How much does a football academy in Spain cost?
Price ranges in 2026, what they include and what to check before paying.
Updated October 2026
Short answer
These are the ranges of the prices that academies and agencies publish for 2026 for programmes in Spain with residence. Amounts in dollars are converted approximately.
| Trial week (7 days, with residence) | about €500 – €1,500 |
|---|---|
| 1 month with residence | about €3,000 – €6,000 |
| Half season (about 5 months) | about €17,000 – €36,000 |
| Full season (10 months: residence, studies and competition) | about €22,000 – more than €50,000 |
| Top boarding academies in the USA (for comparison) | more than $75,000 a year |
The difference depends on the club brand, the type of school (international school or online studies), the residence, the level of competition and how many players each coach looks after.
What the price usually includes
- Daily training with qualified coaches, plus gym and injury prevention
- Residence with full board, laundry and 24-hour supervision
- Studies: an international school or online studies, plus Spanish lessons
- Official competition with a federated club (only with stays long enough to get a licence)
- Medical insurance and physiotherapy
- Transport to training and matches, and usually airport pick-up
- Kit, reports and follow-up with the family
What is often charged apart
This is where two prices that look similar can end up thousands of euros apart:
- Flights
- Visa fee and lawyer
- Registration or enrolment fee
- Residence deposit
- Tournaments outside the region
- School extras and excursions
- Pocket money
6 questions to ask before paying
Which company signs the contract?
It should be a registered company with a tax number and an address in Spain. Pay only to an account in that company's name.
Are the conditions in writing?
Programme, dates, payment schedule, cancellation and what happens if the visa is refused. Before paying anything.
Where will he live and who looks after him?
Ask for the residence, the supervision at night and the name of the person in charge.
Will he play official matches?
Only with a federated licence. With short stays this is usually not possible: ask what matches he will really play.
Is the price final?
Ask for the full list of what is not included, so there are no surprises.
Can I talk to former families?
A serious academy shows real players with names and results, and does not promise trials or contracts.
And TNGS?
We work with closed programmes, from one week to a full season, with residence, training, gym, transport and medical insurance included; only flights are left out (and the study visa in the full season). Each family gets the 2026-27 fees and a written proposal.