Gap Year Options
Discover Year
A purposeful gap year designed to help young people discover their passions and talents, while building their confidence and abilities to succeed in today’s world. Discover year
International School for Earth Studies
Gap year programs designed to promote environmental education through animal connection, traditional outdoor recreation and social responsibility. http://www.earthstudies.ca/
Katimavik
Katimavik offers learning through volunteer service programs for young Canadians looking for a unique experience that enables them to make positive change in their lives and in communities. http://www.katimavik.org/
Discover Year with MentorU
The objective of this structured gap year is to provide students with a range of enriching experiences that will help shape their education, career and life decisions moving forward. It has been designed to enable them to take the necessary time to reflect upon their own aptitudes, values and interests while stepping outside of their comfort zone. http://www.mentoru.ca/#!overview/c218f
Letz Live
Work in Australia, Thailand, The UK, or Malaysia http://letzlive.org/
International Experience Canada
Run by Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development Canada. This program coordinates arrangements for youth to work and travel abroad for up to one year. http://www.international.gc.ca/
Youth Challenge International
YCI is a youth development organization that promotes youth innovation by working to combat youth poverty around the world. Projects are currently located in Africa, Central and South America. http://www.yci.org
Cross Cultural Solutions
Volunteer opportunities around the world in education, child health, senior care, working with people with disabilities, etc. http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/
My Gap Year
A structured gap year plan, offering support and follow-up throughout your year of travel and learning opportunities . My Gap Year ensures that you reach your goals and have a meaningful experience. http://www.mygapyear.ca/
CUSO
Youth Internships in International Development working to reduce poverty and inequality around the world. http://cusointernational.org
Projects Abroad
A 27 week volunteer program spans three continents, five countries and twelve different service opportunities. Volunteers will work on projects that lend insight into important issues in developing countries like housing, education, environmental conservation and human rights. http://www.projects-abroad.ca/