Youth Year IFX Spain
Study Abroad
and Play for
Traditional Spanish Clubs
Develop Your Game in Spain!
Youth Year IFX Spain: Soccer Study Abroad Program in Spain
Moorish palaces, Dali, La Liga and its world-class Professional Players. All synonymous with the energetic, diverse and stylish country that is Spain. A year playing soccer in Spain is one you won’t forget.
Students who choose an academic year or a semester soccer exchange program in our soccer academy in Spain will live with a host family, attend a local public high school, and play with a competitive Spanish soccer club, also referred to here as Spain soccer academies or Spanish soccer schools.
Soccer Exchange Program Locations
Lying on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe bordering Portugal and France, Spain is home to 39.2 million people. At the crossroads between Europe and Africa, Spain has been influenced by many dynamic cultures and civilizations, including the Greeks, the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moors, and the Carthaginians.
The glorious sunshine which blankets the nation has long made it a paradise for sun seekers from chillier climates. Spain boasts historical pageantry of empire and conquistadors and has tremendous artistic legacy with painters like Goya, Picasso, and Dali. See a fiesta, soak in the Mediterranean sun… Spain will charm you time and again.
Read MoreIFXplaces players in various Spanish cities including Barcelona, Zaragoza, Valencia and Cádiz. Players can normally choose which city they wish to be placed in. The earlier an application is received the more chance a player will have to select the city of placement.
Soccer in Spain: The IFX Soccer Concept
Home to some of the world’s most beloved professional players, Spain clearly is the dream destination of world footballers. With world class clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Valencia, Spain consistently dominates the most coveted European cup competitions.
With a rich history of professional and amateur football, Spain’s extensive league system provides opportunities for all levels of players to compete and develop as players. Enjoying one of the most temperate European climates, Spanish football runs year round with quality field conditions even in the dead of winter.
While the Spanish style tends to be be more individualistic than their English and German neighbors, Spanish football academies and clubs, from youth through professional have tremendous capability both tactically and technically. Training sessions are designed and orchestrated to fully develop the players’ quickness of decision making while promoting their creativity and individualism.
IFX's philosophy embraces total immersion with a Spanish soccer club team, ensuring players are challenged and not held back by weaker players, and at the same time not in training environments that are overly challenging which can lead to frustration. IFX players are placed within a competitive Spanish football club fit to their level. Players are placed within an environment that will challenge the player and allow tremendous opportunity for development, while keeping in mind their physical strength and technical foundation.
Academics
For academic year and semester programs, students will attend a local high school with a wide range of coursework and curriculum. Classes are challenging with expectations of completion of coursework not only in, but outside the classroom. Students are required to take certain core courses, which generally include: Spanish language, Spanish literature, foreign language, philosophy, and physical education.
Read MoreAdditionally, students may choose one optional area of study to broaden their curriculum including: arts, science or technology.
All classes will be conducted in Spanish. Exposure to Spanish in the classroom and in their daily life helps them to master and become fluent in their foreign language skills. You will have an added advantage over other foreign piers with additional exposure to the Spanish language through your soccer activities.
Goalkeeper Training Program
For goalkeepers who choose the Barcelona soccer school destination, we offer an optional goalkeeper specific training program at a goalkeeper school in Barcelona. In addition to the player’s regular training activities with their club, they would then be training once per week within the goalkeeper academy, focusing on goalkeeper trainingdrills and exercises.
Leisure Activities
While the siesta – an hour-long mid-afternoon break from work-is generally in decline, the typical rhythm of the day in Spain is now similar to the European norm. A paseo (stroll) in the early evening remains a common custom in many smaller cities and to some extent even in the larger ones; the dinner hour is the latest in Europe, typically about 10 p.m.
Read MoreFamily meals are an important aspect of Spanish culture. The main meal of the day comes in the afternoon which is a perfect time to share your experiences and practice your Spanish with your host family.
As you already know, Spain is home to some of the best soccer teams and soccer academies in the world, so you can expect to see soccer everywhere you turn… on T.V., in the stadiums, in the parks, in the newspapers. Other popular sports include swimming, tennis, and bullfighting.
