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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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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10/04/2025
We are proud to announce that ELIS Murcia has been recognised as one of the best schools in Spain by the prestigious independent rankings of El Español,...
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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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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...
Así fue nuestro Summer Football Camp ⚽🔥
¡Finaliza con gran éxito nuestro primer campus de fútbol de verano junto a Tranmere Rovers… y ha sido toda una experiencia!
🌍 Participantes no solo de nuestro colegio y la región, sino también de Dubái, Canadá y Suiza, hicieron del campus un evento internacional inolvidable.
📈 En la segunda semana, nuestros alumnos pusieron en práctica lo aprendido, mejorando su rendimiento físico con la ayuda de Dan O’Donnell, director de coaching de Tranmere. ¡Hasta realizaron los mismos test que los jugadores profesionales!
🥗 Las sesiones con Ryan Fox, nutricionista del equipo sub-18, les ayudaron a llevar un diario de alimentación e hidratación como parte de su preparación deportiva.
🧠 El cierre fue con un encuentro con Luke Williams, donde compartieron sus progresos técnicos, tácticos, físicos, psicológicos y sociales.
✅ Todos se llevaron un plan de desarrollo personalizado y muchas ganas de repetir. ¿Lo mejor? ¡Ya nos están pidiendo una segunda edición!
¡Esto no ha hecho más que empezar! ⚽💪
Summer Football Camp Highlights ⚽🔥
Our first-ever summer football camp with Tranmere Rovers has come to a successful close — and what an experience it was!
🌍 With participants joining not only from our school and region but also from Dubai, Canada and Switzerland, the camp had a truly international feel.
📈 In Week 2, students put theory into practice, learning how to measure and improve performance thanks to Dan O’Donnell, Head of Coaching at Tranmere Rovers. They trained like the pros using performance analysis tools and the FA four corner model.
🥗 Sessions with Ryan Fox, Tranmere’s U18 nutritionist, helped students track their food and hydration — essential tools for athletic preparation.
🧠 The week ended with a brilliant feedback session with Luke Williams, where students reflected on their growth: technically, tactically, physically, psychologically and socially.
✅ Everyone left with a personalised development plan and a big smile. The best part? They’re already asking for the next edition!
Stay tuned… ⚽💪
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @tranmererovers

Día Mundial de las Habilidades de la Juventud.
💡 En el Día Mundial de las Habilidades de la Juventud de Naciones Unidas, la prensa pone el foco en los colegios ELIS: colegios donde la educación va mucho más allá de lo académico.
📰 Nuestros colegios han sido reconocidos por fomentar no solo el conocimiento, sino también los valores, habilidades y actitudes que ayudan a nuestros jóvenes a construir su propio futuro. 🌍💫
https://www.elespanol.com/alicante/vega-baja/20250715/colegios-murcia-vega-baja-ponen-foco-formar-jovenes-alla-academico/1003743848180_0.html
World Youth Skills Day.
💡 On the United Nations` World Youth Skills Day, the media is turning the spotlight on ELIS schools — schools where education goes far beyond academics.
📰 Our schools have been recognised for promoting not only knowledge, but also the values, skills and attitudes that empower young people to shape their own future. 🌍💫
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

¡Chapuzones y diversión bajo el sol en nuestro Summerlim de ELIS Murcia! ☀️🏖️
Nada como una buena sesión de piscina para pasarlo en grande y combatir el calor murciano 😎💦
Nuestros alumnos disfrutan cada semana de actividades acuáticas, juegos en el agua y momentos de relax con sus nuevos amigos.
¡Así da gusto aprender, jugar y disfrutar del verano!
Splashing fun in the sun at our ELIS Murcia Summerlim! ☀️🏖️
There’s no better way to cool off than with pool time and water games! 😎💦
Our pupils enjoy weekly swimming sessions filled with fun, laughter, and the chance to relax and make new friends.
The perfect way to learn, play and make the most of summer!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

¡Diversión, frescor y aventuras subterráneas en nuestra Summer School de Murcia!
Nuestros alumnos han disfrutado de una excursión inolvidable a la Cueva del Puerto, en Calasparra, explorando estalactitas y estalagmitas, ¡y participando en un taller de bateo para encontrar minerales!
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Además de aprender y descubrir, lo mejor ha sido… ¡el fresquito dentro de la cueva! Todo un regalo en estos días de calor murciano ☀️😅
Nuestra Summer School combina actividades educativas, salidas, talleres y mucha diversión, en un entorno perfecto para hacer nuevos amigos y disfrutar cada día al máximo.
Cool adventures (literally!) at our Summer School in Murcia
This week, our pupils went on a fascinating trip to the Cueva del Puerto in Calasparra, where they explored incredible stalactites and stalagmites – and even tried their luck panning for minerals in a special workshop! 🌍💎
And guess what? The best part might just have been the cool temperature inside the cave… a real treat during these scorching summer days in Murcia! ☀️😅
Our Summer School is full of variety: educational outings, creative workshops and fun-filled days – the perfect setting to learn, enjoy and make new friends.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

