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.
Recognised by the leading Education Rankings in Spain
We believe that educational excellence is built day by day in the classroom. The school has been featured in some of Spain’s most prestigious education rankings, compiled by leading media outlets and educational platforms that assess factors such as the teaching approach, academic performance, international outlook, student support, and the quality of the facilities.
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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We invite you to come and see our school in action: a great opportunity to learn about our varied curriculum and discover the learning atmosphere in our campuses.
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School News
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16/03/2026
The El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park once again provided the spectacular setting for a new edition of ELIS El Valle Trail, one of the most iconic...
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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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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...
⚽🔥 ¡ÉXITO TOTAL del Barça Academy Camp en ELIS Murcia!
La acogida del programa ha sido increíble 💚 y… ¡ya solo quedan 3 plazas disponibles! 😱
Una experiencia única con la metodología oficial de la FC Barcelona Barça Academy, basada en el juego creativo, colectivo y en valores como el respeto, el esfuerzo y el trabajo en equipo. ⚽✨
📍 ELIS Murcia (Montevida Campus)
📅 29 de junio – 3 de julio de 2026
🎯 Últimas 3 plazas disponibles
💚 Descuento para alumnos ELIS (contacta con nosotros antes de registrarte)
👉 Inscripción: https://elismurcia.com/es/cursos-de-semana-santa-y-verano/#campusfutbol
No pierdas la oportunidad de formar parte de una experiencia deportiva única este verano 🔥⚽
⚽🔥 HUGE SUCCESS for the Barça Academy Camp at ELIS Murcia!
The response to the programme has been outstanding 💚 and there are now only 3 places left! 😱
A unique experience with the official methodology of the FC Barcelona Barça Academy, focused on creative, team-based football and values such as respect, effort and teamwork. ⚽✨
📍 ELIS Murcia (Montevida Campus)
📅 29 June – 3 July 2026
🎯 Only 3 places left
💚 Discount for ELIS students (contact us before registering)
👉 Register here: https://elismurcia.com/easter-summer-school/#sportscampus
Don’t miss this exceptional summer football experience 🔥⚽
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🏆✨ ¡Enhorabuena a nuestras alumnas Gabriella López y Martina Cascales, de Year 7, por proclamarse una vez más Campeonas de España en categoría Infantil Absoluto! 🥇
Este pasado fin de semana, durante la primera fase de la Copa de España de Conjuntos celebrada en Santander, realizaron un magnífico ejercicio de pelota que les llevó a conquistar la medalla de oro. 🤸♀️🌟
Con este nuevo éxito, ya suman un impresionante palmarés nacional: ¡12 medallas nacionales! 🏅
🥇 6 oros
🥈 3 platas
🥉 3 bronces
Todo ello es reflejo de su enorme esfuerzo, constancia, dedicación y pasión por este deporte. Un ejemplo de compromiso y superación tanto dentro como fuera del tapiz. 💫
Queremos felicitar también a sus familias y a todo el equipo que las acompaña y apoya en este brillante camino deportivo. Enhorabuena por todo lo conseguido hasta ahora y os deseamos muchos más éxitos en lo que ya es una trayectoria verdaderamente extraordinaria. 👏💚
🏆✨ Congratulations to our Year 7 students Gabriella López and Martina Cascales on becoming Spanish Champions once again in the Absolute Children’s category! 🥇
Last weekend, during the first stage of the Spanish Group Championships held in Santander, they performed an outstanding ball routine that earned them the gold medal. 🤸♀️🌟
With this latest achievement, they now have an incredible national record of 12 medals! 🏅
🥇 6 gold
🥈 3 silver
🥉 3 bronze
Their success is the result of tremendous effort, dedication, perseverance and passion for their sport. They are a wonderful example of commitment and resilience both on and off the mat. 💫
We would also like to congratulate their families and everyone supporting them throughout this brilliant journey. Well done on everything achieved so far, and we wish them every success for the future in what is already becoming a truly remarkable sporting career. 👏💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
💚 Tuvimos el placer de recibir a los estudiantes franceses de nuestro intercambio con Saint Joseph La Salle, en Rodez.
Fue una semana muy especial, no solo para los alumnos y familias participantes, sino para toda nuestra comunidad escolar. Disfrutamos de un gran ambiente en el colegio, con nuestros visitantes sintiéndose muy bien acogidos y con muchos alumnos acercándose para conocerles mejor, descubrir más sobre su cultura y compartir experiencias.
Este tipo de intercambios fueron una magnífica oportunidad para fortalecer amistades internacionales, fomentar el entendimiento cultural y ayudar a nuestros alumnos a crecer en confianza, independencia y habilidades comunicativas.
Ahora nos preparamos con mucha ilusión para devolver la visita el próximo 31 de mayo, vivir nuevas aventuras en esta preciosa región de Francia y seguir estrechando estos valiosos lazos de amistad. 💚✨
💚 We were very pleased to welcome the French students from our exchange programme with Saint Joseph La Salle in Rodez.
It was a truly special week, not only for all the students and families directly involved, but for our entire school community. We enjoyed a wonderful atmosphere across the school, with our visitors feeling very warmly welcomed and many students taking the opportunity to get to know them, learn more about their culture and share experiences.
These exchanges were a fantastic opportunity to strengthen international friendships, encourage cultural understanding and help our students grow in confidence, independence and communication skills.
We are now looking forward with great excitement to returning the visit on 31st May, enjoying new adventures in this beautiful region of France and continuing to build these valuable connections and friendships. 💚✨
#ELISWay #CognitaWay #ELISMurcia @saintjosephrodez
⛵💚 ¡Enhorabuena a nuestra alumna Inés Rodado y a toda su familia por este increíble logro!
