Welcome to ELIS, our International School in Alicante
We are an international school in San Miguel de Salinas (Alicante) with British curriculum school for boys and girls with more than 600 pupils aged 3 – 18 of more than 35 different nationalities on roll.
By being an international British school, our students benefit from the best from two worlds: the sound foundation from the Spanish Curriculum and the innovation and hands-on character from the British Curriculum.
Committed to the integral development of students from our international school in San Miguel de Salinas (Alicante)
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 from our international school in San Miguel de Salinas (Alicante) to thrive academically and personally.
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP
Meet our Headteacher,
Jon Wayth
With extensive experience and a passion for education, Jon Wayth brings a wealth of knowledge to El Limonar International School Villamartín.
His leadership embodies a commitment to fostering holistic growth and a dynamic learning environment for students.
“As Headteacher of ELIS Villamartín, as a teacher and as a parent, I base my work on a single, fundamental belief: children can, and will receive many gifts in life, but the only one that will truly stay with them forever is a high-quality education. We clearly see that the education we provide for our students must, first and foremost, open as many doors as possible for their lives after school has finished.”
- Jon Wayth, Headteacher
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School News
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10/04/2025
We are thrilled to share that ELIS Villamartín has been recognised as one of the best schools in Spain by the prestigious independent rankings of El Español...
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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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13/02/2025
On Thursday, 13th February, ELIS Villamartín held its traditional University Fair, a key event in the academic and career guidance of our Secondary and Sixth Form students....
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13/12/2024
The Christmas spirit filled ELIS Villamartín during its traditional Christmas concert at Zenia Boulevard, where students and teachers united music and charity in an emotional and multicultural...
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28/10/2024
Last week, Cognita, the family of international schools we have proudly been part of since 2008, held its 2024 Europe & USA Leadership Summit. During this inspiring...
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21/10/2024
ELIS Villamartín officially commemorated its 20th anniversary last Friday, 18th October, with a heartfelt event held on our premises. The ceremony was attended by local and regional...
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22/03/2024
Last Thursday, we celebrated our Disability Awareness Day in partnership with Aidemar. This event, dedicated to promoting inclusion and respect for diversity, has made a profound impact...
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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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11/01/2024
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that our international British school has successfully passed the recent NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) inspection,...
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18/12/2023
Hundreds of people enjoyed the magic of music and friendship last night at La Zenia Boulevard, thanks to the concert presented, once again and as is tradition,...
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27/10/2023
Last year, we were thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our sister school ELIS Murcia, which was awarded the prestigious title of 'School of the Year'...
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23/10/2023
Once again, we are back with our highly anticipated Family Clubs workshop series. Last Saturday, we kicked off the season with a delightful and spooky dessert workshop...
🩹 Our Year 3 to Year 6 Junior Dukes / Student Council representatives completed their First Aid challenge by taking their previously learnt skills to the great outdoors!
They encountered unexpected scenarios — from cuts and bruises to even dealing with an unconscious person — all of which they handled calmly and confidently. While the situations were only pretend, their teachers were truly impressed by the maturity and responsibility shown by every single student. We are very proud of you! 👏🌟
🩹 Nuestros representantes de Junior Dukes / Consejo de Estudiantes de Year 3 a Year 6 completaron su reto de Primeros Auxilios poniendo en práctica lo aprendido... ¡al aire libre!
Se enfrentaron a situaciones inesperadas —desde cortes y rasguños hasta una persona inconsciente— que resolvieron con calma y confianza. Aunque todo formaba parte de un ejercicio, el profesorado quedó impresionado con la madurez y responsabilidad demostrada por cada estudiante. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de vosotros! 👏🌟
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¡Congratulations to our DELE B2 achievers! 🎉📜
Well done to our students who have successfully earned the prestigious DELE B2 Spanish diploma!
This internationally recognised qualification not only meets one of the language requirements for entry into Spanish universities 🎓, but also opens up exciting future career opportunities 🌍💼.
We are proud of your hard work and dedication — ¡enhorabuena! 👏
¡Enhorabuena a nuestros alumnos que han conseguido el DELE B2! 🎉📜
Estamos muy orgullosos de los estudiantes que han obtenido este prestigioso diploma de español como lengua extranjera.
Acreditar el nivel B2 no solo es uno de los requisitos lingüísticos para acceder a la universidad en España 🎓, sino que también abre muchas puertas a nivel profesional 🌍💼.
