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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16/03/2026
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...
🎉 ¡Felicidades a nuestra Alumna del Año 2025-2026, Marta Palazón de la Torre! 🎓💚
En ELIS Murcia siempre hemos creído que nuestra comunidad es nuestro mayor tesoro, y los antiguos alumnos son una parte esencial de ella. Marta es un ejemplo brillante de talento, compromiso y valores que perduran más allá de las aulas.
Tras finalizar su etapa escolar como nuestra Dux Litterarum en 2015, Marta completó Medicina en la UMU, y hoy es conocida como Dra. Palazón, especializada en oftalmología 👩⚕️✨. Su pasión por aprender, ayudar a los demás y mantenerse conectada con ELIS la convierte en un modelo inspirador para nuestros alumnos actuales.
Además, Marta siempre ha estado dispuesta a participar y apoyar nuestra comunidad: desde producciones escolares y competiciones deportivas, hasta iniciativas solidarias con Fundación Vicente Ferrer o UNICEF. Su recorrido nos recuerda que la excelencia académica y los valores van de la mano. 🌱💫
💬 Descubre más sobre su trayectoria en nuestra entrevista: https://elismurcia.com/es/alumnus-year
🎉 Congratulations to our Alumnus of the Year 2025-2026, Marta Palazón de la Torre! 🎓💚
At ELIS Murcia, we believe our community is our greatest treasure, and our alumni are a vital part of it. Marta is a shining example of talent, commitment, and values that last far beyond the classroom.
After finishing her schooling as our Dux Litterarum in 2015, Marta completed her Medicine degree at UMU, and today she is known as Dr Palazón, specialising in ophthalmology 👩⚕️✨. Her passion for learning, helping others, and staying connected to ELIS makes her an inspiring role model for our current students.
Marta has also always been ready to get involved and support our community: from school productions and sports competitions to charity initiatives with Fundación Vicente Ferrer and UNICEF. Her journey reminds us that academic excellence and strong values go hand in hand. 🌱💫
💬 Learn more about her journey in the full interview: https://elismurcia.com/alumnus-year
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISAlumni
🏀✨ ¡Una visita realmente inspiradora para nuestros alumnos!
Los estudiantes de Year 2 a Year 6 recibieron al equipo de UCAM Murcia BSR, que compartió su experiencia y habló sobre la inclusión a través del deporte.
Los alumnos mostraron un gran interés al descubrir cómo juegan al baloncesto — ¡e incluso pudieron probarlo en primera persona con sillas de ruedas deportivas! ♿🏀
Una experiencia fantástica que despertó curiosidad, preguntas y valiosas reflexiones 💬💚
🏀✨ A truly inspiring visit for our students!
Year 2 to Year 6 had the opportunity to meet players from the UCAM Murcia BSR team, who shared their experience and spoke about inclusion through sport.
Students were fascinated to learn how they play basketball — and even had the chance to try it themselves using sports wheelchairs! ♿🏀
A fantastic experience that sparked curiosity, great questions and valuable reflections 💬💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @ucam_universidad
¡Qué gran jornada de Sports Day vivimos en ELIS Murcia! 🏃♀️🏅💚
Nuestros alumnos han llenado el día de energía, entusiasmo y un increíble espíritu de equipo, participando en una gran variedad de actividades deportivas y animándose unos a otros en todo momento. Entre esfuerzo, superación y algunas medallas muy merecidas, ha sido un orgullo ver cómo todos daban lo mejor de sí mismos y celebraban los logros de sus compañeros. 🙌
Más allá de la diversión, este tipo de iniciativas reflejan algo fundamental para nosotros en ELIS: el bienestar físico y mental de nuestros alumnos. A través del deporte, descubren no solo los beneficios de mantenerse activos, sino también el valor del trabajo en equipo, la resiliencia, la confianza y las relaciones positivas. 💚
¡Un día lleno de sonrisas, esfuerzo y momentos inolvidables!
What a fantastic Sports Day at ELIS Murcia! 🏃♂️🏅💚
Our pupils filled the day with energy, enthusiasm and true team spirit, taking part in a wide range of sporting activities and cheering one another on every step of the way. From determined efforts to well-earned medals, it was inspiring to see everyone giving their very best and celebrating each other’s achievements. 🙌
Beyond the fun and excitement, days like this reflect something deeply important to us at ELIS: the physical and mental wellbeing of our pupils. Through sport, they discover not only the benefits of staying active, but also the power of teamwork, resilience, confidence and positive relationships. 💚
A brilliant day full of smiles, effort and unforgettable moments!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🌿 Nuevo post en el Blog ELIS
Nuestra Coordinadora de Infantil en ELIS Murcia, Kim Wythe, comparte un nuevo artículo sobre el impacto del aprendizaje liderado por el niño al aire libre ✨
En este interesante post, explica cómo permitir que los niños exploren, tomen decisiones y lideren su propio aprendizaje favorece su confianza, autonomía y desarrollo de habilidades clave 🌱
🔗 No te lo pierdas—lee el post completo aquí: https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
🌿 New post on the ELIS Blog
Our Early Years Coordinator at ELIS Murcia, Kim Wythe, shares a new article exploring the impact of outdoor, child-led learning ✨
In this insightful post, she explains how giving children the freedom to explore, make choices and lead their own learning helps them build confidence, independence and key life skills 🌱
🔗 Don’t miss it—read the full post here: https://ellimonarinternational.com
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin
🏃♂️🏃♀️ ELIS El Valle Trail reúne a cientos de corredores en un año muy especial para ELIS Murcia 🎉
El Parque Regional de El Valle y Carrascoy volvió a acoger una nueva edición de ELIS El Valle Trail, consolidando a Murcia como referencia del trail running 🌄. Con cerca del 80% de participantes locales, la prueba también atrajo corredores de otras comunidades y países como Alemania y Noruega 🌍.
