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...
Estamos muy orgullosos de celebrar los excepcionales logros de nuestros alumnos de Year 11 en los exámenes IGCSE 2025. En todas las materias, el 50% de las calificaciones fueron de 7 o más, siendo este el rango de nota equivalente a sobresaliente. En Matemáticas e Inglés, nuestros estudiantes lograron un 100% de aprobados, con más del 50% obteniendo sobresaliente. Las Lenguas Extranjeras fueron otro punto destacado, con un 100% de aprobados y un 85% de notas sobresalientes. ¡Enhorabuena a todo nuestro alumnado y profesorado por su esfuerzo y compromiso!
👉 Puedes consultar estos y otros datos sobre los resultados académicos de nuestros alumnos en: https://elismurcia.com/es/excelencia-academica/
We are proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our Year 11 students in their 2025 IGCSE examinations. Across all subjects, 50% of grades were awarded at 7 or above. In Maths and English, our students achieved a 100% pass rate, with over 50% attaining top grades (7–9). Modern Foreign Languages were another highlight, with a 100% pass rate and 85% of entries achieving top grades (7–9). Congratulations to all our students and teachers for their dedication and effort!
👉 You can find these and other details about our students’ academic results at: https://elismurcia.com/academic-excellence/
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ELIS Murcia celebra unos resultados excepcionales en Year 13, fruto del esfuerzo constante de nuestro alumnado y la dedicación y calidad del profesorado. Este año, destacamos a nuestro alumno Bartolomé Lajarín Brox, que ha alcanzado la máxima nota de la Región de Murcia con 14 sobre 14, mientras que un excelente 40 % de los graduados superó los 12 puntos en la nota media de acceso a la universidad española. ¡Ha sido un verdadero placer ver las caras de satisfacción de los alumnos al recoger sus notas!
Estos logros son fiel testimonio de la disciplina, el compromiso y los valores que guían nuestra comunidad: respeto, cuidado mutuo, perseverancia, amabilidad y honestidad.
¡Enhorabuena a todos!
ELIS Murcia celebrates outstanding A-Level results in Year 13, the result of consistent effort and quality teaching. This year, 59 % of grades awarded were A*–A, 83 % were A*–C, and 100 % of students achieved A*–A in Biology and History. It has been a real pleasure to see the delight on students’ faces as they collected their results!
These achievements demonstrate the dedication, ambition and values that guide daily life at the school: respect, care, perseverance, kindness and honesty.
Congratulations everyone!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

Explorando la historia y la naturaleza en Summerlim 🗺️🌿
Durante nuestras escapadas a Sierra Espuña y El Valle, ha habido tiempo para todo y para todos los gustos.
En El Valle, los alumnos viajaron a través del tiempo ⏳ con divertidos juegos y actividades relacionadas con nuestro tema del verano: La línea del tiempo. ¡Desde la prehistoria hasta nuestros días, pasando por egipcios, romanos y mucho más! 🦕🏛️🕰️
Y para los más aventureros, no faltó la emoción en las tirolinas y los puentes vietnamitas 🌲💪
Cerramos esta edición de Summerlim con una sonrisa y el corazón lleno de buenos recuerdos 💛
A todas nuestras familias, os deseamos un verano relajante, divertido y lleno de momentos compartidos.
¡Ya contamos los días para volver a veros muy pronto! ☀️😊
History and nature come together at Summerlim 🗺️🌿
Our trips to Sierra Espuña and El Valle offered something for everyone.
In El Valle, students travelled through time ⏳ with engaging games and activities linked to this summer’s theme: The Timeline. From prehistoric times to the present day — with stops in Ancient Egypt, Rome and more! 🦕🏛️🕰️
For our thrill seekers, zip lines and hanging bridges added to the outdoor excitement 🌲💪
We close this edition of Summerlim with smiles all around and memories to cherish 💛
To all our families, we wish you a restful, joyful summer together.
We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back soon! ☀️😊
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

