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Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain

by: Spanish Gap Year

9.2 (10)

Join a program designed to foster teamwork and entrepreneurial skills through the combination of Spanish language instruction, an internship in Barcelona, and the creation of a sustainable business model. The next session dates: March 1st to May 24th, 2025 September 6th to November 29th, 2025 Your gap semester starts with 4 weeks in Madrid and then 8 weeks in Barcelona. This 3-month program comp...

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Program Highlights

Gain valuable experience in advertising, fashion, marketing, sustainability, or another field related to your studies through at least 160 internship hours.

Stay with a host family in Madrid and truly immerse yourself in the Spanish way of life, language, and culture.

Experience independent living with your fellow gappers while staying in student dorms in Barcelona.

Spend your 4 weeks in Madrid preparing for your internship, learning Spanish, workshopping the concepts of creating a business, and enjoying various activities.

Spend your 8 weeks in Barcelona engaging with local businesses and the community, designing a business plan, pitching your plan to a panel, and then bringing the project to fruition.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Barcelona, Spain
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • Spring
  • Fall
  • 1-3 Months
  • Short Term
Cost Per Week$1500-2000
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Spanish
Fields:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.2

Total Reviews

10

Incredible experience

June 18, 2025by: EmilyProgram: Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain
10

Our son found the Future Leaders Program when he decided to take a gap semester after his first semester of college. Spanish Gap Year checked all the boxes we were looking for, offering an experience that had both the cultural component and the structure from which to keep building on the skills he was learning in college. Future Leaders offered the chance to continue learning challenging subjects (Spanish and business concepts), exposed him to two different cities, and also had independent dorm living in the second half so he could continue the independence he started in college. The program staff were incredible. Overall, the program exceeded our expectations and we would recommend it to anyone!

Money well spent!

December 14, 2024by: Rebecca Gordon - United StatesProgram: Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain
9

We were hesitant about sending our daughter so far away to "reset" herself. High school wasn't a successful four years and we desperately something for her to believe in her abilities again. Wow....did this program do that! The closeness of the group and support from the organization turned our daughter around. She loved the adventure and thrived both personally and professionally. The communication from the team was super. I reached out whenever I needed anything, and they were quick to respond. Who won't regret this adventure for your child or yourself.

Delivered Well beyond Our Expectations

December 04, 2024by: Ken Silliman - United StatesProgram: Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain
10

Spanish Gap Year: Our son, who is a junior at a large east coast US university, decided to take a GAP semester to gain life and real-world work experience. After meeting with a consultant at Gap Year Solutions, he was able to learn about a number of different GAP options in different countries. After careful deliberation, he chose The Spanish Gap Year Future Leaders Entrepreneurship program. He had an amazing experience with this program and gained more self-confidence, especially by navigating through a foreign country. He really loved the Spanish culture, and totally benefited from the entrepreneurial activities/projects and mentoring offered by the Program. I visited him in Barcelona, and I was really impressed with the housing (clean, safe, and excellent amenities). He spoke very highly he quality of work given to him at his internship (Lean Mail) and really liked his boss. The Program's mentors and group activities were also top-notch (fun and enriching). He now feels inspired to return to school with renewed enthusiasm and has very valuable experience to put on his resume, not to mention wonderful memories! https://spanishgapyear.com/future-leaders/

Lobby of my son's dorm in Barcelona!More of his dorm lobby!

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Spanish
  • Fields
  • Accounting
  • Administrative

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Spring
  • Fall
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Cost per week

$1500-2000

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
    • University Freshman (1st Year)
    • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Phone/Video Interview

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