Age-based pathways
Football + education pathways by age
Every age group has different priorities. The selected partner keeps the final decision on availability, admission, calendar, cost and conditions.
10-12
Academic objective: safety, adaptation and continuity in school learning.
Football objective: short, highly supervised development experiences.
Parent role: direct participation by parents or legal guardians is essential.
Supervision: very high; services and schedules may vary by partner program.
12-16
Academic objective: secondary-school continuity, habits, discipline and language adaptation.
Football objective: structured technical development, routine and integration.
Parent role: guardian involvement and communication remain central.
Supervision: high; academic format, timetable and support vary by partner.
16-18
Academic objective: strategic decisions around Bachillerato or equivalent, International Baccalaureate if available through the partner, American High School pathway if available through the partner, or online/blended models if offered.
Football objective: performance context, readiness, training habits and future planning.
Parent role: family decision-making remains important, especially for minors.
Supervision: structured; academic and residential services vary by partner.
18+
Academic objective: flexible programs, language, vocational courses, university preparation or international experience depending on partner availability.
Football objective: higher-performance context, maturity and personal development.
Family role: students can have more autonomy, while family communication can remain part of the process.
Supervision: varies according to program type, residence model and partner rules.