Continue your volleyball career, study abroad, and experience life in Spain. 🇪🇸
Applications are now open for SAIIE’s 2027/28 Women’s Volleyball Elite Gap Year Program in Seville, Spain.
Designed for graduating high school volleyball players who want to continue developing as athletes before starting college, the program combines competitive volleyball, academics, Spanish language and cultural immersion, and life abroad.
What the Program Offers
🏐 Train and compete with a Spanish volleyball club
Student-athletes are placed with a local Spanish volleyball club where they can continue training and competing alongside Spanish players.
🇪🇸 Experience competitive volleyball in Spain
Experience a different volleyball environment while continuing to develop your skills and gain experience playing in Spain.
📚 Continue your academic studies
Students can continue their academic studies in Seville, with an optional college-credit option available.
🗣️ Improve your Spanish
Develop your Spanish language skills while living and studying in Spain and experiencing Spanish culture firsthand.
🌍 Spend a year abroad before college
Take a year to explore a new country, become more independent, and gain international experience before beginning college.
Who Is the Program For?
The Women’s Volleyball Elite Gap Year Program is designed for graduating high school volleyball players who are looking for an opportunity to continue playing competitively while preparing for their next academic step.
The program offers the opportunity to combine:
- Competitive volleyball
- Academic studies
- Spanish language development
- Cultural immersion
- Life in Seville
- An international experience before college
2027/28 Applications Are Now Open
If you’re a graduating volleyball player considering a gap year before college, we would be happy to tell you more about the program and answer any questions.
Learn more about the program: https://saiie.com/gap-year-spain/women-volleyball-elite/
Questions or ready to start your application?
Contact Sean Chipres, Director of Program Development & Student Experience at seanrc@saiie.com.
We look forward to helping the next generation of student-athletes experience Your Life Experience; Your Education in Seville, Spain.