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The key to a successful gap year is to research and plan your time in as much detail as possible. This website has been designed to help you plan your gap year and select a suitable and worthwhile program in the country of your choice.

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Year Out Group’s member organisations offer gap year programs in the UK and over 90 other countries. Just select your chosen country to discover which organizations operate there.

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There are gap year programs to suit all tastes in the enormously varied selection offered by Year Out Group’s member organisations. These include volunteer work, work experience, adventure programs and expeditions and the chance to study abroad.

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Year Out Group includes over 35 of the leading gap year organisations. They operate in over 90 countries, offer a wide variety of gap year programs and all have to satisfy the Group’s demanding membership criteria (see box below).

Why choose Year Out Group

Year Out Group provides a total reference for all you need to plan your gap year. There are over 35 gap year organisations that provide a wide range of gap year programs in over 90 countries. All these organisations have agreed to:

  • Adhere to Year Out Group's Code of Practice.

  • Abide by Year Out Group's Member's Charter and operating guidelines.

  • Keep their risk assessments, crisis plans and staff training up to date.

  • Provide annual accounts and proof of adequate public liability insurance

giving you the re-assurance and support that may be essential and will provide help and assistance if required.

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