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Gap Year programs

EF Gap Year and Semester programs for students ages 18–22

Two program lengths

Choose how long you want to travel. With Year & Semester programs, there's an EF Gap experience for everyone.

The EF Gap Year Program

Discover the world on the ultimate, global gap year: explore Europe, Asia, and Australia through a combination of guided exploration and cultural immersion.

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Semester Programs

Spend your gap semester living in different parts of the world, experiencing multiple destinations in depth. Combine language study, service-learning, and/or an internship.

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Gap Year program destinations

You can make your gap goals a reality in the destination of your dreams! Discover the cities and countries where the magic happens.

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