⚽ Frequently Asked Questions

Cost for the first academic year (Full Season): €23,000

Payment is divided into three installments:

• €7,000 — upon signing the contract (place reservation)
• €8,000 — after obtaining the visa (before arrival)
• €8,000 — mid-season (December)

Other programs:

• Half Season (5 months): €12,500
• Intensive (3 months): €8,000

📄 Detailed information about programs and prices:

• Official Academy Website
• Presentation with prices and conditions
• Our players in professional clubs

For long-term programs, you need to obtain a Type D student visa (visado TIPO D).

📋 We send the official invitation for the visa after receiving documents and the advance payment.

✅ We provide all necessary supporting documents for the application at the Spanish Consulate.

The enrollment process consists of the following steps:

1. Initial documentation and agreement
   Copies of both parents' passports (for minors) and the player's passport, signing the agreement with the Academy.
2. First Payment (€7,000)
   Paid upon signing the agreement to reserve a place in the Academy.
3. Reservation and visa documents
   Official invitation and document package for obtaining a Type D student visa at the Spanish Consulate.
4. Second payment (€8,000)
   Paid after obtaining the visa and before the player's arrival at the Academy (usually August/September).
5. Final payment (€8,000)
   The remaining amount is paid mid-season (December). Total for the full season: €23,000
6. Arrival and residence permit processing
   After the player's arrival, the Academy initiates the process of obtaining a residence permit in Spain and all necessary administrative procedures.
7. Official guardianship
   One of the Academy directors is appointed as the official guardian of the minor player in Spain.

Football season (academic year) at the Academy:

• 📅 Season start: August 25
• 📅 Season end: June 25
• ⏱️ Duration: 10 months

💡 Joining during the season:

You can join the Academy not only at the beginning of the season but also at any time during the academic year. In this case, payment will be charged proportionally to the remaining time until the end of the season.

This allows players to start training at a convenient time without having to wait for the start of a new season.

Yes, competitive practice is a key part of the program!

🏆 International Tournaments:
The Academy team participates in prestigious international tournaments every season, where players can showcase their skills to scouts.

🌟 Exclusive Experiences:
We organize special annual trips and matches with top Spanish clubs:

• 🔴⚪ Atlético de Madrid Experience: Training sessions and matches at the Atlético de Madrid Academy facilities.
• ⚡ Rayo Vallecano Experience: Games with youth squads of the La Liga club.
• 🟢⚫ Racing Experience: Visit and matches with the historic Racing de Santander club.

These events provide a unique opportunity to get noticed by scouts from leading clubs.

Yes! We offer full secondary professional education without interrupting the training process.

Program: Enseñanzas Deportivas de Grado Superior

✅ What the program includes:

• ⚽ Training process in the required volume
• 🇪🇸 Intensive Spanish language course
• 📚 Secondary professional education at the Academy
• 🎓 Preparation for university admission

Upon completion of the program, players receive a secondary education diploma and can apply to universities in Spain and other countries.

📖 Official program information

Yes, we accept 15-year-old players under certain conditions:

Program for 15-year-olds:

• ⚽ Full-volume football training
• 🇪🇸 Intensive Spanish language study
• 📚 Academic education is organized separately

Academic education options:

1. Distance learning — continuing education in their home country online
2. ESO exam in Spain — preparation and taking the official exam to obtain a Spanish ESO diploma, followed by the possibility of attending high school at the Academy (from age 16)

🎓 From age 16, players can study at the Academy's high school and receive full secondary education.

To understand the educational process at our Academy, it's important to know the structure of the Spanish education system:

Compulsory school education:

• ESCUELA PRIMARIA (6-12 years) — primary school
• ESO (12-16 years) — compulsory secondary education

After age 16 (two paths):

1. BACHILLERATO (16-18 years) — university preparation

• Specializations: sciences, humanities, arts
• Result: Bachillerato diploma → university admission

2. FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL (from age 16) — professional training

• Obtaining a profession + full secondary education
• Practical training for a specific profession

🎓 Palencia Football Academy program belongs to FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL in the field of sports:

• ✅ Higher sports education (Enseñanzas Deportivas de Grado Superior)
• ✅ Full secondary education
• ✅ Specialization: football and sports management
• ✅ Possibility to apply to universities in Spain

We are always happy to answer your questions!

📱 WhatsApp: +34 698 999 329

🌐 Website: spainfootball.pro/academy

✉️ You can also leave a request on our website, and we will contact you shortly.

Best regards,
Vladislav Zablockis
Palencia Football Academy