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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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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10/03/2025
Last Saturday, 8th March, the Montevida campus of ELIS Murcia successfully hosted a new edition of ELIS El Valle Trail, establishing itself as a key event in...
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21/02/2025
On Thursday, 20th February 2025, ELIS Villamartín and ELIS Murcia came together for our Annual INSET Day, dedicated to a key theme: ‘Quality.’ This annual event is...
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28/01/2025
At ELIS Murcia, we are deeply committed to fostering a greener and more sustainable future for our students and community. As part of our ongoing efforts to...
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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...
🌟 ¡Solo queda una semana para nuestro Global Be Well Day 2025 en ELIS! 🌟
Este año lo celebramos el viernes 26 de septiembre bajo el tema: “Conectar” 🌍💛
Un día para conectar contigo mismo, con tu entorno cercano y con un mundo global, fortaleciendo todos los lazos que nos unen. 🤝✨
Nos emociona ver cómo nuestros alumnos y toda la comunidad disfrutan de esta jornada llena de bienestar, reflexión y diversión. ¡Prepárate para vivir un día sensacional! 🚀
🌟 Just one week to go until our Global Be Well Day 2025 at ELIS! 🌟
This year, we’ll celebrate on Friday 26 September with the theme: “Connecting” 🌍💛
A day to connect with yourself, your close surroundings, and the wider world, strengthening all the bonds that bring us together. 🤝✨
We’re excited to see our students and the whole community enjoy a day full of wellbeing, reflection, and fun. Get ready for a truly amazing day! 🚀
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin #GBWD2025 #GlobalBeWellDay2025

📅 El próximo sábado 4 de octubre de 2025, de 11:30am a 4pm en el campus de Montevida de ELIS Murcia, celebraremos juntos el 35º Aniversario de nuestro colegio – Family Day 🎉.
Toda nuestra comunidad educativa de padres, alumnos, antiguos alumnos y personal está invitada a disfrutar de una jornada memorable llena de actividades, música, entretenimiento y muchas sorpresas 🎶🎁✨.
👉 ¡Os esperamos para compartir este día tan especial!
📅 On Saturday 4th October 2025, from 11:30am to 4pm at the Montevida campus of ELIS Murcia, we will come together to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of our school – Family Day 🎉.
Our whole school community of parents, pupils, alumni and staff is invited to enjoy a memorable day filled with activities, music, entertainment and plenty of surprises 🎶🎁✨.
👉 We look forward to seeing you there to share this very special occasion!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

¡Qué comienzo de curso tan estupendo en el campus de Buenavista! 🌟
Nuestros alumnos de primaria han disfrutado de reencuentros emocionantes 🤗, momentos para trabajar colaborativamente 👫, jugar en el patio 🌳, reír 😂, aprender 📚, mantener asambleas 🗣️, fijar objetivos 🎯 y, sobre todo, tener voz y ser escuchados 🗨️.
Aquí os dejamos un pequeño resumen de estos primeros días, llenos de energía, entusiasmo y muchas sonrisas 😄. ¡Así da gusto empezar un nuevo curso! 💚
What a fantastic start to the school year at the Buenavista campus! 🌟
Our primary students have enjoyed joyful reunions 🤗, opportunities to work collaboratively 👫, playtime in the playground 🌳, laughter 😂, learning 📚, holding assemblies 🗣️, setting goals 🎯 and most importantly, having their voices heard 🗨️.
Here’s a little glimpse of the first days, full of energy, enthusiasm and lots of smiles 😄. What a wonderful way to start a new school year! 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS
Martes 21 de octubre a las 9:30h.
Inscripciones en https://elismurcia.com/es/puertas-abiertas-y-visitas/
OPEN DAY
Tuesday 21st October / 9:30 am
Please, register at https://elismurcia.com/open-days-visits/
#ELISMurcia #WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita

¡Conoce a nuestra docente destacada de septiembre en ELIS Murcia! ✨
Hoy os presentamos a Miranda Hopkins, Head of Sixth Form en ELIS Murcia, que forma parte de nuestro colegio desde 2008. 🌍📚
Miranda inspira a sus estudiantes a dar siempre el siguiente paso en su camino académico y personal, fomentando la confianza y el valor de salir de la zona de confort para descubrir su mejor versión ✨. Su lema: “Todo es posible cuando piensas en las posibilidades.” 💫
Fuera del aula, es una apasionada del trail running, compitiendo regularmente en la Región de Murcia 🚀🏃♀️
¡Descúbrela mejor en la imagen! 😊
Meet our September Teacher Spotlight at ELIS Murcia! ✨
Say hello to Miranda Hopkins, Head of Sixth Form at ELIS Murcia, part of our school community since 2008. 🌍📚
Miranda inspires her students to take the next step in their academic and personal journeys, building trust and encouraging them to step outside their comfort zones to discover their best selves ✨. Her motto: “Everything is possible when you think in possibilities.” 💫
Beyond the classroom, she is a passionate trail runner, regularly competing across the Region of Murcia 🚀🏃♀️
Learn more about her in the image! 😊
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

En ELIS Murcia nunca dejamos de mejorar 💡✨
Este curso nuestros alumnos del Campus Montevida podrán disfrutar de un renovado centro de Sixth Form, con espacios de trabajo compartido mejorados, que responden todavía mejor a las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes mayores 🙌.
Nos emociona poder ofrecer mejoras cada año y estamos deseando ver a nuestros alumnos sacar el máximo partido a estas fantásticas instalaciones durante este curso académico 🚀.
At ELIS Murcia, we never stop improving 💡✨
This year, our Montevida Campus students will enjoy a fully renovated Sixth Form Centre, complete with improved shared workspaces —designed to meet the needs of our senior students even better 🙌.
We’re truly excited to bring these constant improvements year after year and can’t wait to see our students make the very most of these fantastic facilities throughout the academic year 🚀.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

✨ Esta mañana inauguramos nuestra nueva Galileo Middle School, un espacio educativo pensado para nuestros alumnos de Year 7 y Year 8.
Sabemos que un entorno moderno, estimulante y bien equipado es clave para el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de habilidades, y nuestros alumnos ya lo han comprobado por sí mismos. 😃 Sus caras lo decían todo: exploraron cada rincón, hicieron suyo el espacio y disfrutaron de todos los recursos disponibles.
¡Un auténtico placer verlos así de motivados y llenos de energía para afrontar el nuevo curso! 🚀
✨ This morning, we officially opened our Galileo Middle School, a learning space specially designed for our Year 7 and Year 8 students.
We know that a modern, stimulating and well-equipped environment is key to learning and skill development, and our students experienced it first-hand. 😃 Their faces said it all: they explored every corner, made the space their own and enjoyed all the resources on offer.
It was such a pleasure to see them so motivated and full of energy as they embraced the start of the new school year! 🚀
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

📚✨ ¡En ELIS Murcia estamos a punto de comenzar un curso muy especial! El 2025-26 será nuestro 35 Aniversario 🎉 y lo celebraremos con mejoras en nuestras instalaciones, sorpresas y eventos que harán de este año una experiencia inolvidable 💫.
¡Bienvenidos alumnos y familias, estamos listos para un curso memorable juntos! 💚
📚✨ At ELIS Murcia we are about to begin a truly special school year! 2025-26 marks our 35th Anniversary 🎉 and we will be celebrating with upgrades to our facilities, surprises and events that will make this year unforgettable 💫.
Welcome students and families – we’re ready for a memorable year together! 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

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