Long-Term Journeys that Shape Your Future

A Gap Year with SPRACHCAFFE is your chance to step out of routine and into a world of growth and discovery. Live abroad, use the language every day, and gain the confidence that only real-life experience can bring. Surrounded by an international community, you’ll broaden your horizons, make global friendships, and prepare yourself for future studies or career paths.

With our trusted organisation since 1983, you can focus fully on learning, travelling, and shaping your future.

Age:18+

Accreditations and memberships

SPRACHCAFFE is recognised worldwide through respected accreditations and memberships that confirm the quality and reliability of our programmes.

Learn a language while living the culture

Whether you're taking a gap year, working as an au pair, studying abroad, or following a pathway program, this is your chance to live and learn somewhere completely new. Settle into local life, meet people from around the world, and grow in ways you never expected. From city streets to quiet coastlines, every day brings something different. Stay longer, go deeper, and make the world feel like home.

Discover our High School Program
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Combine work & study
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Work with children as an AuPair
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Go prepared to university with Pathways
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Make the most of your Gap year
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Why the community loves Sprachcaffe

You’re never on your own, we’ve got your back.

From the moment you start planning to the day you come home, our team is here for you. We help you prepare, guide you through every step, and stay in touch while you're abroad. Whether you've got questions about paperwork, need help settling in, we're only a message away. Local contacts, 24/7 emergency support, and a team that truly cares. So you can focus on the experience, not the stress.

  • Personal guidance before departure - visas, documents & packing tips
  • Help finding accommodation, host families, or student housing
  • Local support teams in your destination country
  • Regular check-ins to see how you're doing
  • 24/7 emergency contact - just in case
  • Community events & meetups to help you connect
  • A team that's always just a message away
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All long-term programmes start from a minimum of 3 months and can last up to a full year, depending on your goals and the program type.

The minimum age varies by program. High School participants are typically 14-18, while most other programs are designed for students aged 18 and over.

Yes, you can indicate your preferences, and we will work with you to find the best option based on availability and your goals.

Not necessarily. Most programs include a language course at the beginning, and we will assess your level during the application process.

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