)
)
Make this year a win-win
SEE THE WORLD WHILE EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT
Choosing between an explorative gap or a traditional path? Ditch indecision for a best-of-both-worlds semester where academia meets adventure, and you meet your full potential.
Created in collaboration with our sister brand, EF Study Abroad, EF Foundation Programs combine the excitement of a gap year with the education of a college semester for a win-win opportunity.
)
Let’s jumpstart your journey
Fill out the form below and your EF Gap Year admissions team will be in touch to answer questions and help find your perfect program.
Is an EF Foundation Program for me?
The short answer is yes! There’s no wrong time to spark personal growth or enjoy academic enrichment out in the world. So wherever you are in your college journey, EF Foundation Programs enable you to stay on track—and even get ahead—while enjoying the benefits of studying abroad.
Still figuring out your path after high school? Go abroad to grow personally and academically through hands-on experiences, then come home prepared to apply for college with confidence.
Excited for college but seeking a non-traditional start? Kick off your next academic chapter with an explorative fall semester abroad before joining your dream school in the spring.
Want to enhance your experience? Switch things up between on-campus semesters with study abroad options that go beyond your school’s offerings while fitting into semester schedules.
){kind=icon}
Live and learn abroad
Spend your semester living in a global city. When you’re not exploring the sights, engaging with local industries, or embarking on group excursions, you’ll take classes at a prestigious international university with students from around the world.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
Benefits you’ll bring home:
A better understanding of yourself, the world, and the directions you want to explore in college and beyond.
Increased independence, sharpened perspectives, and the ability to navigate unknowns with confidence.
Up to 15 transferrable college credits and experiences worthy of an A+ admissions essay or stand-out resume.
“You’re telling me I can get prepared for schools that I didn't have the confidence I would be able to get into, and I'll also get to have this experience? That, to me, was such a win-win."
Charlie W.
EF Foundation Program Alum