Spanish American Institute of International Education

Study Abroad Programs
in Seville, Spain

SAIIE provides US credit-bearing academic programs for college students and structured academic and experiential programs for gap year students in Seville, Spain, integrating study abroad, cultural immersion, and optional athletic development pathways.

Student visiting Plaza de Espana in Seville

Gap Year Athlete Program

SAIIE | Spanish American Institute of International Education in Seville

SAIIE, founded in Seville in 1984, is an established international education institution that has welcomed over 10,000 U.S. students to academic programs in Spain.

We design structured academic programs for U.S. college and gap year students in partnership with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, providing academic pathways based in Seville.

Students live and study in Seville through an established international education environment focused on academic quality, cultural immersion, and student support.

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Seville Cathedral for study abroad students

Study Abroad in Seville

Academic programs in Seville, Spain with U.S. credit-bearing coursework and cultural immersion.

International student visiting Plaza de Espana in Seville

Internship Programs

Professional internship opportunities in Seville integrated with academic study and experiential learning pathways.

Gap Year Athlete Program

Structured gap year program in Seville combining academic components, cultural immersion, and athletic development opportunities.

Students learning together in a classroom

Faculty-Led Programs

Custom-designed programs for U.S. universities and faculty groups combining academics and cultural experiences in Seville.

Athletic Opportunities

College Athletic Programs

For student-athletes participating in SAIIE academic programs

Coach leading an athletic team trip in Spain

Team Trips
to Spain

Student Support System

Every SAIIE program includes full academic, logistical,
and personal support in Seville

Housing & Internet

Accommodation and housing support in Seville

Health & Safety

24/7 emergency assistance and structured health support.

Academic Guidance

Pre-departure advising and ongoing academic support.

Cultural Integration

Activities, trips and cultural engagement

Arrival & Orientation

Smooth arrival and orientation in Spain

24/7 On-Site Support

Staff support available at all times

Spanish Tutoring

Weekly Spanish tutoring sessions

Financial Guidance

Information and support regarding program payments and planning.

SAIIE students experiencing Seville together

SAIIE Experience

Academic Study

US credit-bearing coursework delivered through select programs for college students in partnership with University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, with academic pathways also available for gap year students.

Cultural Immersion

Homestays, local engagement, and structured cultural experiences integrated into daily life in Seville.

Experiential Pathways

Optional structured opportunities including athletic development and internships. Some gap year pathways may include academic credit depending on program structure.

Why Students Choose SAIIE

I love how much she is both my "mom" but also friend! She helps us in so many ways and makes this experience so much better! I love when we gossip in our room or talk about trying things she recommended to us. She also will randomly come in and give us chocolate or treats!

Emily Kolb

UW – La Crosse
Spring 2026

My classes at SAIIE connected directly to life in Seville. The professors made every lecture feel relevant to the city we were living in, and I left with academic confidence I did not expect.

Marcus Chen

UW – La Crosse
Fall 2025

From orientation onward, the SAIIE team was there for everything — courses, housing, and even the best neighborhoods to explore. I always felt supported and never alone abroad.

Hannah Ortiz

Trinity College
Spring 2026

Training with local teams while living in Seville gave me the gap year I wanted. SAIIE balanced athletics, academics, and cultural immersion better than I imagined.

Jake Morrison

Gap Year Athlete Program
2025-26

My internship placement matched my career goals, and my host family made the experience personal from day one. I gained professional skills and a deeper connection to Spain.

Priya Nair

Internship Program
Summer 2025

I came for the credits and stayed for the community. The friendships I built through SAIIE activities and weekend trips made the semester unforgettable.

Sofia Reyes

Study Abroad in Seville
Spring 2025

Meet Our Team

Leadership
Team

SAIIE is a family-founded international education institution based in Seville, Spain, dedicated to providing structured academic and cultural programs for U.S. college and gap year students.