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.
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
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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29/09/2025
On 26 September, our students took part in Global Be Well Day, the annual event promoted by Cognita to strengthen the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of...
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23/06/2025
The evening began at 5:30 pm as families, staff, and students gathered in our event space, greeted by music and the warm anticipation of the occasion. At...
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16/06/2025
On Monday 16th June, El Limonar International School Villamartín had the privilege of hosting a new edition of Stay Healthy, the educational programme promoted by Fundación Quirónsalud....
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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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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...
🌏✨ It was a real pleasure to welcome students and staff from Narangba Valley State High School in Brisbane, Australia, to ELIS Villamartín.
As part of their two-week tour around Spain, they are spending time at both ELIS schools, meeting our students, joining lessons, and even contributing to our school podcast and magazine 🎙️📖
These exchanges are incredibly enriching for everyone involved. They allow students to discover new cultures, practise their language skills and broaden their horizons 🌍💬 We truly hope the experience has been just as valuable and memorable for them as it has been for us.
A huge thank you to our Head Students for taking such great care of our visitors, and to all staff members who prepared activities for them 🙌💚
🌏✨ Ha sido un verdadero placer recibir en ELIS Villamartín a los alumnos y profesores del Narangba Valley State High School, de Brisbane (Australia).
Dentro de su recorrido de dos semanas por España, también están visitando nuestros dos colegios ELIS, conociendo a nuestros alumnos, participando en clases e incluso colaborando en nuestro podcast escolar y en la revista del colegio 🎙️📖
Este tipo de intercambios son experiencias tremendamente enriquecedoras, que permiten descubrir nuevas culturas, practicar idiomas y ampliar horizontes 🌍💬 Esperamos que para ellos haya sido tan útil y especial como lo ha sido para nosotros.
Muchas gracias a nuestros Head Students por cuidar tan bien de nuestros invitados y a todo el personal que preparó actividades para ellos 🙌💚
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🎄✨ The day has arrived! We look forward to seeing you all this evening at 6 pm at Zenia Boulevard for our Christmas Concert. Don’t miss it! 🎶⭐
🎄✨ ¡Ha llegado el día! ¡Os esperamos a todos esta tarde a las 18:00 en Zenia Boulevard para nuestro Concierto de Navidad! ¡No os lo perdáis! 🎶⭐
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We’re proud to share that ELIS Villamartín is now an accredited Microsoft Office Specialist Authorised Testing Centre — the only school in the region with this certification.
This recognition allows our students to access official Microsoft learning pathways and earn internationally recognised digital-skills certifications, strengthening their confidence, future readiness and employability.
A fantastic step forward for our community!
Nos enorgullece anunciar que ELIS Villamartín es ahora un Centro Autorizado del Examen de Especialista en Microsoft Office, siendo el único colegio de la zona con esta acreditación.
Gracias a este reconocimiento, nuestros alumnos podrán acceder a rutas oficiales de aprendizaje de Microsoft y obtener certificaciones internacionales en competencias digitales, reforzando su confianza, su preparación para el futuro y su empleabilidad.
¡Un gran paso para toda nuestra comunidad!
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What a fantastic afternoon at our Year 8 Home Learning Workshop!
A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us — your time, enthusiasm and support make a real difference. 🙌 Together, we explored practical strategies to build healthy routines at home, from planning weekly timetables to encouraging good sleep 😴, regular exercise 🏃♂️, balanced screen use 📱 and quality family time 👨👩👧👦.
At ELIS, we are proud to grow as a united, supportive community where families and school work hand in hand to help every child thrive. Thank you for being such an important part of this journey. 💛
¡Qué gran tarde en nuestro Taller de Aprendizaje en Casa de Year 8!
Muchísimas gracias a todos los padres, madres y tutores que nos acompañaron. Vuestro tiempo, entusiasmo y apoyo marcan una auténtica diferencia. 🙌 Juntos exploramos estrategias prácticas para crear rutinas saludables en casa, desde la planificación de horarios semanales hasta la importancia del buen descanso 😴, el ejercicio regular 🏃♀️, un uso equilibrado de las pantallas 📱 y momentos de calidad en familia 👨👩👧👦.
