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Spain - France - Italy
European Horizons
Spend 12 unforgettable weeks living in three of Europe’s most iconic cities: Barcelona, Paris, and Rome.
Global adventure semester
Our Global Gap Semester programs offer a dynamic, pre-designed adventure filled with guided exploration and cultural immersion. You’ll travel to several countries, immerse yourself in diverse cultures, and engage in hands-on experiences that foster personal growth and discovery.
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South Korea - Japan
East Asian Odyssey
Experience the intersection of tradition and innovation across two of Asia’s most dynamic capitals.
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Spain - Costa Rica
Spanish in Motion
This 12-week Spanish immersion program takes students on a journey across Latin America and Europe.
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Costa Rica - Italy - Tokyo
Globetrotter
This 12-week program is a true global adventure, spanning Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
City immersion semester
Choose your home city for the duration of your gap semester. Each of EF's International Language Campuses are a lively home base where you’ll take daily language classes and immerse yourself in local culture. Beyond the classroom, they serve as social hubs for making friends, joining activities, and experiencing the city together.
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Spain
Barcelona
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Spain
Malaga
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France
Paris
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France
Nice
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Germany
Munich
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Germany
Berlin
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Italy
Rome
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Japan
Tokyo
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South-korea
Seoul
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Costa Rica
Playa Tamarindo
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Singapore
Singapore
Build your own year
The world is big and the possibilities are endless — sometimes one semester abroad isn’t enough! Keep the good times rolling with back-to-back programs to create your own year-long adventure. Fill out the form below to connect with an EF Gap Year expert and start planning.
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Helen A.
“The challenging moments of my gap year turned into the best stories that I still tell today. When I solved problems, unexpected things happened; sometimes the unexpected was better than the expected.”
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Kate V.
“A gap gives you so much confidence in your ability to be adaptable and to put yourself on a path that’s going in the direction you want it to. Now, you can drop me anywhere in the world, in any situation, I will figure it out.”
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Graydon B.
“My gap has made me more capable of taking care of myself but most importantly it helped me sort out my future and expedited my personal growth and development.”
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Ready to get started?
Begin your gap year journey with confidence. An expert EF Program Advisor will get in touch to to talk through your goals and help you find the program that’s right for you.
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