🎉 ¡La nueva Galileo Middle School está casi lista!
Estamos encantados de anunciar que el edificio estará terminado a tiempo de sobra para recibir a nuestros alumnos de Year 7 y Year 8 en septiembre.
🧑🏫✨ Sólo falta lo más importante: que los alumnos la llenen de vida, aprendizaje y experiencias inolvidables.
Sabemos que un espacio bien diseñado forma parte esencial de la experiencia educativa y tiene un impacto directo en el bienestar y el aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes. 🏫💡
🎉 Our new Galileo Middle School is almost ready!
We’re thrilled to share that the building will be fully completed well ahead of time to welcome our Year 7 and Year 8 students this September.
🧑🎓✨ Now, all that’s missing is what truly brings a school to life — our students enjoying it and making it their own.
We believe a well-designed learning space is a key part of the educational experience and can positively influence learning and wellbeing. 🏫🌟
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🌿✨ Esta mañana en nuestra Summer School disfrutamos de una increíble ruta guiada por Sierra Espuña. Equipados y preparados, pudimos conectar con la naturaleza, apreciando la riqueza de su fauna y flora 🌸🦉. Una experiencia para recordar y valorar nuestro entorno natural 🌞🍃. ¡Viva la aventura al aire libre! 🚶♂️🌳
🌿✨ This morning at our Summer School, we enjoyed an amazing guided walk through Sierra Espuña. Well-equipped and ready, we connected with nature, appreciating the rich local wildlife and flora 🌸🦉. A memorable experience to value and protect our natural surroundings 🌞🍃. Long live the great outdoors adventure! 🚶♂️🌳
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¡Nuestros alumnos de Summerlim en ELIS Murcia lo han pasado en grande en su excursión a El Valle! 🐴🌿 Disfrutaron de un montón de actividades al aire libre como paseos a caballo, rutas en plena naturaleza, rocódromo 🧗♂️ ¡y hasta una cama elástica con arneses para saltar más alto! 😄
Una jornada divertidísima en grupo, llena de risas, compañerismo y momentos para recordar. 💚
Our Summerlim students from ELIS Murcia had an amazing day out at El Valle! 🐴🌿 They enjoyed a wide range of outdoor activities including horse riding, nature walks, a climbing wall 🧗♂️ and even a bungee trampoline! 😄
A fantastic group experience filled with laughter, teamwork and unforgettable memories!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

Así fue nuestro Summer Football Camp ⚽🔥
¡Finaliza con gran éxito nuestro primer campus de fútbol de verano junto a Tranmere Rovers… y ha sido toda una experiencia!
🌍 Participantes no solo de nuestro colegio y la región, sino también de Dubái, Canadá y Suiza, hicieron del campus un evento internacional inolvidable.
📈 En la segunda semana, nuestros alumnos pusieron en práctica lo aprendido, mejorando su rendimiento físico con la ayuda de Dan O’Donnell, director de coaching de Tranmere. ¡Hasta realizaron los mismos test que los jugadores profesionales!
🥗 Las sesiones con Ryan Fox, nutricionista del equipo sub-18, les ayudaron a llevar un diario de alimentación e hidratación como parte de su preparación deportiva.
🧠 El cierre fue con un encuentro con Luke Williams, donde compartieron sus progresos técnicos, tácticos, físicos, psicológicos y sociales.
✅ Todos se llevaron un plan de desarrollo personalizado y muchas ganas de repetir. ¿Lo mejor? ¡Ya nos están pidiendo una segunda edición!
¡Esto no ha hecho más que empezar! ⚽💪
Summer Football Camp Highlights ⚽🔥
Our first-ever summer football camp with Tranmere Rovers has come to a successful close — and what an experience it was!
🌍 With participants joining not only from our school and region but also from Dubai, Canada and Switzerland, the camp had a truly international feel.
📈 In Week 2, students put theory into practice, learning how to measure and improve performance thanks to Dan O’Donnell, Head of Coaching at Tranmere Rovers. They trained like the pros using performance analysis tools and the FA four corner model.
🥗 Sessions with Ryan Fox, Tranmere’s U18 nutritionist, helped students track their food and hydration — essential tools for athletic preparation.
🧠 The week ended with a brilliant feedback session with Luke Williams, where students reflected on their growth: technically, tactically, physically, psychologically and socially.
✅ Everyone left with a personalised development plan and a big smile. The best part? They’re already asking for the next edition!
Stay tuned… ⚽💪
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @tranmererovers

Día Mundial de las Habilidades de la Juventud.
💡 En el Día Mundial de las Habilidades de la Juventud de Naciones Unidas, la prensa pone el foco en los colegios ELIS: colegios donde la educación va mucho más allá de lo académico.
📰 Nuestros colegios han sido reconocidos por fomentar no solo el conocimiento, sino también los valores, habilidades y actitudes que ayudan a nuestros jóvenes a construir su propio futuro. 🌍💫
https://www.elespanol.com/alicante/vega-baja/20250715/colegios-murcia-vega-baja-ponen-foco-formar-jovenes-alla-academico/1003743848180_0.html
World Youth Skills Day.
💡 On the United Nations` World Youth Skills Day, the media is turning the spotlight on ELIS schools — schools where education goes far beyond academics.
📰 Our schools have been recognised for promoting not only knowledge, but also the values, skills and attitudes that empower young people to shape their own future. 🌍💫
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