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Gap Year Program

40 weeks. 8 countries.
Can you keep up?

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Don't Just Study The World. Build In It.

Every module drops you into a real business project. Build it. Ship it. Present it.

Shanghai
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen
China · Shanghai
Zero to Shelf
Launch a consumer brand in China. 5 SKUs. $5K revenue. 30% margin.
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo · Osaka
Japan · Tokyo
Ship It
Build a tech startup in Japan. Find 1,000 early beta users.
Madrid
Europe
Spain · France · Germany
Europe · Spain · France · Germany
You vs the Algorithm
Build a YouTube channel. 50 videos. 20K subscribers. 2 brand deals.
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Argentina · Buenos Aires
Go Green or Go Home
Launch a green initiative — offset 1,000 kg CO₂.
Dubai
India
Delhi
India · Delhi
Back This
Start crowdfunding for a hardware product. $20K. 100 backers.
Bali Indonesia
Indonesia
Bali
Indonesia · Bali
Pitch Paradise
Launch a tourism or wellness experience in Bali. $3K revenue.
Internship
Internship
Internship · Global
Take on a high-impact role at a growth-stage startup

Don't Just Study The World. Build In It.

Every module drops you into a real business project. Build it. Ship it. Present it.

Shanghai

China

Zero to Shelf

Launch a consumer brand in China. 5 SKUs. $5K revenue. 30% margin.

Tokyo

Japan

Ship It

Build a tech startup in Japan. Find 1,000 early beta users.

Shanghai

Europe

You vs the Algorithm

Build a YouTube channel. 50 videos. 20K subscribers. 2 brand deals.

Shanghai

Argentina

Go Green or Go Home

Launch a green initiative — offset 1,000 kg CO₂.

Shanghai

India

Back This

Start crowdfunding for a hardware product. $20K. 100 backers.

Shanghai

Indonesia

Pitch Paradise

Launch a tourism or wellness experience in Bali. $3K revenue.

Internship

Internship

Take on a high-impact role at a growth-stage startup

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Follow 4 simple steps of our admissions process.

1
Complete the application form,
including your essay response
2
Interview with an industry
leader to assess fit
3
Receive your offer letter
upon successful selection
4
Secure your seat by
submitting the program fee.
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Scholarships & Support: Limited merit and need-based financial aid are available. View all scholarships →

How to Submit
Your Application?

Follow 4 simple steps of our admissions process.

  1. 1

    Complete the application form, including your essay response

  2. 2

    Interview with an industry leader to assess fit

  3. 3

    Receive your offer letter upon successful selection

  4. 4

    Secure your seat by submitting the program fee

APPLY NOW ↗

Scholarships & Support: Limited merit and need-based financial aid available. View scholarships →

The Best Investment
You Will Make This Year

Here is a clear breakdown of the program costs and what it covers.

Academic Fees (Including Taxes)

Amount (USD)

Tuition

30,000

Academic Immersion

15,000

Business Immersions

7,000

Total Academic Fees

52,000

Admin Fees (Including Taxes)

Amount (USD)

Program Management

3,000

Living Costs (Including Taxes)

Amount (USD)

Accomodation

13,840

Immigration & Local Services

6,160

Total Living Expenses

20,000

Program Fees

75,000

Academic: $52,000

Admin: $3,000

Living Cost: $20,000

$75,000

Scholarships

At Tetr, we never let financial hardships stand in the way of quality education.
Scholarships will cover up to 100% of the tuition for Gap Year Program.

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The Outliers Scholarship
Celebrating exceptional talents beyond academics. If you're leading in fields like dance, space science, or robotics, this scholarship is designed to propel your unique journey forward at Tetr.
Eligibility Criteria: Recognized in the top 1% in any field.
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The Community Leaders Scholarship
Recognizing emerging leaders of tomorrow. If you've demonstrated exceptional leadership potential in any sphere, Tetr's Leadership Scholarship aims to nurture and develop your innate ability to inspire and lead.
Eligibility Criteria: Demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities.
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The Entrepreneur & Innovation Scholarship
For the visionaries who dream of launching groundbreaking ventures. This scholarship supports budding entrepreneurs ready to turn their innovative ideas into reality with Tetr's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Eligibility Criteria: Aspiring or current entrepreneurs.
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The SAT Merit Scholarship
If your SAT scores place you among the top percentile, Tetr's SAT Scholarship is here to acknowledge your hard work and academic prowess, easing your path to a global business education. Our SAT Designated Institution (DI) Code is 45549. Please use this code to send your official SAT scores directly to us.
Eligibility Criteria: Top percentile SAT scorers.
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The Pathfinders Scholarship
For the daring souls turning down traditional top-tier offers for the unparalleled experience at Tetr. This scholarship honors your courageous decision to chart a unique educational path with us.
Eligibility Criteria: Declined offers from a top-tier university in any country to attend Tetr.
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The Aspire Grant
For those who have faced and overcome financial challenges in pursuit of their education.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must provide documentation to substantiate their financial needs and a personal statement detailing the challenges they have faced.

