EF Gap Year

We’re the world leader in international education

For more than 50 years, our mission at EF Education First has been to open the world through education. Our philosophy is simple: the best way to help students gain new perspectives and build skills for the future is through experiential learning. We’ve introduced millions of people to educational travel, language learning, and cultural exchange. Though we have grown to become the world’s largest education organization, our goal remains exactly the same: Education First.

Start your adventure abroad in style

All programs include a 3-day Orientation and a 2-week European Immersion in London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona. Personalize your gap experience

Choose Your Program Length

For the total “global citizenship” experience, we highly recommend our 25-week EF Gap Year beginning in September and ending in April. If you have more limited time to be away, we also offer a 12-week EF Gap Semester, with the flexibility of starting in either September or January.

End big with a leadership training

All programs end with the EF Leadeship Academy—a week of intensive workshops, seminars, and simulations—followed by a Wrap-up and final gala banquet.

How we’re opening the world through education

At EF Education First, we offer quality educational programs all over the world that help people of all ages continue to learn and grow through life-changing, hands-on experiences.