Not sure what you should do after matriculating? Or, do you want to take some time to invest in yourself before entering university or work life? Are you interested in personal growth and understanding yourself better? Do you like challenging yourself, learning, and experiencing new things?
If your answer is yes, then this gap year is for you.
You will be exposed to many kinds of job experience with internships and volunteer work.
SKILLS
You will learn emotional and practical life skills.
CAREER
You will gain exposure to a diverse range of career options, broadening your perspective and introducing you to new professional possibilities.
MENTORING
You will engage in a dynamic learning and developmental experience within a mentorship relationship.
DURATION
The Gap Year is a one-year commitment divided into 4 terms.
The Half Gap Year is a 6-month commitment divided into 2 terms.
COMMITMENT
Terms will be the same as the school terms for the Western Cape.
COURSES
Every term will be a new challenge with new courses that will be introduced.
TOURS
The Tours are vital to the success of the gap year. Each year is unique, some of the tours we offer are the Africa Tour, Shark & Dive Tour, as well as international destinations.
Gain work experience with various internships during your gap year.
Students will take part in our various internships, gaining valuable work experience.
What is the difference between a Gap Year and the Skills Gap Year?
When people hear GAP year, they usually conclude that you are taking a year off. Our Skills Gap Year, in contrast to this, is a program designed to prepare students for their first year of higher education or first job.
Who should join this Gap Year?
This gap year is for young people who are not sure what they want to do after matriculating as well as for those who want to gain experience doing various courses, tours, and volunteer work.
What work experience will I be exposed to?
You will get exposure and/or experience in the following areas: Marketing, retail, tourism, facilitating adventure activities, customer service, facilitating classes, working with children, managing people, marketing, etc...
Am I ready for a Gap Year?
The year will be what you make of it. We give as much as possible to each student, to give them the most opportunities to grow and learn, the rest is up to each student whether they seize these opportunities or not.
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Students will see 5 countries and the amazing sights these friendly countries have to offer. Our final destination is Malawi where we visit and support some churches.
AFRICA TOUR -
Here's a short video of what Gap Year students can expect.
