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IFX International Soccer Schools, Germany:
Play soccer and study abroad in Germany for a full year, half year, or summer trip! International Fútbol X-Change (IFX) is a leading international soccer organization based in the U.S. that provides professionals, amateurs, and youth soccer players with total immersion soccer programs in locations in Germany (contact us for an up-to-date list). IFX also has football academies in Spain, Italy, England and Brazil.

About Our Soccer Exchange Programs:

Most international soccer camps and soccer boarding schools train participating players in large groups amongst themselves, but our soccer exchange program enables players to:

- Participate in the normal training activities of the foreign soccer club
- Compete as fully registered players of the youth team according to their age subject to FIFA regulations and approval by National and State Soccer Federations
- Learn from licensed European soccer trainers
- Learn from other highly competitive European soccer players

Why Choose IFX Soccer?

-  Immerse Yourself in German Soccer
Contrary to the traditional international soccer tour where teams travel to play against foreign teams, our program immerses players in the foreign game, experiencing the German game as if they were a part of the team.

-  Earn International Sporting Experience
Our soccer training programs take place all over Germany, and enable participants to train within a foreign club and enjoy a true international soccer experience with some of the finest international football clubs on the planet.

-  Learn Tremendous Life Skills
Players also learn tremendous life skills in communication, foreign language, and take away a heightened sense of accomplishment.

Year Round Soccer Programs:


Pro IFX Germany 30 Day Trial:
- 30-day semi-professional soccer tryouts - soccer scouts and soccer agents partnered with IFX for Elite Soccer Player participants. (Ages 18+)

Pro IFX Year Germany:
- Soccer training program and year-long program combines intensive German language courses with placement in a German football club for one full or half season and undergoing an initial evaluation and soccer trial period. (Ages 18+) 

Youth Year IFX Germany:
- German soccer team placement program allows players to study abroad in Germany for up to one year while playing with a Youth Soccer Development Academy. (Ages 15+)

Youth Summer IFX Germany:
- 2-week German Soccer Camp in Nuremberg, Bavaria for boys ages 14-18. Orchestrated by IFX with soccer goalie training options.

Pro IFX 30 Day & Youth Summer IFX Goalkeeper Training:
- Goalkeeper training & soccer goalie camps in Germany - German goalkeeper drills and specific goalie training (Ages 14+)

Full Accommodation & Support Services:

Academic Year, Fall and Spring Semester students are given an orientation upon arrival in Germany. Players are placed with carefully selected host families throughout Germany. Ongoing program support is provided by an in country program representative. Public transportation throughout Germany is very accessible. Transportation costs are the student’s responsibility, including daily transportation to and from school, if necessary.

Although students do not need a visa to study in Germany, they are required to apply for a residence permit for the duration of their stay. Students will be assisted in this process by a local representative.

Email: Contact Us

Address: Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA, 94588, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-12-31 were from:

Larache, Morocco; Miller Place, NY, USA; Manitoba, Canada; Zindorf; ORAHOVICA, Croatia; USA; Jyväskylä, Finland; Connecticut, USA; Italy; Albania; and more.
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International Summer School for Teens in Scotland & London UK
Courses / Programs
• Swing into action or shoot straight for an ace in summer 2024!

• Situated on the campus of University of Stirling in Central Scotland (just 40 minutes north-west of the capital city, Edinburgh), International Summer School for Teens provides exclusive Golf, Soccer Football, Tennis, and Sports Leadership summer camps for UK & international students ages 12-17.

• Students choose a 3-week Golf, Soccer or Tennis-based summer camp or Sports Leadership course, and combine it with one of our academic courses: Pre-Intermediate English, Intermediate English / IELTS, English Academic Writing,  Environmental Studies & Conservation, Business Leadership, Sports Science, or Pre-IB / Pre GCSE Study Skills.

• Over their 3-week stay, students will have access to world class teaching and sporting facilities, all within a safe and supervised environment.

• Participants in our summer school program stay on campus at Stirling University - which is regularly referred to as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

Parent Reviews:
"Our son really enjoyed the golf, leadership, and adventure activities. Thank you to all the staff for being so easy to work with and for providing such a lovely experience!”
• Anita, USA

“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at  the International Summer School for Teens. The whole setting was more than he had expected and experienced before. A big thank you to all of you!”
• Saskia, Belgium
3-week Residential Summer Sports Camps in Scotland - boys & girls 12-17 years old:

• Golf, Tennis, Soccer Football, or Sports Leadership.

• Experienced teachers work in small groups to enhance each of our students skills

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• Pre-Intermediate English Language Course (for Beginner levels)
• Intermediate English Course (plus IELTS preparation & exam sitting option)
• Academic English Writing
• Sports Science
• Global Leadership
• Pre-IB / Pre GCSE Study Skills
• Environmental Studies & Conservation
Centre for Sports Studies - UCD
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3 year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport & Exercise Management, Diploma in Sports Management (two-year programme), Certificate in Injury Management & Fitness in Sport, MSc in Sports Studies - a research Masters programme
International Center of European Football, France
Courses / Programs
• We welcome young & talented Germany-based soccer players to Europe’s top-rated football (soccer) boarding school for male student-athletes between 11 and 23 years old!

