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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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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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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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...
🏆 ¡Enhorabuena, Matej! En nuestras sesiones de Show and Tell de Year 3, Matej nos mostró su más reciente trofeo de un torneo navideño de tenis, en el que participó como parte de la Academia Carlos Alcaraz, ¡y ha ganado el primer premio en su categoría! 🎾✨
Nos encanta celebrar estos logros con nuestros alumnos. La práctica deportiva no solo desarrolla habilidades físicas, sino también valores como la disciplina, la constancia y el esfuerzo personal. ¡Sigue brillando, Matej! 👏
🏆 Congratulations, Matej! During our Year 3 Show and Tell sessions, Matej showed us his latest trophy from a Christmas tennis tournament he took part in as part of the Carlos Alcaraz Academy – and he won first prize in his category! 🎾✨
We love celebrating these achievements with our students. Sports not only develop physical skills but also teach important values such as discipline, dedication and personal effort. Keep shining, Matej! 👏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @carlosalcaraz.academy
🌱 ¡Nuestras lechugas viajan a casa! 🥬
En Year 1, nuestros alumnos y alumnas se llevan un regalo muy especial: las lechugas que han cultivado y cuidado en el huerto del cole.
Han seguido todo el proceso de crecimiento y sienten el orgullo de comer algo que han plantado ellos mismos. 💚
Os animamos a compartirlas en una comida familiar y a hablar con ellos sobre cómo las han cuidado.
📸 Si queréis, enviadnos fotos de esos momentos en casa; ¡nos encantará verlas en clase!
🌱 Our lettuces are heading home! 🥬
Our Year 1 pupils are taking home a very special gift: the lettuces they have grown and cared for in the school garden.
They have followed the whole growing process and experienced the pride of eating something they have grown themselves. 💚
Enjoy them in a family meal and talk together about how they were planted and looked after.
📸 Feel free to send us photos — we would love to share them in class!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🎓✨ Worcester College Summer Programme 2026 – Universidad de Oxford
Una oportunidad académica única para nuestros alumnos de 15 años en adelante: estudiar y vivir durante el verano en el histórico Worcester College, en la Universidad de Oxford, gracias al programa exclusivo de Cognita.
Tras el éxito de ediciones anteriores, el programa regresa en 2026 con una amplia oferta de cursos de alto nivel, diseñados para inspirar, motivar y enriquecer la experiencia académica de los estudiantes:
🔹 Filosofía, Política y Derecho
🔹 Inteligencia Artificial
🔹 Literatura Inglesa e Historia del Arte
🔹 Economía y Dirección de Empresas
🔹 Medicina y Ciencias Naturales
📅 Fecha límite de solicitud: 15 de abril de 2026
Una experiencia internacional inolvidable que combina excelencia académica, crecimiento personal y vida universitaria en uno de los entornos más emblemáticos del mundo.
👉 Más información:
https://www.oxford-certificate-programmes.com/programme/cognita/
🎓✨ Worcester College Summer Programme 2026 – University of Oxford
An exceptional academic opportunity for Cognita students aged 15+ to study and live at the historic Worcester College, University of Oxford.
Following the success of previous editions, the programme returns in 2026 with an expanded range of academically enriching courses, offering a truly inspiring and memorable summer experience:
🔹 Philosophy, Politics and Law
🔹 Artificial Intelligence
🔹 English Literature and the History of Art
🔹 Economics and Business Management
🔹 Medicine and Natural Sciences
📅 Application deadline: 15th April 2026
A unique international experience that combines academic excellence, personal growth and university life in one of the world’s most prestigious settings.
👉 More information:
https://www.oxford-certificate-programmes.com/programme/cognita/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
✨ ¡Bienvenidos a ELIS Murcia! ✨🌍
Dentro del Learning Abroad Programme de Cognita, estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a dos compañeros de Cognita Chile que estarán con nosotros desde hoy y hasta el 23 de enero 🤝.
Cristian Fabián Ramírez Mora (Pumahue Chicureo) y Teresa Contreras Inzunza (The Greenland School) compartirán con nosotros experiencias, conocimientos y momentos con nuestro alumnado y profesorado.
Os deseamos una experiencia inolvidable y estamos seguros de que será tan enriquecedora para vosotros como para toda nuestra comunidad educativa 🌟📚. ¡Bienvenidos a ELIS!
