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APA Gap: Build Your Experience in France, Morocco & Senegal

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Program Overview

Explore the Francophone world through an immersive gap year experience with Academic Programs Abroad (APA). Rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum, APA works with each student to create an experience shaped around their academic interests, French level, destination, and goals.

Choose a semester in Paris or Dakar, experience France, Morocco, and Senegal through APA’s Multi-Country pr...

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Program Highlights

A Gap Year Designed Around You: Build a personalized experience based on your academic interests, French level, goals, and preferred length of stay.
Experience the Francophone World Firsthand: Study and live in Paris, explore Morocco and Senegal through APA’s Multi-Country program, or immerse yourself in daily life in Dakar.
Strengthen Your French Through Immersion: Develop your language skills through coursework and everyday interactions, with options available for different French levels and academic interests.
Connect Culture, Academics, and Daily Life: Go beyond the classroom through cultural activities, excursions, immersive housing, and meaningful engagement with local communities.
Gain Independence With Personalized Support: Navigate life abroad with experienced APA staff providing individualized guidance before departure and throughout your program.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Welcome Dinner
Group Meals
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Public Transportation Pass
Guide / Chaperone
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Program Details

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Locations

  • Paris, France
  • Rabat, Morocco
  • Dakar, Senegal

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Business

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • French
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application
  • Transcript
  • Letters of Reference

Age Requirement

18-25

Duration

  • Post High School
  • During College

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