• ICEF provides year-round football and academic programs taught in English & French from Middle School and High School through Bachelor's & Master's degrees (529 plan and student loans accepted).

• Located in Evian, France (close to the Switzerland border and only 50 minutes away from the Geneva International Airport as well as 2 hours 30 minutes from Lyon–Saint Exupery Airport), ICEF pro football / soccer residency academy boasts to be one of the purest destinations in the world for a healthy lifestyle.

Professional football programs are implemented by a UEFA / FFF licensed coaching staff and youth development experts who develop smart, physically prepared and mentally strong football players capable of succeeding at the next level.

• Student-athletes enrolled in the 10-month Pro Residency program are eligible to join the Academy’s club, competing at the French national level, Thonon Evian Grand Geneve FC.

• They also participate in elite competitions established in partnership with highly regarded partner clubs, with at least 25 competitive games and 3 European football tournaments per season.

• ICEF student-athletes live, play, and study in a safe environment, where safety and health standards have been reinforced to provide an even safer campus to all student-athletes for the peace of mind of their families.
Residential Soccer School in France for Teen Boys / Youth ages 11 to 23 years old:
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Features:
- Program Designed by UEFA experts / FFF Certified Technical Director
+ Comprehensive and elite competition program
+ French Middle & High School
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+ Bachelor's & Masters programs
+ Top-of-the line professional facilities
+ Lodging and healthy meals
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Kaptiva Sports Academy
Courses / Programs
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The Academy offers:
- Year-round Elite Soccer Training led and conducted by our Technical Academy Staff.
- Competition at the highest level, either on official competition or at friendly games.
- The opportunity to be represented by a Kaptiva Sports authorized FIFA Player Agent, who will take care of the soccer player’s career.
- The full commitment of an international Sports Company, with proven success in the soccer industry which also holds agreements with top professional Soccer Clubs and top soccer-related professionals worldwide.
- Full development: Academic, athletic and personal.

Participating players choose from full-year (10 months), half-year (6 months), or one week programs.

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Kaptiva Sports Academy also runs Summer Soccer Camps in collaboration with FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, Barcelona.
Year-Round Soccer Training Programs for Boys (ages 14-18)

Full Year Program (10 months)
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Half Year Program (6 months)
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One Week Program:
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Abbey Road Programs
Courses / Programs
Abbey Road Programs offer an academic and cultural immersion trip of a lifetime to high school students in Grades 9-12. On our Modern Civilization European history program, every day will be an opportunity for cultural exploration and adventure. Students spend 3-6 nights each in Berlin, Prague, Salzburg and Vienna - traveling alongside professional art historians and European history teachers every step of the way.

For any high school student, Berlin presents the perfect starting point for an exploration of modern European culture and history. Germany’s political and social transformation over the past century makes it a fascinating destination for anyone interested in international relations, politics, and modern history.

Germany boasts a capital, Berlin, that serves as the economic and political nucleus of the European Union. Its stronghold as a leading innovator in the progressive urban development and green-energy movements has resulted in a city with a social culture that is ever-changing and full of energy. Add to this Berlin’s incredibly complex past, and we could not think of a better city to start our exploration of Modern European history.
Modern Civilization Summer Immersion Program for Students in Grades 9-12:

- 3-6 nights in Berlin, Prague, Salzburg & Vienna
- Major: Modern European History

Berlin leg of the trip includes:

- Tours of the Topographie des Terrors, Deutsche and Jewish History Museums and profound Holocaust Memorial

- Discussion on Berlin: a city riddled by strife and division in the 20th century under Nazi and Communist regimes
Manchester City Football Performance Program, Liverpool FC Residential Camps, Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools, Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools & Brighton FC Soccer Schools
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1999, Soccer Camps International is a global leader in providing the best services and information on famous soccer football camps in the UK and Europe.

• Our prestigious UK soccer camps include intensive summer programs with Manchester City Football Performance Program, Manchester City Football Language School, Liverpool FC Residential Camps as well as Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools & Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools in London, and Brighton FC Soccer Schools.

• Manchester City Camps provide intensive on-pitch soccer training and English language classes to boys ages 9-17 and girls ages 12-17 at the world-class City Football Academy facility, the training ground for the Manchester City Football Club First Team and Academy players.

• Liverpool FC provide soccer camps for boys ages 10-17.

• Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools offers weekly football camps in London for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17 which can be combined with optional quality English language classes.

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Manchester City Football Performance / Development Programs
•Intensive 1-week soccer training for boys & girls 9-17 years old

Manchester City Football Language School
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Liverpool FC Residential Camps
•Boys 10-17 & Girls 12-17
•Soccer-Only Camps

Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools
•Weekly summer camps for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17

Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation
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Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools
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Brighton FC Soccer Schools

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