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.
Do you fancy adding some sizzle to your CV or learning a brand-new skill? There are so many opportunities worldwide to experience new things or develop your skills and knowledge. If you want to test your physical limits you can learn to dive or surf, try adventure trekking or learn martial arts. Stretch your brain by learning a new language, sign up for a unique internship abroad, volunteer, try teaching abroad or get paid work and see the world at the same time!
Travelling is all about expanding your mind, broadening your horizons and testing yourself with new challenges. Whether you intend it to or not, travel equals self-development, whether it means learning a new skill, getting your head round the local language, gaining paid work experience for your CV or learning about conservation or wildlife abroad. Learn, develop and fall in love with travel as you set off to explore the world!
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Learn a new skill abroad
Take off on your gap travels and learn something new! Maybe you've always dreamed of learning to surf in Australia? Do it! Want to learn to scuba dive in Thailand? Sure! Want to learn a martial art in Asia? No problem!
Learn Spanish
Central or South America is the best region in which to learn to speak Spanish, and we offer a wide range of programmes where you can learn some serious Spanish skills in amazing locations. Learn to speak Spanish in Costa Rica, Argentina, Ecuador or Peru and experience awesome culture at the same time!
Get paid work experience for your CV
Finding paid work abroad is another way you can add to your skill set and learn and develop as you explore the world. Whether you want a working holiday in Australia, fancy signing up for paid teaching abroad or dream of becoming an Au Pair in the USA, the perfect paid job is waiting for you somewhere in the world!
Incredible internships
An internship is the ideal way of learning new skills abroad. If you're looking for unbeatable medical experience, head over to Africa and enjoy rewarding medical placements and internships.
Volunteering
Becoming a volunteer abroad is another way to ensure you learn and develop on your gap trip. Work with kids and make a difference abroad, volunteer with wildlife, get involved with vital conservation work, help communities around the world or show off your sporting skills as a sports coach abroad.
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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.
