Your Adventure Starts Here
Explore the world, uncover your passions, and create lifelong memories. Gain real-world skills, grow as a person, and return home ready for whatever comes next.
Choose the adventure that works for you. Whether it’s a transformative 6–10 week semester or a shorter program packed with impact, there’s an APA Gap experience for everyone.
Your Adventure Starts Here
Explore the world, uncover your passions, and create lifelong memories. Gain real-world skills, grow as a person, and return home ready for whatever comes next.
Choose the adventure that works for you. Whether it’s a transformative 6–10 week semester or a shorter program packed with impact, there’s an APA Gap experience for everyone.
Your Gap Year, Your Way
At APA Gap Programs, we know that no two journeys are the same. That’s why we’ve built our programs around five distinct themes to help you create a gap year experience that reflects your own personal passions, goals, and spirit of adventure.
Whether you're seeking cultural immersion, outdoor challenges, creative expression, or ways to lead and inspire, find the pathway that’s just right for you.
Expand your worldview by immersing yourself in multiple new cultures, languages, and global experiences
Challenge yourself in the great outdoors and earn globally recognised qualifications along the way
Make a meaningful difference through real-world sustainability and community service projects
Develop leadership skills and career insights by working on real-world projects in Asia’s leading business and technology hubs
Learn the skills of film-making and social-media content creation while documenting your journey through Asia
Summer Programs
Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with adventure and cultural immersion. Our Summer Programs are designed to challenge you while fostering personal growth and independence.
Choose your Program Length
Whether you’re looking for a quick, impactful experience or an extended, immersive journey, we’ve got you covered. Our summer programs run 2–4 weeks, perfect for making the most of your break. For those seeking a deeper dive, our fall programs span 4–8 weeks, offering more time to explore, grow, and connect. Choose the path that fits your goals and get ready for your next great adventure.
Gap Semester Programs
Why settle for a quick experience when you can truly immerse yourself? Our Gap Year Semester programs, lasting 6–10 weeks, are designed to give you the time and space to grow, learn, and make a real impact. From cultural connections to outdoor adventures or real-world internships in service or business environments, this is your chance to live fully and explore deeply.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
ChangeMaker: Restoring and Protecting Reefs, Sharks, and Coastal Communities - Philippines
Storyteller: Real to Reel: A Transformative Four-Week Filmmaking Journey Across Asia - Hong Kong, Mainland China
Voyager: South East Asia Traditions, Temples, and Transformation - Thailand, Cambodia
Adventurer: Asia Unveiled: Adventures Across Mountains, Rivers, and Oceans
ChangeMaker: Restoring Ecosystems to Balance: Jungle to Underwater - Thailand, Philippines
Storyteller: Adventures in Filmmaking: from Mountain Peaks to Ocean Depths - Hong Kong, China, Philippines
Voyager: Thailand’s Hidden Gem - Exploring the Legendary River Kwai
"We believe that adventure isn’t just about exploring the world—it’s about discovering yourself. Our programs are designed to help you grow, thrive, and achieve more than you ever thought possible."
"Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring a safe and enriching experience for every participant. We take pride in nurturing independence and confidence in our students."
Start Your Journey Today
Apply now and turn your gap year dreams into reality!
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