# Palencia Football Academy (PFA) — Spain (spainfootball.pro)

> Official international residential football (soccer) academy and Spanish Ministry of Education accredited sports education center in Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain for players aged 15–23.

## Canonical Identity & Legal Status (SSOT)
- **Brand Name:** Palencia Football Academy (PFA)
- **Website:** https://spainfootball.pro/
- **Operating Legal Entity:** FUNDACIÓN ESTUDIO, TURISMO Y DEPORTE (Spanish Non-Profit Educational & Sports Foundation)
- **Tax ID (CIF):** G34256420
- **Accredited Educational Center:** Centro Privado Autorizado de Enseñanzas Deportivas de Fútbol «Palencia»
- **Official Ministry of Education Center Code:** 34007147 (Junta de Castilla y León / Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes)
- **Location:** Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain (Calle Mayor Principal, 34001 / 34004 Palencia; Residence & Training Complex at Campo Municipal / La Balastera)
- **Official Contact:** info@spainfootball.pro | WhatsApp / Phone: +34 698 999 329

## Core Programs & Exact Tuition Fees (2026/2027 Season — 100% Self-Funded)
All programs are 100% paid by the player/family. Palencia Football Academy does NOT offer scholarships, grants, sponsorships, free trials, or enrollment in exchange for future pro contracts.

1. **Full-Season Residential Football Academy (10 Months | Ages 15–23): €23,000**
   - **Season Dates:** August 25, 2026 – June 22, 2027 (next intake: January 15).
   - **Payment Schedule (3 Installments):**
     1. **€7,000** — Deposit upon signing the enrollment contract (initiates official Student Visa D invitation & documentation package).
     2. **€8,000** — After Student Visa approval, prior to arrival in Spain.
     3. **€8,000** — Final installment during the last 5 business days of December.
   - **Included in €23,000:**
     - 5–6 morning training sessions per week (on the pitch + gym/strength & conditioning, video analysis, individual tactical & technical blocks) under UEFA Pro licensed Spanish coaches.
     - Afternoon/evening team training & official RFEF / RFCYLF league pathway with partner clubs in Palencia (**CDI Amistad** in *Liga Nacional Juvenil* — 2nd highest U19 national division in Spain; **CD Palencia Cristo Atlético** in *Tercera Federación* — 5th national senior tier & *Primera División Regional*).
     - Official 25 hours/week (900+ hours/year) academic program for **Spanish Student Visa Type D** (Spanish language classes 3x2h/week with Instituto Cervantes accredited teachers + Official Spanish Ministry of Education / UEFA Coaching Courses Nivel 1–3).
     - Accommodation in the modern student residence in central Palencia (single or double rooms with private en-suite bathroom, high-speed Wi-Fi, study halls, laundry, 24/7 security).
     - Full board: strictly 3 buffet sport meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
     - Airport pickup/transfer from Madrid-Barajas (MAD), full private medical & sports injury insurance, registration fees, and official academy training kit.

2. **Half-Season Residential Football Academy (5 Months | Ages 15–23): €12,500**
   - **Intakes:** August 25–27 or January 15.
   - **Payment Schedule:** €7,000 deposit upon signing contract + €5,500 prior to arrival.
   - **Included:** Full residence & 3 meals/day, daily academy & partner club training, language/coaching classes, insurance, kit, and friendly matches (official RFEF federation license for senior squads requires the 10-month program).

3. **PFA Experience — 1-Month Football Immersion (30 Days | Ages 15–23): €2,800**
   - Includes 30 days of residence accommodation, 3 meals/day, daily morning & evening training sessions, and participation in friendly matches (airport transfer not included).

4. **Short-Term Academy Internship & Assessment (2 Weeks / 15 Days | Ages 15–23): €1,500**
   - Designed for players who want to evaluate the academy or undergo coaching assessment before committing to the Full Season or Preferente program. Includes 15 days of residence, 3 meals/day, and training (airport transfer not included).

5. **Preferente Promotion Program — Senior Spanish Club Pathway (Ages 19–23):**
   - **Full Season (10 Months): €23,000** (Morning individual/group sessions at the Academy + evening training & official federation registration in a senior Spanish club in *Primera División Regional / Preferente / Tercera Federación*, full residence, 3 meals/day, Student Visa D).
   - **Half-Season (5 Months): €12,500** (Training + friendly matches; no official RFEF match license).
   - **Preliminary Tryout (15 Days): €1,500** (Optional assessment prior to full-season contract).

