Gap Year Programs in Nice,France

Your gap year in France will take you to Paris, Toulouse, and Nice, where you’ll enjoy the support and freedom to discover yourself before college. In France, centuries of history meet world-class art and cuisine. From the grand boulevards of the capital to the sunny shores of the French Riviera, you’ll spend four weeks in each city and deepen your appreciation of French culture while preparing for your future. Immerse yourself in a homestay in Paris, where picturesque cafés and renowned museums bring art and history to life. Next, discover why Toulouse is nicknamed the "Pink City" and learn more about its aerospace culture. Then settle into your hotel in Nice, an oceanside destination known for colorful homes and a vibrant arts scene. Build your French skills in courses taught by supportive CIEE instructors. With a dedicated program leader accompanying your cohort, you will pursue an optional independent study or volunteer project in arts, politics, or other subjects. Each experience will strengthen your connection to France and help you grow more confident and prepared for college and beyond.

Learn French where others vacation—on the sun-soaked Riviera with EF Language Year Abroad in Nice. Spend 2-4 terms immersed in French language and culture in one of Europe’s most picturesque seaside cities. Perfect your language skills and study academic subjects in your areas of interest, returning home with language credentials, friends from around the world and memories to last a lifetime. True fluency through immersion - Spend 2, 3 or 4 academic terms (6–11 months), gaining language and cultural fluency, learning from local experiences, and peers from over 100 nations. EF’s modern campus is just minutes from the beach and the charming old town, giving you daily opportunities to practice your French in real-world settings. Customize your learning with 26–32 weekly lessons, personalize your program with SPIN classes focused on French cuisine, fashion, or culture. Whether you’re strolling the Promenade des Anglais or exploring nearby Monaco and Cannes, you’ll build your fluency while experiencing the rich culture and laid-back charm of the French Riviera. Earn transferable college credit through our partner in education, The University of Montana.

By necessity, this program will substitute shore time for sea miles as we'll be covering 5,000 plus over the course of the trip. Voyage emphasis? Bluewater sailing, and lots of it! Crewing a yacht on a transatlantic voyage is not something many can say they have achieved. Well, our participants can guarantee this while serving as members of our crew. At the same time, they earn 9 college credits in Nautical Science, Oceanography, and Student Leadership while visiting Caribbean, Portuguese, British, Spanish, and French ports along the way. As a team, your sense of accomplishment will be profound, and as an individual, the experience will set you apart. The skills you'll develop and the challenges you'll overcome are uncommon. Not only a perfect subject for any job interview, but this voyage is also likely to contribute long after you have departed the vessel. After all, we are the sum of our experiences and this one will be indexing.

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.