The program runs from February to August each year, is based in the Limpopo province of South Africa, and consists of a seven months bridging year program where young adults have the opportunity to discover and develop themselves. This program is not for everyone. Not all candidates who apply will...
African Gap Year is designed to be a resource freely available to all students who wish to explore the possibility of taking a gap, either between school and further studies, or between school and work. We believe that South Africans do not fully know or appreciate the wide range of activities and...
This is useful if you are planning to travel - click here to download the travel safety handbook
If you are planning to fly you don't necessarily have to use a travel agent. Saying that you can get great package deals, so don't exclude travel agents completely. However, if you just want to book a flight on a local (South African) or foreign flight an excellent website to use is Travelstart...
This is a great option to earn some money whilst contributing your time and service to those of a different culture who really appreciate your help. Many Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) opportunities are, however, only available to 21 year olds and up. TEFL usually takes place in ...
Over a million people are employed in the summer camp industry in the USA and Canada, and about 10 million pupils (aged between 7 and 16) attend summer camps in the USA and Canada each year. The schools close for nearly 3 months over the northern hemisphere’s summer months (June to August), an...
If you have talent or experience playing or coaching a sport in South Africa, then it may be a way to finance your gap year overseas. Select a country to find the available options concerning jobs as a sports coach: UK and Europe USA and Canada Australia and New Zealand Asia ...
Extra help is always required by the thousands of snow ski resorts in the USA and Canada, in Europe and Australasia. There are different types of work available, inside and outside, and the more prepared you are the better. For instance, doing a cookery course will enhance your chances of gettin...
Have you considered working on oil rigs? Various jobs and careers are available, but you need to be careful if you deal with an ‘employment’ agent as there are scammers out there. This free website is a useful place to start, especially the South African page . Here are some websites tha...
Cruise ship work can take you to any sea or river: the Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Holland, and Northern African ports of call, Australasia, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. The vast majority of positions available on a cruise ship require no previous cruise ...
Click here for detailed information on living and working with endangered primates, here in South Africa!
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The best possible gap year experience happens when you take part in a comprehensive, structured program...
The program runs from February to August each year, is based in the Limpopo province of South Africa,...
Photographic Gap Year Adventure starting August 2011 through to May 2012 Do you want to become a photographer...
Over a million people are employed in the summer camp industry in the USA and Canada, and about 10...
For holders of South African passports only: working visas are currently only available for the USA and...
These are some ideas and links for jobs that are typical to the gap year industry, i.e. they employ...
Cruise ship work can take you to any sea or river: the Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, the Mediterranean,...
If you have talent or experience playing or coaching a sport in South Africa, then it may be a way...
Click here for detailed information on living and working with endangered primates, here in South Africa!...
Volunteering in other countries The term ‘volunteering’ for Gap year participants refers to an...
There are thousands of organisations working in South Africa, trying to improve the lives and conditions...
Located on the spectacular Eastern Cape coast at Sunray Farm, you can enjoy the beauty of the area whilst...
What is Volunteering? The term ‘volunteering’ for Gap year participants refers to an opportunity...
Tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa from cheapflights.co.uk If you’re planning on visiting...
There is a LOT to see and do in South Africa, plus our weather and relatively cheap prices for travellers...
If you are planning to fly you don't necessarily have to use a travel agent. Saying that you can get...
If a 2 month gap in Cape Town sounds good, but you don't think you can afford it - this is for you. Here...
Accommodation in South Africa varies from top class 5 star resorts to basic camping facilities. There...
Boston City Campus are on board! Be one of the winners of a substantial bursary from Boston! More...
Mrs Deacon recently passed away. Pat was a legend in the Bryanston High School and Hockey communities....
Top award for SAHETI matriculant Byron Vos, SAHETI School’s top matriculant of 2009, who...
What is it that makes Kingsmead so special? I think it has to do with the clear thought, vision...
African Gap Year is designed to be a resource freely available to all students who wish to explore the...
What about studying medicine abroad? South Africa has many excellent medical...
The fashion and beauty industry consists of organizations providing services to people and organizations...
The hospitality industry consists of companies within the food services, accommodation, recreation,...
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More and more students are planning to take a break between school and further studies, or between further studies and starting to work. However, many are either pressured out of it
We compare the cost of staying at home to going on a structured gap year course in South Africa
When your gap experience is over and the dust has settled, and you are safely back at home it can be difficult to settle down at first.
Who doesn’t enjoy the concept of a break, a holiday, a gap from the daily routine of modern life? The question is really 
At any one moment there are thousands of people around the world taking a gap – time out – who have finished school,
If a 2 month gap in Cape Town sounds good, but you don't think you can afford it - this is for you. Here is our suggested budget showing possible earnings and the costs of temporarily staying and working in Cape Town, plus a list of some fantastic trips and ideas - with associated costs.
Cruise ship work can take you to any sea or river: 
