Once a ruler of half of the world, and steeped in history and culture, the United Kingdom is a must-see for any keen traveller. But why just see it? Why not live it? With our gap year UK program, you have the chance to experience the real Britain!
Witness the ridiculous opulence of Buckingham palace, home to the royal family. Enjoy the salt-of-the-earth banter that comes with sharing a warm pint of ale with a West country farmer (home to the famous ‘pirate’ accent!). Whether your idea of history is the antiquity of Stonehenge or the favourite haunts of The Beatles; whether you’d rather the white cliffs of Dover, or the charm of the lake district; there’s something for everyone in old Britannia. What’s more, the rest of Europe is just a hop, step and a jump away!
As many come to realize that there is huge value to be gained from a break between high school and university. It can offer new challenges, opportunities to travel and see the world, experiencing first hand new cultures and give one an added maturity that is both immediate and an enduring benefit.
Through partnership with our UK partner organization we offer the school leaver ( undergraduate or recent graduate) the opportunity to work in an overseas school environment as a Gap Assistant at either a primary or high school. In a secure, stable , supportive environment where participants are provided board, lodging and a financial allowance in return for performing a range of tasks and responsibilities at the schools discretion. As an assistant the tasks are not always glamorous!
As a gap assistant, you’ve got the opportunity to work alongside staff at local schools in England, Scotland and Wales, experiencing life in the British Isles first-hand. And when school’s out, you’re free to roam not just the country, but the entire continent – all of Europe’s major attractions are right there on your doorstep, after all! If you show enough initiative and enthusiasm, you may even get the chance to experience the UK and Europe’s charms as an assistant on a school camp!
The program will include meals, accommodation, a weekly allowance, visa assistance, a comprehensive in-country orientation and ongoing support from our committed UK partner organization.
It is important to have an understanding of what the job entails. There is a many schools and there are many factors depending on age range, the strengths, the staffing and the needs of the school. The placement is determined by the strengths and interests of the participant. The following are areas of responsibility in which participants are likely to be involved in:
As the saying goes: "Life is 5% what happens to you, and 95% how you react to it."
Enrollment R3 000
Program fee R29 000
Travel insurance Included in the travel package
Travel Package $2800 Australian Dollars
Return flight Included in the travel package