A gap year is a special window of time when recent high school students can defer the start of college.
Students use this time to travel, pursue a passion, and/or gain focus for their upcoming studies.
On CIEE gap year abroad programs, students immerse themselves in a language for a semester or academic year in a global destination.
On program, students:
- Take 15-20 hours/week of language classes at an excellent local school
- Live with a carefully-screened host family
- Explore the local landmarks and cultural scene of their new country
With the support of local CIEE staff, students have a safe experience, improve their language skills 1 whole level of proficiency, and get plenty of time on their own to recharge.
Program tuition includes:
- Placement in a local language school
- Placement with a carefully-screened host family
- Meals
- Excursions
- Medical and travel insurance
- 24/7 support and more
Location(s)
- Kyoto, Japan
- Paris, France
- Seville, Spain
- Berlin, Germany
- Rome, Italy
Schedule
- Academic Year: September 25th - May 10th
- Spring Semester: February 19th - May 10th
- Fall Semester: September 25th - December 14th
Cost/Compensation
- Academic Year Tuition: $29,300
- Semester Tuition: $16,250
Eligibility Requirements
- You have to be 18 years or older at the time of your departure.
- You have to be a high school graduate in good academic standing.
- You have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in the CIEE Gap Year Abroad Terms and Conditions.
Deadline
- Academic Year: June 1st
- Spring Semester: October 1st
- Fall Semester: June 1st
Application or Entry Requirements
- Before going on a gap year program, students should:
- Apply to college first
- Receive their acceptance letter
- Confirm their attendance and defer admission with their college
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization operating since 1947. CIEE brings the world together, advancing peace by building bridges of mutual understanding between different people, different countries, and different cultures. CIEE offers broad and innovative programming to help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world through people-to-people international exchange programs.
