Elite water polo gap year in Seville, Spain
| FALL: Mid Sept., - Mid Dec., 2026 |
| SPRING: End Jan. - Mid May, 2027 |
| GAP YEAR: Mid Sept., 2026 - Mid May, 2027 |
| ELG: High School Graduate or done with Year 13 (UK) / Born in 2007, 2008 or 2009 |
| WATER POLO REQS.: Please see below >> |
| LANG. REQS: No Prior Knowledge of Spanish is required |
11,995€* See full breakdown >>
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Elite Water Polo Gap Year Program in Seville, Spain
For students 17+, this program combines Spanish or university courses with elite water polo training through one of Seville’s top youth academies. Study, train, and immerse yourself in Spanish culture — all in one unforgettable experience.
Program Includes
- Spanish placement on Spanish elite waterpolo team.
- Highly qualified staff. Includes coach, fitness trainer, psychologist, physiotherapist.
- 5 water sessions per week. Please note: depending on competitions athletes might have 2 sessions per day
- 3-4 days of gym work weekly (Coach will plan this).
- Programs (Trainings) tailored to each players position.
- Matches throughout competition.
Program Requirements
- High School Graduate / Born in 2008, 2009, or 2010.
- Student must be playing water polo on their varsity team back at their high school team or club.
- Students must have their current head water polo coach complete the Coach form
- Must send 2-3 videos of student playing and doing some drills to the program manager, Sean Chipres, to seanrc@saiie.com
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Students must complete the student form
Please note: female students interested in doing this program, please email the program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com for more information.
Where will you play - Club Waterpolo Sevilla
Consider the number 1 waterpolo team in Andalusia. Students will join one of their academy's teams based on their age and skill level.
The Waterpolo club competes in the "Primera División Nacional" (categoría plata) which is considered the second strongest waterpolo league in Spain. They are the regional men's champions (winning their fourth consecutive league in 2025). Students will competes in the "Liga territorial Andaluza" throughout the year from September to July.
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Academic Programs
University of Seville: Liberal Arts, Business, Spanish Lang. & Culture Program
This program is designed for students from beginner to advanced level of Spanish.
Students will take classes at the University of Seville. Classes are offered in Spanish and English.
Students can choose from a variety of subjects, including:
Please note:
- To participate in the program through the University of Seville, students must be 18 years old before the semester is over.
- Must take between a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 courses per semester. Each course consists of 45 class hours.
- 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: 15hrs
Classes: Monday - Thursday
Language levels: Classes are offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels
Courses: Spanish classes (3 hrs/day)
At the end of the course, the student will receive an official certification from SAIIE acknowledging the hours taken.
Academic Credit
It is the student's responsibility to obtain credit for the course taken at SAIIE and the University of Seville.
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Program, Dates, Costs and Deadlines
Fall Program Dates: Mid Sept - Mid Dec., 2026
Spring Program Dates: Beg. Jan. - Mid. May, 2027
Program Cost: 11,995€ (Semester) / 23,495€ (Academic year)
Program costs includes:
- SAIIE full-time fees and support services before, during, and after the program.
- Airport reception and transfer to Spanish home on arrival date
- On site orientation.
- On site bilingual staff on call 24/7 throughout the term.
- Accommodation in a Spanish home with most meals (breakfast and mid-day meals Monday through Friday and evening meals Sunday through Thursday) and one load of laundry per week throughout the program.
- Program excursions and activities (Weekend excursion, as well as, Cordoba, Ronda, and Italica day excursion).
- Welcome and Farewell meals.
- Spanish Language program fees that includes classes from Mo-Thur (16hrs per week) or University of Seville program fees.
- Athletic program fees.
- SAIIE Transcript at the end of the course certifying the Spanish language course taken.
University of Seville will issue an official certification with the courses taken if participating in their program.
Fall /Spring Out-of-Pocket Costs Include:
- U.S. Passport ($135).
- Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance.
- Spanish Visa for U.S. citizens (estimated at $160).
- Return airfare from the USA to Spain (estimated at $1,200 - $1600).
- Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at 600€ per sesmester).
- Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25).
- Transportation to practice (estimated at 100€ per semester).
- Personal Expenses (estimated at 1000€ per semester)
- Trips not included (estimated at 700€ per semester) / An optional weekend trip to Morocco will be offered, as well as, a weekend trip to Portugal.
- Optional cocurricular activities (estimated at 500€ per semester).
- Any costs due to possible quarantine requirements due to COVID-19
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| TERM ABROAD | APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Spring 2026 | April 1 | October 1 |
| Academic year 2026/27 | September 15 | April 1 |
| Fall 2026 | September 15 | April 1 |
Missed the deadline? Please contact Sean Chipres, Program Manager, to enquire about late application options.
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To start your application to our program, please complete the student form. For more information on the program, please contact the Program Manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com