Sanchez-Casal Barcelona Tennis Academy
Description of Sanchez-Casal Barcelona Tennis Academy
The Barcelona Tennis Academy Sanchez-Casal is often referred to as the "forge of tennis stars" - both for Spain and for the whole world. Among the graduates of the Academy are many star players, world and Olympic champions, for example Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena Bovina.
The Academy was founded by Emilio Sanchez, one of the best tennis players of the 80s, captain of the national team at the Davis Cup, and his colleague Sergio Kasal. Sanchez-Casal Barcelona is one of the most famous tennis schools in the world: it has its own unique educational program, presented in several versions of the course (including combined studying with the passing of classes in a private American school).
The Academy is supported by many large and well-known sponsors, which allows students to offer discounts and scholarships for education:
- Insurance company Mapfre
- Auto company Volkswagen
- Airline Iberia and many others.
In the tennis academy of Sanchez-Casal children 10-18 years old can study: today the international composition of students includes representatives of 30 world countries!
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Sanchez-Casal Barcelona Tennis Academy
YEAR STUDYING COURSE + TENNIS
The program, designed for 1 academic year (September-June) is a combined studying in a private American school and at the same time professional tennis practice. The college for academic studies is located directly on the territory of the Academy, so the students will not need to spend time on the road - they permanently live in comfortable and safe conditions.
Each week there are:
- 15 lessons of tennis (3 hours a day on weekdays - from Monday to Friday)
- 5 hours of general physical exercises (for an hour a day on weekdays - from Monday to Friday).
Professional coaches of high qualification are engaged with children. They sharpen gaming skills, technique and strategy, and help to improve overall physical fitness so that students can cope with high stresses on the court, improve their strength and endurance, and not lead to injuries.
For each student a personal plan of games and competitions is drawn up, taking into account his age and level of play. In addition, psychological support classes are organized (at least one and a half hours per month), and a full-fledged video analysis is made monthly, which helps to celebrate successes and progress, pay attention to weaknesses and promptly correct them.
Academic studying in an American private college is fully in line with the high standards of the US educational system. Children learn in English and are preparing for the TOEFL and SAT examinations. Each student is assigned a personal tutor and guardian, helping to solve any organizational and educational issues. At the end of the course students receive a double school certificate: American (High School) and Spanish (Bachillerato) sample. The most talented and gifted students have the opportunity to receive a scholarship and continue their studies in one of the American universities.
Dates of studying (academic year) are from September to June.
Additional paid and not included in the course price:
- License + medical insurance (from injuries during studying)
- Registration fee
- Additional language lessons (English / Spanish)
- Personal pocket expenses
- Transfer in both directions
- Air tickets in both directions
- Visa fees and expenses.
The school is located in Barcelona on the basis of the modern tennis academy Sanchez Kasal. We offer a high-quality education in the American system that meets modern requirements. All students receive individual attention and supervision, which allows maintaining academic excellence at a high level, as well as developing the personal qualities of students.
Effective mastery of the curriculum is facilitated by small classes (12 people each).
The favorable location on the basis of the Sanchez Kasal Academy gives an opportunity for intensive tennis lessons. Sports at school is an integral part of the curriculum. The school offers studying in a comfortable environment, encouraging the active and healthy lifestyle of students.
The school does not discriminate on religious, racial, national or other grounds. On the contrary, a friendly atmosphere reigns here, and the multinational team helps students learn more about other cultures.
One of the main goals set by the school is the successful admission of graduates to universities. Currently, 98% of graduates enter the desired universities, and 2% continue their professional sports career.
Universities where the graduates of the school are studying:
- American University of Paris
- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama
- Augustana College, Illinois
- Bocconi University, Italy
- Bradley University, Illinois
- California State University at Los Angeles
- California City University of New York
- University of California at Berkeley,
- California University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
- California University of Colorado
- Colorado University of Florida,
- Florida University of Illinois at Chicago.
The school is located in Barcelona on the basis of the modern tennis academy Sanchez Kasal.
We offer a high-quality education in the American system (in English) that meets modern requirements. All students receive individual attention and supervision, which allows maintaining academic excellence at a high level, as well as developing the personal qualities of students.
Effective mastery of the curriculum is facilitated by small classes (12 people each).
The favorable location on the basis of the Sanchez Kasal Academy gives an opportunity for intensive tennis lessons. Sports at school is an integral part of the curriculum. The school offers studying in a comfortable environment, encouraging the active and healthy lifestyle of students.
The school does not discriminate on religious, racial, national or other grounds. On the contrary, a friendly atmosphere reigns here, and the multinational team helps students to learn more about other cultures.
One of the main goals set by the school is the successful admission of graduates to universities. Currently, 98% of graduates enter the desired universities, and 2% continue their professional sports career.
Universities where the graduates of the school are studying:
- American University of Paris
- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama
- Augustana College, Illinois
- Bocconi University, Italy
- Bradley University, Illinois
- California State University at Los Angeles
- California City University of New York
- University of California at Berkeley,
- California University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
- California University of Colorado
- Colorado University of Florida,
- Florida University of Illinois at Chicago.
Accommodation, meals, prices
All students of Sanchez-Casal live directly on the territory of the Sanchez-Casal Academy. The youngest students live in cozy residences, and older children can choose comfortable bungalows. The housing stock is represented by rooms for 1-2 people, laundry and wireless internet, entertainment and table games are available (TV and DVD are installed in the living rooms). Boarding meals, thrice a day, usually on Wednesdays students go to the supermarket for shopping.
Facilities and equipment at Sanchez-Casal Barcelona Tennis Academy
The Sanchez-Casal Academy is proud of its modern, up-to-date equipment, playgrounds and studying facilities. The total number of courts on the campus is 27 (the cover is represented by the types hard, green set, decoturf, clay). On the school territoty there is a swimming pool and a spacious multi-functional fitness center, fields for football and golf. The entire campus and sports facilities are surrounded by a magnificent picturesque park, which area reaches 100 square kilometers.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees are not included in the course price:
- License + medical insurance (against injuries during studying)
- Registration fee
- Additional language classes (English / Spanish)
- Personal pocket expenses
- Round trip
- Round trip tickets
- Visa fees and expenses.
Dates of studying (academic year) are from September to June.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 40 EUR
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Sanchez-Casal entrants must already have at least an intermediate level of playing skills: when enrolled, they will be judged by the specialists of the coaching staff. To reserve a place on the course, you must fill out an application and pay a registration fee + 10% of the cost of the entire course. At will, you can pay for the course in parts, but keep in mind that for students paying for the program at once, discounts are provided.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
