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Madrid, Spain

Fashion Marketing & Business

Business

Dates

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3 weeks

Costs

$7,550

Highlights

Career exploration

Daily activities and excursions

Dorms

Marketing campaign proposal

Application Deadline

Enroll Now

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Dates

-

3 weeks

Costs

$7,550

Highlights

Career exploration

Daily activities and excursions

Dorms

Marketing campaign proposal

Application Deadline

Enroll Now

Request Information

Overview
Pitch your own fashion brand in Madrid, Spain’s fashion capital. 

Fashion marketing is where creativity meets commerce, and as Spain’s hub for style and innovation, Madrid has established itself as a leader in the industry. With your fellow Global Navigators, develop a marketing plan for a brand of your own design and pitch it to a panel of experts. 

Meet local entrepreneurs for a behind-the-scenes look at the business of fashion, from product development and marketing to retail and sustainability. Explore the rise of fast fashion and its global impact. Strut down Gran Via, Madrid’s main shopping street, lined with iconic retailers from Balenciaga to Zara, showcasing Spain’s influence on fashion. 

In your free time, enjoy picnics with local teens in Retiro Park and admire the historic architecture of Plaza Mayor. Excursions to Segovia and Valencia will reveal regional influences in Spanish fashion, from historic textile traditions to coastal design. This adventure will deepen your understanding of marketing as you immerse yourself in Spanish culture and discover the fashion industry’s dynamic landscape.

A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future

Explore

Have fun discovering Madrid's cosmopolitan vibes and exciting fashion scene.

Network

Meet new friends and fashion experts. Build your own community.

Get Inspired

Launch your future today! Develop practical marketing skills and collaborate on your own fashion marketing plan.

Destination
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The Destination

Welcome to Madrid, an up-and-coming powerhouse in fashion known for its regal elegance and street style. 

In Spain’s sunny capital city, centuries of artistic tradition meet bold, contemporary design. Madrid’s fashion legacy spans from the royal dressmakers of the Habsburg era to modern icons like Palomo Spain. Today, Madrid hosts its Fashion Week biannually, where international and local designers strut their latest creations.

Madrid’s colorful neighborhoods, like Malasaña and El Barrio de Las Letras are home to a flourishing art scene. World-renowned masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí can be viewed at Reina Sofía Art Museum. The Palacio Real, the official residence of the Spanish monarchy, demonstrates how baroque and neoclassical design can come together in an awe-inspiring way. 

The expressive tunes of Flamenco fill the air as dancers twirl in traditional gowns. Passionate fútbol fans can be seen cheering on their local teams. Delicious dishes such as tapas, small, shareable plates, and Spanish churros with hot chocolate make for a sweet treat. Regardless of your interests, Madrid will quickly feel like home!

Cultural Awareness

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.

 

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Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Monday–Friday

Each day offers a balance between interactive instruction and cultural activities with time on your own, too. Morning classes and afternoon activities may swap places.

  • Breakfast at the hostel/hotel or out in the community
  • Experiential learning with expert instructors
  • Lunch
  • Out and about for a cultural activity or workshop
  • Dinner at the hostel/hotel or out in the community

Weekends

  • Overnight or day excursions to top sites
  • Quality time with friends

Housing

Dorms, shared rooms with other Global Navigators

Activities

Sample Activities

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Just Imagine all the fun you'll have!

  • Discover Spain’s rich fashion heritage at Museo del Traje (The Garment Museum), where historic garments and designer pieces are on display.
  • Visit Zara’s flagship store at Plaza de España to learn more about the brand’s approach to retail design.Join a handson fashion photography workshop in a professional studio led by a local photographer.
  • Row a boat across the serene Retiro Park Lake, an artificial body of water in a lush green space that was originally built for a king in the 17th century.
  • Bike along the scenic Manzanares River and admire the impressive modern architecture and public parks along the way.
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Eligibility

Eligibility

  • Participants must be 14 years old and above.
  • Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.  
  • For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page

For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

Application Fee  

$25  

Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.     

More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Costs

Program Summer Session I 2026 3 weeks Start Date End Date Costs $7,550
Program Summer Session II 2026 3 weeks Start Date End Date Costs $7,550

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Program Balance $7,550
Total Fees $7,550

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Program Balance $7,550
Total Fees $7,550

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Ready to change your life?

What's Included

Interactive Classes

Housing

3 Meals/Day

(Dietary Needs Accommodated)

All Ground Transportation

(Once In-country)

Optional Flight Chaperone

(Flight Cost Not Included)

Pre-departure Advice and Orientation

Access to WIFI

(No international data plan or SIM card included)

All Cultural Activities and Excursions

Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection

Staff

Our Staff

Eero Jesurun

Center Director

Eero Jesurun, Ph.D. completed his B.S. and M.A degrees from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Eero studied at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid where he obtained a Ph.D...

Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.

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