think this will affect you on the program?*
Have you ever been suspended, expelled or arrested?*
Have you traveled with EF in the past or are you currently booked on a future EF trip?
- Yes
- No

Short Essay Answers
Please explain why you are interested in our program.*
Please describe how our program meets your personal goals and career plans.*
Which part of the program do you think is going to be the most challenging for you?*
Write about a significant challenge you have had to deal with in your life. How do you feel like having worked through that experience would help or benefit you during your time abroad?*
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- I understand that by clicking “Submit Your Application” below, I wish to be considered for enrollment on an EF Gap Year program. I also understand that, unless I am a U.S. citizen or legal resident, my eligibility is subject to approval. I further verify that I will be 18 years old at the time of my departure. If I am not 18 years old today, I have the consent of my legal guardian(s) to apply.
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Personalize Your EF Gap Year Program

European Immersion

Australia and New Zealand Immersion

Leadership

Wrap Up

Personalize Your EF Gap Semester Program

European Immersion

EF Leadership Academy & Wrap-Up

Personalize Your EF Gap Semester Program

Orientation

EF Leadership Academy & Wrap-Up

Personalize Your EF Gap Semester Program

Orientation

EF Leadership Academy & Wrap-Up

Travel Logistics

Choose the airport in the U.S. city you would like to depart from and return to:

Select your travel protection

Personal Information

School Information

Short Essay Answers