Community
Think global. Act local.
Players from across the world live, study and train together, building lifelong friendships, adaptability and global awareness.
Nationalities each season
25+
Where ambition becomes performance
International football academy in Barcelona for players aged 12–18
Why Kaptiva
Building players on and off the field.
Through a 360° programme, players are pushed for real growth within football, academics, and personal development.
Student Athletes
Combining football and education.
Through the European International School of Barcelona, players receive fully accredited high school diplomas.
Players worldwide
+150
Residence
All inclusive residence hall.
Living quarters located within school and training grounds allowing for a safe environment for player wellbeing and focus.
Great supervision
24/7
Expertise
UEFA-licensed coaches. High-performance culture.
An extensive coaching staff bringing tactical knowledge, structure, and leadership to players.
Coach-to-player ratio
1:8
Competition
Real matches. Real experience.
Play in official league matches with local catalan teams and compete in renowned international youth tournaments.
Tournaments & showcases annually
10+
Our Programmes
Choose the programme that suits your development path
Full-year programme
Season of football and personal growth
High Performance Football and academics during a 10 month experience in Barcelona.
- Ages 12–18
- September to June
Short-term programmes
Short-term stay inside the academy
Your chance to train in Spain. From 1 to 4 immersive weeks inside Kaptiva Sports Academy — live the methodology, get evaluated by our coaching staff, and discover what life at KSA is really like.
- Ages 11–18
- 1 to 4 weeks
- Intensive mid season training
- Sant Cugat, Barcelona, Spain
Summer camp
High-performance summer sessions
Build a complete individual football foundation with new friends in a dynamic environment in Spain.
- Ages 11–17
- 2 to 4 weeks
- International summer experience
Start your journey at Kaptiva
Football programmes available
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Annual Programme
12 to 17 years old
September to June -
Short Programme
12 to 17 years oldSeptember to June -
Summer Camp Session 1
11 to 17 years old26 June to 9 July 2027 -
Summer Camp Session 2
11 to 17 years old10 July to 23 July 2027 -
Summer Camp Sessions 1 & 2
11 to 17 years old26 June to 23 July 2027
Kaptiva Methodology
Our in-house methodology is designed and developed at the Kaptiva Academy with the goal of developing complete athletes through a 360º approach, achieving results both on and off the field.
Individual Fundamentals (Technical Development) – 7v7
Collective Fundamentals (Tactical Development) – 11v11
Position-Specific Development
Strength & Conditioning
Life at Kaptiva
A structured, international environment where players grow on and off the pitch.
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Residence
Safe and supervised residence
A comfortable, structured environment with 24/7 supervision, clear routines and dedicated staff.
Training
Daily high-performance sessions.
Intense football sessions guided by UEFA-licensed coaches, focused on individual and collective development.
Education
International schooling
Through the European International School of Barcelona, players receive a fully accredited education.
Real opinions of our players
What players and families say
My son took part in a month football summer camp in 2024 - as he says himself it was a fantastic sport, social, language experience. From a parent perspective: great organization, communication, staff attitude; very good sports and boarding facilities. All in all an amazing athletic and life experience for a teenager - much appreciated and highly recommended.
We are incredibly thankful for our experience with Kaptiva Sports Academy. From the very beginning, what stood out most was the quality of the people. The teaching staff, coaches, mentors, and support team genuinely care about the students and athletes. They create an environment that pushes players to grow while also making them feel supported, respected, and safe far from home.
My son (15 yr old) is enrolled at Kaptiva for his freshman year of high school. While letting him move to Spain at such a young age was very hard for me, the benefits have FAR exceeded any negatives of letting your child leave home early. So much so we have already signed him back up for his second year. The program, and all of the staff is TOP notch. Very very impressed, and he is SO happy there and thriving. Our son absolutely loves his soccer coach and says he’s the best coach he’s ever had. From what I’ve seen in person I would agree.
