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A dedicated Mentor is assigned to each student and weekly one-to-one sessions cover organisation, study techniques, personal wellbeing and university planning. The Mentor coordinates wrap-around support with teachers and the Careers Team, setting clear targets and reviewing data after each assessment. Mentors identify when extra stretch or targeted practice is required and organise clinics, workshops or targeted activities in clubs, Houses and the wider community. PSHE sessions address relationships, mental health, nutrition and digital citizenship as part of the pastoral approach. Life on Time is used to monitor wellbeing, and families are kept informed through regular, solution-focused communication.
Upon admission or when a SEND need is identified, there is a comprehensive assessment of strengths, weaknesses and learning styles, drawing information from teachers, parents and relevant professionals. The SENCo liaises with parents and educational psychologists to understand the needs of each student. The provision places the student at the centre and the school adapts accordingly to give the best chance of success. SEND provision is described and coordinated to support inclusive education and maximise student outcomes.
A-Level subjects include English Language and English Literature. IELTS (English language accreditation exam) is compulsory for every student to certify academic English for university applications. Virtus College offers a British curriculum and a two-year A-Level program designed to support university entry at leading institutions. The English Language subject is among the listed A-Level offerings. The program and language requirements are part of preparing students for international university applications.
Weekly mentoring supports personal wellbeing and academic planning. PSHE sessions address relationships, mental health, nutrition and digital citizenship. The pastoral model is proactive and relational, with mentors who know their students deeply and collaborate with teachers to anticipate needs. Life on Time is used to monitor wellbeing and keep track of student welfare. The community emphasises wellbeing through leadership roles and club activities that foster personal growth and resilience.
A safeguarding strategy is in place with an unequivocal commitment from Virtus College staff to protection and wellbeing. The support network enables effective communication among families, staff and partners to guarantee welfare. PSHE and mentoring address relationships, mental health and digital citizenship as part of safeguarding. Technology is regulated for safeguarding: devices are managed, phones are collected daily and iPads have safeguards. The safeguarding framework is underpinned by proactive pastoral care and regular, solution-focused family involvement.
Virtus College The British Sixth Form is an independent Madrid school specialising in the A-Level stage for learners aged 16 to 18. It operates as a day school and is a partner of The Schools Trust, bringing A-Levels to Spain with a two-year programme that emphasises choice and progression. Students select four subjects from fifteen International A-Level options, studied in small classes of up to ten, with modular assessments across Year 12 and Year 13 and January and May exam series. Each pupil has a mentor guiding academic, career, personal development and wellbeing pathways. The campus in Alcobendas opened in 2023 as a purpose-built space with glass-panelled classrooms, science laboratories, digital library and quiet study zones, plus rooftop terraces and wellbeing areas. Enrichment courses complement the core curriculum, and a two-year roadmap supports university entry, including an Oxbridge & Ivy League Programme and access to residential accommodation for international students.
