Gap Year Programs in Oxford,England

When you study abroad in England, you'll see and experience the best of the old and the new. Your host city and the country become your classroom as you find yourself touring the Tower of London, visiting Stonehenge, and attending performances in some of the world’s most historic venues…for class! Envision living and learning in a historic, culturally diverse city where “field trip” translate to exploring castles and landmarks. You make friends with local students you meet while taking classes at world-renowned universities. That’s what studying abroad in England is like, whether you choose London, Cambridge, or Oxford. Sound good? Then studying abroad in England is the perfect choice for you.

This 12-week Gap Year Semester Course is our most expansive and influential program. During the first six weeks, students travel to the UK and France, where they can explore art, architecture, food, culture, and much more. After this, they will travel to Tuscany and stay in Montepulciano, a beautiful hilltop town, for a two-week intensive Italian course. In the second six weeks, they will join other students to study on the Autumn Gap Year Course. They will travel across Italy, visiting Venice, Castelfranco, Bologna, Florence, Siena, and Rome, as well as taking day trips to San Gimignano, Verona, Naples, and Pompei. This program aims to give students the greatest experience of Italy and a better understanding of the "art world." It is an ambitious program that spread from the ancient world in Rome and Naples to the Renaissance in Florence and contemporary art in Venice. Students will learn about the works of Leonardo, appreciate Titian, and understand why Michelangelo is so significant. Students will also be introduced to dozens of other artists, read great poets from ancient and modern times, learn about rhetoric (Cicero), history, and literature, & appreciate architecture.

The Oxford Gap Year is the perfect way to prepare for the independent mode of study required at college. It gives the opportunity to pursue courses of interest in depth and at a comfortable pace, freely exploring topics that arouse curiosity. The program takes place in Oxford, England's oldest university city, which makes for an ideal setting for students to broaden their academic knowledge while developing personally. This program is not affiliated with the university. The prestigious Oxford Gap Year is an excellent study opportunity for US and international participants comprising: - High school graduates during their gap year - High school juniors or seniors taking a semester overseas - College students taking an overseas study semester or year - Mature students taking the "time out" to undertake an academic or research project Highly regarded for the quality of its teaching and student-centered approach, the program provides individualized and inspiring study courses. These foster greater confidence and motivation, enabling both academic and social success in college.