¿Más allá del control parental? 👀📱
Nuestra Coordinadora de Necesidades Educativas Especiales y Adjunta de Protección del Menor, María José García Pérez, comparte en este post claves muy útiles para acompañar a nuestros hijos en el buen uso de las redes sociales.
Una lectura imprescindible para todas las familias en verano ☀️🧠 ¡Visítala y descúbrelo! 👇
👉 https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
Beyond parental control? 👀📱
In this post, our SENCo & DCPC, María José García Pérez, shares valuable insights on how families can support children in using social media responsibly.
A must-read for all parents this summer! ☀️🧠 See below to find out more 👇
👉 https://ellimonarinternational.com
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin

¡En nuestra Summer School de ELIS Murcia el aprendizaje y la diversión van de la mano! 🏕️📚
Esta semana, nuestros alumnos están explorando diferentes momentos de la historia mientras practican inglés de forma natural 🗣️✨.
Desde escribir sus nombres en jeroglíficos egipcios 🏺 hasta crear coloridos pósters sobre la Prehistoria 🐘🎨, cada actividad estimula su creatividad y mejora su nivel de inglés al mismo tiempo.
🎯 ¡Una forma perfecta de disfrutar el verano aprendiendo!
At ELIS Murcia’s Summer School, learning and fun go hand in hand! 🏕️📚
This week, our pupils are exploring different periods of history while practising English in a fun, natural way 🗣️✨.
From writing their names in Egyptian hieroglyphs 🏺 to designing colourful posters about Prehistoric times 🐘🎨, every activity boosts their creativity while sharpening their English skills.
🎯 The perfect way to enjoy summer while learning!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

¡Nuestro campus de fútbol inglés en Montevida está siendo una experiencia increíble! ⚽🔥
Durante estos días, nuestros jugadores están disfrutando de sesiones técnicas cada mañana, centradas en la posesión, el regate, la defensa, la finalización y el juego en espacios reducidos. 💥🥅
Por las tardes, toca gimnasio y recuperación… ¡incluidos baños de hielo! 🧊🛁 Además, están aprendiendo sobre nutrición deportiva, hidratación, psicología del deporte y análisis del rendimiento. 🧠📊🥗
Gracias a nuestra colaboración con Tranmere Rovers, sus entrenadores están guiando sesiones de altísima calidad que abarcan todos los aspectos del rendimiento deportivo — técnico, táctico, físico y mental. 🙌
Nuestros alumnos también están analizando su evolución con test físicos y vídeos de sus entrenamientos y partidos. 📹⚽
¡Y aún queda una semana llena de fútbol por delante! 💚
Our English Football Camp at Montevida is proving to be an unforgettable experience! ⚽🔥
Each morning, our players take part in focused technical sessions covering possession, dribbling, defending, finishing and small-sided games. 💥🥅
Afternoons are all about gym work and recovery — including ice baths! 🧊🛁 They’re also learning about sports nutrition, hydration, sports psychology and performance analysis. 🧠📊🥗
Thanks to our partnership with Tranmere Rovers, their expert coaches are leading top-quality sessions that cover all areas of performance — technical, tactical, physical and mental. 🙌
Our students are also tracking their progress through fitness tests and video analysis of their training sessions and matches. 📹⚽
And the football fun continues this week! 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @tranmererovers

🎨🖐️ ¡Creatividad prehistórica en nuestra Summer School!
Nuestros alumnos están colaborando en la creación de un colorido mural inspirado en las pinturas rupestres. Mientras se divierten, siguen instrucciones en inglés y practican el idioma entre ellos de forma natural. 🗣️
💬 Trabajo en equipo, creatividad y mucha motivación… ¡y el mural está quedando chulísimo!
🎨🖐️ Prehistoric creativity at our Summer School!
Our students are working together to create a colourful mural inspired by cave paintings. They`re having so much fun while following instructions in English and practising the language naturally as they collaborate. 🗣️
💬 Teamwork, creativity and plenty of motivation… and the mural is looking amazing!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia

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