Elite Volleyball Program in Seville, Spain
- FOR: University women’s volleyball student-athlete
- LOCATION: Seville, Spain
- TERMS: Summer / Fall / Spring / Academic year
- VOLLEYBALL REQS.: See Requirements >>
- LANG. REQS: No prior Spanish required for many tracks
Continue your volleyball career while studying abroad in Seville, Spain. Join one of Spain’s largest women’s volleyball academies while earning university credit and competing alongside Spanish teammates in an authentic club environment.
Elite Team Experience
- Join a competitive Spanish women’s team
- 3 weekly training sessions
- Weekly league matches
Everything Included
- Official playing licence
- Team training and match kit
- Full integration with your Spanish team
One of Spain’s Largest Volleyball Academies
- Over 800 players and 50 teams
- More than 25 years of excellence
- SUPERLIGA 2 women’s team
Competition Opportunities
- Compete throughout the semester
- Experience Spanish league volleyball
- Gain international playing experience
To participate in the Elite Volleyball Program, students must:
- Be an active member of a college or competitive volleyball club.
- Submit 2–3 recent game or training videos to Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com
- Complete the Student Application Form.
Program Dates
- Fall Semester
September 17 – December 12, 2026 - Spring Semester
February 4 – May 13, 2027
Program Fees
Program | Fee |
|---|---|
Semester | €700 |
Academic Year | €1,300 |
What’s Included
- Placement on a Spanish volleyball team.
- Volleyball program fees and Spanish federation license required to train and compete with a Spanish team.
- 3 team training sessions per week.
- Weekly matches and competition opportunities (depending on team schedule).
- Team equipment, including practice t-shirt and playing gear.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
- Application Cycle Opens: October 1
- Application Deadline: April 1
Spring Semester
- Application Cycle Opens: April 1
- Application Deadline: October 1
Academic Year
- Application Cycle Opens: October 1
- Application Deadline: April 1
Trainings will be held in the evenings and usually go for 2 hours.
Teams train 3 days a week. Our students will have the choice of only training twice a week if they have a weekend trip schedule.
Yes. You will be training with Spaniards, on a Spanish team, with Spanish coaches. This is an important aspect of the cultural immersion part of the program, as you will be surrounded by native Spanish speakers in a Spanish speaking environment which gives you a great opportunity to practice the language. However, on the team there’s always some teammates that can speak some English, if its the case you don’t understand an instruction from the coach.
The senior team players age is between 20 and 23 years old (approx.).
GAP STUDENTS will practice with the “juveniles” team (players between 16-18 years old) or women’s junior team where all the players range between 18-20 years old. Coaches will decide.
There’s a B team for advance level players and C team for lower level. When student-athletes arrive they will be placed according to their levels.
All training facilities are no further than a 20 min. metro ride.
Approximately 90€.
You will join the team and you will be eligible to play throughout your study abroad experience on the team. Team plays almost every weekend. Coach will decide if you play or not.
Please note: men college students interested in doing this program, please email the program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com for more information.
Voices from Seville
Testimonials
Parents and student-athletes on training, language, and life with SAIIE.
Students
I enjoyed traveling with the team and playing against different Spanish teams
Samantha Wubben
My volleyball experience in Spain was one of a kind. It was a whole different experience from what I am used to in the United States, and I loved every second of it.
SAIIE Volleyball Athlete
My volleyball experience in Spain was one of a kind. It was a whole different experience since I was able to learn more about their differences in plays. The language barrier made it a little hard but it still pushed me to learn more about the language.
Necole Stravino
I highly recommend the volleyball program with SAIIE. I really enjoyed playing in Spain and getting to know the girls on the team. They were so welcoming
Emily Kane
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APPLY NOW
To start your application please complete the student form. For athletics questions contact the Director of Program Development & Student Experience, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com.
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