En el campus Montevida, los más pequeños disfrutaron de la KIDS race 🏃♂️💨 y de talleres gratuitos de pintacaras 🎨, tiro con arco 🏹, juegos en equipo 🤸♀️, algodón de azúcar 🍭 y pompas gigantes 🫧. La jornada terminó con deliciosas paellas gigantes y migas 🥘.
Gracias al apoyo de empresas e instituciones murcianas, deporte, naturaleza y comunidad se unieron para crear un día inolvidable 💚. Este año, la prueba se celebra además en el marco del 35º aniversario de ELIS Murcia.
https://elismurcia.com/es/noticias-escolares
🏃♂️🏃♀️ ELIS El Valle Trail brings together hundreds of runners in a very special year for ELIS Murcia 🎉
The El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park once again hosted ELIS El Valle Trail, reinforcing Murcia as a trail running hotspot 🌄. Around 80% of participants were local, with runners also coming from other Spanish regions and countries such as Germany and Norway 🌍.
At the Montevida campus, the little ones enjoyed the KIDS race 🏃♂️💨 and free workshops like face painting 🎨, archery 🏹, team games 🤸♀️, cotton candy 🍭 and giant bubbles 🫧. The day ended with giant paellas and migas 🥘.
Thanks to the support of Murcian companies and institutions, sport, nature and community came together for an unforgettable day 💚. This year, the event is also part of ELIS Murcia’s 35th anniversary celebrations.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @elvalletrail
Hemos tenido la suerte de recibir la visita del autor Fran González Amorós, creador de la colección Bestseller Fantasía de Invierno.
Los alumnos de Year 4, Year 5 y Year 6 participaron en un fantástico taller de animación lectora y escritura creativa, donde pudieron descubrir cómo nacen las historias, dejar volar su imaginación y aprender algunos trucos para crear sus propios relatos. ✍️📖
Para cerrar la jornada, el autor dedicó un tiempo a firmar libros y charlar con los alumnos, un momento muy especial que seguro recordarán durante mucho tiempo. 💫
¡Gracias por compartir con nosotros tu pasión por la lectura y la escritura!
We were delighted to welcome author Fran González Amorós, creator of the Bestseller Fantasía de Invierno series.
Students in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 took part in a fantastic storytelling and creative writing workshop, discovering how stories are born, letting their imagination fly, and learning tips to create their own tales. ✍️📖
To close the day, the author spent time signing books and chatting with the students—a very special moment they will surely remember for a long time. 💫
Thank you for sharing your passion for reading and writing with us!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @frangonzalezamoros
💚📚 ¡Una gran noticia para toda nuestra comunidad!
Nos alegra compartir que ELIS Murcia ha sido incluido un año más en la lista de los 100 mejores colegios de España publicada por la prestigiosa revista internacional Forbes. 🇪🇸✨
👉 https://forbes.es/listas/885405/lista-forbes-los-100-mejores-colegios-2026/
En un país con miles de excelentes centros educativos, formar parte de una selección tan reducida es algo que nunca debemos dar por sentado. Es el resultado del compromiso diario de nuestros alumnos, profesores, familias y todo el personal del colegio. 👏
Gracias a toda la comunidad de ELIS Murcia por hacer posible que sigamos avanzando juntos, siempre con el objetivo de ofrecer la mejor educación internacional a nuestros estudiantes. 🌍🎓
¡Enhorabuena a todos! 💚
💚📚 Wonderful news for our whole community!
We are delighted to share that ELIS Murcia has once again been included in the Top 100 Schools in Spain list published by the prestigious international magazine Forbes. 🇪🇸✨
👉 https://forbes.es/listas/885405/lista-forbes-los-100-mejores-colegios-2026/
In a country with thousands of excellent schools, being part of such a selective list is something we should never take for granted. It reflects the daily commitment of our students, the dedication of our staff and the trust of our families. 👏
Thank you to our entire ELIS Murcia community for making achievements like this possible every day. 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @forbes_es
¡Estamos muy orgullosos de compartir esta noticia! 🎉
Según el conocido buscador Micole, ELIS Murcia es el mejor colegio de la Región de Murcia.
Este reconocimiento se basa en diferentes criterios de valoración utilizados por la plataforma y refleja la confianza de las familias y el compromiso diario de toda nuestra comunidad educativa.
Gracias a nuestros alumnos, familias y equipo docente por hacerlo posible. 🌟
https://murciaplaza.com/murciaplaza/region/este-es-el-top-de-los-25-mejores-colegios-de-la-region-de-todo-tipo-murcia-el-primero-y-molina-de-segura-el-que-mas
We are very proud to share this news! 🎉
According to the well-known school search platform Micole, ELIS Murcia has been ranked as the top school in the Region of Murcia.
This recognition is based on different evaluation criteria used by the platform and reflects the trust of our families as well as the daily commitment of our whole school community.
Thank you to our students, families and staff for making it possible. 🌟
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
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