CIEE Gap Year Abroad Options

Choose Your Gap Year Experience

CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the perfect balance of structure and free time, providing the ideal opportunity to explore the world before college. Whichever program you choose, you’ll return refreshed, confident, and prepared for your future!

3 Ways to Gap with CIEE

Language and Culture

• Learn a language at lightning speed. CIEE’s Language and Culture programs combine language classes with cultural activities and excursions, helping you gain fluency while having the time of your life.

Internships

• Strengthen your resume with real-world work experience and explore a career path you’re interested in. Grow your global network as you immerse yourself in a new culture, making memories that last a lifetime.

Multi-destination

• Make the most of your gap year abroad. Travel to three different locations on one of our multi-destination programs, making lifelong memories and gaining a deeper, more diverse perspective along the way.  

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Broaden Your Horizons

CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs focus on supporting participants in acquiring knowledge and developing skills to live in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

We understand that you decide to travel with us, in part, because of the opportunity to experience the local culture of a destination abroad. CIEE staff plan fun cultural activities and outings designed to give you an insider’s look at your program location. Let CIEE be your local expert! These activities and outings are a great way to get immersed in the local culture while sharing your experience and having fun with fellow gappers. Gap experiences strike that awesome balance between group and solo time.