Frequenty Asked Questions

Check our Essential Eligibility Criteria here and find out if this is the program for you!

We welcome ages above 18.

Your program leader, Lily, will be with you throughout the entire trip. However, the area guides vary from one region to the next, as our team is formed by local experts from different parts of the country.
You will also have support from our program director Arantxa and our learning facilitator Taoufik.
Find out more on our Meet the Team page.

We use our Gapper Network as the central hub for sharing important documents, including the program schedule, weekly content, blog posts, and photos. All scheduling is managed through Google Calendar so students can easily stay organized and up to date.

For communication, students receive consistent update through the WhatsApp group, individual communication via email and additional support if needed via phone calls. Parents also receive regular newsletters to stay informed and connected throughout the semester.

You can apply directly or contact us by phone/email and we will forward all required documentation. The process consists of completing the form, signing the terms and transfer, and doing a pre-arrival interview.

Yes! Our programs are accredited by the Gap Year Association and in conjunction with the University of Montana, can be taken in conjunction with their courses to earn college credits. Find out more about using your 529 plans.

U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa (our program is 84 days long). Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.

You should arrive to the Madrid airport. Upon ending the program you should depart from the Barcelona airport.

You only need to arrange your flights to & from Spain. We look after every journey during the program.
We will mostly travel by train, taking advantage of the comfortable railway facilities in Spain: Spanish trains are comfortable, clean and spacious, with cafeteria and toilet facilities.

We would like you to. If there is an activity you are not comfortable with, we will of course try to find an alternative.

Yes, we do. We cater for gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian and omnivore diets. You can specify your dietary requirements in your application form (including allergies and autoimmune diseases).

All interns in Barcelona will live in the same accommodation.

The host company ensures that the student fits well into their organization and plan. The student also has a say in how they feel about the host company. We only send student CVs to companies that we feel would be appropriate based on our knowledge.

Yes, we will be training the participants before their placement interviews as well as helping them develop their resumes and cover letters.

Yes, students must be able to work independently, be good at following instructions and be proactive.

The number of participants is 12 max per group. We can run two groups of 12, so a total of 24 gappers per cohort. We like to keep our groups small, so everyone can get the most out of the experience.

Inclusion, equity and diversity are key elements of Spanish Gap Year programming. We continually strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for gappers of all identities, of all abilities and from all backgrounds. 
We strive to provide a positive space in which all participants are equal, valid and valued; seeing diversity and difference as positive tools for growth.

No you do not. We will be settled in each accommodation for at least a week and when we do move, our bags will travel in the luggage compartment.

Yes. Our team will meet you at arrivals and accompany you to departures at the end of the program.

In the first month, three daily meals are included in your program fee. If you wish to buy snacks for yourself, you will be able to do so on the go (we will always be near a store).
In the second and third months, breakfast and dinner are included whilst staying in Barcelona.

Absolutely. We know our hosts first hand and we carry out background checks and home visits every year.

Yes, we vet the host companies throughout the year. Student evaluations are an important part of this process.

This depends on the host company workload. If possible, students will be paired with another gapper in the internship site.

The company supervisor will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and mentoring. We will check in on the student and company throughout the program.

No Spanish is required but students can have access to more internship opportunities if they know Spanish.

Yes, if they have the right mindset.

Absolutely. A member of our team will be available to you 24/7 in case of an emergency.

Our team will immediately action our Emergency Response Plan (ERP). All team members are trained to respond to emergencies and carry a copy of our ERP at all times. A copy of our ERP can be made available on request. Find out more about our Risk Management Plan.

No, we do not pay commission for US referrals.