En ELIS, nos enorgullece crecer como una comunidad unida, cercana y comprometida, donde familias y colegio trabajamos de la mano para que cada alumno pueda desarrollar todo su potencial. Gracias por formar parte esencial de este camino. 💛
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🌟 All Different, All Equal!
In Year 1, to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we explored the importance of awareness and understanding of disability, and how everyone can play a part in ensuring full participation in society 💚 We played a game with blindfolds to experience what it’s like to lose our sense of sight, and we discovered the Braille alphabet — a tactile reading and writing system for the visually impaired.
The children even tried writing their own names in Braille! 😍 A wonderful reminder that we are All Different, All Equal ✨
🌟 Todos Diferentes, Todos Iguales
En Year 1, por el Día Internacional de las Personas con Discapacidad, trabajamos la importancia de la conciencia y la comprensión sobre la discapacidad, y cómo podemos contribuir a que todas las personas participen plenamente en la sociedad 💚 Jugamos a un juego con los ojos vendados para experimentar lo que se siente al perder la vista y descubrimos el alfabeto Braille, un sistema táctil de lectura y escritura para personas con discapacidad visual.
¡Los niños incluso escribieron sus propios nombres en Braille! 😍 Una preciosa forma de recordar que somos Todos Diferentes, Todos Iguales ✨
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🎓✨ Teacher Spotlight – December at ELIS Villamartín ✨🎓
This month we highlight Stewart Stark, who has been part of our community for 17 years. Stewart brings enthusiasm, warmth, and a unique ability to connect with his students.
Thank you, Stewart, for your dedication and for all you bring to ELIS Villamartín! 💚
🎓✨ Teacher Spotlight – Diciembre en ELIS Villamartín ✨🎓
Este mes destacamos a Stewart Stark, miembro de nuestra comunidad desde hace 17 años. Stewart aporta entusiasmo, cercanía y una forma muy especial de conectar con sus alumnos.
¡Gracias, Stewart, por tu dedicación y por todo lo que aportas al día a día de ELIS Villamartín! 💚
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Join us for one of the most magical moments of the school year!
On Thursday, 11th December at 6:00 pm, our traditional ELIS Christmas Carols Concert will once again fill the Central Plaza of Zenia Boulevard with festive music, joy and community spirit.
Students and teachers will perform a beautiful selection of carols in a truly special setting — the perfect way to step into the Christmas season together.
We warmly invite all ELIS families to come along and enjoy this charming Christmas tradition. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎄✨
¡Uno de los momentos más emotivos del curso está a punto de llegar!
El jueves 11 de diciembre a las 18:00 h, nuestro tradicional Concierto Navideño de Villancicos de ELIS volverá a llenar la Plaza Central de Zenia Boulevard de música, alegría y espíritu navideño.
Alumnos y profesores interpretarán una preciosa selección de villancicos en un entorno fantástico, perfecto para dar la bienvenida a la Navidad en comunidad.
Invitamos a todas las familias de ELIS a compartir con nosotros este encantador momento navideño. ¡Os esperamos! 🎄✨
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🌟 Thank you, Nursery B families!
A huge thank you to all the families who joined our last workshop on Friday ❤️ The children loved sharing what they’ve been learning in class through our topics “This Is Me” and “Healthy Habits”. Together we enjoyed a wonderful morning filled with creativity and discovery — from making plasticine portraits and crafting with healthy foods, to planting seeds, printing fruit with paint, building little 3D houses and exploring a fun sensory walk 🎨🍎🌱👣
Such a special experience for our pupils, made even better by having you with us! 💛
🌟 ¡Gracias, familias de Nursery B!
Muchísimas gracias a todas las familias que nos acompañaron en nuestro último taller ❤️ A los niños les encantó compartir lo que han estado aprendiendo en clase dentro de los temas “Así soy yo” y “Hábitos saludables”. Disfrutamos de una mañana llena de creatividad y descubrimiento: hicimos retratos con plastilina, creamos con alimentos saludables, plantamos semillas, estampamos fruta con pintura, construimos pequeñas casitas 3D y recorrimos un divertido circuito sensorial 🎨🍎🌱👣
¡Una experiencia preciosa para nuestros alumnos, aún más especial gracias a vuestra participación! 💛
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