Gap Year Program Pricing

Thank you for considering joining the Pathfinder-Impact Discipleship Gap Year Program, we have such a high expectation of the positive impact this journey will have on your life. Pathfinder-Impact is a Malachi Foundation NPC program, run as a non-profit program in partnership with Shofar Christian Church – George.

The application process steps are as follows:

1. Fill in, sign and submit the application form to us via email at info@pathfinder-impact.com .
2. We will assess your application, including a possible interview (remote online, or in-person). Should your application be approved, we will send you the enrolment agreement you would need to fill in, sign and return to us.
3. Fill in and sign the enrolment agreement, indemnity, code of conduct and payment documents. After submission, a once-off non-refundable Enrolment Fee will need to be paid to secure your position. Foreign students will need to apply for a Visa and may require an affidavit from us for the process.
   You can use the reference of: GapYear-Surname-Name.
   – Southern Africa Residents: R7,000 once-off
   – Non-Southern Africa Residents: R15,000 once-off
   (We offer an additional “Recommend A Friend” incentive to the Student. We will credit the total Program Curriculum fee by R 2,500 for every additional student you refer to us, who successfully signs up and pays the Enrolment fee for the Program. Send us their name and encourage your friends to join you.)
4. Pay the program and hospitality fees according to your enrolment selection and join us for the 10-month life-changing journey from the 1st of February to the 30th November. We encourage you to attend the Shofar Annual Launch Event at the end of January, accommodation can be arranged prior to this.

Points to consider:

• We have limited placement positions available for the board and lodging option.
• The Enrolment Fee is vital to securing your placement. We cannot guarantee all applicants a position, so the earlier you apply and register, the more likely you are to be placed in the program.
• Day students living in George or surrounds are welcome to join us. Non-South African citizens must have a valid visa to attend.
• Out of town students have the option of going home during school holidays, we encourage this. Outside of the program, we may arrange optional cross-border mission trips, or other local travel and activities in addition to the program. We will notify you of any opportunities during the year. These fall outside of the program and will be advertised separately. The holidays are in line with the Western Cape holiday calendar.

2026 Student Fee Pricing

Students are responsible for the following:

• Your own medical and standard insurance.
• Clothing and shoes, including hiking kit, sport/outdoor clothes, swimming gear (costume & towel), trail running shoes, hiking boots, hat etc.
• A sleeping bag for camping and your own pillow.
• Personal hygiene products, prescription medication and toiletries, including sun-block, hair dryer and other personal items.. (We can assist in arranging for the collection of any prescription or chronic medication at the nearest pharmacy).
• Visa and travel costs to and from the venue at the beginning and end of each semester. (We can arrange to pick you up or drop you off at the airport or local bus drop-off point, subject to prior arrangement).
• Pocket money and any extra excursion money for optional activities not included in the program.
• Bible, notebook and pen.
• Your own washing powder and pegs for your laundry.
• Your own cooldrinks, coffee, tea or hot chocolate for the dorm. A kettle, teaspoons and mugs will be provided. (Coffee and tea will be served with meals in the dining room).
• Your own travel mug and water bottle for the lectures, hiking and travel time.
• Your own mobile phone data and airtime.
• Your own laptop or tablet (optional – not required for the course).

Program Dates for 2026

We run the program yearly, from February to the end of November (10 calendar months). Students may travel home during the vacations, unless involved in our additional holiday programs and outreaches (to Mozambique, Lesotho, Sri Lanka or in South Africa). The program commences on the 1st week of February 2026 and concludes on the 30th November 2026. Students may join us later in the year subject to availability and approval by our team.