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.
We know that a student needs to be well to learn well. Caring, compassionate staff, who hold high expectations of themselves and of our students, ensure positive relationships are fostered so our students are motivated, engaged and successful.
We offer an immersive multilingual education that fosters exceptional growth. By graduation, students attain certified proficiency in three languages. Our students achieve excellent academic results and are able to access the best global universities.
We are dedicated to unlocking global opportunities for our students, propelling them towards the world's best universities in Spain and beyond. Students are not only prepared academically but also nurtured to become well-rounded global citizens.
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
Reviews
4.5/5
The reviews we have received on Micole from our families, pupils and staff reflect the commitment and dedication of our entire school community. We are incredibly proud and truly grateful for their trust and support.
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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15/06/2026
Last Friday, we celebrated the Year 13 graduation ceremony at the Montevida campus theatre, in a particularly significant occasion for the whole ELIS Murcia community. This year...
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21/05/2026
At ELIS Murcia we have celebrated International Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development with a day dedicated to highlighting the cultural richness of our school...
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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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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...
🏕️🌿 Aventura, naturaleza y nuevos retos para nuestros alumnos de Year 8 🌿🏕️
30 alumnos de Year 8 participaron en una experiencia inolvidable de dos días y medio de acampada en el interior de Valencia, dentro de las actividades del programa A3 Award. ⛺💚
Durante la expedición exploraron los espectaculares parajes naturales de las zonas de Anna, Navarrés y Quesa, descubriendo rincones de gran belleza y poniendo a prueba habilidades como la adaptación, la convivencia y el trabajo en equipo. 🌄🥾
Su actitud fue ejemplar en todo momento y aprovecharon al máximo esta oportunidad para aprender, crecer y crear recuerdos que les acompañarán durante mucho tiempo. ¡Enhorabuena a todos por vuestra participación! 👏✨
🏕️🌿 Adventure, nature and new challenges for our Year 8 students 🌿🏕️
30 Year 8 students took part in an unforgettable two-and-a-half-day camping expedition in the Valencian countryside as part of the A3 Award programme. ⛺💚
The group explored the stunning natural surroundings of Anna, Navarrés and Quesa, discovering some of the region’s hidden gems while developing important skills such as adaptability, teamwork and resilience. 🌄🥾
Their behaviour was outstanding throughout the trip, and they embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and positivity. Well done to everyone involved for making the experience such a success! 👏✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🎓💚 Es un orgullo ver cómo nuestros antiguos alumnos continúan creciendo y alcanzando nuevas metas.
Hoy destacamos a Sofía Marta Muñoz Ruiz, promoción de 2023, que actualmente cursa 3º de Medicina en la Universidad de Valencia (UV) 🩺📚
Seguimos con ilusión los pasos de quienes formaron parte de nuestra comunidad y que hoy continúan construyendo su futuro con esfuerzo, dedicación y pasión por aquello que les inspira. ✨
Desde ELIS Murcia, le deseamos muchos éxitos en esta apasionante etapa universitaria y en todo lo que está por venir. 🌟
🎓💚 It is a pleasure to see our former students continuing to grow and achieve new milestones.
Today we are highlighting Sofía Marta Muñoz Ruiz, Class of 2023, who is currently in her third year of Medicine at the University of Valencia (UV) 🩺📚
We love following the journeys of those who were once part of our community and are now building their futures with hard work, dedication and a passion for what inspires them. ✨
From everyone at ELIS Murcia, we wish her every success in this exciting stage of university life and in all that lies ahead. 🌟
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISAlumni
✨ RESULTADO | Pearson International Teacher Awards
Nos complace anunciar que Raquel Sánchez Nieto, ganadora en la categoría Europa, ha sido además reconocida como ganadora global de los Premios Internacionales al Profesorado de Pearson, alcanzando el máximo reconocimiento entre todas las regiones.
Un logro extraordinario en una edición de altísimo nivel, que reconoce una trayectoria marcada por la pasión, la dedicación y un impacto real en el aprendizaje de sus alumnos.
Desde ELIS estamos enormemente orgullosos de este reconocimiento y de contar con profesionales de este calibre en nuestra comunidad educativa.
💚 Felicitamos también a nuestros otros dos finalistas, Rachael Brett-Summers (ELIS Murcia) y Guy Garden (ELIS Villamartín), cuya presencia nos convierte en los centros más representados en esta edición.
¡ENHORABUENA!
✨ RESULT | Pearson International Teacher Awards
We are delighted to announce that Raquel Sánchez Nieto, winner of the Europe category, has also been named the Global Winner of the Pearson International Teacher Awards, achieving the highest international distinction across all regions.
An outstanding achievement in an exceptionally high-level edition, recognising a career defined by passion, dedication and a truly meaningful impact on students’ learning.
