Gap Year (2+ months)
Gap Year course: Take the time to learn a language
Our long-term courses are as varied as they are efficient in providing rapid learning progress! Living and learning a language for an extended period of time in a different country to your own opens the door to a plethora of new experiences and expands your comfort zone. Ready to start your adventure?
Long-term language courses
We’re proud to partner with first-class language schools offering a wide range of courses. Whatever your age, goals and level, we have a course for you!
Our Gap Year destinations
Choose the destination that suits you best. From amazing beaches in Australia to beautiful mountains in Canada – we have it all
ESL gap year courses
Taking a gap year with ESL means making time from your studies or work to spend from a few months to a year abroad, improving your language skills and exploring a new country. While it is a “gap” in your studies or career, it certainly won't be a missing space in your CV! You’ll return home with a new set of language skills and life experience that will help you for years to come.
Benefits of a gap year language program
Making the time for a long term course is not always simple, but it certainly pays off in the long run! Here’s just a little of what to expect from your gap year abroad:
- Increased career prospects
- Educational growth
- Incredible boost to your language skills
- Unforgettable experiences and memories
- A deeper cultural understanding and worldview
- Increased career prospects
- Personal growth
Why you should choose ESL for your year abroad
A lot of planning goes into a language course, that’s why it’s important to choose the right company to help you navigate it! With more than 25 years of experience and a 97% recommendation rate from our customers, booking your year abroad with ESL means leaving your trip in the right hands. Here are just some of the ways we’ll help you have the journey of a lifetime:
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You will have access to our portfolio of only the best language schools across the world, with guidance from our team as to which will best fit your goals
- Our expert advisors will guide you through every single possibility of your trip – forget about browsing through endless options and comparing dozens of websites
- Aside from your lessons, we’ll make sure you have every aspect of your gap year planned to perfection, from your accommodation to your trips and activities.
- We will be by your side every step of the way: before, during and after your gap year.
- You’ll have access to exclusive discounts and offers to help you make the most of your travel budget.
Why choose your next journey with ESL
Our free and personalised services are consistently top-rated on Google, and 97% of our clients recommend us to their friends and relatives. In addition, ESL is a Lifetime Award winner after being voted Best Agency in Europe 5 times at the ST Star Awards.
Get the price difference refunded if you find a better deal for the same programme with another agency or directly with the school.
Our teams are experts in language travel and their experience in the industry is both professional and personal. Our free and personalised services go beyond the pre-departure stage – our counsellors will be at your disposal before, during and after your stay.
We select partner language schools according to strict criteria – high-quality facilities, small class sizes at a range of levels, great location, first-class teaching and an exciting activities programme, among other aspects. We regularly visit partner schools as it is very important for us to maintain a strong relationship with our partners and to keep up with local developments.
We systematically gather opinions and reviews from thousands of students who chose ESL to go abroad. All reviews are thoroughly checked to ensure authenticity and are added to our school pages so as to provide future students with first-hand details and facts.
Our portfolio also includes a large variety of accommodation types, so we can offer each one of our students the most suitable option. From homestays and student residences to private and shared apartments, all our accommodation types are carefully selected for a comfortable and convenient experience abroad.