El Limonar International School (ELIS) Murcia

The school is committed to educating for democracy, equality, respect, and dignity, with a vision focused on global citizenship and multilingual learning. It emphasizes a holistic educational experience that balances academic achievement with the development of self-esteem, social skills, and critical thinking. The school adheres to the values of respect, care, perseverance, kindness, and honesty.

The school offers a multilingual curriculum where 80% of the day is taught in English, with Spanish and additional languages such as German, French, or Chinese also provided. Students follow a pathway leading to dual official qualifications: International GCSEs and the Spanish 'Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education' certificate at the end of Secondary, and International A-Levels alongside the Spanish 'Baccalaureate' at the end of Sixth Form. The educational stages include Early Years (3–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), and Sixth Form (16–18).

Wellbeing is a core priority, supported by compassionate staff who foster positive relationships to ensure student engagement and success. The school implements a pastoral mentoring programme and provides tailored support, including tutoring and university preparation, to meet the individual needs of students.

The school offers a structured admissions process for prospective families, including Open Days, Discovery Days for students in Years 2–6, and private tours. Interested families can make enquiries via the school's website or by contacting the admissions department directly. A non-refundable registration fee of 1,500 euros is required for new students.

The school operates on a three-term academic calendar. The 2026-2027 academic year begins on 7th September 2026 and concludes on 24th June 2027, with scheduled breaks for national and local holidays, as well as staff training days.

The school operates across two campuses in Murcia: the 63,000m² Buenavista Campus for Early Years and Primary students, and the 15,000m² Montevida Campus for Secondary and Sixth Form students. Facilities include IT suites, science laboratories, art rooms, drama and music studios, an open-air amphitheatre, swimming pools, tennis and paddle courts, and various sports pitches. The Montevida campus is designed with minimal environmental impact, featuring integrated climate control and rainwater harvesting systems.