Gap Year Programs
Gap Year Programs
Embark on an AFS Gap Program after high school and take hold of your future. When considering any major academic or professional decisions, Gap Programs provide an ideal opportunity to explore your world and learn about yourself in process.
- Impress Colleges – An intercultural experience tells college admission panels that you are a highly motivated, independent and open-minded applicant.
- Gain Relevant Experience – AFS Gap Programs are unique because they can often match your interests and skills with specific projects.
- Save Money – Fine-tune a second language abroad and your college language requirements will take less time to complete, which means less tuition you’ll pay.
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- Jul-Sep 2012
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Finland
- Germany
- Ghana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Norway
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Portugal
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Oct-Dec 2012
- Paraguay
Gap Semester/Trimester High School Programs Fall 2011
| Country | Availability |
Full App Deadline* |
Birthdate From |
Birthdate To |
Depart** | Return** | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 09/02/93 | 04/02/96 | Aug 29-Sep 01, 2011 | Feb 08-11, 2012 | $11,000 |
| Finland | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 12/19/92 | 12/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jan 16-19, 2012 | $11,000 |
| Germany | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 03/10/93 | 09/10/95 | Sep 06-09, 2011 | Feb 25-28, 2012 | $11,500 |
| Hungary | Apply Now | May 13, 2011 | 02/19/93 | 02/19/96 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Feb 19-22, 2012 | $11,000 |
| Paraguay | Apply Now | May 13, 2011 | 01/29/93 | 07/29/95 | Jul 25-28, 2011 | Jan 04-07, 2012 | $10,000 |
| Switzerland | Apply Now | April 20, 2011 | 04/02/93 | 09/02/95 | Aug 29-Sep 01, 2011 | Nov 11-14, 2011 | $8,750 |
| Thailand | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 08/01/93 | 07/01/96 | Jun 27-30, 2011 | Dec 21-24, 2011 | $12,000 |
Gap Year High School Programs Fall 2011
| Country | Availability |
Full App Deadline* |
Birthdate From |
Birthdate To |
Depart** | Return** | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 09/03/93 | 04/03/96 | Aug 29-Sep 01, 2011 | Jul 06-09, 2012 | $12,000 |
| Belgium (Fl.) | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 02/19/93 | 08/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jul 07-10, 2012 | $13,000 |
| Belgium (Fr.) | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 02/19/93 | 08/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jul 07-10, 2012 | $12,000 |
| Brazil | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 01/30/93 | 07/30/96 | Jul 26-29, 2011 | Jul 01-04, 2012 | $12,000 |
| Czech Rep. | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 02/19/93 | 08/19/96 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jun 30-Jul 3, 2012 | $12,500 |
| Denmark | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 07/30/93 | 01/30/96 | Jul 26-29, 2011 | Jun 27-30, 2012 | $10,500 |
| Ecuador | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 02/19/93 | 02/19/96 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jun 20-23, 2012 | $12,000 |
| Finland | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 12/19/92 | 12/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jun 26-29, 2012 | $12,500 |
| Germany | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 03/10/93 | 09/10/95 | Sep 06-09, 2011 | Jul 09-12, 2012 | $12,500 |
| Ghana | Apply Now | May 13, 2011 | 03/09/93 | 09/09/95 | Sep 05-08, 2011 | Jun 29-02, 2012 | $13,000 |
| Iceland | Full | March 1, 2011 | 02/19/93 | 12/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jun 10-13, 2012 | $12,500 |
| Norway | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 02/19/93 | 08/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jun 30-03, 2012 | $11,000 |
| Paraguay | Apply Now | May 13, 2011 | 01/29/93 | 07/29/95 | Jul 25-28, 2011 | Jun 28-01, 2012 | $10,500 |
| Peru | Apply Now | April 20, 2011 | 09/03/93 | 09/03/96 | Aug 29-Sep 01, 2011 | Jul 13-16, 2012 | $12,500 |
| Portugal | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 09/09/93 | 09/09/96 | Sep 05-08, 2011 | Jun 30-03, 2012 | $13,000 |
| Sweden | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 12/19/92 | 12/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jul 02-05, 2012 | $12,500 |
| Switzerland | Apply Now | April 20, 2011 | 03/19/93 | 08/19/95 | Aug 15-18, 2011 | Jul 06-09, 2012 | $12,000 |
| Thailand | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 08/01/93 | 07/01/96 | Jun 27-30, 2011 | May 17-20, 2012 | $12,000 |
| Turkey | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 09/01/93 | 09/01/96 | Aug 28-31, 2011 | Jun 30-03, 2012 | $13,000 |
*Your complete Full Application must be submitted by this date. Space is limited and programs may fill before the deadline.
**Travel date ranges are subject to change.
Updated January 27, 2011
Semester Community Service Programs Fall 2011
| Country | Availability |
Full App Deadline* |
Birthdate From |
Birthdate To |
Depart** | Return** | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 07/01/86 | 07/01/93 | Jun 27-30, 2011 | Dec 12-15, 2011 | $8,500 |
| Denmark | Apply Now | March 25, 2011 | 07/30/81 | 07/01/93 | Jun 27-30, 2011 | Jan 8-11, 2012 | $9,500 |
| Honduras | Apply Now | May 13, 2011 | 07/30/56 | 07/30/93 | Jul 25-28, 2011 | Jan 4-7, 2012 | $8,500 |
| Panama | Apply Now | April 20, 2011 | 07/30/82 | 07/30/93 | Jul 26-29, 2011 | Jan 12-15, 2012 | $8,500 |
| Paraguay | Apply Now | May 13, 2011 | 07/30/82 | 07/30/93 | Jul 25-28, 2011 | Jan 6-9, 2012 | $9,250 |
Year Community Service Programs Fall 2011
| Country | Availability |
Full App Deadline* |
Birthdate From |
Birthdate To |
Depart** | Return** | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | Apply Now | May 13, 2011 | 07/30/82 | 07/30/93 | Jul 25-28, 2011 | Jun 27-30, 2012 | $10,000 |
Year University Programs Fall 2011
| Country | Availability |
Full App Deadline* |
Birthdate From |
Birthdate To |
Depart** | Return** | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | Apply Now | April 20, 2011 | 07/28/89 | 06/28/93 | Jul 24-27, 2011 | Jun 22-25, 2012 | $12,000 |
*Your complete Full Application must be submitted by this date. Space is limited and programs may fill before the deadline.
**Travel date ranges are subject to change.
Updated January 27, 2011