#VirtusLife
At Virtus, the students play the leading role.
A Thriving #SixthFormCommunity
The leading role played by each student within the community, derived from our small-size year groups and the close relationships we nurture, is the key ingredient for their physical, emotional and psychological development. Here, everyone can be themselves.
Here, everyone is heard. Here, we cultivate the individuality and independence of our students and the acquisition of responsibilities and collaboration, creating a pre-university environment in which everyone contributes.
Thanks to our students, Virtus is a thriving, vibrant community, full of life, laughter, and opportunities. From student leadership to student clubs, charity work, sports and volunteering – there is something for everyone.
The #SixthFormCommunity that they themselves create every day through their achievements, progress and collaborations fills us with pride.
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The Virtus Herald
22/11/24
#Outstandingbritisheducation #Unrivalledpreparationforuniversity #Alevels
It is an absolute pleasure to receive this certificate, informing us that Virtus College has secured A level grades which puts us in the top 1% of schools world wide, based on the progress of each student!
ALPS collects data from hundreds of thousands of students across British Schools who offer A levels and measure the journey each student has travelled: based on the GCSE grades they had when they started the course and the final A level outcome. This is known as Value Added.
True progress is when students overachieve; when their final A level outcomes exceed what they statistically’ should have got’ based on their GCSE grades.
19/11/24
#Charity #Kindnessmatters #Athrivingsixthformcommunity
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news! Our Charity Prefect, Paula Garcia, proudly presented a cheque of over €300 to our chosen charity for this term. This incredible contribution was made possible thanks to our student-led Halloween bake sale, an event filled with delicious treats and a spirit of generosity.
At Virtus College, fostering a culture of volunteering, social responsibility, and giving back to the community lies at the heart of who we are. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this initiative such a meaningful success!
08/11/24
#StudentLeadership #BritishEducation #SixthForm
Top in Spain!
We are thrilled to announce that Isabella and Leire have been recognized with the prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award! They achieved this distinction by being the highest-performing students in the country in the June 2024 A-Level Psychology and A-Level Spanish examinations.
We are immensely proud to have been part of their journey and to have supported them in exceeding their potential. We wish them continued success in all their future endeavors!
01/10/24
#StudentLeadership #BritishEducation #SixthForm
Head Student, Deputy Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl, House Captains, Charity Prefect, Media Prefect, Newspaper Editor, Deputy Editor, Pastoral Prefects, Student Council Chair, Student Council Secretary, Student Zone and Sports Prefect…
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our student leadership rotations! Our students have taken on various roles, showcasing their dedication, creativity, and leadership skills.
We can’t wait to see the positive impact they will make this year!
01/10/24
#UKMT #InternationalMathematicsCompetition
Our Virtus students launched their Tuesday by diving into the demanding UKMT International Mathematics Competition, where they put their problem-solving abilities and mathematical knowledge to the test. This year around 700,000 students took part in the various levels of the challenge: junior, international and Senior. It is our absolute pleasure to recognise the fantastic achievement of our students who were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates- recognising their outstanding mathematical abilities and divergent thinking.
08/10/24
#CareersEvening #University #Preparation4University
On 8th October, Virtus College held a highly informative Careers Evening, providing parents with valuable insights into the various pathways available to students after sixth form. The event, led by the Headteacher, emphasized the importance of career planning during these crucial years and explored a range of options, from university degrees to direct entry into the workforce. Parents were introduced to the college’s dedicated career advisors, who work closely with students to help them navigate the complex world of applications, personal statements, and interviews.
23/09/24
#Meducators #BritishEducation #Destinations
Virtus College invited Meducators UK and Study Mind to lead workshops for our students which are aligned with their career pathways. Engineering saw students build and programme a Lego car to drive guided by sensors, while a business and finance workshop developed students ability to launch start up businesses and assess the financial impact of wider economic strategies. Led by experience professionals in their fields, students received insights into the real world career fields, skills and the university pathways required.
19/09/24
#PIE #BritishEducation #A-Levels
We had the pleasure of hosting our Parent Information Evening! It was fantastic to welcome our students’ parents and share valuable insights about the upcoming academic year. We discussed key topics such as subject choices for the year, preparing for exams and how we’ll support students, the university application process…
16/09/24
#IETrip #University #PreparationForUniversity
What does it take to get into IE University? What does it feel like to be in a lecture at university? Today, our Y12 students explored what their future might look like… A visit to IE University with a tour of the cutting-edge facilities and a masterclass in Applied Mathematics set the tone for life beyond the gates.
10/09/24
#NewAcademicYear #BritishSchool #A-Levels
Yesterday Virtus College opened its doors for the academic year 2024-25. Our students looked wonderful in the new uniforms! It was so lovely to see them all again. Let’s get ready for a year of learning, laughter and a thriving Sixth Form community!
