Study Abroad Gap Year Programs After College in Spain

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Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and community development across the globe. Join a gap year program that will take you to enchanting destinations filled with cultural immersions, impactful volunteering, and an unforgettable summer experience. Your journey will begin in Costa Rica, where you will work with local communities in addressing social and economic challenges. You will then travel to South Africa to help lead sports development, followed by a summer of learning and practicing the Spanish language in Spain. Finally, you will volunteer in teaching and community building and development in Thailand and Cambodia while enjoying the sun, sand, and sea. Eligibility requirements: - Must be in good physical and mental health - At least 18 years old during travel - Have a fluent understanding of English - Have a clean background check if working with minors Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the communities you will serve. Visit our website or inquire today for complete details about this program.

Spend 12 inspiring weeks exploring Barcelona, Rome, and Paris—three of Europe’s most iconic cities. This immersive semester blends cultural discovery, local language learning, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures with a supportive travel community. In Barcelona (Weeks 1–4), learn conversational Spanish and practice over tapas, flamenco nights, and a day trip to Costa Brava. In Rome (Weeks 5–8), pick up Italian phrases while exploring ancient ruins, making pasta and gelato with chefs, and visiting Pompeii. In Paris (Weeks 9–12), build confidence in French while admiring art at the Louvre, tasting pastries, strolling Montmartre, and diving into fashion and design. Throughout your journey, you’ll live in EF student residences, travel with your cohort, and join weekly cultural activities and weekend excursions. With included flights, accommodations, EF’s global support, and optional college credit, European Horizons is more than study abroad—it’s a chance to grow, connect, and experience Europe like never before.

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real outcomes in ways that are impossible to replicate in the traditional classroom. Living as part of a close-knit team on an ocean-going vessel, our students learn fundamental lessons beyond academics: teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. They receive academic credit from the University of South Florida, along with PADI scuba certifications and IYT sailing certifications. Our programs are designed to inspire students to realize that it’s the journey, not the destination, that matters the most.

Take a life-changing gap year abroad with Linguistic Horizons! We offer internships in various fields, volunteer, study abroad programs, foreign language immersion, nutrition, and alternative medicine programs. Our program destinations include South America, Europe, and Oceania. Choose from Spain, the UK, Peru, or New Zealand! You may also combine destinations or add side trips to other countries. Our programs range in length from 2 weeks to 1 year. Choose the duration that works best for you!

Would you like to embark on a life-changing university experience abroad? The Spanish Institute offers international students the opportunity to study for a semester or full academic year in Seville, one of Spain’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities. Our Study Abroad Program combines high-quality Spanish language and area-studies courses at the Spanish Institute with the chance to enroll in classes at one of three prestigious local universities: the University of Seville, Pablo de Olavide University, or EUSA University Center. These options allow students to personalize their academic experience while gaining deep insight into Spanish life and culture. Students benefit from intensive language courses, internships, and service-learning opportunities, all while living with Spanish host families, exploring Seville and the Andalusian region, and refining their Spanish skills both in and out of the classroom. This immersive experience is ideal for adventurous, motivated, and responsible students seeking a new perspective, global connections, and a transformative educational journey that will have a profound and lasting impact on their lives. Live the Spanish dream!

Thinking about a gap year? Why not turn it into a life-changing experience- both personally and professionally? At EUROACE, we offer fully customizable Gap Year programs in Valencia, Spain, allowing you to design your ideal experience: -Gain real-world business experience through an internship. -Improve your Spanish skills with immersive language courses. -Volunteer with local organizations and make a difference. -Live like a local—stay with a host family or in a shared apartment. -Experience Spanish culture through exciting activities. -Train or play with a local sports team. You decide the length, focus, and services that fit your goals, and we’ll support you every step of the way!

Study abroad in the historic city of Granada, Spain. Home to flamenco music and the world-famous Alhambra palace, Granada is the ideal study abroad destination. Surrounded by the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains and within an hour of Spain’s tropical Mediterranean coastline, you are positioned for the experience of a lifetime. Courses are taught at the University of Granada or iNMSOL language institute and offered for all Spanish levels. You can also take electives available in English and Spanish as well as choose from internships and other modern languages. The Arcos Learning Abroad program provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities on weekdays, excursions on weekends, on-site directors, carefully vetted homestays, tuition, and much more. Arcos invites you to step through the arch and into a life-changing experience abroad. Spain awaits!

Learn Spanish most authentically by studying Spanish in Valencia. Valencia is the perfect spot for your immersive Spanish experience. It is a buzzing city with a blend of classic Spanish architecture and incredibly innovative buildings. Packed with art, bars, and restaurants, the center of Valencia is a great place to be and just a minute's walk from Plaza de Ayuntamiento. Immersing yourself in the culture of Spain and interacting with the welcoming locals will help improve your language skills. Once the course is over, you are in the perfect spot to continue your adventures. You may travel onwards, down the Costa del Sol to Andalucia and the melting pot of Seville, or up to majestic Barcelona and the Costa Brava. Armed with your newfound language skills, you will be equipped to mingle with the locals. This trip is perfect for those who don’t just want to visit the country and learn the language. They want to become part of it! Choose your preferred intensity. Learn Spanish in a structured but relaxed environment for the standard 10 hours per week, or take it up a notch with the intensive 20-hour-a-week course (for a small additional charge).

Join a program designed to foster teamwork and entrepreneurial skills through the combination of Spanish language instruction, an internship in Barcelona, and the creation of a sustainable business model. The next session dates: March 1st to May 24th, 2025 September 6th to November 29th, 2025 Your gap semester starts with 4 weeks in Madrid and then 8 weeks in Barcelona. This 3-month program comprises the following: Internship - We have partnered with Absolute Internships to offer placements across a range of fields. Be part of a cohort and never be the only student taking on an internship in Barcelona. Entrepreneurship - We have teamed up with business professors and entrepreneurs to deliver a business incubator experience. You will create a sustainable model built around SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Spanish Language - Learn Spanish, which you will apply in a real work environment while exploring Barcelona, Madrid, and other cities in Spain. Eligibility: - 18 years old or over - Must be in good health - High school graduate with at least a 2.8 GPA - Interest in entrepreneurship - Passionate about gaining work experience

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a leading Spanish public university, known for academic excellence, international focus, and a diverse student body from over 100 countries. 70% of our bachelor’s degrees are taught in English across a wide range of fields. Gap Year CIS-UC3M is a joint program between CIS University and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, offering a unique four-month experience in Spain focused on culture, personal growth, and academic development. From February to May 2026, students will study in Madrid and Getafe, join workshops, volunteering, and trips, and build their soft skills with personalized mentoring. Fee: €8,500. Optional Camino de Santiago experience available!

We provide the ultimate gap year experience for independent-minded travellers, including an internationally recognised teaching qualification, job support, and up to 9 months of Spanish classes & fun cultural activities! This package is ideal for you if: - You want to take time out before going to university and explore Europe. - You are interested in languages. - You are interested in teaching. - You want to learn about other cultures. - You want an unforgettable, formative experience that will open the doors to future opportunities. Spend a month getting your Trinity CertTESOL teaching certificate, then stay on for up to 3, 6, or 9 months to study Spanish and take part in cultural activities such as museum visits, walking tours, and day trips around Catalunya. This programme includes accommodation for the duration of your stay, as well as airport pickup & orientation sessions on arrival.