Virtus College is a British school based in Madrid, specialising in the A-Level curriculum. We prepare our students for entry into the world’s top universities through a rigorous academic programme, an international teaching staff selected with the utmost care, and a fully personalised mentoring system throughout their school years.
At Think Ahead Academy, we provide academic support for IGCSE, A-Level, MYP and IB, with both in-person and online classes from our Madrid centres. Since 2016, we have supported over 8,000 students with expert tutors and a methodology focused on exam technique and academic excellence. We are an official Edexcel and Cambridge exam centre.
IB Wave offers online IB support packs in English or Spanish across all subjects, Internal Assessments (IA), Extended Essay (EE) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). Lessons are delivered by IB-specialised teachers, with a flexible methodology and advanced learning technology to help students achieve results in record time.
Our university guidance service is designed for students with aspirations of entering the world’s most prestigious universities. Our coaches, trained at Ivy League universities, Oxford and Cambridge, guide students through a personalised process covering academic and personal development, university selection, applications, admission exams and interviews.
We work with international schools to strengthen their university guidance and academic support processes. We offer workshops, seminars and one-to-one coaching throughout the admissions journey, as well as test and interview preparation with Oxbridge and Ivy League alumni. We also provide online academic services, tutoring support, cover for absent teachers and external candidate preparation.
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“An integrated vision of education. Truly different. A great experience for my two children. Very grateful.”
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“A truly unique educational institution where the quality of teaching and the personal care provided are truly exceptional.”
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“Discovering Virtus College was a great stroke of luck, and deciding to enroll my son was a crucial decision. The dedication of both the school’s leadership and each and every teacher to the academic and personal development of the students is admirable—something truly hard to find nowadays. I couldn’t be more grateful for the excellent preparation my son received to face university.”
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“From the very beginning, Think Ahead helped me with several subjects – both at IGCSE and IB level. Thanks to their support, I improved my grades in over four subjects. Beyond the academic progress, the warm and caring approach made learning so much easier.”
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“Think Ahead was essential for my son during his final year of the IB. The teaching team is outstanding. They know the IB curriculum inside out and provide exactly what students need to succeed in their final exams. The personalised attention is also excellent. I recommend them 100%.”
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“Think Ahead Academy, with its brilliant methodology focused on personalised teaching and results-driven exam preparation, was key in helping our son succeed in the IB. They helped him achieve excellent grades and approach each exam with confidence. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, both for passing and for improving performance, as was the case with our son. Thank you!”
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“They really helped me improve my Maths grades. I also received full support in structuring my Extended Essay and Internal Assessments. The tutors know the IB very well. My teacher was Blanca and I’m very happy.”
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“The quick response to our academic needs was excellent. The classes were outstanding and led to the success we were hoping for. We also really appreciated the feedback after each lesson, which allowed us to track progress.”
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“It’s been a very positive experience. The lessons were always well organised, the teachers were well prepared and always available to answer questions. I’m very happy and it helped me a lot.”
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“Think Aheact·s unique set of B2B services are designed to help your school reach its goals. At the British School of Lisbon. we're using their services to achieve our goal of building a best-in-class futures and careers department, one that reflects our students' ambition and global outlook. With immediate access to a diverse pool of international experts. we hope to deliver tailored. worldclass guidance that no small internal team could match. This isn't about filling a gap. it's about future-proofing our careers provision. For schools that take career counselling seriously. Think Ahead is the partner that brings both depth and breadth to every student's journey.”
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“The English School of Asturias used Think Ahead to support the school's 1B programme in Year 13. The quality of teachers working with our students was exceptional: they were all highly qualified and experienced. Through working with the company our students had personalised programmes working in small class groups, ideal for making rapid progress. The support overall offered was outstanding.”
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