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Short Programs, Big Experiences

Short-term adventures filled with travel, culture, and discovery, created for students and school groups who want a meaningful experience in Spain.

A Taste of Spain, the SGY Way

Our Summer Program, Mini Programs, and School Tours are designed for students and schools looking for meaningful, high-quality international experiences with all the color, culture, and confidence-building that Spanish Gap Year is known for. The Summer Program offers a full month of travel and immersion across some of Spain’s most iconic cities, giving high school seniors and juniors the chance to explore, learn Spanish, try new activities, and build independence before heading off to college or a new school year.

For schools and educators, our Mini Programs and School Tours offer flexible, customizable options that can run for several days or multiple weeks. These shorter experiences bring Spanish language and culture to life through tailored lessons, guided activities, and curated excursions led by trained SGY staff. Whether you’re a student eager for a summer of adventure or a teacher seeking an enriching international trip for your group, these programs provide travel, learning, and growth in a safe, structured, and unforgettable way.

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Summer Programs

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If you want a summer filled with purpose and adventure, our Summer Program offers a one-month journey through Spain’s most exciting cities. You’ll experience real culture, make new friends, build independence, and come home with a stronger sense of yourself. Ideal for graduates and anyone ready for a meaningful summer abroad.

Who is this program for?

  • High school seniors heading to college in September
  • Juniors looking for meaningful summer travel
  • Students seeking cultural growth, confidence, and independence
  • Anyone wanting a safe, structured, and unforgettable first international experience

When does it run?

  • Dates: Mid June - Mid July
  • Application Deadline: March 20th

Optional Add-Ons for groups

  • Soccer Camp
  • Arts and creativity programs
  • Spanish-language intensives
  • Volunteering-focused experiences

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School Tours & Custom Programs

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Our School Tours offer a complete, fully guided educational experience in Spain, tailored to the needs and interests of each school group. Every program includes round-trip airport transfers, comfortable half-board accommodation in either trusted host families or student dorms, and a schedule of engaging Spanish lessons matched to your students’ proficiency levels. Afternoons can include a range of cultural activities such as cooking classes, guided museum visits with optional art workshops, urban art tours, flamenco experiences, or interactive historical scavenger hunts.
To enrich the trip even further, your tour may also feature a day excursion to one of the region’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Segovia, El Escorial, or Ávila. Each group receives an orientation, optional level testing, learning materials, and certificates of completion. With every element tailored by SGY and cultural options curated in collaboration with our team, teachers can create a meaningful and memorable international experience that fits their students’ goals.

Who is this program for?

  • Schools seeking a safe, structured international trip.
  • Teachers wanting meaningful cultural learning for their students.
  • Groups interested in Spanish language and hands-on activities.
  • Students excited to explore Spain through guided immersion.
  • Schools needing a customizable, curriculum-friendly itinerary.

When does it run?

  • Dates: Tailored to your needs

Activities we can include

  • Spanish lessons
  • Art Workshops
  • Cooking Class
  • Urban art tour
  • Flamenco class
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Historical walking tour
  • Day trips
  • Culture workshops

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Spanish Gap Year is now accredited by the Gap Year Association. This accreditation means demonstrated excellence in the field of gap year education, having passed all required Standards which are approved by the US Department of Justice.
We are proud to be a partner agency of Fedele - the Federation of Spanish Schools in Spain; recognising our commitment to high quality Spanish language and cultural studies in an immersive learning experience.
In the Go Overseas Community Choice Awards for 2022, we at Spanish Gap Year are delighted to have been placed First for Safety & Second for Housing. Winners were selected from 13,000 providers by the Go Overseas community.