Gap Year

What is ISA Gap Year?

ISA Gap Year programs offer high school graduates the opportunity to study abroad before entering college. The programs do not have to encompass a full year as students can choose from a variety of ISA summer or semester programs, or a combination of both. ISA Gap Year participants will be grouped with ISA college students from across the United States. ISA Gap Year programs are ideal for students who want to explore their interests, delve into unfamiliar territory, and are ready for an experience that will help them enter college more focused and independent.

Why Gap Year?

• Explore your interests
• Gain fluency in another language
• Earn college credit
• Meet new people
• Start building your resume
• Gain self-confidence and independence
• Adventure
• Immerse yourself into another culture

What ISA programs are available to Gap Year students?

For a list of available programs visit Gap Year Programs

Please note some ISA programs are not available to Gap Year students due to pre-requisite or language requirements. If you are interested in an ISA program not listed for Gap Year students, coursework completed during high school may fulfill the necessary requirements. Please contact ISA for details.

Why Choose ISA?

As a leader in international education with over 20 years of experience, International Studies Abroad offers a variety of quality study abroad programs at accredited schools and universities in 18 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. ISA takes a service-oriented approach toward study abroad, assisting students through all phases of their overseas experience. For more information please visit About ISA.

What is Included in a Gap Year program?

With the exception of airfare and personal expenses, ISA Gap Year programs are all-inclusive. For list of everything included in your program visit What's Included.

How to Apply?

Apply Online
Download ISA Gap Year Application Packet