🌍✨ Welcome to ELIS Murcia! ✨🌍
As part of Cognita’s Learning Abroad Programme, we are delighted to welcome two colleagues from Cognita Chile who will be with us from today until 23 January 🤝.
Cristian Fabián Ramírez Mora (Pumahue Chicureo) and Teresa Contreras Inzunza (The Greenland School) will be joining us to share experiences, exchange ideas and connect with our staff and students.
We hope you enjoy every moment of this experience, and we are sure it will be a truly enriching opportunity for you and for our whole school community 🌟📚. Welcome to ELIS!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @colegiopumahue_chicureo
@thegreenland_school
Teacher Spotlight – Toni Marín ✨
Este mes destacamos a Toni Marín, nuestro Director Técnico, que desde 2004 inspira a generaciones de estudiantes en ELIS Murcia. Su manera de enseñar, siempre cercana y creativa, hace que aprender ciencias sea una experiencia especial 🔬🎶
Descubre más sobre su pasión por la música, su enfoque académico y cómo conecta con sus alumnos en nuestro Teacher Spotlight de enero. 👇💚
Teacher Spotlight – Toni Marín ✨
This month we highlight Toni Marín, our Director Técnico, who has been inspiring students at ELIS Murcia since 2004. His warm, creative approach turns science learning into something truly memorable 🔬🎶
Find out more about his passion for music, his academic vision, and the way he connects with his students in our January Teacher Spotlight. 👇💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
📚✨ ¡Bienvenidos de nuevo al colegio! Comenzamos el segundo trimestre llenos de energía, ilusión y muchas cosas nuevas por aprender.
¡Nos alegra veros de vuelta! 💚🎉
📚✨ Welcome back to school! We’re kicking off the second term full of energy, excitement, and lots of new things to learn.
We’re so happy to see you all back! 💚🎉
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🎭✨ ¡Enhorabuena a nuestro increíble elenco y equipo técnico de "Cuento de Navidad"! ✨🎭
Nuestros fantásticos alumnos de Year 9 y 10, con la valiosa colaboración de estudiantes de Year 13, nos regalaron una magnífica interpretación de “Cuento de Navidad” de Charles Dickens 📖.
Una puesta en escena llena de esfuerzo, dedicación y compromiso, que ha sabido transmitir a la perfección el espíritu de estas fechas y ofrecernos un momento verdaderamente especial para disfrutar en familia 🎄🌟
¡Felicidades por vuestro maravilloso trabajo y que disfrutéis de unas más que merecidas vacaciones de Navidad! 🎅✨
🎭✨ Huge congratulations to our incredibly talented cast and crew of `A Christmas Carol`! ✨🎭
Our wonderful Year 9 and 10 students, with the support of pupils from Year 13, delivered a fantastic performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 📖.
Their hard work, dedication and commitment truly shone on stage, capturing the magic of Christmas and creating a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy the festive spirit together 🎄🌟
Well done to everyone involved and enjoy a well-deserved Christmas break! 🎅✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🌿 Premio de Sostenibilidad de ELIS Murcia – Year 10 🌿
En ELIS Murcia seguimos impulsando una educación comprometida con la sostenibilidad. Durante este trimestre, el alumnado de Year 10 ha trabajado la Economía de la Sostenibilidad, desarrollando ideas innovadoras y soluciones con impacto real.
Tras varias fases y una gran final, queremos felicitar a los equipos ganadores por su creatividad, pensamiento crítico y compromiso con un futuro más sostenible. 🌍💡
Gracias también al profesorado por su apoyo y acompañamiento. Iniciativas como esta reflejan nuestra apuesta por un aprendizaje significativo y responsable. 🌱✨
🌿 ELIS Murcia Sustainability Award – Year 10 🌿
At ELIS Murcia, sustainability is at the heart of learning. This term, our Year 10 students explored the Economics of Sustainability, presenting innovative ideas with real-world impact.
Following several stages and an inspiring final, we congratulate the winning teams for their creativity, critical thinking and commitment to positive change. 🌍💡
Thank you to the teaching staff for their guidance and support throughout the project. Together, we continue to empower responsible learners for the future. 🌱✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
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