¡Gran trabajo y mucha dedicación! 👏
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Our Reception pupils explored nature at Río Seco! 🐝🌿🦋
We spent a magical day at La Senda de tus Pies in the beautiful Río Seco Nature Reserve, enjoying sunshine, fresh air and friendship ☀️🌳. Walking barefoot through sensory paths and obstacles, our little explorers connected with nature in the most exciting way! 🦶🏼🍂💚
Outdoor learning is simply wonderful – and even more so with the incredible natural surroundings and climate we enjoy! 🌞🌾
¡Nuestros alumnos de Reception exploraron la naturaleza en Río Seco! 🐌🐜🍃
Pasamos un día mágico en La Senda de tus Pies, dentro del precioso paraje natural de Río Seco. Disfrutamos del sol, el aire puro y la compañía de los amigos ☀️🌳. Caminamos descalzos por senderos sensoriales y superamos obstáculos divertidísimos: ¡una forma fantástica de conectar con la naturaleza! 🦶🏼🍂💚
El aprendizaje al aire libre es maravilloso, y más aún con nuestro clima privilegiado y estos increíbles paisajes tan cercanos 🌞🌾
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🏆 ELIS Villamartín has won the ELIS Cup again, competing against our sister school ELIS Murcia. For the second consecutive time, the trophy stays with Villamartín.
Congratulations to all the Primary participants and thanks to the Murcia students for a fantastic competition! 🙌🎉
🏆 ELIS Villamartín ha vuelto a ganar la ELIS Cup que jugamos contra nuestro colegio hermano ELIS Murcia. Por segunda vez consecutiva, el trofeo se queda en Villamartín.
¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes de Primaria y gracias a los estudiantes de Murcia por una competición fantástica! 🙌🎉
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Meet our May Teacher Spotlight! ✨
This month, we’re delighted to feature Jane Wood, Year 3 tutor at ELIS Villamartín, who has been part of our learning community for 17 incredible years. 🌟
With a deep passion for teaching, an international background and a curious cat called Marmalady 🐾, Jane inspires her students every day to learn, grow and enjoy the journey. 💡📚
Find out more about her in the image! 😊
¡Conoce a nuestra docente destacada de mayo! ✨
Este mes, nos alegra presentar a Jane Wood, tutora de Year 3 en ELIS Villamartín y parte esencial de nuestra comunidad educativa desde hace ya 17 años. 🌟
Con una gran pasión por la enseñanza, una mirada internacional y una gata parlanchina llamada Marmalady 🐾, Jane inspira cada día a sus alumnos a aprender, crecer y disfrutar del camino. 💡📚
¡Descúbrela en la imagen! 😊
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🌿 Our students created their very own herb garden, planting mint, basil, sage, and rosemary.
Primary and secondary students collaborated to bring this special green space to life.
They will take the lead in caring for the garden so our entire community can enjoy and benefit from our sustainable herb garden. 🌱✨
🌿 Nuestros estudiantes crearon su propio jardín de hierbas plantando menta, albahaca, salvia y romero.
Estudiantes de primaria y secundaria trabajaron juntos en equipo para crear este espacio verde tan especial. Ellos serán los encargados de cuidar el jardín para que toda nuestra comunidad pueda disfrutar y beneficiarse de un jardín sostenible y lleno de vida. 🌱✨
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What an adventure for our Year 7 students in the stunning Sierra de Cazorla! 🌲⛰️
Divided into three enthusiastic teams – Mountain Explorers, Live Like a Fish, Grow Like a Tree, and The Pines – they’ve enjoyed everything from birdwatching and nature walks to rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking and even a night treasure hunt! 🦅🚣♂️🧗♀️🌌
Teamwork, laughter and unforgettable memories in nature!
¡Qué aventura para nuestros alumnos de Year 7 en la impresionante Sierra de Cazorla! 🌲⛰️
Divididos en tres equipos llenos de entusiasmo – Mountain Explorers, Live Like a Fish, Grow Like a Tree y The Pines – han disfrutado de actividades como observación de aves, senderismo, escalada, rápel, kayak e incluso una gymkana nocturna. 🦅🚣♂️🧗♀️🌌
Trabajo en equipo, risas y recuerdos inolvidables en plena naturaleza. 🌟
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Year 3 students proudly present their very own Solar Systems! 🌞🪐
As part of their Social Science lessons, our young astronomers have been learning all about the planets and their orbits. To consolidate their knowledge, they created their own models of the Solar System — and the results are simply out of this world! 🌍🚀
This hands-on project has helped them visualise space in a creative, memorable way, putting their research and artistic skills into practice. Just look at those smiles — they’re as bright as the Sun itself! 😄✨
¡Los alumnos de Year 3 presentan con mucho orgullo sus propios Sistemas Solares! 🌞🪐
En las clases de Ciencias Sociales, nuestros pequeños astrónomos han estado aprendiendo sobre los planetas y sus órbitas. Para afianzar lo aprendido, han construido sus propios modelos del Sistema Solar... ¡y el resultado es “de otro planeta”! 🌍🚀
Una experiencia práctica que les ha permitido visualizar el espacio de forma creativa y duradera, poniendo en práctica sus habilidades de investigación y expresión artística. ¡Y esas caras de alegría lo dicen todo! 😄✨
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