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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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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10/04/2025
We are proud to announce that ELIS Murcia has been recognised as one of the best schools in Spain by the prestigious independent rankings of El Español,...
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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...
¡Gracias a todas las familias que nos acompañaron en la Exposición de Aprendizaje de Year 6! 🌟
Nuestros alumnos estaban muy orgullosos de mostrar sus descubrimientos, no solo sobre la Civilización Islámica Temprana y su influencia en el mundo actual, sino también sobre las habilidades que han desarrollado durante el proyecto, como el trabajo en equipo, la organización y la gestión del tiempo.
Exposiciones como esta son muy valiosas: permiten a los alumnos presentar lo que han aprendido, ganar confianza y reforzar su interés y curiosidad por la materia. El esfuerzo y la ilusión que pusieron en sus proyectos se reflejó en cada presentación, y la colaboración de las familias hizo que la experiencia fuera aún más especial.
¡Enhorabuena, Year 6! Vuestra pasión por aprender nos inspira a todos. 👏
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for the Year 6 Learning Exhibition! 🌟
Our pupils were so proud to share their discoveries — not only about the Early Islamic Civilisation and its enduring influence on the world today, but also about the skills they developed along the way, from teamwork and organisation to time management.
Exhibitions like these are incredibly valuable: they give students the chance to present their learning, build confidence, and deepen their curiosity for the subject. The effort and enthusiasm our pupils put into their projects were clear in every presentation — and the support of our families made it even more special.
Well done, Year 6! Your passion for learning inspires us all. 👏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🎓✨ ¡Nos encanta saber de nuestros antiguos alumnos!
En los Países Bajos, en la Universidad de Maastricht, Graciela acaba de comenzar su primer curso universitario. Nos cuenta que inicia esta etapa con muchísima ilusión, se ha adaptado de maravilla y está disfrutando de este nuevo camino.
Nos sentimos muy orgullosos de su actitud positiva, su confianza y la determinación con la que afronta cada nuevo desafío. De parte de toda la comunidad de ELIS Murcia, le deseamos todo el éxito del mundo en esta nueva etapa y que siga alcanzando grandes metas. 🌟
🎓✨ We love hearing news from our former students!
In the Netherlands, at Maastricht University, Graciela has just started her first year at university. She tells us she is beginning this stage with great excitement, has settled in wonderfully, and is enjoying this new journey.
We feel incredibly proud of her positive attitude, confidence, and determination in facing every new challenge. On behalf of the entire ELIS Murcia community, we wish her every success in this next chapter and hope she continues to achieve great milestones. 🌟
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISAlumni
🏆 ¡Enhorabuena a nuestros pequeños grandes ajedrecistas! 🏆
Este domingo se celebró el Torneo Interescolar de Ajedrez de EducaAjedrez, y estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros alumnos por su brillante actuación.
👏 Izan Pacheco consiguió proclamarse 3° clasificado de ESO y 1° clasificado Alevín del colegio, mientras que Megan Pacheco se ha proclamado 1° clasificada de Primaria del colegio.
👏 Además, Gonzalo Mateo obtuvo el primer puesto en la categoría de Prebenjamín Local.
¡Felicidades a todos por su esfuerzo y talento! ♟️✨
🏆 Congratulations to our young chess champions! 🏆
This Sunday, the EducaAjedrez Inter-School Chess Tournament took place, and we are very proud of our students for their outstanding performance.
👏 Izan Pacheco achieved 3rd place in Secondary School and 1st place in the school’s Alevín category, while Megan Pacheco claimed 1st place in the school’s Primary category.
👏 In addition, Gonzalo Mateo secured first place in the Local Prebenjamín category.
Well done to all of them for their effort and talent! ♟️✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @educajedrez
🎶✨ Una mañana de jazz, cine mudo y mucha creatividad para Year 7 ✨🎬
Nuestros alumnos de Year 7 disfrutaron de una experiencia musical inolvidable durante una salida muy especial. Asistieron a un concierto en directo de The Andrés Santos Station Band, un brillante grupo murciano especializado en dar vida al cine mudo con bandas sonoras de jazz interpretadas en vivo.
Pudieron ver “El espantapájaros” (1920) de Buster Keaton y dos cortos de Charlie Chaplin, mientras la música transformaba cada escena. Después, participaron en una actividad muy dinámica, identificando las diferentes secciones de El espantapájaros y descubriendo cómo la música potencia la narración en pantalla.
Una mañana llena de arte, aprendizaje y emociones que unió música e historia del cine de una forma verdaderamente mágica. 🎷🎥💫 🎶 Porque, ¿qué sería de una educación verdaderamente integral sin un lugar para la música y la creatividad en ella?
