School history.
Founded in 2016, Virtus College blends the traditions of British education with an innovative, personalised approach. From our purpose-built campus to our world-class faculty, every element is designed to nurture academic excellence and individual growth.
School history.
Founded in 2016 by graduates of Oxford and Imperial College, Virtus College is a premium British Sixth Form located in the heart of Madrid.
We specialise in the final two years of secondary education, with a mission rooted in academic excellence, personalised learning, and innovation.
Our small class sizes, never exceeding ten students, enable truly bespoke teaching, nurturing individual talent and ambition. Inspired by the traditions of British public schools, we foster close student-teacher relationships and a dynamic academic culture. With a dedicated, highly qualified faculty, students benefit from both academic rigour and a strong focus on emotional and intellectual development. At Virtus College, we don’t follow trends, we lead, guiding students towards the world’s top universities and helping them thrive in their future pathways.
A campus designed for A-Level success.
In 2023, Virtus College opened the doors to its new campus, a purpose-built space that mirrors the feel of a modern university environment.
Every detail of the school has been carefully designed to support the specific needs of A-Level students, from light-filled classrooms and quiet study areas to inspiring communal spaces that promote collaboration and wellbeing.
Surrounded by excellent sports facilities, our students benefit from a balanced education that nurtures both mind and body. For those coming from outside Madrid or from abroad, our residential accommodation offers a safe, comfortable, and vibrant home away from home, encouraging a sense of independence within a caring and structured community.
An independent school.
Virtus College is proud to be a fully independent British school, free from external governance.
This autonomy is central to our philosophy. It allows us to pursue our vision uncompromised, maintain the highest educational standards, and make decisions that are always in the best interest of our students.
At the same time, we are proud to be a chartered partner of The Schools Trust, a UK-registered organisation supporting top-tier international schools across the globe. This collaboration provides a valuable global perspective and reinforces our shared ethos: to inspire a lifelong love of learning, uphold British values, and encourage the pursuit of bold academic and personal goals.
Supporting our continued evolution is the Virtus College board of advisors, a group of seasoned professionals with over five decades of experience in founding and leading world-class international schools. Their strategic insight helps ensure we remain at the forefront of innovative British education, equipping our students not only with qualifications, but with the skills, mindset, and character to thrive.
