A forward thinking online school has been nominated for a prestigious education award, having become the first online school ever to offer an innovative BTEC in esports.
Ahead of the awards ceremony next month, Minerva’s Virtual Academy (MVA) has been announced as a finalist for ‘Creative School of the Year’ at the Education Today awards which recognise the suppliers, schools, and individuals who work tirelessly to improve the education sector.
Launched by Pearson and the British Esports Association in 2020, MVA introduced the Esports BTEC in September for students aged 16-18.
Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games usually in organised, multiplayer competitions between professional players. The most popular esports games include League of Legends and Overwatch.
Covering a range of skills designed to offer students a solid foundation from which to build a career in the esports industry, students will learn everything from how the industry works through to marketing fundamentals, competitive play and even how to safeguard their…
