Gap Year
and Pre-College Programs Abroad
Gap year and
pre-college programs taking a variety of forms
are now increasingly common and seen as very
valuable by very presitigious academic institutions
in motivating students to expand their experience
and horizons. Many gap year programs are
taken after high school graduation. Some gap year
programs for high school students take place
over the course of the summer before beginning
college as a form of preparation. Indeed the
advantages of taking a gap year before and during
college are now well-documented by the American Gap Association.
Students may
study language, academic subjects, work, volunteer,
enjoy learning adventures, or participate in
exchange programs in any combination from reputable
organizations.
Most students
return from such an experience abroad changed
and extremely motivated to learn. A far greater
sense of clarity regarding educational goals
is common on the part of students after
such experiences in completely new surroundings
while involved in new or intensive activities.
Where There Be Dragons Summer & Semester (Gap Year and College Study Abroad) Programs in Asia, Africa, and Latin America
Mapmakers once drew Dragons to represent lands unknown. Those who ventured beyond the map's edge were said to go, "Where There Be Dragons." At Dragons, we learn by doing. We travel like locals, live with families, apprentice with artists, and learn from scholars, sages, and community leaders. We access phenomenal beauty, engage deeply with local communities, and ignite our own curiosity. THE LEADER IN CROSS-CULTURAL + EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION SINCE 1993. Visit our website to learn more.
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Contact: Where There Be Dragons, 3200 Carbon Place, Suite 102, Boulder, CO 80301 – USA
Tel.: Toll Free: 1-800-982-9203. International: 001-303-413-0822.
Email: info@wheretherebedragons.com
Website: www.wheretherebedragons.com |
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Global Gap Year Volunteering
Projects Abroad is the world ’s leading short-term international volunteer organization including the innovative Global Gap Year.
Choose from 30 exciting countries around the world: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Samoa, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, and Vietnam. Volunteer projects start year-round and last from one week to a year. Opportunities exist in teaching, child care, social work, conservation, community development, medicine, human rights, journalism, international development, language courses, and more! Programs are for ages 16+. |
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Contact: Projects
Abroad, 80 Broad St, Floor 32, New
York NY 10004.
Tel: US Toll-free 1 888
839 3535.
Email: info@projects-abroad.org
Website: www.projects-abroad.org |
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ARCC Gap Semester Programs: Meaningful Service. Real
Connections. True Adventure
ARCC Gap
Semester offers an educational and
cultural bridge between high school and college.
The ARCC Gap Semesters are an opportunity
to live, work, learn, and explore in some
of the greatest classrooms on earth. On an
ARCC Gap Semester, students immerse into
the culture through homestays, service work,
teaching, and exchange. ARCC offers semesters
in Africa, Asia and Latin America. |
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Contact: ARCC Programs,
242 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Tel.: To get more information
or request a brochure call our headquarters
at 415-332-5075
Email: gap@adventurescrosscountry.com
Website: www.adventurescrosscountry.com/gap |
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Gap year in China with purpose and fun — Go Abroad China
Seeking meaningful activities that you can take on during the all too important gap year? Join our program at Go Abroad China. We have solid experience in helping students make informed decisions and research about the next step in their career, as well as providing exciting opportunities for them to explore! We support international participants seeking valuable and practical ways to spend a gap year by providing a selection of the following programs: internship in China, Mandarin study, Volunteering, Study & Tour program. What you will get from us is a highly personalized gap year that suits all your needs. |
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Contact: Go Abroad China.
Tel: 86-15611618596
Email: inquiry@goabroadchina.com |
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Learn
Spanish and Volunteer in Spain
We offer immersion Spanish courses
all year round at special prices, jobs in
hospitality management all around Spain,
affordable internships in different cities
throughout Spain, culinary arts in top hotels,
field trips for schools and colleges, unpaid
volunteer programs, Spanish online courses,
and Dele preparation exams. |
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Contact: Instituto Hemingway,
Bailen 5, 2 Dcha. 48003 – Bilbao, Spain.
Tel.: +34 94 416 7901. Fax:
+34 94 416 57 48
Email: info@institutohemingway.com
Website: www.institutohemingway.com |
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Global
Routes
Global Routes is a pioneer in the world of
value-driven, experiential-based, international
programming for high school and gap year
students. We believe that authentic, fun
and impactful programs abroad are directed
by service, deepened through immersion, broadened
with adventure and contextualized by leadership.
