FFSA Gap Year Experience
Program Overview
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
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Christian
- Experiential Learning
- Volunteering
Updated Aug 24, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Potchefstroom, South Africa
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
- Deposit
- Travel Insurance
- Letters of Reference
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- Post High School
Starts At
- Full Year Country C: $5,000
- Full Year Country B: $6,200
- Full Year Country A: $7,400
Deposit / Application Fee
Deposit: $925
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
- Payment Plan
- Changes Allowed
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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