The article says it is like a gap year, but during secondary school. Clearly not the same as taking time off before university when you are already an adult th

The article says it is like a gap year, but during secondary school. Clearly not the same as taking time off before university when you are already an adult though. Participation in some activities is required, so it's a bit more structured - and I don't think you can take off on your own to travel the world!