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
A World-Class Learning Environment in Alicante province
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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...
🌍♻️ How many planets do we need? ♻️🌍
Year 8 students have been exploring carbon footprints by creating choropleth maps to show how many Earths would be needed to sustain the lifestyle of people in different countries 🌱🗺️.
They also calculated their own footprint, discovering how everyday choices — like travelling, heating, or food — affect our planet 🚗✈️🔥🥗.
Learning with facts and data helps us become more aware and responsible, taking small steps that make a big difference 💚✅.
🌍♻️ ¿Cuántos planetas necesitamos? ♻️🌍
Los alumnos de Year 8 han estado estudiando la huella de carbono creando mapas temáticos para mostrar cuántos planetas Tierra serían necesarios para sostener el estilo de vida de las personas en distintos países 🌱🗺️.
También calcularon su propia huella, descubriendo cómo decisiones cotidianas —como viajar, la calefacción o la alimentación— afectan a nuestro planeta 🚗✈️🔥🥗.
Aprender con hechos y datos nos ayuda a ser más conscientes y responsables, dando pequeños pasos que marcan una gran diferencia 💚✅.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
Today, we were delighted to welcome Kate Maggiotto and Emily Borden from York Prep, a Cognita school in New York, to ELIS Villamartín.
Taking advantage of their visit to Europe for the Cognita Europe and USA Education Summit —and following Cognita’s recommendation— they came to discover more about the ELIS schools, proud and exclusive winners of all four existing editions of the Cognita “Best School of the Year” Award.
It has been a great pleasure to have them with us and to exchange experiences and best practices that continue to strengthen our shared commitment to educational quality. 🌍💡
Hoy hemos tenido el placer de recibir en ELIS Villamartín a Kate Maggiotto y Emily Borden, procedentes de York Prep, un colegio del grupo Cognita en Nueva York.
Aprovechando su visita a Europa con motivo del Cognita Europe and USA Education Summit —y por recomendación de Cognita—, han querido conocer de cerca los colegios ELIS, ganadores exclusivos de las cuatro ediciones celebradas hasta la fecha del premio Cognita “Best School of the Year”.
Ha sido un verdadero placer contar con su visita y poder intercambiar experiencias y buenas prácticas que refuerzan nuestro compromiso compartido con la calidad educativa. 🌍💡
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @yorkprep
🎨🍎 Year 3 explores the art of Giuseppe Arcimboldo!
Our Year 3 students have been learning about Giuseppe Arcimboldo, the famous artist known for creating imaginative portraits using fruits and vegetables. Inspired by his unique style, the children created their very own versions — and the results are simply fantastic!
It’s wonderful to see our students developing their creative talent and expressing themselves so freely. Each portrait shows their own personality and imagination, and it’s brilliant to see how much they enjoy these hands-on activities. Their creativity really comes to life in every piece! 🌟
🎨🍎 ¡Year 3 explora el arte de Giuseppe Arcimboldo!
Nuestros alumnos de Year 3 han aprendido sobre Giuseppe Arcimboldo, el famoso artista conocido por crear retratos imaginativos usando frutas y verduras. Inspirados por su estilo único, los niños han creado sus propias versiones — ¡y los resultados son simplemente fantásticos!
Es maravilloso ver cómo nuestros alumnos desarrollan su talento creativo y se expresan con tanta libertad. Cada retrato refleja su personalidad e imaginación, y es genial ver lo mucho que disfrutan estas actividades prácticas. ¡La creatividad de cada uno realmente cobra vida en cada obra! 🌟
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
Empowering students through oracy and literacy! 🗣️✍️
In our latest ELIS Blog post, Robin Hill, Head of MFL at ELIS Villamartín, shares how structured talk and writing routines are transforming students’ confidence, communication and thinking skills. 💬✨
Discover how giving every student a voice helps them grow as articulate, thoughtful communicators 👉
https://ellimonarinternational.com/
¡Empoderando a los estudiantes a través de la competencia oral y la alfabetización! 🗣️✍️
En la última publicación de nuestro Blog ELIS, Robin Hill, Responsable de Lenguas Modernas Extranjeras en ELIS Villamartín, explica cómo el diálogo y la escritura estructurados fortalecen la confianza, la comunicación y el pensamiento crítico de los alumnos. 💬✨
Descubre cómo dar voz a cada estudiante impulsa su desarrollo como comunicadores seguros y reflexivos.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin #ELISMurcia
🍁🍂 Join our Family Club “Creative Autumn”! 🎨✨
🍂 LIMITED PLACES 🍁
Register here!