Through this unparalleled combination, participants
gain profound perspectives of another country,
cultures, the world and themselves. Since
1967 we have partnered with over 10,000 volunteers
throughout the world. |
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Address: Global Routes,
One World Way, Windsor, NH, 03244 USA
Contact: Adam Aronovitz and adam@globalroutes.org
Tel.: 413-585-8895
Email: mail@globalroutes.org
Website: www.globalroutes.org |
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Abbey Road High School Western Civilization History Program
This program is a unique educational journey in time that gives our students the opportunity to explore first-hand the origins of Western Civilization, political thought, history, culture, and art, starting with Ancient Greece (Athens), to Ancient Rome (Rome), to the Renaissance (Florence) and the French Enlightenment (Paris).
Students will stay in centrally located 3 star hotels, sample authentic local cuisine, participate in discussions with their instructors and peers, and have a wonderful time traveling and making new friends. We utilize a unique educational method, emphasizing experiential, hands-on learning; and a great balance between safety, supervision and freedom for our students.
AIFS Gap Year/High School Programs Abroad
High school students the opportunity
to experience an international educational program, giving
them a taste of university life and helping strengthen their
prospects for acceptance at a leading university through
foreign language study or liberal arts courses abroad.
Program locations are worldwide, many during the summer.
CIEE:
Gap Year Abroad Programs for High School Graduates
Gap Year Abroad with CIEE offers college-bound
high school graduates an opportunity to acquire a broader
global perspective, foster independence, and gain self-knowledge
in nine countries. Our programs offer accelerated language
growth through classes and immersion into a foreign community,
the opportunity to live with a host family, and experience
abroad participating in organized volunteer work
in the local community. Included in the CIEE program
are day and weekend excursions of cultural and historical
importance that will provide an important dimension to understanding
of the host country.
El Casal
Gap Year in Barcelona
El Casal seeks to provide a challenging and rewarding atmosphere for personal and intellectual growth in a program for young people who are taking time off between high school and college. The program strives to develop creative and critical thinking, tolerance, self-confidence and a deep appreciation of the host culture.
GVI
High School Study Abroad Service Learning Programs
GVI’s Study Abroad Service Learning Courses take classroom research and curriculum learning and introduce those theories into real life services. All the work performed benefits the local community or environment and these real-life experiences enhance students’ academic studies, increase their personal growth and interpersonal skills. Emphasis will be placed on relating our long-term goals with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and engaging in daily reflection surrounding the experience. All our Service Learning Courses are led by qualified group facilitators and allow students to gain an increased cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
Educational Pre-College Programs Abroad
GVI’s Educational Pre-College Programs Abroad offer students a chance to engage in educational pre-college programs abroad. These valuable programs take learning outside the classroom and into real life services. All the work performed benefits the local community or environment and these real-life experiences enhance students’ academic studies, increase their personal growth and interpersonal skills. Our programs help young adults gain a better understanding of the world and are also seen by universities and employers as something that sets the individual apart from other applicants. All our courses are led by qualified group facilitators and allow students to gain an increased cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
ISA (International
Studies Abroad): Gap Year Experiences
Programs include gap year experiences in Spain,
Italy, France, U.K., Dominican Republic, Mexico,
Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, and Australia. There
are a few exceptions that do require college time.
Outward Bound Costa
Rica
Outdoor Adventure Programs in Costa Rica and Panama
for Gap-year and High School Students
Students ages 14+ can join us for a summer course
or students ages 17+ for a gap-year or semester abroad
challenging themselves through outdoor adventure activities
as well as service learning projects in Costa Rica
and Panama. Outward Bound courses also teach its participates
to develop leadership skills, focusing on character
development, compassion for the environment and teambuilding.
Putney Student Travel
Pre-College London
Join us in London for an insider’s experience of
England on this Pre-College summer program for
high school students. Broaden your horizons and
prepare for college with in-depth, field-based
seminars as you become part of an inspiring and
supportive community of staff and students from
around the world.
Our London campus is situated in the heart of the
city, with easy access to many of it’s most famous
landmarks, and ideally located for day trips to
the surrounding countryside.
Pre-College Barcelona
Join us in Barcelona for an insider’s experience
of Spain on this Pre-College summer program for
high school students. Broaden your horizons and
prepare for college with in-depth, field-based
seminars as you become part of an inspiring and
supportive community of staff and students from
around the world.
Our Barcelona campus is a private residence hall
just steps from the beautiful Born district and
a short walk from the beach.
The School for Field Studies
A wide variety of programs in environmental studies in Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Tanzania, and Turks & Caicos.
SEA Semester for Gap Year Students
Summer field programs in marine and environmental
studies are available to high school graduates
seeking a gap experience.
United Planet: Gap Year Volunteering Programs
United Planet offers tailored virtual gap year, volunteer,
and internship programs abroad.
Youth International:
Experiential Gap Semesters in Asia and South America
Youth International gap semesters bring together teams of peers (ages 18 to 25) on rugged educational journeys through Asia and South America. Programs include home stays, a wide variety of immersive cultural experiences, volunteer work, and outdoor adventure. Optional college credit is available. |