Taking a gap year in Spain is a popular choice for many reasons, not least the fabulous food, relaxed yet diverse culture, the historical heritage and the thriving art and culture scene mixed in with sun, sea and sand. Spain has a diverse range of cultures to experience. Go in search of history and culture, or just head to the coast for a relaxed beach life.
- Reconnect with a passion for learning
- Become an active, hands-on student
- Give back to a community and make a difference
- Dedicate time towards developing a specific goal, hobby, sport, or passion
- Explore new skills without commitments, family, or school
- Gain independence and self-confidence
- Develop leadership qualities
- Step outside one’s comfort zone and feel empowered
- Gain perspective on one’s own country as well as host country
- Master practical life skills-budgeting, problem solving, communication, cooking, traveling
- Make lifelong friendships
- Redirect focus for college or career
- Develop resume for future jobs or internships
Study Abroad Service LearningELA study abroad and service learning programs combines academic studies, community service and full cultural immersion to give students a deeper, more meaningful study abroad experience.
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Academic/Post-Graduate StudyFor students who would like to improve their academic standing for initial or re-application to colleges, or who would like to train/compete in a specific sport. Parents may feel an additional year of high school will improve grades, standardized test scores, and allow time for the student to mature.
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Work/InternshipsFor student who want to work internships in a variety of career and professional arenas. You will get a valuable experience in terms of acquiring basic life and professional skills.
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Travel/Community ImmersionFor Students who like to experience another Spanish. It includes homestays with families, language studies, travel, teaching English, cultural activities, and community service.
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Environmental/Conservation ProgramsFor Students interested in the environment will experience conservation programs in Southern Spain often involve hiking, tracking, and a fieldwork component. Get involve with and solar energy projects in Southern Spain or be part of organic farming in an ancient olive farm.
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Miscellaneous ProgramsFor students who want to take some time out to delve into an area of interest, passion, or expertise. Study the arts in southern Spain, , flamenco dancing or guitar, film making, cooking, art history, archaeology, politics, peace and justice issues are all available.
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The ELA Semester in Seville program offers students the opportunity to live and study in Seville, Spain’s most beautiful city in the heart of Andalucia.Students will attend classes at Universidad Pablo de Olavide. UPO, established in 1997, is one of Spain’s smallest (7,000 students) and most modern universities. UPO houses an excellent library collection, computer access, sports facilities, gym, outdoor track and fields, and intramural sports.
Programs:
Semester Studies at the University Pablo Olavides
Courses specifically for international students. Courses are taught in Spanish, although students have many options to take courses in English. Advanced students also have the opportunity to enroll in university courses alongside Spanish students.Read more »
January Term
Take advantage of universities’ long winter break. With our January terms or winter sessions study abroad programs, you can squeeze in a 2 – 4 week long study abroad program and get experiential learning and course credit for it.Read more »
Summer course for teenagersTeenagers: Young, bright, inquisitive, active
A Spanish for teenagers program carefully designed including excursions, cultural visits, hands on workshops, leisure activities, and specialized Spanish teachers and monitors.
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Summer Soccer/Campus Experience Real Madrid Foundation 2-8 weeksCampus Experience Real Madrid Foundation residential program emphasizes the development of tactical and technical soccer training, as well as the intercultural exchange with participants from other countries. Through soccer, and a varied program of fun and innovative educational activities, participants will also learn Real Madrid CF values, such as leadership, fellowship, tolerance and participation.
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Technification Campus Esperience. Real Madrid Fundation 2-8 Weeks
The Technification Soccer Residential Camp is aimed at boys and girls, who are federated. It is focused on the perspective of the integral education of participants and is based on four main stays: – Technical-tactical – Physical and motor skills – Health – Values education
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Spanish Language and Culture ProgramGet university credit and one year of Spanish in 3 weeks!
Three hours daily of Spanish grammar course, one hour daily of Spanish Culture course and many social-cultural activities (Flamenco show, visit to the Real Alcázar…) with you’re your Spanish exchange partner.
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Spanish plus Company InternshipThis course is intended to allow students to gain some professional experience and at the same time benefit from learning Spanish in a work environment. Students are placed in companies related to their field of expertise and education and acquire multicultural experience as well as developing a valuable international professional network. Read more »
Create your Ideal Short-term Program in SevillaELA works with your group leaders to design and customize programs that offer profound academic and immersion experiences. We combine experiential learning and high-quality academics to create authentic and rewarding experiences in Sevilla. We focus on student support, quality level academics courses, enriching customized cultural programming, and guided weekend excursions. Read More »
Realizar un año académico en el extranjero es una de las mejores formas de sumergirse en un idioma y hacerse bilingüe.
Un Año académico en el extranjero es el programa más completo que además de permitir al alumno adquirir fluidez total en el idioma, brinda una magnifica oportunidad de superarse a si mismo y convertirse en una persona abierta, resolutiva y madura. Es el punto de partida hacía un futuro académico y laboral con éxito.
Año escolar en Estados Unidos en colegio privadoEn nuestro programa Año escolar en Estados Unidos en colegio privado, te matricularemos en un prestigioso colegio privado americano en el que recibirás una enseñanza personalizada de gran calidad, vivirás con una de nuestras familias de acogida americanas y contarás en todo momento el apoyo de un tutor personal para todo lo que necesites. Estarás en una de las mejores zonas de Estados Unidos, muy cerca de la capital Washington DC y podrás disfrutar de numerosas actividades y excursiones. Read more
Estudios Universitarios en USAEstudiar en una universidad estadounidense es una de las mejores formas de invertir en tu futuro académico, profesional y laboral. Estados Unidos es uno de los países más fascinantes y avanzados del mundo. Está a la cabeza en campos tan importantes como la educación, la investigación y las nuevas tecnologías. Las universidades estadounidenses ofrecen una enseñanza de gran calidad, impartida en grupos reducidos por profesores altamente cualificados. La gran mayoría de ellas están situadas en campus universitarios estupendos y cuentan con magníficas instalaciones. Read more