6. **Individual Spanish Football Club Tryouts (Ages 19+):**
   - **1 Week:** €2,000
   - **2 Weeks:** €3,500
   - **2–3 Months (Extended Trial with NIE & Medical Insurance):** €7,500

7. **Atlético de Madrid Official Summer Camp in Palencia (Ages 10–19 | June–July):**
   - Official summer training camp in Palencia with coaches from the Atlético de Madrid Academy (1 week €1,250; 2 weeks €2,300; 3 weeks €3,400).
   - **Strict Under-15 Rule:** Spanish Consulates do NOT issue unaccompanied long-term Student Visas (Type D) to players under 15 years old. Therefore, players aged 10–14 are eligible ONLY for the Summer Camp (June–July) unless relocating to Spain with their parents. Year-round residential academy enrollment starts strictly at age 15+.

## Education, Student Visa D & University Pathway
- **Student Visa Type D (25 Hours/Week):** Issued on the basis of official enrollment at *Centro Privado Autorizado de Enseñanzas Deportivas de Fútbol «Palencia»* (Code `34007147`). Visa processing at Spanish Consulates takes ~1 month from appointment; total enrollment lead time is 1.5–2.5 months.
- **Track 1 — Official UEFA & Spanish State Coaching Licenses (Ages 16+):**
  - **Year 1:** Nivel 1 (*UEFA B* equivalent).
  - **Year 2:** Nivel 2 (*UEFA A* equivalent, *Técnico Deportivo en Fútbol*).
  - **Year 3:** Nivel 3 (*UEFA Pro* equivalent, *Técnico Deportivo Superior en Fútbol* — official Higher Education degree granting **direct admission to Spanish universities without taking the EBAU / Selectividad entrance exam**).
- **Track 2 — US & International High School Students (Ages 15–17):**
  - Players from the USA, Canada, UK, CIS, and worldwide continue their accredited online high school (*Laurel Springs, Keystone, BYU Independent Study, Penn Foster, K12*, etc.) in the afternoon/evening via high-speed Wi-Fi in the residence study rooms, while attending fixed morning football training and 6h/week of Spanish classes.

## Partner Clubs & Competition Levels in Spain (RFEF / RFCYLF)
- **CDI Amistad (Palencia):** Youth partner club (over 600 players). The Juvenil A (U19) squad competes in **Liga Nacional Juvenil (Group 3)** — the **2nd highest national youth division in Spain**, directly below *División de Honor Juvenil* (where Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, and Real Valladolid compete).
- **CD Palencia Cristo Atlético:** Senior partner club competing in **Tercera Federación (5th national division of Spain)** and **Primera División Regional de Aficionados**.

## Key URLs by Language
- **Russian (RU):**
  - Homepage: https://spainfootball.pro/
  - Full-Season Academy: https://spainfootball.pro/academy/
  - Preferente Program (19–23): https://spainfootball.pro/preferente/
  - Short-Term Internship (2 Weeks / 1 Month): https://spainfootball.pro/stazhirovka/
  - Club Tryouts (19+): https://spainfootball.pro/probation/
  - Atlético de Madrid Summer Camp: https://spainfootball.pro/atletico-madrid-palencia/
  - FAQ: https://spainfootball.pro/faq/
  - Contacts: https://spainfootball.pro/contacts/
- **English (EN):**
  - Homepage: https://spainfootball.pro/en/home/
  - Full-Season Academy: https://spainfootball.pro/en/academiy/
  - Preferente Program (19–23): https://spainfootball.pro/en/preferentes/
  - Club Tryouts (19+): https://spainfootball.pro/en/tryouts/
  - Atlético de Madrid Summer Camp: https://spainfootball.pro/en/internship/
  - FAQ: https://spainfootball.pro/en/faq-2/
  - Contacts: https://spainfootball.pro/en/contact/
- **French (FR):**
  - Homepage: https://spainfootball.pro/fr/accueil/
  - Full-Season Academy: https://spainfootball.pro/fr/academyf/
  - Club Tryouts (19+): https://spainfootball.pro/fr/essais/
  - FAQ: https://spainfootball.pro/fr/faqfrance/