Gap Year
Gap Year Opportunities
A gap year is far more than a long holiday! It gives you the chance to experience new things, discover a different culture and learn new skills that will boost your employability.
NOTE - Gap year opportunities will incur costs.
Need help planning your Gap Year?
For advice on planning your gap year you could also look at the guidance on independent an impartial higher education websites UCAS and Prospects.
Useful Websites & Resources...
Gap360
The UK's leading independent specialist in gap year and youth travel for 18-30's, 200+ programmes and 50 destinations.
Bunac
Offers working and volunteering opportunities in USA.
Interrailing in Europe
Tickets can be purchased for one specific country, area or a “global pass” covering 30 listed countries.
Camp America
The opportunity to work in American Children’s summer camp. Find out more about the different roles available.
Disney Careers
Every year, Disneyland® Paris offers 1000 work placement contracts, view vacancies here.
The TEFL Org
Find work in many countries where EFL teachers are in high demand, such as China, Spain, and Vietnam, or apply for positions online and set your own working hours.
GO Overseas
A database of opportunities to study, work, volunteer, teach world wide.
Vinspired
Details volunteering opportunities in the UK or Abroad.
Raleigh International
Placements of between 7 and 13 weeks to help communities in South Africa and Costa Rica.
Real Gap Experience
Details of volunteering, paid work, internships and more across the World.
gapFORCE
Offers many different adventure placements.
UCAS
UCAS helps to inspire and empower people to make aspirational choices about higher education.
Prospects
Prospects for graduate jobs, postgraduate study, advice about work experience, internship opportunities and graduate careers.
