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International school in Madrid, Spain
Virtus, The British Sixth Form College
Address
Alcobendas, C/Salvia, 46
Madrid, 28109
Spain
Coordinates40°31′45″N 3°37′54″W / 40.5292°N 3.6317°W / 40.5292; -3.6317
Information
School typeinternational school
Founded2016
School districtLa Moraleja
Head teacherSandra Radford
GradesA-Level (IALs)
Age15 to 18
LanguageEnglish
AccreditationsUCAS, Edexcel, Cambridge Assessment International Education, UNED
Websitehttps://virtuscollege.es/en/

Virtus College, The British Sixth Form is an international school located in Madrid, Spain. The institution focuses on A-Level education for students aged 15 to 18 and prepares them for university entry.

Overview

Founded in 2016 by alumni of Oxford University and Imperial College London, Virtus operates under the charter of The Schools Trust, a non-profit UK-based organisation that supports educational institutions worldwide. The school provides A-Level education and has a curriculum structured for classes comprising 5-9 students. A two-year plan, as well as a mentorship programme, are developed for each student, centred on university admission.

The school has been discussed and noted in the media such as Forbes and ABC, among others.

Academics

The school offers various clubs and societies based on student interests, such as Chess, Music, Criminology, Investment, Astronomy, Forecasting, Psychology Art/IR, Young Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Development, Business and Data Analysis, and Python Coding.

Mentorship programme

The school provides a mentoring programme that offers weekly individual support for students throughout the academic year.

Educational approach

The school employs a "Gate-to-Gate" model focused on university preparation. This includes developing a roadmap tailored to each student's academic interests and strengths.

Extracurricular activities

Virtus students participate in a range of extracurricular activities including volunteer programmes, cultural events, field trips, and athletic competitions. The campus houses various facilities such as a library, theatre, laboratories, multipurpose room, sports fields, and tennis and paddle tennis courts.

See also

References

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  2. ^ Educativo, Éxito (13 February 2023). "Virtus, el británico que ofrece mentoring personalizado a sus estudiantes y 'Co-Curriculars' Clubs". Éxito Educativo (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  3. "Virtus explica el sábado, vía Internet, su modelo educativo". DiarioAbierto (in Spanish). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  4. "Jornada de puertas abiertas este sábado: Colegio Británico Virtus". Yoyorama (in Spanish). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  5. "History and Governance | Virtus, The British Sixth Form". Virtus - The British Sixth Form College. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Virtus, el colegio británico más personalizado de España organiza una Jornada de Puertas Abiertas Online". La Mirada Norte (in Spanish). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  7. "Colegio Virtus, the British Sixth Form College en Alcobendas Madrid". www.colesyguardes.es. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  8. Gregoris, Fran (6 March 2023). "Lista Forbes | Los mejores colegios 2023". Forbes España (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Colegio Virtus The Sixth Form College of Madrid de Madrid: información y características". abc (in Spanish). 14 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  10. "Sandra Radford | Revista Ejecutivos". www.ejecutivos.es. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  11. Educativo, Éxito (22 March 2023). "Raúl García (Virtus): "El esfuerzo, la tenacidad y el sacrificio deben inculcarse con más tesón que nunca en el alumno"". Éxito Educativo (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  12. "Instituto Virtus, The British Sixth Form College de Alcobendas". micole.net. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  13. Gregoris, Fran (6 March 2023). "Personalización y excelencia: la revolución educativa de Virtus, The British Sixth Form College". Forbes España (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2023.

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