Welcome to El Limonar International School Murcia
Since 1990, El Limonar International School Murcia has been a beacon of educational excellence, offering a British international curriculum to students aged 3 – 18, aligned with the National Curriculum for England and Wales.
By integrating the strengths of both Spanish and British Curricula, we empower students with a distinctive edge, resulting in graduates who attain dual qualifications: British IGCSEs and Spanish 'Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education' certificate, coupled with Spanish 'Baccalaureate' and English A-Level certificates.
These achievements stand as a testament to our readiness for successful global university endeavours.
At ELIS Murcia, we are committed to nurturing every aspect of our students' development
From prioritising their wellbeing through caring and compassionate staff to fostering multilingual excellence and instilling a sense of global citizenship, we provide a holistic education that empowers students to thrive academically and personally.
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP
Executive Principal,
Vanessa Grimward, MEd
Awarded European Regional Winner
2023 Pearson International School Leader of the Year
With extensive experience and a passion for education, Principal Vanessa Grimward, MEd, brings a wealth of knowledge to El Limonar International School Murcia. Her leadership embodies a commitment to fostering holistic growth and a dynamic learning environment for students.
- Vanessa Grimward, MEd
High quality learning experiences in exceptional facilities
Experience learning in state-of-the-art surroundings across our two exceptional campuses: the Buenavista Campus and Montevida Campus. Our world-class facilities are designed to inspire, support, and nurture every aspect of your child’s educational journey.
Buenavista Campus
Early Years & Primary
Spanning an impressive 63,000m², our Buenavista campus offers a world-class education.
Within our teaching buildings, you'll find IT suites, well-equipped science laboratories, art rooms, and drama and music studios. Our outdoor facilities feature an open-air amphitheatre, courts for tennis and paddle sports, a swimming pool, as well as expansive sports pitches and play areas.
Montevida Campus
Secondary & Sixth Form
State-of-the-art 15,000m² facilities, our Montevida Campus offers the highest quality education available in the region.
Our students thrive within a diverse and engaging curriculum, benefiting from specialist installations for athletics, sport, theatre studies, art and design, music, sciences, and investigation. This fosters collaborative and active learning experiences within our modern and innovative environment.
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School News
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16/12/2025
Once again, the ELIS Murcia community has shown its strong commitment to solidarity by supporting Cáritas Región de Murcia in its Christmas toy collection campaign, part of...
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05/11/2025
We are incredibly proud to announce that ELIS Murcia has once again been recognised for excellence at the Cognita Europe and USA Education Summit. This year, our...
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06/10/2025
Last Friday, 3 October, and Saturday, 4 October, ELIS Murcia enthusiastically celebrated its 35th anniversary, consolidating its position as a leading international school in the Region of...
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29/09/2025
On 26 September, our students took part in Global Be Well Day, the annual event promoted by Cognita to strengthen the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of...
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26/06/2025
On Wednesday 25th June, we joyfully celebrated the graduation of our Year 13 students at the Montevida campus. This year’s ceremony marked a historic moment for ELIS...
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22/05/2025
On Wednesday 21 May, ELIS Murcia came alive with colour, flavour and music to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The event, which...
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30/04/2024
We are thrilled to share the joyous celebration of our Year 13 Graduation Ceremony, held last Friday at our Montevida campus. The day commenced with a touching...
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18/03/2024
The day kicked off with the XVI edition of the well-known ELIS El Valle Trail race, the oldest trail race in the Region of Murcia, which took...
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06/03/2024
ELIS Murcia was privileged to host a distinguished delegation from the Cognita Europe Executive Leadership Team on March 5th and 6th, marking a significant moment in our...
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20/02/2024
Last Friday, we had our annual staff training day (Inset Day), bringing together all personnel from both ELIS schools at the Montevida campus of ELIS Murcia. The...
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12/01/2024
The objective of Cognita's 'Learning without Borders' programme is to facilitate the exchange of teaching methodologies, foster a comparative perspective, and enhance learning between schools over a...
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18/12/2023
Bringing Christmas to every corner of the Region of Murcia without exception. This has been the goal of ELIS Murcia for this year. And what better way...
