A full academic year abroad that earns you 30 US college credits while you live and study in three of the world’s great cities: London, Cape Town and Paris. The year runs as three ten-week terms, one per city.

Most study abroad keeps you in one place for a year. We give you three iconic cities, each at its best time: London in the fall, Cape Town for the southern summer, and Paris in the spring. You study alongside an international mix of students, not just other Americans, and you progress academically as you go. It is a genuine first: multi-city academic progression, deep cultural immersion, all in one structured year.

High School leavers who are not ready to commit to a four-year degree, or you want time to grow and make the right choice before a major investment in your education. The Gap Year gives you that time, plus real credit, real experience and a clear route into the next stage of your higher education journey here or internationally

Three ten-week terms, one in each city. You earn 12 credits in London, 9 in Cape Town and 9 in Paris, for 30 in total. The block format lets you focus on fewer classes at once, so you have more time to explore each city and settle into college-level study. Students are also given two weeks extra  to explore the country with their classmates or parents in between locations.  

US credit refers to the academic credit system used by universities and colleges in the United States to measure a student's workload and progress towards a qualification. 

Typically, one credit represents around one hour of classroom instruction per week over a semester, plus additional independent study. Most bachelor's degrees require around 120 credits to graduate, while master's programmes often require 30–60 credits. 

For study abroad and international partnerships, US credits are commonly transferred between institutions, allowing students to earn credits at one university and apply them towards a degree at another.