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...
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

🍊🌱 ¡La aventura de nuestro huerto sigue dando frutos! En Year 1, seguimos disfrutando de nuestras naranjas como una herramienta para fomentar la alimentación saludable. 🥤💚
Y lo que más nos gusta es que TODOS nuestros alumnos coinciden en una cosa: ¡el zumo de nuestras propias naranjas sabe mucho mejor que el de los bricks del supermercado! 😋🍊
¡Vivir el proceso de cultivo y disfrutar del sabor auténtico de lo que plantamos nos llena de alegría y salud! 🌿✨
🍊🌱 Our garden adventure keeps bearing fruit! In Year 1, we continue enjoying our oranges as a way to promote healthy eating. 🥤💚
What’s even better is that ALL of our students agree on one thing: the juice from our own oranges tastes MUCH better than the one from supermarket cartons! 😋🍊
Experiencing the growing process and enjoying the authentic taste of what we grow fills us with joy and health! 🌿✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

ELIS Murcia, un año más entre los 100 mejores colegios de España 🎉
La prestigiosa Forbes Magazine nos ha reconocido otra vez más como uno de los mejores colegios del país, basándose en 36 rigurosos criterios de selección. Este logro reafirma nuestro compromiso con la excelencia educativa y nos consolida como el colegio de referencia en nuestra área. 🌟
¡Gracias a nuestra maravillosa comunidad escolar por hacerlo posible año tras año! 👏👏
https://forbes.es/listas/645687/lista-forbes-los-100-mejores-colegios-2025/
ELIS Murcia, once again among the TOP 100 schools in Spain! 🎉
Forbes Magazine has once again recognised our school as one of the best in the country, based on 36 rigorous selection criteria. This distinction reaffirms our position as the leading school in our area, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🌟
A huge thank you to our incredible students, dedicated staff and supportive families for making this achievement possible year after year! 👏👏
#WeAreELIS #ELISMurcia #WeAreCognita @forbes_es

¡Enhorabuena a nuestro alumno Isaac Abad Molina por conseguir la medalla de oro en el Campeonato Regional de Kickboxing Tatami Sport en Archena! 🏅🥇 Con más de 180 inscritos en diferentes categorías, Isaac destacó con su increíble habilidad y esfuerzo en la categoría Light Contact, asegurando su lugar para representar a Murcia en el campeonato de España.
¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ti! 👏💥
Congratulations to our student Isaac Abad Molina for winning the gold medal at the Regional Kickboxing Tatami Sport Championship in Archena! 🏅🥇 With over 180 participants across different categories, Isaac stood out with his incredible skill and effort in the Light Contact category, securing his place to represent Murcia in the Spanish Championship.
We are very proud of you! 👏💥
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

Nueva edición de ELIS El Valle Trail, con gran participación femenina y enfoque en la sostenibilidad.
https://elismurcia.com/es/noticias-escolares/nueva-edicion-de-elis-el-valle-trail-con-gran-participacion-femenina-y-enfoque-en-la-sostenibilidad/
Another edition of ELIS El Valle Trail, with strong female participation and a focus on sustainability.
https://elismurcia.com/school-news/another-edition-of-elis-el-valle-trail-with-strong-female-participation-and-a-focus-on-sustainability/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @elvalletrail

🏃♀️✨ ¡Celebramos el Día Internacional de la Mujer con la increíble 90K Camino de la Vera Cruz! Rendimos homenaje al liderazgo, la perseverancia y el esfuerzo, y no hay mejores ejemplos que nuestras fantásticas corredoras, Miranda Hopkins, Head of Sixth Form, y Aurora Brox, profesora de Ciencias. 💪🔥
¡Son una inspiración para todos! 🙌💙 Echa un vistazo al post de 90K Camino de la Vera Cruz de Caravaca y únete a esta celebración. 🏅💥
🏃♀️✨ Celebrating International Women`s Day with the incredible 90K Camino de la Vera Cruz! We honour leadership, perseverance and hard work, and who better to represent these values than our amazing runners, Miranda Hopkins, Head of Sixth Form, and Aurora Brox, Science teacher? 💪🔥
They are an inspiration to us all! 🙌💙 Check out the post from 90K Camino de la Vera Cruz de Caravaca and join us in this celebration! 🏅💥
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

🎉 ¡Un Gran Éxito: La I Competición de Matemáticas Interescolar! 🎉
¡Estamos encantados de compartir que la I Competición de Matemáticas Interescolar, promovida por nuestro colegio ELIS Murcia, ¡fue todo un éxito! 🏆✨
Excepcionales alumnos de Year 6 de colegios de Cognita España se unieron para enfrentarse a una serie de emocionantes y desafiantes problemas matemáticos. Los estudiantes trabajaron en equipos, demostrando no solo sus habilidades para resolver problemas, sino también su creatividad para encontrar distintas formas de abordarlos. 💡📚
Queremos dar nuestro agradecimiento especial a los alumnos de Year 8 por su contribución en la creación de estos fantásticos problemas. 📝👏
Todos los participantes recibirán un diploma de participación 🎓
¡Qué día tan inspirador, lleno de trabajo en equipo, resolución de problemas y diversión matemática!
¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes! 🙌✨
🎉 A Huge Success: The I Interschool Maths Competition! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that the I Interschool Maths Competition, promoted by our school ELIS Murcia, was a resounding success! 🏆✨
Gifted and talented Year 6 pupils from schools across Cognita Spain came together to take on a series of exciting and challenging maths problems. The students worked in teams, showing not just their problem-solving skills, but also their creativity in finding different ways to approach each task. 💡📚
A special thank you to our Year 8 students for contributing to the creation of these fantastic problems! 📝👏
All participants will be awarded a participation diploma 🎓-
What an inspiring day full of teamwork, problem-solving and mathematical fun!
Well done to everyone involved! 🙌✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

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