Estamos muy orgullosos de compartir que Inés, alumna de Year 9, ha conseguido clasificarse para representar a España en el Campeonato Europeo de Optimist, que se celebrará en Polonia el próximo mes de julio.
Tras lograr una magnífica 4ª posición en el ranking nacional de 2026, Inés formará parte del Equipo Nacional de España junto a los mejores regatistas del país.
Su esfuerzo, constancia y dedicación son un magnífico ejemplo de cómo el trabajo duro y la pasión son un camino seguro hacia el éxito💚⛵
⛵💚 Congratulations to our Year 9 student Inés Rodado and all her family on this outstanding achievement!
We are incredibly proud to share that Inés has qualified to represent Spain at the Optimist European Championship, which will take place in Poland this July.
After achieving an excellent 4th place in the 2026 Spanish national ranking, Inés will now be part of the Spanish National Team alongside the country’s top young sailors.
Her dedication, perseverance and hard work are a wonderful example of how commitment and determination are a sure path to success 💚⛵
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
➕🧠💚 ¡Enhorabuena a uno de nuestros equipos de Maths Talentum de Year 7 por su fantástica participación en la final del concurso celebrada en la Facultad de Matemáticas de la Universidad de Murcia!
Jesús, María, Marta, Inés y Héctor demostraron un gran trabajo en equipo, esfuerzo y capacidad de razonamiento durante dos intensas horas resolviendo retos matemáticos junto a otros jóvenes talentos.
Estamos muy orgullosos de todo lo que han conseguido al llegar hasta esta fase final. Más allá de los resultados, iniciativas como esta son una magnífica oportunidad para fomentar la sana competitividad, el pensamiento crítico y el disfrute de una materia tan fundamental y apasionante como las matemáticas.
¡Enhorabuena por vuestro compromiso, entusiasmo y excelente trabajo! 💚
➕🧠💚 Congratulations to one of our Year 7 Maths Talentum teams for their fantastic participation in the competition final held at the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Murcia!
Jesús, María, Marta, Inés and Héctor showed excellent teamwork, determination and problem-solving skills during two intense hours tackling mathematical challenges alongside other talented students.
We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved by reaching this final stage. Beyond the results, initiatives like this are a wonderful way to encourage healthy competition, critical thinking and the enjoyment of such an essential and fascinating subject as Mathematics.
Well done for your commitment, enthusiasm and outstanding effort! 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @umu
✨ Estamos enormemente orgullosos de compartir que dos de nuestras excepcionales profesoras en ELIS Murcia, Raquel Sánchez Nieto y Rachael Brett-Summers, han sido preseleccionadas para los Premios Internacionales de Pearson al Profesorado.
Este reconocimiento las sitúa entre algunos de los docentes más inspiradores del mundo: profesionales que no solo dominan su materia, sino que transforman cada día la experiencia de aprendizaje de sus alumnos.
El compromiso de Raquel con el bienestar, el desarrollo personal y la excelencia académica de sus alumnos, junto con la pasión de Rachael por la innovación pedagógica y su impacto en todo el colegio, las convierten en un reflejo perfecto de lo que significa educar en ELIS.
El ganador se anunciará el jueves 18 de junio… pero para nosotros, ellas ya son ganadoras — y toda nuestra comunidad también por contar con ellas. 💚
✨ We are incredibly proud to share that two of our outstanding teachers at ELIS Murcia, Raquel Sánchez Nieto and Rachael Brett-Summers, have been shortlisted for the Pearson International School Teacher Awards!
This recognition places them among some of the most inspiring educators worldwide — professionals who are not only experts in their field, but who truly transform the learning experience of their students every single day.
Raquel’s deep commitment to student wellbeing, personal growth and academic excellence, together with Rachael’s passion for evidence-informed teaching and her impact on whole-school learning, make them exceptional representatives of what education at ELIS stands for.
The winners will be announced on Thursday 18 June… but for us, they are already winners — and so is our whole community for having them. 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @pearsonofficial
🏫✨ JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS EN JUNIO 2026 ✨🏫
📅 Lunes 1 de junio
🕤 9:15 am - 10:30 am
🖱️ Inscripciones aquí: 👉 https://elismurcia.com/es/puertas-abiertas-y-visitas/
🏫✨ OPEN DAY EVENT IN JUNE 2026 ✨🏫
📅 Monday 1 June
🕤 9:15 am - 10:30 am
🖱️ Register here: 👉 https://elismurcia.com/open-days-visits/
#ELISMurcia #WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita
🗣️✨ ¿Cómo ayudar a tus hijos a expresarse mejor… y a pensar por sí mismos?
Te invitamos a un nuevo taller de nuestra Escuela de Padres: Oratoria y Pensamiento Crítico
📅 Miércoles 13 de mayo
🕒 15:30 – 16:30
📍 Edificio Marie Curie (Campus Buenavista)
Dirigido especialmente a familias de Year 3 y Year 4 (2º y 3º de Primaria), aunque abierto a todas las familias, también externas al colegio.
💡 Descubre cómo convertir las conversaciones cotidianas en casa en potentes herramientas para desarrollar el razonamiento, la escucha activa y la confianza comunicativa.
👉 Inscríbete aquí:
https://elismurcia.com/es/formulario-de-inscripcion-al-club-de-padres/
🗣️✨ How can you help your child express themselves better… and think more critically?
Join our next Parent School Workshop: Oracy and Critical Thinking
📅 Wednesday 13 May
🕒 15:30 – 16:30
📍 Marie Curie Building (Buenavista Campus)
Especially aimed at Year 3 and Year 4 families, but open to all families — including those outside the school.
💡 Discover practical strategies to turn everyday conversations at home into powerful learning opportunities, boosting reasoning, active listening and confident communication.
👉 Sign up here:
https://elismurcia.com/parent-club-sign-up-form/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
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