The Questions Everyone Googles at 2am

No prior preparation is necessary. Our process is thoughtfully crafted to get to know you as an individual and assess your personality holistically.
We're not looking for a polished CV or a list of trophies. We want to see evidence that you think, build, and do. Share projects you've worked on, a business idea you tested, content you've created, a problem you tried to solve, or a team you led. If you've failed at something and learned from it, tell us that too.
It's a conversation, not an interrogation. You'll speak with an industry leader who has built and operated real businesses. They'll want to understand how you think, what drives you, and why you're choosing to spend a year building rather than waiting. There are no right answers. Come curious, honest, and ready to talk about what you actually care about.
No. Tetr handles the entire visa process across all eight countries end-to-end, from documentation to timelines to compliance requirements.
Yes. The final term is a dedicated internship or apprenticeship. Tetr has a network of partner organisations we place students with, and you also have the option to bring your own opportunity if you have something lined up.Either way, you leave with a structured output, a formal evaluation, and a reference letter.
We offer limited scholarships for students who demonstrate exceptional merit, leadership, or entrepreneurial drive. Scholarships are assessed on a case-by-case basis during the admissions process.
Your safety is non-negotiable. Every country block has dedicated Tetr staff physically present on the ground, along with 24/7 emergency protocols, local medical contacts, and clear escalation paths. Before each country block, students go through a pre-departure briefing covering safety norms, cultural sensitivities, and emergency procedures. You'll also have a direct point of contact on the Tetr team throughout the year.
Each country has a dedicated Tetr program lead who lives and operates in that market, knows the local landscape, and is responsible for your child's experience on the ground. They manage everything from the daily schedule to business immersion logistics. You'll be introduced to each country lead before your child arrives, so you always know exactly who to reach.
Most applicants walk into university interviews with grades and predicted scores. Tetr students walk in with a portfolio of real work, five commercial capstones built across eight countries. When an admissions officer asks "tell me about yourself", a Tetr student has five specific, verifiable answers. The self-awareness and clarity that comes from ten months of real-world exposure is something universities notice immediately.
Travel gives you stories. This program gives you outcomes. Every country has a clear commercial theme, structured workshops, business immersions inside real companies, and a capstone deliverable. You're not sightseeing. You're sourcing factories in China, launching a brand in India, and closing brand partnerships in Europe.
We understand that timing doesn't always line up perfectly. If your child receives a university offer mid-program, we'll have a direct conversation about the options. Please note that our fee policy does not provide refunds once the program has begun. We strongly recommend confirming your university application situation before committing, and our admissions team is happy to help you think through the timing before you apply.
Yes. Students who complete the program receive a Tetr Gap Year certificate of completion, along with their full portfolio of capstone work, a formal internship evaluation, and a reference letter from their host organisation.
The program fee covers tuition and all workshops, in-term flights, accommodation throughout the year, local transport within each country, all business and cultural immersions, visa processing across all eight countries, on-ground staff and program management, and internship placement support. Students are responsible for personal and incidental expenses, travel to the Tetr orientation location, travel home upon graduation, and travel to and from home during the winter break.
We understand that life happens. However, our policy does not provide refunds once the program has begun. A significant portion of costs including accommodation, immersions, visa processing, and on-ground staffing are committed well in advance and cannot be recovered.
Whether you've just finished high school and aren't sure which direction to take, you're currently in university and want a year away from campus that's actually worth something, or you simply believe the best education happens outside a classroom, this program is for you. We've designed it for young people who are ready to explore the world seriously, not just travel through it.