A gap year opens doors to unparalleled experiences, cultural immersion, and skill development that can boost your career prospects
After exploring our gap year ideas, here are the latest opportunities from organisations dedicated to internships, volunteering and gap year travel.
Beyond Academy
Offers award‑winning internship programmes in 14 cities across 18 sectors. Participants benefit from placements of six weeks to six months, career coaching, networking, and global host-company partnerships.
BUNAC
Offers programmes in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, America, Asia, the UK, and Ireland, BUNAC assists in finding jobs or internships, obtaining visas, and other logistics such as airport pickup and bank account setup.
The Fewer Things
Provides TEFL certification, visa and accommodation support, and placements in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, or Thailand. Ideal for graduates seeking career growth and cultural immersion.
The Intern Group
Connects students and graduates with internships abroad. Provides support, help with applications and finding accommodation. They have previously placed interns with FIFA, Sony Music, and KPMG.
JENZA Travel
Allows graduates to both travel and work abroad with visa support, pre-arranged jobs, arrival assistance, and tax help in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UK, and USA. They also fund a Youth Access Scholarship.
Oceans Research Institute
South Africa-based marine and terrestrial conservation organisation offering internships and postgraduate training. Participants collect and analyse data on marine life developing skills, and research‑impact experience.
SABIS
Part of a global education network operating in 21 countries, educating over 70,000 students. They implement the SABIS® Educational System™, offering opportunities in teaching and education management.
The TEFL Institute
Offers accredited, internationally recognised TEFL certification that prepare students to become successful English language teachers. They connect graduates with paid teaching positions and internships abroad.