Gap Year Programs in Austria

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Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, traveling safely and comfortably between cities via train so you have the maximum time exploring. Get ready to marvel at the history and culture of the Old World, from the art and violence of Renaissance Italian city-states via the high refinement of Viennese coffee houses to the color of Barcelona and the Romantic drama of the French Alps. Join a group of like-minded travelers for this fully escorted four-week adventure of a lifetime. This trip will take you sightseeing across Europe's finest cities.

Spend 2 months, a trimester, a semester, or a year abroad as a high school exchange student in Austria with Greenheart Travel! For those interested in music and the arts, being in the birthplace of famous classical composers is an amazing experience. Located in Central Europe, Austria is world-famous for its ease of travel and inspiring mountain views. As a Greenheart Travel exchange student, experienced living like a local. This is your chance to strap on your hiking boots and take the study abroad experience of a lifetime. You will be matched with a personal program manager to help with the ins and outs before, during, and after your travels.

Study abroad in Austria with IES Abroad to experience the crossroads of Western and Eastern Europe while having an experience that will undoubtedly impact the rest of your life. Visitors flock to Austria to explore the country's breathtaking landscape, enjoy the vibrant music and art scenes, and indulge in the delicious cuisine. But you’re more than a visitor, you’re studying abroad here. Take it to the next level with our Austria study abroad programs. Spend a semester, summer, or year delving into topics like music performance, psychology, entrepreneurship, and more—all topics whose famous minds call Austria their home; think Mozart, Freud, and Porsche. We started our own adventure in 1950 with our first study abroad program in Austria. After 65+ years of expertise, now it’s your turn. Are you ready?

Love to ski and want to work in a world-class resort? Head to Austria this year with Oyster Worldwide. We are looking for passionate skiers to join our 5 or 6-week ski instructor courses. Located in Kaprun Zell am See, the training course will fully prepare you for life as a ski instructor. At the end of the course, you will take the Anwarter Level 1 and 2, meaning you can work with both children and adults on the slopes. At the end of the intensive course, you will be sent to an amazing Austrian ski resort to work as an instructor for the season. You will either find out where you will be working before departure or within 3 weeks of enrolling onto the course. Throughout the season, you will have a ski pass that includes access to 3 mountains and 3 snow parks. To be eligible for this program, you need to have at least 4 weeks skiing experience and feel confident skiing red runs. One of the highlights of this program is the accommodation. For the duration of the course, you will stay in luxury accommodation and self-catered and half board options are available. While you are working, you can expect to live in comfortable staff accommodation.

Snow Academy Austria delivers high-quality ski instructor training built on over 30 years of experience in the ski school industry. Our programmes are specifically designed to prepare you quickly, effectively, and safely for your role as a ski or dual instructor. Train efficiently through our compact course structure, which focuses on making you job-ready in the shortest possible time. Learn from seasoned professionals who combine essential theory with hands-on, real-world practice. We offer affordable, top-tier training that includes a guaranteed job placement at our ski school once you successfully complete the course. Your candidate training is already covered, so you can head straight onto the slopes after training and start earning your first salary right away. Thanks to our location near the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, you’ll benefit from snow-secure conditions and reliable terrain all year round—ensuring consistent, high-quality training throughout the season.