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Life Course Academy: 8-Month Structured Gap Year in Sardinia
Life Course Academy is an eight-month international life-preparation program in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, for young adults aged 18-25. The first session runs in English from 1 October 2027 to 31 May 2028, with a maximum capacity of 120 students. The program comprises 1,000 hours in total: 500 hours of theoretical learning and 500 hours of navigation on competition boats. It combines sailing, elit...
Life Course Academy is an eight-month international life-preparation program in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, for young adults aged 18-25. The first session runs in English from 1 October 2027 to 31 May 2028, with a maximum capacity of 120 students. The program comprises 1,000 hours in total: 500 hours of theoretical learning and 500 hours of navigation on competition boats. It combines sailing, elite sport methods, physical training, nature immersion, team life, structured learning and individual career guidance. Sailing becomes a learning field where preparation, communication, responsibility and calm decisions have immediate consequences. No advanced sailing experience is required. Students explore five learning families: self and mind; body and performance; team and others; nature and el...
Program Highlights
Build clarity and direction through individual career guidance, a personal portfolio and a practical 90-day action plan.
Learn leadership, responsibility and calm decision-making through sailing and team challenges—no advanced experience required.
Follow the eight-month English-language programme in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, from 1 October 2027 to 31 May 2028.
Complete 1,000 hours: 500 hours of theoretical learning and 500 hours of navigation on competition boats.
Join an international cohort of young adults aged 18–25; the first session has a maximum capacity of 120 students.
Quick Details
- Sardinia, Italy
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
- Wilderness
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Sardinia, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
Availability
Years Offered: 2027
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
- 8 months: $45,900
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Guide / Chaperone
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Program Cost Excludes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- International Airfare
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
- Other
Salary & Compensation
No salary or financial compensation is provided. This is a tuition-based educational programme.
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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