Gap Year - Suggested International

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2	AFS Gap Year Abroad	multiple countries	AFS-USA offers select programs for travelers who are 18 and over to participate in our Academic Year, Semester, or Summer Programs. Please review the program catalog on their website linked in the title.
3	ARCC Adventures Cross Country	multiple countries	Each ARCC Gap Semester provides access to some of the most incredible people, places, and experiences the world has to offer. Eating, sleeping, and living amongst our host communities, we are welcomed in as friends. Working in partnership with area leaders and organizations, we participate in meaningful projects while collaborating with community members to achieve a common goal.
4	CIEE Gap Year Abroad	multiple countries, language component	Global Navigator gap year programs offer you the chance to go up 1 whole language proficiency level in one of 6 world languages. Enjoy the perfect balance of structured-language learning and free time.
5	Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange	German language immersion experience	The CBYX program provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to spend an academic year attending a German school while living with a host family. The program provides a network of support through reputable international exchange organizations, field staff, trained volunteers, and carefully screened host families to ensure the safety and success of the participant’s exchange experience.
6	Experiment in International Living	multiple countries	The Experiment is the most respected provider of international exchanges for high school students. For 90 years, we have empowered young people to step off the beaten path, experience the world as a classroom, and develop the skills they need to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
7	Global Citizen Academy	South Africa semester; service component	Join students worldwide for an immersive semester in Cape Town where you’ll develop the emotional and intellectual toolkit to create meaningful impact on global issues.
8	Global Citizen Year - Take Action Lab	South Africa	Global Citizen Year selects talented, broadly diverse students, and equips them with empathy, agency and a global network of mentors and peers that will help them drive impact today, and throughout their lives.
9	Latitudes Year	multiple countries; service component; group + individual	As a Latitudes Year student, you'll spend your first group semester enjoying a wide range of experiences and educational opportunities while engaging with multiple partner organizations in several locations. Your second semester gives you the opportunity to deepen your educational experience in a more self-directed, independent manner.
10	Maximo Nivel - Central and South America	multiple countries, language component	Maximo Nivel is the leading organization in study abroad and educational travel in Latin America. We are an internationally-accredited organization with 4 local institutes in 3 of the world’s most beautiful countries — Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Choose from a variety of programs—Volunteer Abroad, International Internships, TEFL Certification, Spanish Immersion, Study Abroad, and much more!
11	NATIV College Leadership in Israel	heritage program	Nativ, USCJ’s gap year program for Jewish high school graduates, is dedicated to creating and inspiring the Conservative Jewish leaders of tomorrow. From September to May, Nativ participants are immersed in the rich and diverse society of Israel, exploring the land and enjoying a vibrant Conservative Jewish lifestyle.
12	Norwegian Folk School	Norway	Every year, many international students attend folk high school in Norway. Some come because they want to learn the Norwegian language and immerse themselves in the culture, some see it as a first step to settling in Norway, and some want to experience the unique pedagogical approach of folk high schools. Folk high schools have a big presence in the Nordic countries, but are relatively unknown in the rest of the world. The pedagogical focus is on the students’ motivation, which is why the schools do not have exams or give grades. We believe that you learn the most if you want to learn.
13	Scandinavian Folk School	Scandinavian countries	Folk schools are open to students 18 years and older, but the majority of students are young adults, between 18 and 25 years old. Typically, folk school students are looking for a nontraditional educational experience at a place where they will be both enlightened and inspired. Many are exploring other educational or career options, or looking for an enriching gap year experience, or even seeking a change of pace for a year or a semester between studies at their college or university.
14	United Through Sport	South Africa	United Through Sport is a charity working with participants from disadvantaged communities, aged 5 – 35. We are focused on using the power of sport to help children and youth on their pathway to success. We are committed to the holistic development of each our participants, focusing on their health, education and personal development. Our programs improve education outcomes, raise sexual health awareness, promote gender equality and build life-skills. Our flagship program is in South Africa but we have satellite programs in South America, The Caribbean and Asia.
15	VA Corps - Gap Year Internships in South Africa	multiple countries	Add structure to your Gap Year and participate in a Gap Year internship in Cape Town, South Africa, the most beautiful city in the world. Gain relevant and professional experience in your chosen field and be forever changed by the cultural and experiential learning opportunities afforded to you by our city and its people.
16	Verto Education - semester credit at select colleges	multiple countries	All Verto experiences combine classroom education from an accredited Academic Provider, the University of New Haven, with expeditions, hands-on projects, and cultural-immersion that bring your learning to life. Spend your year abroad immersing in one Verto location or choose 2 locations to explore!
17	Youth For Understanding	multiple countries	Celebrate your next step in life by experiencing a new culture and building your language skills, all while staying with a volunteer host family in a foreign country! 13th Year programs allow students to participate in YFU's traditional Academic or Special Focus programs for a year or semester after they have graduated high school. 13th Year participants immerse themselves in the culture of their host country and make new friends while attending classes at a local high school.
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