Gap year in Germany

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A gap year programme in Germany may be the opportunity you've been looking for to get great life experience, travel, and improve your language skills! Spend your gap year in Germany speaking with the locals in their native tongue, an invaluable skill which you will undoubtedly use for years to come.

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EF Languages Abroad

10 - 18 years

2-24 weeks

Learn a language abroad on an individual, flexible-length course or in an all-inclusive group led by an EF Leader.

Destination: Germany

City: BerlinMunich

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EF Languages Abroad

18 - 25 years

2-24 weeks

Learn a language faster at an accredited EF school. Choose from 11 languages in 50 destinations. Start any Monday.

Destination: Germany

City: BerlinMunich

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EF Languages Abroad

25 + years

1-24 weeks

Boost your global career with personalised language courses in one of the world´s greatest cities. Designed for Adults and Professionals.

Destination: Germany

City: BerlinMunich

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EF Language Year Abroad

16 + years

6, 9 or 11 months

Combine language and academic studies at a school abroad. Prepare for an official language exam and gain work experience.

Destination: Germany

City: BerlinMunich

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German gap year programmes

If you want to improve your language ability, a German gap year is ideal. Combine your studies with work, an unpaid internship, or sight-seeing, and choose from the wide range of courses that we offer. A German gap year can be the gateway to an international career.