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Spanish Gap Year Program: Gap Semester in Spain

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9.2 (10)

This all-in-one semester begins with one month traveling Spain by train, followed by two months in Barcelona where you choose your pathway. You’ll build soft skills (communication, confidence, problem-solving), hard skills (Spanish, digital tools, cooking), and leadership abilities focused on positive impact. Choose one of three pathways: - The Internship Pathway offers full-time hands-on experien...

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Program Highlights

Visit San Sebastian, Madrid, Salamanca, Granada, and Barcelona

Immerse Yourself In Cooking Classes, Cultural Workshops, And Adventures

Earn Up To 12 College Credits While Abroad

Travel Sustainably By Train Across Iconic Spanish Destinations

Live And Learn In Multiple Spanish Cities While Mastering The Language

Quick Details

Locations:
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Cadiz, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
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Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
Cost Per Week$1500-2000
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Backpacking
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
Subjects & Courses:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.2

Total Reviews

10

Incredible experience

June 18, 2025by: Emily

Program: Spanish Gap Year 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!

Money well spent!

December 14, 2024by: Rebecca Gordon - United States

Program: Spanish Gap Year Program: Gap Semester in Spain

9

We were hesitant about sending our daughter so far away to "reset" herself. High school wasn't a successful four years and we desperately something for her to believe in her abilities again. Wow....did this program do that! The closeness of the group and support from the organization turned our daughter around. She loved the adventure and thrived both personally and professionally. The communication from the team was super. I reached out whenever I needed anything, and they were quick to respond. Who won't regret this adventure for your child or yourself.

Delivered Well beyond Our Expectations

December 04, 2024by: Ken Silliman - United States

Program: Spanish Gap Year Program: Gap Semester in Spain

10

Spanish Gap Year: Our son, who is a junior at a large east coast US university, decided to take a GAP semester to gain life and real-world work experience. After meeting with a consultant at Gap Year Solutions, he was able to learn about a number of different GAP options in different countries. After careful deliberation, he chose The Spanish Gap Year Future Leaders Entrepreneurship program. He had an amazing experience with this program and gained more self-confidence, especially by navigating through a foreign country. He really loved the Spanish culture, and totally benefited from the entrepreneurial activities/projects and mentoring offered by the Program. I visited him in Barcelona, and I was really impressed with the housing (clean, safe, and excellent amenities). He spoke very highly he quality of work given to him at his internship (Lean Mail) and really liked his boss. The Program's mentors and group activities were also top-notch (fun and enriching). He now feels inspired to return to school with renewed enthusiasm and has very valuable experience to put on his resume, not to mention wonderful memories! https://spanishgapyear.com/future-leaders/

Lobby of my son's dorm in Barcelona!More of his dorm lobby!

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • France
  • Portugal
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Cadiz, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Climbing
  • Cooking

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
Intern Duration:
  • Winter
  • Short Term

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Cost per week

$1500-2000

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
  • Resume

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