African Leadership Academy offers outstanding high school students from around the world the opportunity to apply to spend a term abroad or gap year at ALA.

The gap year program at African Leadership Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for recent high school graduates from around the world. During this 10 month pre-university program, you will impact a needy community by designing your own service project. You will build lasting friendships with Africa’s future leaders. You will learn an African language. You will gain a deep understanding of Africa’s challenges and opportunities. You will develop your leadership skills. And you will have the time of your life!

 Explore this site to learn more about this amazing gap year experience.