Apart from or except for?

Apart from and except for are multi-word prepositions. Apart from can mean either ‘including’ or ‘excluding’:

• Apart from Germany, they also visited Italy and Austria. (including Germany, in addition to Germany)
• I like all vegetables apart from tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)
• Apart from Friday, I’ll be in London. (excluding Friday)

Except for or except only mean ‘not including’ or ‘excluding’:

• I like all vegetables except for tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)
• Except for Jim, who is unwell, they are all ready to leave for America tomorrow.
• She enjoys all sports except swimming.