24/06/24
#Wellbeing #Health #Exams
Year 13 students at Virtus College are officially graduated! We are immensely proud of their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout their academic journey. These outstanding students have secured impressive university offers from some of the world’s leading institutions, reflecting their exceptional capabilities and determination. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
10/06/24
#University #UniFair #UniversityAdmission
Virtus had the pleasure of partnering with UniFrog in hosting the International University Fair of the Year! With a broad range of universities such as Imperial College, University of Bath, University of Chicago, University of Otago, IE University, Universidad de Navarra and many others. With over 150 people joining us, we relished the opportunity to give back so that other families could enjoy the same experience as our students.
08/05/24
#Ofxord #AQA #A-Levels
It is our distinct pleasure to announce that Virtus College has now become an approved OxfordAQA International examination centre! As the first British school in Madrid to be a partner with OxfordAQA, we look forward to a brilliant and positive partnership which will benefit many students.
17/04/24
#Wellbeing #Health #Exams
With exams around the corner, and reports of teenagers globally experiencing lack of energy and concentration, Virtus had the pleasure to welcome Dr Malin Garemo to talk to our Y12 students about nutrition, health and well-being.
18/03/24
#Studying #A-Levels #Exams
Virtus students, teachers and parents benefitted from a fantastic interactive session on Radical Revision. Students enjoyed learning about effective revision, parents on how to be revision partners.
15/03/24
#Biology #A-Levels #Olympiad
Virtus does it again! Out of 13,000 international students who participated in the British Biology Olympiad 2024, these stars managed to secure internationally recognised awards; from Commended, Highly Commended to Bronze and Silver awards.
11/03/24
#Engineering #A-Levels #Future
Virtus Sixth Form students benefited from a careers talk from a prominent Strategic Cloud Engineer from Google. Giving us insight into Google as an employer, the life of an engineer and useful life skills, students gained greater insight into the skills valued by Google.
23/02/24
#Physics #A-Levels #Challenge
We are very proud to announce that amongst over 6000 international students taking part, these lovely Virtus Year 12 students managed to secure Bronze and Silver Awards in the prestigious International Senior Physics Challenge!
08/02/24
#OpenDay #A-Levels #Matriculación
The February Open Day at Virtus was an absolute success! Our Headteacher and Deputy Heads provided a detailed look at our British school’s curriculum, the vibrant life at Virtus, the admissions process, and university destinations.
17/01/24
#Deporte #A-Levels #Éxito
Diego, Virtus student, has been selected to join the Spanish under-18 Rugby team. Congratulations Diego! You have the support of all Virtus.
23/11/23
#OpenDay #A-Levels #Enrolment
Virtus students did super well at our Open Day! They, as well as the teachers, managed to guide the attendees through the different A-Level subjects. Congratulations to all of them!
25/10/23
#University #A-Levels #Curriculum
What will it be- Cambridge, Bath, Exeter, St Andrews or Southampton? Year 12 and Year 13 exploring the British Council UK University Fair.
20/10/23
#Chemistry #ALevels #Curriculum
Another day of exploring science here at Virtus: now it was the girls’ turn. From exploding foam to changing colours, whatever is next?
29/09/23
#University #GateToGate #ALevels
How important university guidance is! We have enjoyed starting careers exploring with Virtus’ Year 12 students and a trip to IE university.
21/09/23
#Physics #ALevels #Curriculum
Virtus’ students inaugurated the new laboratory by studying the forces of physics. Exploring the world of science in an exciting and practical way!
23/06/23
#Graduation #A-Levels #University
The school year is over and our Year 13 students from the class of 2022-23 are already graduated. They will soon begin university!
15/02/23
#CharityWork #CommunityService #StudentCouncil
Our students were cleaning the environment together with SEO Bird Life collecting up to 15kg of rubbish.
14/12/22
#UniversityGuidance #FutureUniversityStudents #IE
29/11/22
#CommunitySevice #NGO #Responsiblecitizens
This December we raised €200 with our Baking Sale to help the NGO One Day Yes.
20/10/22
#Assembly #StudentCouncil #Actualidad
An assembly with our guest, Pablo Melchor, introduced us to his NGO Ayuda Efectiva and how to create a positive impact on people’s lives in the most efficient way possible.
4/10/22
#CodingClub #Co-CurricularClubs #HojadeRuta
The Coding in Python Club is one of our most popular Co-Curricular Clubs. Programming in the Python language is highly valued by universities and the labour market.
13/9/22
#ClimbingClub #ChessClub #ForecastClub
Climbing is in fashion and our students participate in it every week
29/6/22
#AccesoALaUniversidad #UniversityVisit #GateToGate
Our student Íñigo Aguirre receiving his A-Levels diploma at the graduation ceremony, on his way to his next stage at Bristol University to study Mechanical Engineering.
