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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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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13/12/2024
At ELIS Murcia, we are committed to creating a personalized educational experience for all our students, and our latest initiative is an exciting step in this direction!...
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30/09/2024
Once again, ELIS Murcia proudly joined Cognita’s global family of schools in celebrating the 2024 edition of Global Be Well Day, a day dedicated to promoting wellbeing...
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18/06/2024
Raquel Sánchez Nieto, Primary Spanish Coordinator at ELIS Murcia, recently participated in a significant event at Universidad Camilo José Cela focused on student mental health. Experts in...
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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...
⛺🥾🌄🌞 ¡Una aventura inolvidable en Moratalla! 🌞🌄🥾⛺
Nuestros alumnos de Year 10 de ELIS Murcia y ELIS Villamartín han demostrado un increíble trabajo en equipo, resiliencia y determinación durante su Expedición de Práctica del DofE Bronze en los impresionantes paisajes de Moratalla. En dos días, recorrieron 30 km, cargaron su propio equipo, cocinaron sus comidas y montaron su campamento bajo las estrellas. ✨🏕️
Esta expedición conjunta fue una oportunidad fantástica para desarrollar nuevas habilidades, amistades y un verdadero espíritu de aventura. Su dedicación y esfuerzo han sido realmente inspiradores, ¡y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de ellos! 💪👏 ¡Enhorabuena, Year 10!
⛺🥾🌄🌞 An unforgettable adventure in Moratalla! 🌞🌄🥾⛺
Our Year 10 students from ELIS Murcia and ELIS Villamartín took on the challenge of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Expedition in the stunning landscapes of Moratalla! With incredible teamwork, resilience, and determination, they walked an impressive 30km, carried their own gear, cooked their own meals and set up camp under the stars. ✨🏕️
This joint expedition was an amazing opportunity to develop new skills, friendships, and a true sense of adventure. Their dedication and perseverance were truly inspiring and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements! 💪👏 Well done, Year 10!
https://youtu.be/V9Z82Kw9-Bw
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin

🌟 ¡Los alumnos de Nursery disfrutaron de una increíble visita al Museo del Agua y la Ciencia! 💧💡 Se maravillaron con la tranquila sala del agua, llena de actividades sensoriales para explorar. 🌊✨
Después, ¡tuvieron la oportunidad de mostrar lo que han aprendido sobre los planetas durante nuestra visita al planetario! 🪐🌍 Fue una experiencia divertida y educativa que nos dejó a todos con una sonrisa. 😄
¡Qué gran día de aprendizaje y exploración! 👏👏
🌟 Nursery pupils had an amazing trip to the Water and Science Museum! 💧💡 They were fascinated by the peaceful water room, full of sensory activities to explore. 🌊✨
Then, they had the chance to showcase what they’ve learned about the planets during our visit to the planetarium! 🪐🌍 It was such a fun and educational experience that left us all with big smiles. 😄
What a fantastic day of learning and discovery! 👏👏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @museocienciayagua

Nuestros estudiantes de Year 6 y 7, como parte del reto MAKE A DIFFERENCE, con un proyecto dirigido a marcar la diferencia en la vida de las personas a través de la poesía, tuvieron la oportunidad de explorar el poder de la misma mediante un recital profesional. 🎭📚
Susi Espín, una brillante y experimentada actriz de Cehegín, compartió sus ideas sobre cómo prepararse para recitar poesía, seguida de un increíble recital de poemas. Los estudiantes también tuvieron la oportunidad de recitar sus propios poemas, recibiendo valiosos comentarios de Susi. 🌟💬
¡Nuestro agradecimiento a Susi por inspirar a nuestros estudiantes y ayudarles a descubrir la belleza de la poesía de una manera tan atractiva! 🙏👏
Our Year 6 & 7 students, as part of the MAKE A DIFFERENCE challenge, with a project aimed at making a difference in people`s lives through poetry, had the opportunity to explore the power of poetry through a professional recital. 🎭📚
Susi Espín, a talented and experienced actress from Cehegín, shared her insights on preparing to recite poetry, followed by an incredible recital of poems. Students also had the chance to recite their own poems, receiving valuable feedback from Susi. 🌟💬
A big thank you to Susi for inspiring our students and helping them discover the beauty of poetry in such an engaging way! 🙏👏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