https://elisvillamartin.com/family-club-sign-up-form/
🍁🍂 ¡Venid a nuestro Family Club “Otoño Creativo”! 🎨✨
🍂 PLAZAS LIMITADAS 🍁
¡Inscríbete aquí!
https://elisvillamartin.com/es/formulario-de-inscripcion-family-club/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
Democracy in action at ELIS Villamartín! 🗳️✨
Our Student Council Elections were a fantastic opportunity for pupils to experience the true spirit of democracy — presenting their ideas, debating respectfully, and winning support from their peers. 💬👏
These moments help our students develop essential skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork while learning the importance of participation and respect for others’ opinions. 🌍🤝
A huge thank you to the Councillor for Education, Noelia García Mañogil, for officially opening the voting process — your presence made the event even more special! 🙌
We’re so proud of all our candidates and excited to see the great things our new representatives will achieve! 💪💡
¡Democracia en acción en ELIS Villamartín! 🗳️✨
Nuestras Elecciones del Consejo de Estudiantes fueron una gran oportunidad para que los alumnos vivieran de cerca el verdadero espíritu democrático: presentar propuestas, debatir con respeto y conseguir el apoyo de sus compañeros. 💬👏
Estos momentos fomentan habilidades clave como la comunicación, el liderazgo y el trabajo en equipo, además de enseñar el valor de la participación y el respeto por las opiniones de los demás. 🌍🤝
¡Nuestro agradecimiento a la Concejala de Educación, Noelia García Mañogil, por inaugurar oficialmente el proceso de votación! 🙌
Estamos muy orgullosos de todos los candidatos y deseando ver todo lo que lograrán nuestros nuevos representantes. 💪💡
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
Challenge accepted… and conquered! 🏕️💪💚
Our Year 11 students from ELIS Murcia and ELIS Villamartín successfully completed their Silver Practice Expedition for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award! 🥾🌄
Over three days, they hiked nearly 30 km through steep inclines and challenging terrain, pitched their own tents, cooked their own meals, and demonstrated outstanding teamwork, resilience, and determination. 👏🔥
You should all be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved — we certainly are! 💚
Well done, Y11 — you truly are amazing! 🌟
¡Reto aceptado… y superado! 🏕️💪💚
Nuestros alumnos de Year 11 de ELIS Murcia y ELIS Villamartín completaron con éxito su Expedición de Práctica del Nivel Plata del Premio Internacional Duque de Edimburgo 🥾🌄
Durante tres días recorrieron casi 30 km entre pendientes y terrenos exigentes, montaron sus propias tiendas, cocinaron sus comidas y demostraron una increíble determinación, resistencia y capacidad de trabajo en equipo. 👏🔥
¡Podéis sentiros muy orgullosos de lo que habéis conseguido, nosotros desde luego lo estamos! 💚
¡Enhorabuena, Y11, sois realmente increíbles! 🌟
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISVillamartin
🚴♂️ Congratulations to our student Tristan!
Over the summer, he took part in several local and regional cycling races in the Netherlands, achieving podium finishes 🏆 and successfully completing his first multi-stage race, the International Junior Tour of Assen.
Back in Spain, he continued racing with Club Ciclista Almoradí, helping his team secure 2nd place overall 🥈.
He has now been selected by Club Ciclista Torrevieja to join their Cadete team for 2026. 💪
We are very proud to see how Tristan truly embodies the ELIS values, combining his academic and sporting progress with such dedication and passion. 🌟👏
🚴♂️ ¡Enhorabuena a nuestro alumno Tristan!
Durante el verano participó en varias competiciones ciclistas locales y regionales en los Países Bajos, logrando varios podios 🏆 y completando con éxito su primera carrera por etapas, el International Junior Tour of Assen.
De regreso a España, siguió compitiendo con el Club Ciclista Almoradí, contribuyendo al segundo puesto del equipo en la clasificación general 🥈.
Ahora ha sido seleccionado por el Club Ciclista Torrevieja para unirse a su equipo Cadete en 2026. 💪
Estamos muy orgullosos de ver cómo Tristan encarna los valores ELIS y combina con pasión su progreso académico y deportivo. 🌟👏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
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