Life Course Academy

Life Course Academy offers an eight-month English-language gap year in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, for ages 18–25, with day (externat) and residential (internat) options. Its first programme runs from 1 October 2027 to 31 May 2028, using competitive sailing and structured learning to support personal and professional progress for beginners and experienced sailors. Students develop a Progress Portfolio and a practical 90-day Action Plan. Day fees are €40,000 excluding taxes; residential fees are €87,260 excluding taxes and add shared double-room accommodation in a four-star hotel, meals and daily hotel–training transfers during training dates, excluding Christmas school holidays. Applications are scheduled for 1 December 2026–1 April 2027, with a maximum founding cohort of 90 participants; the waiting list is free and non-binding. The final international regatta is included in both options; its dates may fall after 31 May 2028. The programme is private and non-accredited.