Whether you want to become a sports instructor or teach English to locals, a gap year is the perfect time to get qualified! With such a range of possibilities, there is something out there for everyone.
Here are some ideas:
- Lifeguarding (beach/pool)
- Ski Instructor Training
- First Aid qualifications
- English Teacher Training qualifications (CELTA)
- Watersports instructor courses (RYA, surf, SUP)
- International Foreign Language certificates (DELF, DELE, TestDAF)
- And many more...
A gap year is an opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience before starting university or after a degree. What better way than to travel while doing so?
If you're interested in learning more about what training you can undertake during your gap year, and find an experience tailored to your interests, email The Language Gap now and get a free c0nsultation!

Language Gapper Will took time over his summer to coach football at a Sport for Social change project in Costa Rica - invaluable skills for his future career in Sports Management and a great way to improve his Spanish.