ELITE: full-year sports residency for athlete-students aged 12–21
Train here. Study here. Live here.
Full-year residency · 15 August to 30 June · Ages 12–21 · Barcelona and Dubai
From €15,270 per season
Choose your sport
Nine sports. One B1 way.
ELITE is B1’s full-season programme, from 15 August to 30 June, in Barcelona and Dubai. Choose your sport: every one trains the B1 way.
ELITE
What every sport gets
- The B1 methodology: Performance DNA
- Five high-performance sessions a week in your sport
- Strength and conditioning twice a week, plus gym sessions
- Positional and specialist training every two weeks
- Video analysis
- Physiotherapy, injury prevention and return to play
- Sport psychology every two weeks
- Monthly nutrition follow-up
- A monthly individual performance report
- An official match every week
- An international tournament
- Monthly masterclasses
The way in
B1 TRIAL.
Six days of evaluation inside the B1 environment, and a clear recommendation on your path into ELITE or SPRINT.
Recommended, not required. Apply directly whenever you're ready.
Discover the B1 TRIALNext edition
Sun 14 – Fri 19 February 2027
BarcelonaOpen
Next edition
Sun 17 – Fri 22 January 2027
DubaiOpen
Formats and prices
ELITE 2026–2027
- B1 ELITE 360€49,790per season
- B1 ELITE BOARDING€37,290per season
- B1 ELITE ACADEMICS€32,470per season
- B1 ELITE TRAINING€15,270per season
Fees and deposits (not included in tuition)
- Enrollment feeOpens the admissions file and placement. Refundable only on official visa denial.
- €400
- Legal tutorIf required: under-18s not living in Spain with a parent or guardian.
- €350
- Health insuranceOr your own policy meeting B1’s minimum cover.
- €800
- Competition and tournament fee
- Included
- New student feeELITE 360 and ELITE ACADEMICS only: academic file and onboarding.
- €2,500
- Program depositRefundable at the end if there are no damages or outstanding charges.
- €900
Payment
- Full payment, or 6 installments.
- The enrollment fee first; installment 1 (about 30%) after visa approval.
- Installments 2–6 between the 25th and 30th of July, September, November, January and March.
Full details are on each sport page.
Life at B1
Where athletes live, study and train.
- ResidenceA private room with bathroom, all meals and supervision 24/7.See the accommodation ›
![A bedroom at the B1 residence]()
- ResidenceA private room with bathroom, all meals and supervision 24/7.See the accommodation ›
![A bedroom at the B1 residence]()
- EducationAn academic program taught in English, with weekly support around training.Read about education ›
![A B1 athlete-student on campus]()
- Sports staffOne staff across Barcelona and Dubai, working to the same B1 Performance DNA.Meet the staff ›
![A B1 coach talking to athletes in training]()
- Life in BarcelonaThe sea, the city and a sporting culture, a short trip from the campus.See the Barcelona campus ›
![The city]()
- Life in DubaiA global city with year-round sport, close to the campus.See the Dubai campus ›
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Admissions
Four steps to a place.
Application
Send the application form on this page.
Enrollment fee and documents
The enrollment fee and your documents open the admissions file. B1 then pre-assigns the residence.
Conditional Acceptance and Pre-Allocation Letter
B1 reviews the documents and issues the letter. Families can use it for visa procedures and travel preparation.
First payment
The place is confirmed once B1 receives the first tuition payment, in full or as the first installment.
Registration
Book your place.
Choose step by step. The summary keeps the total; then add your details.
Sport
Format
Start
Apply
ELITE application.
Three steps. The B1 admissions team contacts you after you apply.
The B1 methodology
You play the way you train. Four dimensions, trained together in real game situations.
A full season in the B1 model: every week built on the game model, with official competition every week. Every sport has its own game model; the B1 Performance DNA is the same.
Learn more about the methodology ›Questions and answers.
Who is the ELITE program for?
ELITE is for athlete-students aged 12 to 21. It is a full-year program in the athlete’s sport on the B1 campus in Barcelona or Dubai, from 15 August to 30 June. It combines B1 training, competition, academics and residence. It is designed for athletes who want to excel in their sport, their studies and their personal development.
How long does ELITE last, and when does it start?
ELITE runs from 15 August to 30 June, in the 2026–2027 season. Training, competition and study run across the whole season. Athletes can join later in the season, subject to availability. During admission, B1 pre-assigns the residence and prepares each athlete’s arrival. Physical and medical tests take place at the start of the program.
Which sports does ELITE offer?
ELITE is offered in Football, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Golf, Futsal, Rugby 7s, Volleyball and Track & Field, with the same formats and prices in every sport. Choose your sport on this page, or tell us in the form.
Do athletes need a level of English or of their sport?
No. All training is 100% in English, and no minimum level of English, Spanish or of the sport is required.
What are the ELITE formats, and how do they differ?
ELITE has four formats. ELITE 360 includes training, residence and academics. ELITE BOARDING adds residence services to training. ELITE ACADEMICS adds academic services to training, without residence. ELITE TRAINING covers training, competition and athlete support. Every format includes the full B1 methodology.
How much does ELITE cost?
ELITE tuition starts at €15,270 per season, for ELITE TRAINING in 2026–2027. ELITE ACADEMICS is €32,470, ELITE BOARDING €37,290 and ELITE 360 €49,790 per season. Prices are the same in every sport.
How do ELITE athletes keep up with school?
The academic program is taught in English. Athletes get weekly academic support adapted to their training schedule. In Barcelona, Agora Sant Cugat International School offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma. For athletes aged 16 and over, Barcelona also offers a language school (Spanish and Catalan), coaching courses, university access programs and other educational programs. In Dubai, athletes study with Minerva School online. Academic services are part of ELITE 360 and ELITE ACADEMICS.
Where do ELITE athletes live, and who supervises them?
Boarding athletes live in B1’s residences: Alba Viu or Garbí in Barcelona, Yugo Dubailand in Dubai. Each athlete has a private room with bathroom. All meals are included. Supervision and support run 24/7. In Spain, athletes under 18 who do not live with a parent need a legal guardian. Families can name one or use the B1 Legal Guardian Service.
How do I apply to ELITE, and what happens next?
Send the application form on this page and choose your sport. It has three short steps. The B1 admissions team then contacts you. Once the admission file is open, B1 reviews the athlete’s documents. Families then receive a Conditional Acceptance and Pre-Allocation Letter. Enrollment is confirmed with the first program payment. Athletes aged 12–18 can also start with TRIAL, a six-day evaluation that ends with a program proposal.
Does B1 help with the student visa?
Yes. After reviewing the athlete’s documents, B1 issues a Conditional Acceptance and Pre-Allocation Letter. Families can use it for visa procedures and travel preparation. The letter does not secure a residence place. It does not confirm enrollment either. Before arrival, every athlete needs valid medical insurance. A medical certificate for high-performance training is also required, with relevant medical history.
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