Madagascar Marine Conservation
4-6 weeks from £2,199
Stay on an unspoilt island in stunning Madagascar and live and work on an amazing marine conservation project for 4 - 12 weeks.
Educational Gap Years
Embarking on an educational gap year experience will encourage personal development in preparation for achieving further educational goals or readying yourself for a future career. This particular gap year option is highly promoted by travel suppliers, schools and governments, as it combines travel - a powerful agent of social change and possibly the most influential form of education - with a course of learning and self development.
Why take an educational gap year?
Engaging in an educational gap year experience could lead to faster acceleration into the job market and further progression within employment. If anything, an educational gap year is certainly one way to bump up those UCAS points! With university fees on the rise, seeking other available opportunities to build on your educational career is practically essential in today's academic environment.
What better way is there to gain valuable life expertise, and learn new skills in exciting subjects than through participating in gap year travel? An educational gap year offers an amazing life experience, enabling you to accumulate knowledge whilst learning from your surroundings and ultimately enhancing your CV.
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Learn the lingo
A great skill to gain on an educational gap year is learning a new language. You could become truly cosmopolitan by learning to speak Spanish on your gap year. Spanish is a widely-used and beautiful language and you'll have great fun and make new friends getting your tongue round the soft sounds of the sultry Spanish language. Most of the destinations in Central and South America offer great opportunites to learn to speak Spanish and many of the gap year programs also give you the opportunity to combine volunteering and learning Spanish. Having more than one language is an incredible asset to have on any CV and is also a fun and challenging way to spend any gap year.
Test your limits!
It's not all about the mental skills you can bring to the table; an educational gap year can also be about testing your limits by learning a new physical skill. If you fancy some water-based fun on your gap year, why not become an aquatic adventurer by learning to dive and gaining your PADI divemaster qualifications? It's your ticket to dive instructor status and you get to explore an exciting underwater paradise! Want to channel your inner Aussie beach bum? Learn to surf in Australia and you'll soon be riding on the crest of a wave!
Become a learning legend...
There are a whole variety of educational gap years to choose from covering a range of different skills that will allow you to compete both socially and academically. Whether you're keen to pick up a new interest or talent, or simply want to contribute towards existing qualifications and experiences, there really is no better way to learn than by immersing yourself in the culture of exciting destinations and submerging yourself in your chosen topic. Whatever it is you decide to do, an educational gap year will give you an edge when applying for jobs and universities and single you out from other applicants. An educational gap year will provide you with invaluable life experience and is a brilliant way to gain additional skills. It's also a great way to boost your confidence, give you independence and strengthen your CV and personal statement. So become a learning legend on your gap year and have a full-on educational adventure!
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Sri Lanka Medical Placement
2-12 weeks
from £1,049 £997
Calling all medical graduates, or current medical students! This volunteer programme is the perfect opportunity to further your practical medical experience. Make a real difference to the local community, build your CV, and explore the gorgeous surrounding area in your free time.
Medical Internships in Ghana
4-8 weeks from £1,250
Starting medical training or looking to further your career in medicine? This incredible Ghanaian-led internship offers a real opportunity to build your medical experience while having a positive impact in a developing country. Choose from a general medical internship, nursing, dentistry and physiotherapy and get hands-on experience with plenty of free time to explore Ghana
Learn Spanish in Ecuador
1 or 2 weeks from £599
Ever wanted to learn Spanish in South America? Discover beautiful Baños in Ecuador while staying at an incredible hostel and language school. Choose between 1 or 2 weeks, with completely free weekends!
Learn to Dive Great Barrier Reef
5 days from £775
Spend 5 days in beautiful Cairns and earn your PADI Open Water certification in the incredible waters of the Great Barrier Reef!
Coach Football in South Africa
4-8 weeks from £999
Spend 5 - 12 weeks as a football coach in beautiful South Africa and teach kids how to play the beautiful game! Pass on your skills, inspire kids and make a difference on this fantastic volunteer programme.
TEFL Course in Thailand
4 weeks from £999
Spend an incredible month in Thailand, training to get a 120-hour TEFL qualification. Stay in the beautiful Thai beach resort of Hua Hin and add new skills to your CV!
Paid Teaching in South Korea
12 months or longer from £669
Discover one of Asia's up and coming destinations while teaching English. Choose from our placement only option if you have teaching experience, or build your CV by adding on our 120-hour TEFL course. Enjoy access to some of the best wages in Asia, included cultural excursions, free accommodation, and a flight allowance.
Paid Teaching in Costa Rica
12 months from £1,599
Spend four weeks in the heart of Costa Rica, on our internationally accredited TESOL course, learning teaching skills, Spanish and enjoying cultural experiences. Then begin your teaching placement with the full support of our in-country team.
