Canadian Gap Year Association

We are a non-profit organization that helps students and families decide if a gap year is the right fit for them AND if it is, we help them plan, execute and get recognition for a PURPOSEFUL gap year. We work with educators, post-secondary institutions, corporations and government to make this pathway more accessible for all. Our signature program is the Gap Year Certification - The Student of Leadership and Humanity Award - a formal recognition of the transformation and growth that takes place on a purposeful gap year. We also provide a gap year planning course to ensure that families are considering all of the important factors to ensuring the year is well spent and re-entry into post-secondary afterwards is successful. We also offer free resources: The Gap Year Podcast Monthly Newsletters Gap Year Scholarships, Programs, Ideas shared on Social Media Downloads of tools for planning a gap year Free 30-minute consultations for families We are your partner for ALL things gap year