🏆✨ ¡Enhorabuena, Vega! ✨🏆
Felicitamos a Vega García del Río (Year 7) por el magnífico logro de obtener la 🥇 1ª posición en la 1ª Sede de la Liga de Promesas 2026, organizada por la Federacion De Patinaje De La Region De Murcia (FPRM). Compitió en la modalidad de Patinaje Artístico – Free Skating Ladies, junto a 27 patinadoras de su mismo nivel.
Un éxito que refleja su esfuerzo, constancia y pasión por este deporte, así como el apoyo incondicional de su familia, a quienes también felicitamos. Vega, sigue disfrutando del patinaje, confiando en tu trabajo y luchando cada día por tus sueños. ⭐⛸️
🏆✨ Congratulations, Vega! ✨🏆
We congratulate Vega García del Río (Year 7) on the outstanding achievement of securing 🥇 1st place at the 1st round of the 2026 Promises League, organised by the Murcia Region Skating Federation (FPRM). She competed in the Artistic Skating – Free Skating Ladies category against 27 skaters of the same level.
This achievement reflects her hard work, dedication and passion for the sport, together with the constant support of her family. Vega, keep enjoying skating, trusting in your training and continuing to pursue your dreams with determination. ⭐⛸️
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
¿Buscas consejos prácticos para acompañar a tus hijos en su etapa escolar? 🌱
En nuestro blog ellimonarinternational.com, nuestros profesionales comparten conocimientos y recomendaciones sobre bienestar, tecnología, multilingüismo, épocas de exámenes… ¡y mucho más! 🎒💻🌍
Orientación real para familias reales, del aula a casa.
👉 Visítalo y no te lo pierdas.
https://ellimonarinternational.com/es/
Looking for practical advice to support your children as they grow? 🌱
On our blog ellimonarinternational.com, our education professionals share insights and tips on wellbeing, technology, multilingualism, exam time… and much more! 🎒💻🌍
Real guidance for real family life — straight from the classroom to home.
👉 Visit the blog and stay informed!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin
✨ ¡Gracias a nuestra maravillosa comunidad! 💚
Durante el primer trimestre de este curso, gracias a iniciativas como nuestro Mercado Solidario por el 35º aniversario de ELIS Murcia, los Mufti Days y nuestro Make Day, hemos recaudado 1.696 € para el proyecto de la Fundación Vicente Ferrer: “Becas para escuelas profesionales”.
¡Vuestro solidaridad hace posible que juntos apoyemos la educación y el futuro de muchas personas! 💚
✨ Thank you to our wonderful community! 💚
During the first term of this school year, thanks to initiatives like our Solidarity Market celebrating ELIS Murcia’s 35th anniversary, Mufti Days, and our Make Day, we raised €1,696 for the Vicente Ferrer Foundation project: “Scholarships in vocational schools.”
Your generosity makes it possible for us to support education and future opportunities for many people! 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @fvicenteferrer
💚👟 IV MARCHA SOLIDARIA 👟💚
El próximo 30 de enero volvemos a caminar juntos por una gran causa 🤝✨
Celebramos en Buenavista nuestra IV Marcha Solidaria, una jornada muy especial en la que alumnos, familias y profesores, desde Nursery hasta Year 8, unimos fuerzas para apoyar a la infancia a través de Save the Children 🌍🧒👧
Os animamos a participar con vuestros hijos, a disfrutar de una mañana de convivencia, deporte y solidaridad, y a demostrar que, cuando nuestra comunidad camina unida, podemos marcar la diferencia 💫
💚 ¡Os esperamos para caminar por la infancia! 💚
💚👟 IV CHARITY WALK 👟💚
On 30th January, we will be walking together once again for a great cause 🤝✨
Our IV Charity Walk brings together students, families and teachers, from Nursery to Year 8, to support children through Save the Children 🌍🧒👧
We invite all families to join us, walk alongside your children, and enjoy a morning full of community spirit, sport and solidarity. Together, we can truly make a difference 💫
💚 We look forward to seeing you walking for childhood! 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @savethechildren_es
🌿🌍 Aprendiendo a cuidar nuestro entorno 🌍🌿
Los alumnos de Year 7 y Year 8 asistieron a una interesante charla sobre reforestación, impartida por Gabriel Buendía Blázquez, Técnico Especialista en Espacios Naturales Protegidos 👏
De forma amena e interactiva, aprendieron sobre el Valle Perdido, la Sierra de Carrascoy y la evolución de su masa forestal en los últimos 70 años 🌲
Esta actividad forma parte de las acciones de nuestro Reto Cognita, en el que ELIS Murcia participa un año más 🏆
🙏 Gracias por la visita y por compartir vuestros conocimientos con nuestros alumnos.