Spaniards also support the performing and fine arts, having produced some of the world’s top opera tenors Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as the painters Picasso, and Dalí. Each Spanish region has its own folkloric dance, music and dress. The flamenco, one of the most famous Spanish dances, originated in Southern Spain.
Program Videos
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Liz Mullin tells us about IFX Spanish Soccer Academy
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Soccer Academy in Spain | IFX Spain Promo Video
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Nathaniel Becker | Youth Year IFX Spain – USA vs…
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Barcelona Soccer School | Spain Soccer School
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School of Soccer | Soccer Academy Schools in Spain
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Spain Soccer Academy | Liz Mullin with Barcelona’s Sant Andreu
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Tanner Syed with soccer teams U.D. Ronda in Spain
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Adam Garza at our Football Academy in Spain
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Program Photos
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Zaragoza and C.D. Oliver
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Soccer Club U.E. Rubi in Spain signs Joseph Armaswalker
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Tafadzwa Chapoto at Barcelona Soccer Club Espluguenc CF
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Youth Tournament Ciutat d ‘Esplugues – Spanish football academy teams
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Spanish Girls Soccer Team C.E. Jupiter signs Juliana Ratton
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Football Trials at club Hernán Cortes in Spain | Nathaniel…
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Adrien Monguillon at Barcelona’s football club Espluguenc
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Kyler Barnard trials at Soccer Club Hernán Cortes in Spain
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Christian Schaffner plays Soccer in Spain
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Gerson Reyes approaches to Soccer Club CD Hernán Cortes in…
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US Youth Soccer players at Spanish soccer league in Barcelona
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Eamon Montgomery | Soccer Club tryout in Zaragoza
Youth Year Spain Player Stories
AD Alcorcón and IFX Soccer Strengthen Cooperation
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Kayden Jetha hits the list of Canadian soccer players abroad
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Jamen Zander: “This country is very passionate about fútbol”
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“IFX Valencia Youth Soccer Academy surpassed all my expectations” | Cole DiCicco
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Kenan Berenson in IFX Residential International Soccer Academy in Spain
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Club Esportiu Júpiter in Barcelona signs IFX player Sydney Kay Weiss
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IFX Valencia International Soccer Academy | Interview with Max Dennis
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Enjoy while you learn Spanish language
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IFX Spain Player Eli Goldman joins list of debut scorers in PB Anguera
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Pro IFX Spain player Jenna Faith Li plays for Levante Juvenil A
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Pro IFX Spain participant Eli Goldman joins Penya Anguera in Barcelona
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Cold Drop 1 : 1 Valencia | Valencia tied the game
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Interview with new signing of Levante Las Planas, Jackson West Smink
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Indian football player Abhiram Akundi in Youth IFX Program Spain
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Interview with Pro IFX Spain player Nick Bonneau in Barcelona
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Youth IFX Year Spain player Jacob Richard signs for C.D. Fleta – Zaragoza
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IFX Youth Year player Ethan Riddell signed by CFA Espluguenc in Barcelona
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Youth Soccer Year in Zaragoza, Spain | Christian Schaffner
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Pro IFX Year Spain: Female Soccer Player Juliana Ratton (20)
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Youth Year IFX Spain – Gerson Reyes signs with CD Hernan Cortes
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IFX Youth Year Spain’s Nathaniel Becker | Spain Soccer School
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Americans playing soccer in Zaragoza, Spain | Update
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Pro IFX Spain Goalkeeper Monguillon proves a steady hand with Barcelona’s Espluguenc
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American Felipe Giesen transfers to top Zaragozian club C.D. Oliver
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Pro IFX Spain player, Marco Villar, winding down Fall season with C.F. Sant Just
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Youth Year IFX Spain Players in Zaragoza sign with C.F. Hernan Cortes
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Jose Zamora on trial with San Fernando of Spanish Tercera Division
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IFX Spain Players finishing Season at Barcelona’s football club
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IFX Spain player McParland takes on Espanyol and Villarreal
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IFX Newcomer Rory McParland signs for Barcelona football club Espluguenc
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Californian Daniel Moreno a steady hand for Barcelona football club U.E. Rubi
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SPAIN’S U.E. RUBI SIGNS ARMASWALKER & MORENO
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PRO YEAR SPAIN’S DYLAN SEWELL SIGNS WITH C.E. MERCANTIL OF SABADELL
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COLORADO’S TANNER SYED TO PLAY FOR SPANISH SIDE U.D. RONDA
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MICHIGAN SOCCER STAR ELIZABETH MULLIN TRIALS | FC BARCELONA
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Program Details
IFX players are placed with carefully selected host families throughout Spain. Adjustment to host family life and Spanish culture will be assisted by a local representative.
