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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12/02/2026
The Montevida campus of ELIS Murcia hosted the 14th edition of the ELIS University Fair, a flagship event in academic guidance in southeastern Spain, which this year...
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05/02/2026
ELIS Murcia had the privilege of hosting over 60 leaders from international schools in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Greece at a key gathering of Cognita’s School...
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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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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...
Nueva entrada en el Blog ELIS ✍️📘
Ya podéis leer una nueva publicación en nuestro Blog ELIS, pensada para todas las familias con hijos en edad escolar.
En esta ocasión, la autora es Katherine Hubbard, profesora de Inglés de Secundaria y Bachillerato y Líder de Fase de Key Stage 3 en ELIS Villamartín.
En su artículo, Katie reflexiona sobre cómo identificar, apoyar y potenciar al alumnado de alto rendimiento y talento, abordando estrategias como la enseñanza adaptativa, el enriquecimiento curricular, la mentalidad de crecimiento y el papel clave de las familias en este proceso 🌱✨
🔗 No te pierdas la entrada completa a través del enlace que compartimos. ¡Una lectura más que recomendable!
https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
New post on the ELIS Blog ✍️📘
A new article is now live on the ELIS Blog, created for families with children of school age.
The post is written by Katherine Hubbard, Upper School English Teacher and Key Stage 3 Phase Leader at ELIS Villamartín.
In her piece, Katie explores how schools can effectively support high achieving and talented learners, focusing on adaptive teaching, enrichment opportunities, growth mindset and the important role parents play at home 🌱✨
🔗 Read the full article via the link we’re sharing — highly recommended!
https://ellimonarinternational.com
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin #ELISMurcia
¡La encuesta Voice of the Parent ya está abierta! 🗣️✨
Ya podéis participar en nuestra encuesta anual Voice of the Parent, una oportunidad clave para compartir vuestra opinión y ayudarnos a seguir mejorando todas las áreas de nuestro colegio 💚📊
📩 Todas las familias de nuestra comunidad habréis recibido un correo electrónico con vuestro enlace personal para completar la encuesta.
⏳ Estará abierta durante 3 semanas, aunque os animamos a dedicarle unos minutos cuanto antes.
Vuestra voz importa. Gracias por ayudarnos a seguir construyendo una comunidad educativa fuerte y en constante crecimiento 🌱🤝
The Voice of the Parent Survey is now live! 🗣️✨
Dear Parents,
Our annual Voice of the Parent survey is now open — your opportunity to share feedback and help us continue improving all areas of ELIS Murcia 💚📊
📩 All families in our community will have received an email with your personal link to complete the survey.
⏳ The survey will remain open for three weeks, but we encourage you to take a few minutes to complete it as soon as possible.
Your voice truly matters. Thank you for helping us build a thriving and supportive school community 🌱
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
✨🔮 Year 2 · Lengua Castellana 🔮✨
En Year 2 hemos trabajado la lengua desde la creatividad, la expresión y la imaginación.
Como producto final del proyecto “Abecedario Fantástico”, el alumnado ha creado su propio conjuro, combinando:
📝 palabras cuidadosamente elegidas
🧪 ingredientes descritos con detalle
📜 fórmulas escritas de forma creativa
El proyecto ha ido más allá de la escritura. Los alumnos fabricaron sus varitas mágicas, prepararon pócimas y presentaron sus conjuros desde un atril, trabajando la expresión oral, la dramatización y la confianza al hablar en público.
Una experiencia que ha unido lenguaje, imaginación y comunicación, demostrando que aprender de forma creativa también es aprender con profundidad y sentido. ✨
✨🔮 Year 2 · Spanish 🔮✨
In Year 2, our pupils have been developing their language skills through creativity, expression and imagination.
As the final outcome of the Fantastic Alphabet project, they created their own spells, carefully combining:
📝 thoughtfully chosen words
🧪 detailed descriptions of ingredients
📜 imaginative written formulas
The learning went beyond writing. Pupils made their own magic wands, prepared potions, and presented their spells from a podium, developing oral expression, dramatic skills and confidence when speaking in front of others.
