Verto Education

Verto Education is a gap year program provider founded in 2018 that allows students to earn college credits while traveling abroad. The program partners with over 70 colleges and universities across 20 states, Washington D.C., and four countries to enable students to take a gap year and still graduate on their original four-year timeline. Verto's academic offerings are provided through the University of New Haven, where all participants are enrolled in an associate of arts degree general studies program. Students can take 12 to 17 college credit hours per semester for up to two semesters, totaling 34 credit hours. The program focuses on experiential learning, with small class sizes taught by New Haven faculty members who live and work in the host countries. Courses cover subjects like foreign languages, art history, psychology, and chemistry. As of 2023, Verto offered semester programs in Argentina, Czech Republic, England, Italy, and Spain, with costs ranging from USD 19,500 to USD 29,000 per semester, excluding some expenses like travel and medical insurance.

Key customers and partnerships

Verto Education partners with over 70 colleges and universities, including schools in other countries. Some partner institutions include William & Mary, Seattle University, and Naropa University. In March 2020, William & Mary expanded options for waitlisted students by offering guaranteed pathways to spring admission through Verto Education. The program has also worked with gap year students in New York City to help them navigate the post-high school transition. Verto collaborates with various institutions to provide alternative pathways for students, such as coding bootcamps and apprenticeship programs.