Gap Year Abroad
Global Navigator Gap Semester or Gap Year
Experience the World Before College
Global Navigator Gap Year Abroad programs offer you the chance to go up 1 whole language proficiency level in one of 5 world languages. Enjoy the perfect balance of structured-language learning and free time. Come back refreshed, confident, and prepared to start college! To participate, you must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program and be a recent high school graduate (no more than 1 year post-graduation).
What Is a Gap Year?
How It Works
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 Anchor 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 Anchor 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