ELIS El Valle Trail 2025 – ¡Un día inolvidable! 🏔️🏃♀️
¡Qué jornada tan espectacular en ELIS Murcia Montevida! 🌟 La ELIS El Valle Trail de este año reunió a corredores de todas las edades para superar sus límites en los impresionantes paisajes del Parque Regional El Valle y Carrascoy. Desde la exigente Extreme 26K, pasando por la emocionante Promo 18K, la desafiante Cadete 8K y los divertidos circuitos para niños – ¡todos dieron lo mejor de sí mismos! 💪🎽
Un enorme GRACIAS a todos los participantes, familias y colaboradores que hicieron posible este evento. 👏
ELIS El Valle Trail 2025 – A day to remember! 🏔️🏃♂️
What an incredible day at ELIS Murcia Montevida! 🌟 This year’s ELIS El Valle Trail brought together runners of all ages to challenge themselves in the stunning landscapes of El Valle y Carrascoy Regional Park. From the demanding Extreme 26K to the exciting Promo 18K, the young Cadet 8K, and the fun circuits for kids – everyone gave their best! 💪🎽
A huge thank you to all participants, families, and supporters who made this event so special! 👏
https://youtu.be/zogZiVBrSq8
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @elvalletrail

🎉 ¡Es un placer compartir que Vanessa Grimward, nuestra Directora Ejecutiva, fue entrevistada por Anabel Aramendía, responsable de Educación de Onda Regional de Murcia, tras el reconocimiento de ELIS Murcia como uno de los mejores colegios de España por la prestigiosa revista Forbes! 🏅
En esta entrevista, Vanessa habla sobre nuestro compromiso con la excelencia y cómo ELIS Murcia sigue marcando el estándar en educación en nuestra región. 🌟 ¡Nos sentimos inmensamente orgullosos de ser, un año más, el centro educativo de referencia en Murcia! 🏫 💚
🎉 We`re thrilled to share that Vanessa Grimward, our Executive Principal, was interviewed by Anabel Aramendía, the Education Editor at Onda Regional de Murcia, following ELIS Murcia’s recognition as one of the top schools in Spain by the prestigious Forbes magazine! 🏅
In this interview, Vanessa discusses our commitment to excellence and how ELIS Murcia continues to set the standard in education across our region. 🌟 We’re incredibly proud to be the leading educational institution in Murcia for yet another year! 🏫 💚
https://youtu.be/riGN3IbapuM
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

¡Estamos encantados de compartir que Muddy Stilettos, una reconocida guía de estilo de vida en el Reino Unido, ha publicado su primera reseña internacional destacando a El Limonar International School (ELIS) Murcia! 🎉 Este reconocimiento resalta el creciente interés en nuestro colegio más allá de la Región de Murcia y España. Lee la reseña completa aquí.
https://muddystilettos.co.uk/
We are thrilled to announce that Muddy Stilettos, a renowned lifestyle guide in the UK, has published its first international review featuring El Limonar International School (ELIS) Murcia! 🎉 This acknowledgment highlights the growing interest in our school beyond the Region of Murcia and Spain. Read the full review here.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @muddystilettosschools @muddystilettos

Esta tarde hemos recibido la visita de un antiguo alumno, Máximo Quiles 🏍️🌍. Tuvimos la oportunidad de ver de cerca la moto, ropa de competición y casco que utiliza, ¡y qué inspiración para nuestros estudiantes! ✨ Poco después de su visita, Máximo participará en el Gran Premio de MotoGP en Austin, siendo el piloto más joven del Mundial, tan pronto como cumpla los 17 años, edad mínima requerida para competir, este mismo mes de marzo. Le deseamos mucha suerte en su participación y en su camino hacia el éxito.
¡Estamos seguros de que tiene un gran futuro por delante! 💪🙌
This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming back an alumnus, Máximo Quiles 🏍️🌍. It was an incredible opportunity for our students to see his bike, racing gear and helmet up close! ✨ Shortly after his visit, Máximo will compete in the MotoGP Grand Prix in Austin, becoming the youngest rider in the Championship, as soon as he turns 17 later this month, the minimum age required to compete. We wish him the best of luck in his participation and his journey to success.
We are confident he has a bright future ahead! 💪🙌
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #maximoquiles #redbull #redbullracing
#AsparTeam
@maximoquiles28 @asparteam @cfmotoracing

📢 ¡Nueva entrada en el blog ELIS! 📢
Nuestro Blog ELIS es un espacio donde tratamos temas interesantes para nuestra comunidad de ELIS Villamartín y ELIS Murcia.
En nuestra última entrada, Emily Robinson, Responsable de Ciencias en ELIS Villamartín, nos habla sobre el papel fundamental de las mujeres en la ciencia y los retos que han superado a lo largo de la historia. 💡🔬
¡No te lo pierdas! 👉 https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
📢 New ELIS Blog Post! 📢
Our ELIS Blog is a space for insightful discussions on topics that matter to our school community at ELIS Villamartín and ELIS Murcia.
Our latest post is written by Emily Robinson, Head of Science at ELIS Villamartín. Emily explores the vital role of women in science and the challenges they have overcome throughout history. 💡🔬
Don`t miss it! Check it out here 👉 https://ellimonarinternational.com
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin #ELISMurcia

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