One of the best things about being British is speaking the global language that everybody wants to learn, English. So why not teach it abroad? You don’t need any qualifications, just a good command of the language and a sense of adventure. It doesn’t matter how old you are either.

A Level students are perfect for teaching English abroad! So, take advantage of your education, and use your ability to teach others and see the world whilst getting paid. The best teaching jobs go to those with the formal TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification. You can find out more about this online.

Charity work

From helping rebuild schools in South Africa to constructing wells in South America, charity work is a great way to see the world and meet people from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures. What’s more, a charity will sponsor you – so this keeps the cost of travelling down too. Other charity work could be helping adults learn English. There are many adults, especially women, in underprivileged countries that desperately want to learn English. You could be the one to help them.

Summer camps

Fancy a summer in a hotter climate? There are lots of camps around the world looking for students. Some very popular organisations are Camp America and Real Gap. As the name suggests, Camp America look for students who are willing to travel to the US to teach and work with children. They will also pay you a salary, feed you and put you up in accommodation. This leaves you with as little stress as possible and gives you maximum opportunity to enjoy yourself.
Real Gap caters specifically for gap year students looking for a long-term project. Whether you have months or weeks, there are so many different options to choose from.