Virtus, The British Sixth Form College
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| Virtus, The British Sixth Form College | |
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| Address | |
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Alcobendas, C/Salvia, 46 , 28109 | |
| Coordinates | 40°31′45″N 3°37′54″W / 40.5292°N 3.6317°W |
| Information | |
| School type | international school |
| Founded | 2016 |
| School district | La Moraleja |
| Head teacher | Sandra Radford |
| Grades | A-Level (IALs) |
| Age | 15 to 18 |
| Language | English |
| Accreditations | UCAS, Edexcel, Cambridge Assessment International Education, UNED |
| Website | https://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.[1][2][3]
Overview
[edit]Founded in 2016 by alumni of Oxford University and Imperial College London,[4] Virtus operates under the charter of The Schools Trust, a non-profit UK-based organisation that supports educational institutions worldwide.[5] 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.[6][7]
The school has been discussed and noted in the media such as Forbes[8] and ABC,[9] among others.[2][10][6]
Academics
[edit]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.[11][12]
Mentorship programme
[edit]The school provides a mentoring programme that offers weekly individual support for students throughout the academic year.[9]
Educational approach
[edit]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.[6][9]
Extracurricular activities
[edit]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.[13][9]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "La Mirada Norte Nº33 Marzo 2023". La Mirada Norte (in Spanish): 10–12. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Virtus explica el sábado, vía Internet, su modelo educativo". DiarioAbierto (in Spanish). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Jornada de puertas abiertas este sábado: Colegio Británico Virtus". Yoyorama (in Spanish). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "History and Governance | Virtus, The British Sixth Form". Virtus - The British Sixth Form College. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "Colegio Virtus, the British Sixth Form College en Alcobendas Madrid". www.colesyguardes.es. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Gregoris, Fran (6 March 2023). "Lista Forbes | Los mejores colegios 2023". Forbes España (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Colegio Virtus The Sixth Form College of Madrid de Madrid: información y características". abc (in Spanish). 14 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Sandra Radford | Revista Ejecutivos". www.ejecutivos.es. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Instituto Virtus, The British Sixth Form College de Alcobendas". micole.net. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ 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.