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...
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
🎉 ¡Excelentes resultados en los exámenes de inglés de Trinity en ELIS Murcia! 🎉
Queremos felicitar a nuestros alumnos por unos resultados extraordinarios en las pruebas de Trinity English.
📊 100% de aprobados
🌟 75% de Distinction – la máxima calificación posible 👏
Estos resultados reflejan su gran esfuerzo, constancia y compromiso con el aprendizaje del inglés. Estamos muy orgullosos de todos ellos por su magnífico trabajo. ¡Enhorabuena! 🎓✨
🎉 Outstanding Trinity English Exam Results at ELIS Murcia! 🎉
We are delighted to congratulate our students on their excellent Trinity English exam results.
📊 100% pass rate
🌟 75% Distinction – the highest grade possible 👏
These results reflect their hard work, dedication and commitment to learning English. We are extremely proud of all of them for this fantastic achievement. Well done! 🎓✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🥁🎸🎻🎹 ¡Enhorabuena a nuestros alumnos de Reception y Year 1 de Music@ELIS por sus fantásticas audiciones!
Ha sido maravilloso ver cómo, tras todo un curso de aprendizaje, práctica y dedicación, nuestros jóvenes músicos han podido mostrar sus progresos con tanta ilusión y confianza. Más allá de las notas, lo que más nos emociona es la satisfacción y el orgullo que sienten al comprobar todo lo que han conseguido gracias a su esfuerzo.
¡Estamos muy orgullosos de vuestro talento, entusiasmo y compromiso con la música! 👏✨
🥁🎸🎻🎹 Congratulations to our Music@ELIS Reception and Year 1 students on their fantastic auditions!
It has been wonderful to see how, after a whole year of learning, practising and developing their musical skills, our young musicians have been able to showcase their progress with such enthusiasm and confidence. Beyond the performances themselves, it is especially rewarding to see the sense of achievement and pride they feel as they recognise how far they have come through their hard work and dedication.
We are incredibly proud of your talent, enthusiasm and commitment to music! 👏✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🏆⚽🏀🤾♂️ Una selección de alumnos de Year 4 a Year 6 participó en la ELIS Cup junto a sus compañeros de ELIS Villamartín, disfrutando de una jornada deportiva llena de compañerismo, esfuerzo y trabajo en equipo.
Más allá del resultado, el deporte ofreció una valiosa oportunidad para poner en práctica valores fundamentales como el respeto, el compromiso, la solidaridad, la generosidad y el juego limpio. Nuestros alumnos demostraron una actitud ejemplar dentro y fuera del terreno de juego, apoyándose mutuamente y representando con orgullo el #ELISWay.
Tras una emocionante competición, el trofeo de la ELIS Cup viajó este año a ELIS Murcia. 🏆 ¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes por su dedicación y deportividad!
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🏆⚽🏀🤾♂️ A selection of pupils from Year 4 to Year 6 took part in the ELIS Cup alongside their peers from ELIS Villamartín, enjoying a fantastic day of sport, teamwork and friendship.
Beyond the final result, sport provided a valuable opportunity to put into practice essential values such as respect, commitment, generosity, solidarity and fair play. Throughout the day, our pupils demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, supported one another and proudly represented the #ELISWay.
After an exciting competition, the ELIS Cup trophy travelled to ELIS Murcia this year. 🏆 Congratulations to all the players for their dedication and excellent sporting attitude!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🌿🎨 Creatividad, comunidad y biodiversidad: una gran celebración🌍✨
El campus de Buenavista acogió la ceremonia de entrega de premios del “Global Citizenship Art Competition 2026”, un evento dedicado este año a la Biodiversidad 🌱🐝
Una celebración llena de talento y espíritu de comunidad que marcó la recta final del curso. El alumnado participó en actuaciones musicales, poesía, presentaciones artísticas y una emotiva entrega de premios 🏆👏
Fue un momento muy especial para reconocer su creatividad, esfuerzo y todo lo aprendido a lo largo del año.
¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes por su fantástico trabajo! 🎓💚
🌿🎨 Creativity, Community & Biodiversity in Celebration 🌍✨
The Buenavista campus hosted the Prize Giving Ceremony for the “Global Citizenship Art Competition 2026”, an event dedicated this year to Biodiversity 🌱🐝
It was a celebration full of talent and a strong sense of community, marking the final stretch of the school year. Students took part in musical performances, poetry, art presentations and a very special prize-giving ceremony 🏆👏
It was a meaningful moment to recognise their creativity, effort and everything they had learned throughout the year.
Congratulations to all participants on their fantastic work! 🎓💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
En el marco del Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, queremos compartir una experiencia educativa que ha ayudado a nuestro alumnado a reflexionar sobre la importancia de cuidar el planeta 🌱♻️
Nuestro alumnado de Year 7 realizó una visita muy interesante e informativa al Centro de Tratamiento de Residuos de Cañada Hermosa. Durante la excursión, pudieron conocer de primera mano el funcionamiento de las distintas plantas de reciclaje y observar los complejos procesos utilizados para la separación de materiales y su posterior reutilización ♻️🏭
Ha sido una experiencia clave para comprender la importancia de reducir los residuos, separarlos correctamente y apostar por un futuro más sostenible 🌿
Queremos agradecer enormemente al AMPA de ELIS Murcia su implicación y apoyo en la organización de esta enriquecedora actividad 🙌💚
In the context of World Environment Day, we would like to share one of the educational experiences that has helped our students reflect on the importance of caring for the planet 🌱♻️
Our Year 7 students enjoyed a highly interesting and informative visit to the Cañada Hermosa Waste Treatment Centre. During the trip, they were able to see first-hand how the different recycling plants operate and observe the complex processes used for the separation of materials and their subsequent reuse ♻️🏭
It was a key experience in understanding the importance of reducing waste, sorting it correctly, and working towards a more sustainable future 🌿
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the ELIS Murcia AMPA for their support and involvement in organising this enriching activity 🙌💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @murciacsostenible
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