Gap Year Programs in Barcelona,Spain

There are endless ways to fill your 365 days in Barcelona. You can immerse yourself in a new culture, soak up the sun on the city’s incredible beaches, and so much more. However, to make your gap year in Barcelona truly unique, consider interning or volunteering abroad.

Internships. Internships for students and young professionals are extremely popular and a great way to spend Barcelona gap years. With most of the city speaking English and plenty of start-ups, Barcelona has an internship in nearly any career field you could dream of. Internships under three months usually don’t require visas, but if you want to stay for an entire year, you’ll need to get sponsored by an employer.

Volunteering. Volunteering abroad is a great way to see the world all while helping a good cause. While many cities may have volunteer opportunities, Barcelona has some of the most unique. You could spend a gap year in Barcelona volunteering at an NGO, working with wildlife, sailing along the city’s beautiful beaches, and so much more. Not only will you be making the world a better place, but volunteering abroad will look great on any college application.

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Best of both worlds

July 03, 2025by: Daniela Busse - GermanyProgram: Hybrid Spain by Train x Future Leaders Program

10

My daughter had a blast during her time with the hybrid Spain by Train and Future Leaders program! Extra language classes helped her deepen her Spanish skills, she saw so much of beautiful Spain and got exposed to its culture with hands-on activities. Her internship in Sustainability research & communication was hand-selected and incredibly helpful for her to crystallize a potential career direction. The Entrepreneurship program was a very effective introduction into the world of business and leadership. Arantxa is a gem and the team responsive, super friendly, and always helpful! Loved our experience with them and this amazing program.

Incredible experience

June 18, 2025by: EmilyProgram: Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain

10

Our son found the Future Leaders Program when he decided to take a gap semester after his first semester of college. Spanish Gap Year checked all the boxes we were looking for, offering an experience that had both the cultural component and the structure from which to keep building on the skills he was learning in college. Future Leaders offered the chance to continue learning challenging subjects (Spanish and business concepts), exposed him to two different cities, and also had independent dorm living in the second half so he could continue the independence he started in college. The program staff were incredible. Overall, the program exceeded our expectations and we would recommend it to anyone!

Best of both worlds

July 03, 2025by: Daniela Busse - GermanyProgram: Hybrid Spain by Train x Future Leaders Program

10

My daughter had a blast during her time with the hybrid Spain by Train and Future Leaders program! Extra language classes helped her deepen her Spanish skills, she saw so much of beautiful Spain and got exposed to its culture with hands-on activities. Her internship in Sustainability research & communication was hand-selected and incredibly helpful for her to crystallize a potential career direction. The Entrepreneurship program was a very effective introduction into the world of business and leadership. Arantxa is a gem and the team responsive, super friendly, and always helpful! Loved our experience with them and this amazing program.

Incredible experience

June 18, 2025by: EmilyProgram: Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain

10

Our son found the Future Leaders Program when he decided to take a gap semester after his first semester of college. Spanish Gap Year checked all the boxes we were looking for, offering an experience that had both the cultural component and the structure from which to keep building on the skills he was learning in college. Future Leaders offered the chance to continue learning challenging subjects (Spanish and business concepts), exposed him to two different cities, and also had independent dorm living in the second half so he could continue the independence he started in college. The program staff were incredible. Overall, the program exceeded our expectations and we would recommend it to anyone!