FFSA Gap Year Experience

What is FFSA Experience? FFSA Experience is a transformational one-year gap year program for 19- 24-year-olds—designed for the critical moment before university or career, when deep spiritual formation can anchor a life. The program has three integrated phases: Phase 1: Missions Outreach (12 weeks): 7 weeks of intensive teaching + 4 weeks serving in the nations + 1 week debrief. Students encounter God's heart for the lost and His mission for the world. Phase 2: Bible School (12 weeks): A deep dive into Scripture. Students encounter God's heart and ways through His Word—not academic, but transformational. Phase 3: Worldview School (12 weeks): Equipping students to launch into society's spheres (engineering, medicine, law, business, arts, family) armed with a biblical worldview and God's truth. The Goal: Revivalists & Reformers. We're not training missionaries. We're building young people who fall radically in love with God AND are equipped to transform society from the inside—in every sphere. Location: Potchefstroom South Africa

Program Highlights

Live in Missional Community: Journey through missions (FFX), Bible (FFBX), and biblical worldview (FFWX) while worshipping, serving, growing, and practising everyday obedience together.

Experience Missions through FFX: Fall more deeply in love with Jesus through discipleship, local ministry in South Africa, a four-week international outreach, and intentional debriefing.

Know and Live the Bible through FFBX: Journey from Genesis to Revelation, discover God’s redemptive story, and learn to observe, interpret, apply, and share Scripture.

Bring God’s Truth into Every Sphere through FFWX: Develop a biblical worldview and learn to carry God’s truth, freedom, and transformation into every sphere of society.

Be Launched into a Life of Obedience: Finish rooted in Jesus, Scripture, mission, and biblical worldview—ready to follow God and live missionally wherever He leads.

Quick Details

Locations:

Potchefstroom, South Africa

Starts At: $5,000 for Full Year Country C

Availability

Year(s) Offered: 2027, 2028, 2029Gap Year Timing:

After College
Career Break / Mid-Career
Post High School

Age Requirement: 18+

Types & Subjects

Types:

Adventure Travel
Christian
Experiential Learning
Volunteering

Guidelines:

All Nationalities

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Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

Potchefstroom, South Africa

Types and Subjects

Types
Adventure Travel
Christian
Experiential Learning
Volunteering

Availability

Years Offered: 2027, 2028, 2029

Gap Year Timing:

After College
Career Break / Mid-Career
Post High School

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

Full Year Country C: $5,000
Full Year Country B: $6,200
Full Year Country A: $7,400

Program Cost Includes

Tuition & Fees
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Orientation
Training
Academic Advising
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Textbooks / Reading Materials
Course Materials
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Completion
Wifi Costs

Program Cost Excludes

Travel Insurance
Medical / Accident Insurance
Visa Fees
International SIM Card
Public Transportation Pass
Some Equipment
Student Union Fees
Use of Gym
Language Lessons
Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
Background Check Fees
Vaccination Costs
TEFL Certification
Job Search Support
Teaching Practicum
Souvenirs
TESOL Certification

Payment Terms

Upfront Deposit
Payment Plan
Changes Allowed

Refund Policy

Non-refundable

Accommodation Options

Dormitory
Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Language Skills Required

English

Accepted Education Levels

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

Phone/Video Interview
Online Application
Deposit
Travel Insurance
Letters of Reference

Deposit / Application Fee

Deposit: $925

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do just one or two of the courses?

Our desire is to equip young people into a missional lifestyle. The FFSA Gap-year experience exists to train young people, equip them with a bible overview and train them in a biblical worldview. Our GAP year program is a full-year, integrated journey, however, if you have a reason to only be able to participate in a portion of the year please contact us. A FFX or YWAM-DTS is however a prerequisite.

Can I go home during the breaks?

Yes, if you'd like to you are able to go home or travel during break-times between courses.

How can I get a Visa?

Once you are accepted into the course you will receive an acceptance letter. With the letter you will be able to reach out to our visa office to get all papers needed to apply for a visa.

What is included in the price?

The price includes for FFX: Lecture phase fee, accommodation, lunches, your outreach (incl. travel to your Outreach location and back to South Africa, accommodation as well as all meals)

The price includes for FFBX and FFWX: Lecture phase fee and accommodation.

Not included are:
Breakfast and dinner for FFX as well as meals during FFBX and FFWX (there are student kitchens available in your accommodation), travel from your Home-country

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