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Gap Year Directory is
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plan your time out...
whatever you choose to do!

VOLUNTEER ABROAD

Find gap year volunteer programmes and placements abroad

Volunteer in Africa, Asia or South America and make a difference in your gap year. Search hundreds...>

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WORK ABROAD

Ski and summer resort jobs with accommodation in Europe, USA and Canada. Get paid for...>

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SPORTS ABROAD

Find gap year sports programmes worldwide

Learn something new, attend a pro academy, get qualified to coach or just get really active in your...>

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STUDY ABROAD

Search gap year study and training courses abroad

Develop new skills, learn a language or discover new cultures on a gap year study course...>

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Where to go

Check out our country guides to find out more about wherever you are planning to...view guides >>

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Featured Video

Interview with James Burton, Sporting Opportunities, talking about sports volunteering overseas..>>

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Featured Placement

Join the Leap for a variety of combined internships and volunteering in Africa and South America...>>

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News & Offers

Recent research suggests that British travellers have a better time in Australia than in any other country...>>

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