Victoria College, Educational institution in Saint Helier, Jersey
Victoria College is a secondary school housed in a stone building complex on Mont Millais with classrooms, laboratories, and sports facilities. The campus provides students with all the necessary spaces for academic learning through GCSE and A-level programs.
The school was founded in 1852 by the States Assembly with its foundation stone laid on Queen Victoria's birthday. This event marked an important moment for education on the island and established a lasting institution.
The institution is recognized in the community through its connections to military academies, where students continue their training. This tradition shapes the school's identity and its relationship with local society today.
Classes run Monday through Friday, and visitors should arrange a visit in advance to tour the grounds. The best time to visit is outside school hours when the campus is quieter and the architecture is easier to explore.
During World War II, the school remained open under German occupation while many students and teachers evacuated to the United Kingdom. This divided experience is a rare chapter in the island's educational history and remains part of the institution's memory.
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