German gap year programmes

If you want to improve your language ability, a German gap year is ideal. Combine your studies with work, an unpaid internship, or sight-seeing, and choose from the wide range of courses on offer. A German gap year can be the gateway to an international career.

Programmes for:

EF Languages Abroad

16 + years

2-24 weeks

Learn a language faster at an accredited EF school. Choose from 10 languages in 50 destinations. Start any Monday.

Destination: Germany

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EF Language Year Abroad

16 + years

6, 9 or 11 months

Combine language and academic studies at a school abroad. Prepare for an official language exam and gain work experience.

Destination: Germany

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Gap year in Germany