In most cases, players are placed within public high schools. Attending private school is an option in some destinations, but the student will be responsible for an extra tuition that may be incurred, usually $400-$500 per month.
- Application completed in Spanish
- 2 years of high school or equivalent Spanish language study preferred
- Must be 15-18 years old. (Maximum age of 18.5 at start of program)
- 2.5 GPA or higher (on 4.0 scale)
- A letter to your potential host family in Spanish
- Flexible personality; desire to be challenged
Participants MUST have adequate Travel and Medical Insurance coverage for the duration of the camp including traveling to/from home country. Medical Insurance is Mandatory. Let us know if you would like to receive a quote.
- Round-trip airfare from a major international airport near your home (in the continental U.S.) including domestic and international flights
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Homestay accommodation including meals with your host family
- Placement in a local high school
- Placement with a local competitive soccer club
- Weekly soccer training
- Participation in all soccer club tournaments, league matches, training sessions, etc, upon approval of registration by National and Regional Federations subject to FIFA transfer restrictions.
- Soccer league fees and club gear (shoes not included).
- Ongoing support of soccer program aspect
- Post-program support for college recruitment process including letters of recommendation
- Assistance with student visa application process
- 24-hour emergency assistance
- Pre-departure orientations
- Supervision, guidance, and support during the application process and throughout the program
- Student Handbook
- Passport and visa application fees as applicable
- Personal expenses (e.g., toiletries, clothing, internet, calling card, activities)
- School expenses (e.g., uniform/lunches, if required, supplies, bus/train pass)
- Any other item not specified.
Please follow the following application procedure:
1) Submit an online application form and required program deposit Click here
2) Download the program application form (DOWNLOAD APPLICATION) and email your completed application form to: info@ifxsoccer.com
Applications can also be sent to our mailing address at:
IFX
4847 Hopyard Rd. Ste. 4, #113
Pleasanton, CA 94588
USA
Upon receipt of your completed application and program deposit outlined in the application packet, we shall proceed with processing your application and determine your qualification for the program and desired destination.
We’re looking forward to jumpstarting your career and giving you an enlightening international experience.
For more information on, please contact us by email or call +1 (510) 599-4625.
Program Variations
PROGRAM / DURATION | Dates | Cost | Deadline |
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Academic Year | Sept – mid June | $20950 | May 31st. |
Fall Semester | Sept – late Jan | $18250 | May 31st. |
Spring Semester | Jan – mid-June | $18250 | Oct 25th. |
Program Add Ons
ADD ONS | DESCRIPTION | COST |
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Goalkeeper Training Option - Full Season | Additional option for Goalkeepers to get goalie specific training once per week (price per full season) Available only in Barcelona | $1400 |
Goalkeeper Training Option - Half Season | Additional option for Goalkeepers to get goalie specific training once per week (price per half season) Available only in Barcelona | $700 |
PROGRAM / DURATION | Dates | Cost | Deadline |
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Academic Year | Sept – mid June | $20950 | May 31st. |
Fall Semester | Sept – late Jan | $18250 | May 31st. |
Spring Semester | Jan – mid-June | $18250 | Oct 25th. |
Program Add Ons
ADD ONS | DESCRIPTION | COST |
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Goalkeeper Training Option - Full Season | Additional option for Goalkeepers to get goalie specific training once per week (price per full season) Available only in Barcelona | $1400 |
Goalkeeper Training Option - Half Season | Additional option for Goalkeepers to get goalie specific training once per week (price per half season) Available only in Barcelona | $700 |
LATE APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS
*Goalkeeper option in addition to regular program fee and only available in Barcelona.
*All dates are approximations and vary from year to year
NOTE: The IFX program to Spain has limited capacity, so students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the application deadlines.
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