Alumni & Friends
Since embarking on our first transatlantic journey in 1964, SYA has inspired over 9,000 young men and women to become global citizens. Our students discover their unique potential through extraordinary adventures that foster cross-cultural understanding, empathy and the confidence to navigate the unfamiliar.
Our Community
Our rich history and bright future have everything to do with our remarkable alumni, faculty, staff and families that make SYA special. SYA is committed to building a dynamic and inclusive community that reaches beyond our campuses. Our community is a diverse mix of dynamic students, dedicated educators, accomplished alumni and engaged parents, all collaborating to create an environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, cultural diversity and personal growth.
Through SYA, thousands of families have watched their children become self-assured global citizens. Over 9,000 alumni now influence communities and professions in 77 nations and counting. Each exemplifies the qualities of a global citizen that SYA fosters in its students.
A Community of Philanthropy
SYA could not exist without the support of our community. Generations of alumni, parents and friends have invested in the future of our school.
We know the value of looking at the world from a different point of view; the importance of curiosity and dialogue. And how the exchange of art, music, food and customs can strengthen our larger human family.
By joining in support of SYA, we help prepare the bridge builders of tomorrow. You can have a powerful impact on the lives of our students across our campuses.
Learn different ways to make an immediate or long-lasting impact on our school.
You are SYA
SYA's future depends on its each of its community members coming together to empower our students through active engagement, volunteerism and philanthropy. Stay connected. Attend an event. Share news. Become a volunteer. Promote SYA. And make SYA a philanthropic priority.
SYA kaleidoscope: reflecting on 60 years
Throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, join us as we share stories, memories and photographs highlighting the power of SYA. In the meantime, save the dates of April 25-30 for a milestone celebration that begins in Barcelona, the site of our first campus, and ends in Zaragoza, our home in Spain since 1998.
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SYA Fund
Giving through the SYA Fund is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of SYA students. The support you provide impacts all students and faculty across our campuses year after year.
The Campaign for SYA
Thank you to the 2,684 donors who contributed more than $18,500,000, making The Campaign for SYA a tremendous success! Because of this campaign, SYA will continue to excel, innovate and provide many more generations of students with a life-changing experience.