Welcome to Seville Finn! Finn is participating in our gap/semester program this fall 2024 with us. He will be taking an intensive Spanish language course while rowing at the the top rowing club of Sevilla. Picture taken of Finn at his Spanish home just after he met his Spanish landlady, Raquel😊! 

If you are interested in taking a gap year/semester in Spain while rowing at an elite level please click here to learn more about our program.

For more information please contact the program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com 

Applications to our Summer 2025 Swimming Elite program for 16 & 17 years old swimmers are open!

Compete at 3 swimming events in Spain while learning Spanish!

6 Spots Available! Limited Availibility

To start your application please contact the program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com 

Spend Your Gap Year/Semester Swimming & Studying in Seville, Spain

Are you an elite-level high school swimmer looking for a unique and rewarding experience before starting college?

Our Gap Swimming Elite 2025/26 program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live, train, and study in Seville, Spain, while continuing to compete at a high level.

Why Choose the Gap Swimming Elite Program?

Seville isn’t just one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in Spain—it’s also home to one of the top swimming clubs in the country.

Through our program, swimmers train and compete with the top swimming club in Seville and one of the best of Andalucía, a prestigious club that has developed athletes for national and international competition.

This program is ideal for athletes who want to:

• 🏊 Maintain elite-level training and competition during a gap year or semester
• 📚 Take academic courses at the University of Seville or study Spanish
• 🌍 Immerse themselves in Spanish language, culture, and daily life
• ✈️ Gain independence and global perspective before entering college

Whether you're preparing for collegiate swimming or simply want to keep your training sharp while exploring the world, our program combines athletics, academics, and cultural immersion in a supportive, structured environment.

Program Highlights:

• Year-round or semester options available
• Elite swimming training with experienced coaches at the top swimming club of Seville.
• Access to academic courses and Spanish language study
• Full cultural immersion in the heart of Seville
• Guided support from our on-site staff
  
  

📅 Application deadline for 2025/26 is June 1.

📩 To get started, contact Program Manager Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com

🌐 Or visit our website to learn more and apply: https://www.saiie.com/gap-year-spain/swimming-elite-spain