Spanish Gap Year
Why choose Spanish Gap Year?
Spanish Gap Year, a Madrid-based experiential education organization, offers two distinct gap semester programs. Spain by Train is centered around Spanish culture and language, while the Future Leaders program blends internships and entrepreneurship. Both programs are crafted to provide a 12-week adventure filled with new friends, delicious food, stunning landscapes, ample exploration opportun...
Spanish Gap Year, a Madrid-based experiential education organization, offers two distinct gap semester programs. Spain by Train is centered around Spanish culture and language, while the Future Leaders program blends internships and entrepreneurship. Both programs are crafted to provide a 12-week adventure filled with new friends, delicious food, stunning landscapes, ample exploration opportunities, and significant personal growth. Whether you choose Spain by Train for cultural immersion or Future Leaders for work experience, both programs prioritize language learning, cultural understanding, and the development of personal responsibility and accountability. Our dedicated and experienced team is committed to supporting you throughout your gap semester in Spain, ensuring you make th...
Spanish Gap Year Reviews
Hear what past participants have to say about the programs
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Best of both worlds
July 03, 2025by: Daniela Busse - GermanyProgram: Hybrid Spain by Train x Future Leaders ProgramMy 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 SpainOur 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 StatesProgram: Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in SpainWe 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.
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