Study Abroad Gap Year Programs
Books, lectures, homework… Many people choose to take a gap year specifically to get away from these things. However, what many people don’t realize is that studying abroad on your gap year doesn’t have to look like traditional school. Instead, gap year study abroad can look like the most personalized, adventurous, and hands-on form of education you’ve ever seen, and more importantly: You can choose the coursework without homework. Gap year study abroad programs come in all shapes and colors, and you’re sure to find one that will give a small amount of positive structure within the freedom of your gap year.
177 Study Abroad Gap Year Programs
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Country Jumper Gap Year - Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru
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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
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World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) brings people together from all...
Institute for Global Studies
Argentina's Most Popular Internships: 48 Options
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Impact Gap Year
Cultural Explorer Gap Year
Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and comm...
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New Zealand & Australia Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery
Immerse yourself in New Zealand and Australia's extraordinary lan...
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Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
Join Semester at Sea on this global journey and make the world YO...
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Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town with VACorps
The VACorps Gap Year Program is a transformative experience that ...
Go Abroad China Ltd.
Gap Year with Purpose and Fun in China
Take the opportunity to make your gap year great and worthwhile w...
Hawaiʻi Gap
Hawaii Gap: Environmental Leadership
Immerse yourself in a master class in environmental science, envi...
Carpe Diem Education
Central America Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year
Venture through Guatemala and Costa Rica, exploring lush tropical...
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Government-Sponsored Study Tour Program in China
We are excited to introduce to you an exceptional opportunity for...
See All 2 ProgramsUniversity of Haifa International School (UHIS)
Gap Semester/Year - University of Haifa International School
The International School is an integral part of the University of...
Mente Argentina
Comprehensive High School Study Abroad in Buenos Aires
Explore your academic and cultural horizons with Mente Argentina’...
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Become a Ski Instructor in Canada - Training + Job Included
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A Guide to Gap Year Study Abroad
Popular Locations
Gap year study programs can be found the world over, but we’ve spun the globe and zeroed in on top locations.
Ecuador. The tropical climate and use of your high school Spanish skills draws many to Ecuador, but gappers are also specifically drawn to the non-traditional studies they can do. Whether you’re studying to become a TEFL certified English instructor (which can then immediately get you a job), or unveiling the history of ancient Latin America as you trek and discover ruins with an archaeology class, you’ll see that Ecuador is a great place to learn beyond the four walls of a classroom on gap year study abroad programs.
Malaysia. Many of the gap year study abroad opportunities in Malaysia are connected to its unique climate and biome—study rainforest conservation, do incredible research, and improve outcomes for endemic species. Let’s hear it for the orangutans! Unless you’re more interested in bipeds, that is. You can also find study abroad gap year programs on religion and culture in Malaysia, the crossroads of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures. You can even learn traditional craftsmanship from small Malaysian villages—no worksheets necessary!
France. Imagine that your study abroad gap year could involve gourmet cooking, ski instruction, film studies, or architecture study. Sign me up! When class doesn’t feel like class, you will feel rejuvenated about learning during your gap year, all the while still actually studying something that is both hands on and inspiring. You may even choose, for instance, to take a class in French so that your experience of exploring is even deeper. The options are nearly endless!
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