Virtus, The British Sixth Form College

Key Information About Virtus, The British Sixth-Form College

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Virtus, The British Sixth Form College Overview

Virtus, The British Sixth Form College, is an innovative institution devoted to academic excellence and holistic education, specializing in A-levels with an average of 5 students per class.

School Structure

The school comprises 80 students split into two-year groups, Year 12 and Year 13. Virtus offers a flexible educational program tailored to individual needs. The approach incorporates cutting-edge education tools, innovative active learning methods, and a focus on 21st-century skills.

Small Class Environment

The school has a small class environment with 5 students per class (maximum of 9). Virtus provides a conducive educational environment for personalized attention. It offers strong support networks and close teacher-student relationships. It fosters individual potential and achieves better results.

University Preparation

Virtus ensures a unique approach to university preparation. It employs vocational tests to assess each student’s starting point. A tailored strategy is designed for the two upcoming years. The school works towards setting milestones and enriching students’ profiles for specific degrees.

Tailored Environment for Sixth-Form Students

Specializing in A-levels, Virtus offers state-of-the-art facilities, inspiring teachers, and an exclusive model designed specifically for Sixth Form students. The college cultivates a pre-university atmosphere with abundant opportunities for holistic student development.

Academics

Curriculum: International A-Levels (IALs):

At Virtus, we adopt the International A-Levels (IALs), a modified version of the traditional A-Level. Students undergo official examinations in January and May of Year 12 and Year 13. Distributing the examination content across four series instead of one.

This approach allows for a more structured study plan. Furthermore, each subject is categorized into modules, providing flexibility in the syllabus.

Curriculum

Extra-curricular

At Virtus, the Co-Curriculum offer is designed around the Gate-to-Gate model. The college focuses on the journey from the school gate to the university gate. It comprises two main branches:

Co-Curricular Clubs

• Essential to the pre-university approach.
• Provides students with specific skills and knowledge highly valued by universities.
• Aim to delve into academic fields of interest.
• This is a unique opportunity for in-depth exploration in areas related to university aspirations.
• Adds significant value to university applications with tangible experiences and projects.
• Includes Humanities & Media Studies, Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Maths & Physics, Biomedical Sciences clubs.

Stage Space Program

• Involves participation in formal debates on cultural and current issues.
• Focuses on the practice of performing arts and theatre.
• Enhances critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and public speaking skills.
• Offers a global outlook and broader knowledge of academic and professional interests.

The Co-Curriculum is the cornerstone for developing transversal skills for facing 21st-century challenges and enriching students’ academic and professional journeys.

Facilities

Tuition and Fees Per Year

Things to Know

Health & Safety:

• Nurse
• Mentors
• Psycho-pedagogical Counsellors

Student: Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Special Needs Support:

• ADHD
• Autism
• Dyslexia

Contact Us

Location:C. de la Salvia, 46, 28109 Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain

Call at:+34 651 15 62 71

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