🎶✨ A morning of jazz, silent films, and creativity for Year 7 ✨🎬
Our Year 7 students enjoyed an unforgettable musical experience during a very special outing. They attended a live performance by The Andrés Santos Station Band, a talented group from Murcia known for bringing silent films to life with original jazz soundtracks performed live.
They watched “The Scarecrow” (1920) by Buster Keaton and two short Charlie Chaplin films, beautifully accompanied by the band’s music. Afterwards, they took part in an engaging activity, identifying the different sections of The Scarecrow and exploring how music enhances storytelling on screen.
A morning filled with art, learning, and excitement — a truly magical way to connect music with film history. 🎷🎥💫 🎶 After all, what would a truly rounded education be without a place for music and creativity at its heart?
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @andressantosstationband
🏃♂️🌞 El tradicional Cross de la Artillería de Cartagena volvió a convertir un domingo de sol en una gran fiesta del deporte.
👏🏼☀️📍 Con modalidades para todas las edades, el cross urbano de 6 km y el del faro de 14 km reunieron a cerca de 5.000 corredores, que dieron lo mejor de sí por las calles de la ciudad.
💛 ELIS Murcia fue uno de los patrocinadores de la carrera y acompañó a los corredores y sus familias durante toda la jornada, especialmente a los más pequeños, que disfrutaron de actividades diseñadas especialmente para ellos. 🎉 Además, ¡incluso nos encontramos con algunos de nuestros profesores entre los corredores!
✨ Un día fantástico de deporte, convivencia y ambiente familiar.
🏃♂️🌞 The traditional Cross de la Artillería in Cartagena once again turned a sunny Sunday into a true celebration of sport.
👏🏼☀️📍 With categories for all ages, the 6 km urban race and the 14 km Faro race brought together nearly 5,000 runners, all giving their best through the city’s streets.
💛 ELIS Murcia was proud to be one of the event sponsors, supporting runners and their families throughout the day — especially the youngest participants, who enjoyed activities specially designed for them.
🎉 And to our surprise, we even spotted some of our teachers among the runners!
✨ A fantastic day filled with sport, community spirit and a great family atmosphere.
#WeAreELIS #ELISMurcia #WeAreCognita #desde2002corriendojuntos
@crossdelaartilleria
🧠♟️ El ajedrez se abre paso en la educación de los jóvenes en la Región de Murcia
Este domingo acogimos en ELIS Murcia un emocionante torneo interescolar de ajedrez, una iniciativa que impulsa habilidades cognitivas, valores educativos y una sana competitividad entre los jóvenes estudiantes.
¡Gracias a todos los colegios participantes por una jornada tan enriquecedora! 👏
🧠♟️ Chess is gaining ground in education across the Region of Murcia
This Sunday, ELIS Murcia hosted an exciting inter-school chess tournament, promoting cognitive skills, key educational values and healthy competition among young students.
A heartfelt thank you to all participating schools for such a rewarding day! 👏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @educajedrez
¡Cada niño aprende a su ritmo y merece que cada clase cuente! ✨ Yanalie Stevens, nuestra Directora de Infantil y Primaria en ELIS Murcia, nos cuenta cómo la enseñanza adaptativa permite que los alumnos se sientan motivados, comprendidos y desafiados en cada lección. 👩🏫👨🏫
👉 Lee más aquí: https://ellimonarinternational.com
Every child learns differently – and every lesson counts! ✨ Yanalie Stevens, our Head of Lower School at ELIS Murcia, explains how adaptive teaching helps students feel supported, challenged, and inspired in every class. 👩🏫👨🏫
👉 Read more here: https://ellimonarinternational.com
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin
✨ ¡Enhorabuena a nuestra alumna de Year 5, Valentina Atue, por haber sido seleccionada para actuar junto al prestigioso Ballet de Kiev en la obra El Cascanueces, representada en el Teatro Olympia de Valencia! 🩰🎭
Un logro maravilloso que refleja su dedicación, esfuerzo y pasión por la danza, fruto también de su formación en @vd_classicalballetschool 💫
¡Felicidades a Valentina y a su familia! 💐💖
✨ Congratulations to our Year 5 student, Valentina Atue, for being selected to perform with the prestigious Kiev Ballet in The Nutcracker at Valencia’s Olympia Theatre! 🩰🎭
A wonderful achievement that reflects her dedication, effort and passion for dance, supported by her training at @vd_classicalballetschool 💫
Congratulations to Valentina and her family! 💐💖
#WeAreELIS #WeAreMurcia #WeAreCognita
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