A project that brought together language, imagination and communication, showing that creative learning is also meaningful and purposeful learning. ✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🏫✨ JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS EN MARZO 2026 ✨🏫
📅 Martes 10 de marzo
🕤 9:30 am
🖱️ Inscripciones aquí: 👉 https://elismurcia.com/es/puertas-abiertas-y-visitas/
🏫✨ OPEN DAY EVENT IN MARCH 2026 ✨🏫
📅 Tuesday 10 March
🕤 9:30 am
🖱️ Register here: 👉 https://elismurcia.com/open-days-visits/
#ELISMurcia #WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita
🎓✨ Feria de Universidades ELIS 2026 ✨🎓
Más de 30 universidades e instituciones educativas nacionales e internacionales se dieron cita en la XIV Feria de Universidades ELIS, celebrada en el campus de Montevida de ELIS Murcia, con la participación del alumnado de ambos colegios ELIS.
Una jornada clave de orientación académica, con charlas, sesiones informativas y el programa matinal de COPE emitido en directo desde el campus 🎙️
Agradecemos a todas las universidades e instituciones su asistencia y colaboración en lo que fue una experiencia maravillosa para toda la comunidad educativa.
Descubre todos los detalles 👇
🔗 https://elismurcia.com/es/noticias-escolares
🎓✨ ELIS University Fair 2026 ✨🎓
More than 30 universities and educational institutions came together at the 14th ELIS University Fair 2026, held at the Montevida campus of ELIS Murcia, with students from both ELIS schools taking part.
A key academic guidance event featuring talks, information sessions and the COPE morning programme broadcast live from the campus 🎙️
We would like to thank all the universities and institutions for taking part and helping make this a truly wonderful experience for the whole school community.
Read all the details here 👇
🔗 https://elismurcia.com/school-news
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @radiosureste_cope
📚✨ ¡Nuestros alumnos de Reception se divierten aprendiendo!
Repasan los fonemas mediante actividades divertidas y educativas, ➕⚖️ exploran las matemáticas y la capacidad descubriendo qué objetos pesan más o menos y cómo funciona el equilibrio, 🌿🤸♀️ y hasta han creado sus propios balancines al aire libre, experimentando de forma práctica y divertida con el peso y el equilibrio 💫
Porque aprender jugando siempre es la mejor manera de aprender.
📚✨ Our Reception pupils love learning through play!
They practise phonics with fun and engaging activities, ➕⚖️ explore maths and capacity discovering which objects are heavier or lighter and learning all about balance, 🌿🤸♀️ and even make their own outdoor seesaws, experimenting hands-on in a fun way with weight and balance 💫
Because learning through play is always the best way to learn.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🏛️✨ ¡Nuestros alumnos de Year 9 A y B viajaron al pasado en el Museo de Las Claras!
Este antiguo palacio de verano de los gobernantes musulmanes en la Murcia medieval islámica, hoy precioso convento de clausura, permitió a los estudiantes ver de primera mano los conceptos que han trabajado este año en Cultura Española – La Edad Media: Al-Andalus, dentro de la asignatura de Lengua 📚🕌.
Una visita maravillosa, relajante, interesante… ¡y mágica! 🌟
Queremos agradecer al Museo de Las Claras por su excelente trato, el interés mostrado por nuestra visita y las explicaciones tan enriquecedoras. 🙏
https://www.museosregiondemurcia.es/web/museosdemurcia/museo-santa-clara-de-murcia
🏛️✨ Our Year 9 A and B students took a journey back in time at the Museo de Las Claras!
This former summer palace of the Muslim rulers in medieval Islamic Murcia, now a beautiful cloistered convent, allowed students to experience firsthand the concepts they’ve been exploring this year in Spanish Culture – The Middle Ages: Al-Andalus, within the Language curriculum 📚🕌.
A wonderful, relaxing, fascinating… and magical visit! 🌟
We would like to thank the Museo de Las Claras for their warm welcome, the interest shown in our visit, and the enriching explanations. 🙏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🌟 ¡Impulsando la calidad en todo lo que hacemos! 🌟
ELIS Murcia tuvo el honor de acoger a más de 60 directivos de colegios internacionales en una cita clave de la Red de Mejora Escolar de Cognita. Dos días de intercambio de buenas prácticas y estrategias educativas que refuerzan nuestro compromiso con la excelencia y la mejora continua.
📖 Descubre todos los detalles aquí: https://elismurcia.com/es/noticias-escolares
🌟 Driving quality in everything we do! 🌟
ELIS Murcia had the privilege of hosting over 60 leaders from international schools at a key gathering of Cognita’s School Improvement Network. Two days of sharing best practices and educational strategies that reinforce our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
📖 Read the full story here: https://elismurcia.com/school-news
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
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