At ELIS, we are incredibly proud of this recognition and of having professionals of this calibre within our community.
💚 We also congratulate our two other finalists, Rachael Brett-Summers (ELIS Murcia) and Guy Garden (ELIS Villamartín), whose presence makes our schools the most represented in this edition.
CONGRATULATIONS!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin @pearsonofficial
✈️🤝🌍 ¡Una experiencia inolvidable para nuestros alumnos de Year 10!
Como parte de su intercambio con Rodez (Francia), nuestros estudiantes han convivido con familias de acogida, descubriendo de primera mano la cultura, las costumbres y la vida diaria en Francia.
Más allá del idioma, esta experiencia les ha ayudado a ganar confianza, independencia y nuevas perspectivas, además de crear amistades, superar retos y vivir momentos que recordarán siempre. 🌍✨
¡Estamos muy orgullosos de cómo han aprovechado esta magnífica oportunidad! 👏
✈️🤝🌍 An unforgettable experience for our Year 10 students!
As part of their exchange programme with Rodez, France, our students stayed with host families and experienced French culture and everyday life first-hand.
Beyond language learning, the experience helped them build confidence, independence and new perspectives, while making friendships, embracing challenges and creating lasting memories. 🌍✨
We are incredibly proud of the way they embraced this wonderful opportunity! 👏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @saintjosephrodez
🌍💙 ¡Aprender también es actuar!
Como parte de las iniciativas de sostenibilidad y concienciación medioambiental que desarrollamos en ELIS Murcia, un grupo de alumnos de Year 7 y Year 10 participó en una jornada de limpieza de playas en Cabo de Palos. 🏖️♻️
Tras recoger residuos en una de las playas de la zona, los estudiantes clasificaron los materiales encontrados, analizaron los datos obtenidos y reflexionaron sobre el impacto de nuestras acciones en el entorno. 📊🔍
La actividad comenzó con una interesante charla en la sede de Planeta Azul, donde aprendieron sobre la importancia de proteger nuestras playas y fondos marinos para las generaciones futuras. 🌊🐠
Una experiencia práctica y significativa que demuestra cómo pequeños gestos pueden marcar una gran diferencia. 💚
🌍💙 Learning is also about taking action!
As part of ELIS Murcia’s ongoing sustainability and environmental awareness initiatives, a group of Year 7 and Year 10 students took part in a beach clean-up activity in Cabo de Palos. 🏖️♻️
After collecting litter from one of the area`s beaches, students sorted the waste, analysed the data gathered and reflected on the impact our actions have on the environment. 📊🔍
The experience began with an inspiring talk at Planeta Azul, where they learned about the importance of protecting our beaches and marine ecosystems for future generations. 🌊🐠
A meaningful hands-on experience that showed how small actions can make a big difference. 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @planetaazul_cabodepalos
Con motivo del reciente Día Mundial de los Océanos 🌊, los medios se hacen eco de nuestras iniciativas para proteger la sostenibilidad del mar y de las playas de su entorno 🐚♻️.
On the occasion of the recent World Oceans Day 🌊, the media are highlighting our initiatives to protect the sustainability of the sea and its surrounding beaches 🐚♻️.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin
📢 Nueva publicación en el Blog ELIS
Ya está disponible una nueva publicación en el Blog ELIS: “Inquiry for Impact: conectando la investigación y la práctica en el aula”, escrita por Jon Wayth, Director de ELIS Villamartín.
En esta reflexión, Jon analiza cómo el profesorado está dando un paso más allá del uso de la investigación educativa, adoptando un papel más activo de estudio sobre su propia práctica para comprender mejor qué es lo que realmente marca la diferencia en el aprendizaje del alumnado.
Para las familias, este artículo ofrece una visión clara de cómo nuestros docentes revisan y mejoran continuamente sus enfoques para apoyar el aprendizaje, la implicación y el progreso de los estudiantes a través de estrategias basadas en evidencias.
🔗 Aquí tenéis el artículo completo: https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
📢 New post on the ELIS Blog
A new post is now available on the ELIS Blog: “Inquiry for Impact: Bridging Research and Classroom Practice”, written by Jon Wayth, Headteacher of ELIS Villamartín.
In this reflection, Jon explores how teachers are going beyond simply using educational research, becoming active inquirers of their own practice to better understand what truly makes a difference to student learning.
For parents, this article provides a clear insight into how our teaching staff continuously refine their approaches to support student learning, engagement, and achievement through evidence-informed strategies.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://ellimonarinternational.com
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin #ELISMurcia
Una nueva generación de graduados hace historia en ELIS Murcia 💚.
https://elismurcia.com/es/noticias-escolares
A new generation of graduates makes history at ELIS Murcia💚.
https://elismurcia.com/school-news
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
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