🌿🌍 Learning to care for our environment 🌍🌿
Year 7 and Year 8 students attended an engaging talk on reforestation, delivered by Gabriel Buendía Blázquez, Specialist Technician in Protected Natural Areas 👏
Through an interactive and accessible approach, students learned about Valle Perdido, the Sierra de Carrascoy, and how its forest areas have evolved over the last 70 years 🌲
This activity is part of our ongoing work for the Cognita Challenge, in which ELIS Murcia is proudly taking part once again 🏆
🙏 Thank you for visiting us and for sharing your expertise with our students.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🏆 ¡ELIS Murcia lidera el ranking de los mejores colegios de la Región de Murcia 2026 según Micole!
Un reconocimiento a nuestro compromiso con una educación de calidad, el bienestar del alumnado y una visión verdaderamente internacional. 🌍🍋
Gracias a toda nuestra comunidad por hacerlo posible.
https://www.micole.net/mejores-colegios-de-murcia
🏆 ELIS Murcia leads the Micole ranking of the best schools in the Region of Murcia for 2026!
This recognition reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, student wellbeing and a truly international education. 🌍🍋
Thank you to our whole community for making this possible.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @micoleoficial
🧬✨ Un grupo de alumnos de Year 13 ha participado en la XX Olimpiada Regional de Biología, organizada por la Facultad de Biología de la Universidad de Murcia, el Colegio Oficial de Biólogos de la Región de Murcia (COBRM), la Consejería de Educación de la Región de Murcia y la ETS de Ingeniería Agronómica de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena.
Durante la jornada, nuestros estudiantes han podido poner a prueba sus conocimientos de Biología 🧪📚 y vivir una experiencia académica enriquecedora en un auténtico entorno universitario 🎓.
👏 ¡Agradecemos un año más la invitación y la excelente organización de esta iniciativa que fomenta el talento científico y la pasión por aprender!
🧬✨ A group of Year 13 students took part in the 20th Regional Biology Olympiad, organised by the Faculty of Biology at the University of Murcia, the Official College of Biologists of the Region of Murcia (COBRM), the Regional Ministry of Education and the School of Agricultural Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena.
The event gave students the opportunity to put their Biology knowledge to the test 🧪📚 and enjoy a truly enriching academic experience in a university setting 🎓.
👏 We are grateful once again for the invitation and for an initiative that continues to promote scientific excellence and passion for learning.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #elismurcia
@biologia_um @umu @cobrm_oficial @etsia_upct @upctoficial
🔧🤖 STEAM CLUB – YEAR 9 🤖🔧
Este trimestre, los alumnos de Year 9 del STEAM Club están aprendiendo una nueva y emocionante habilidad: soldadura ⚡🛠️
Cada alumno trabaja en su propio proyecto, ensamblando componentes eléctricos en una placa de circuito impreso, lo que les permite desarrollar no solo destrezas técnicas, sino también la responsabilidad en el manejo de nuevo equipamiento y una mejor comprensión de los circuitos eléctricos y sus componentes 🔍💡
Entre los proyectos que están realizando se encuentran:
🎮 Un juego portátil de Tetris
📏 Un dispositivo para medir distancias mediante ondas sonoras
🧮 Una calculadora
¡Aprendizaje práctico, creatividad y tecnología en acción! 🚀
🔧🤖 STEAM CLUB – YEAR 9 🤖🔧
This term, our Year 9 STEAM Club students are developing an exciting new skill: soldering ⚡🛠️
Each student has been given a hands-on project involving the assembly of electrical components onto a printed circuit board, helping them to build technical skills, learn to handle new equipment responsibly, and deepen their understanding of electrical components and circuits 🔍💡
Projects include:
🎮 A Tetris handheld game
📏 A device for measuring distances using sound waves
🧮 A calculator
Practical learning, creativity and technology brought together in STEAM! 🚀
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
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