GAP YEAR / SEMESTER & SOCCER

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC PROGRAM  
ACADEMIC CREDIT
SOCCER PROGRAM
PROGRAM DATES, COSTS AND PREREQUISITES
INSURANCE
ACCOMMODATION               
CONTACT US         

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS      

Designed for students who are playing soccer back home at an elite level and who wish to have a GAP YEAR or SEMESTER in Seville with no previous knowledge of Spanish, this program allows high school graduates to have a study abroad experience, and continue to practice soccer weekly at an elite level on a Spanish team under the guidance of Spanish coaches.

We offer two programs to our students:

University of Seville: Liberal Arts, Business, Spanish Lang. & Culture Program
SAIIE: Intensive Spanish Language Program

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS   

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Students must of played soccer on their varsity team back home or a club team. 
• No previous knowledge of Spanish required.
• Students participating at the University of Seville program must take between a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 courses per semester. Each course consists of 45 class hours. 
• A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 GPA.
• Completed SAIIE application.
• One letter of recommendation. 
• Official transcript, most recent grade report, or high school diploma.  
• Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa. 

*If your GPA is below 2.5, you are not automatically disqualified from studying abroad.

Please contact SAIIE for more information.

To learn more about the city of Seville and why chose this destination to do your GAP YEAR abroad please visit our website at: http://www.saiie.com/the-school/seville-capital 

ACADEMIC PROGRAM        

University of Seville: Liberal Arts, Business, Spanish Lang. & Culture Program

This program is designed for students from begginning to advanced level of Spanish. Students will take classes at the University of Seville.

Students may choose between the following, amongst other various subjects:
 

• SPANISH LITERATURE COURSES

• SPANISH CULTURE COURSES 

• BUSINESS COURSES

• ART COURSES

• HISTORY AND ANTHROPOLOGY RELATED TO SPAIN, EUROPE AND LATIN AMERICA COURSES

Please note:

• To participate in the program through the University of Seville students must be 18 years old at the time of participation or before the semester is over.
  
  
• Classes are taught from Monday to Thursday, usually on alternating days (Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 hours per session.
  
  
• Classes will be taught at the University of Seville’s main building . 
  

At the end of the program the student will receive an official certification from the University of Seville with the courses taken.

SAIIE: Intensive Spanish Language Program

This program takes place at the SAIIE center. 

Hours per week: 20hrs 
Classes: Monday - Friday
Language levels: A placement exam is administered upon arrival to determine the student's Spanish level. Classes are offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. 
Courses: Spanish language classes will be held in the mornings from Mo - Fri (4 hrs per day)

At the end of the course the student will receive an official certification from SAIIE acknowledging the hours taken by the student. 

ACADEMIC CREDIT

It is the students responsibility to obtain credit for the courses taken at SAIIE or University of Seville.  

SOCCER PROGRAM

What makes this Soccer program different from other Soccer camps in Spain?

Unlike other soccer camps, the Students on this soccer program will join a Spanish soccer team (Men and Women) with whom they will practice throughout the year with. 

Where will you play?

At SAIIE we work with the impressive local soccer teams Triana FC, Calavera CF and Azahar CF Femenino to offer this soccer program. 

Calavera CF was founded in 1928 and competes in LA Tercera Andaluza Sevilla Gr.2 Senior."

Triana FC was founded in 1919 and competes in "LA Segunda Andaluza Sevilla Gr.2 Senior."  

Azahar CF Femenino was founded in 1928 and competes in LA Segunda Andaluza Sevilla".

SOCCER Program Requirements 

Students must of played on their soccer varsity team back at their home school.

PROGRAM DATES, COSTS AND DEADLINES

INSURANCE  

Students have to get a health and medical evacuation insurance and we recommend all of our students this company (CISI): https://www.culturalinsurance.com/#cultural-insurance

All students participating in our program are placed in carefully screened Spanish homes, usually in pairs.

CONTACT US 

For more information on the program please contact the Program Manager, Mr. Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com