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.
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.
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
A World-Class Learning Environment in Alicante province
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School News
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14/05/2026
The student Zhang Zhiyou has been admitted to the University of Oxford to continue his academic journey in the field of Life Sciences, one of the institution’s...
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09/03/2026
Leaders from ELIS Murcia and ELIS Villamartín have recently attended the 48th Annual NABSS Conference, together with other school leaders from across the Cognita family. Representing our...
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16/12/2025
The traditional Christmas Concert at ELIS Villamartín once again filled Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre with joy and festive spirit, bringing together over 50 performers —pupils and teachers—...
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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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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...
Year 3 have enjoyed an unforgettable 2-day Mini Camp adventure 🏕️🌟 full of hands-on experiences and outdoor learning. From tractor rides 🚜 and climbing activities, to boat trips on the lake ⛵ and time in the goat pen 🐐, the children have explored, played, and learned beyond the classroom in the best possible way. They also took part in a bread-making workshop 🍞, enjoyed a fun disco and campfire evening 🔥🎶, and shared many moments of laughter and teamwork throughout the stay.
Experiences like this are so valuable for children’s development: they build independence, confidence, and curiosity, while also helping to strengthen friendships and create lasting bonds 🤝💛. Learning outside the classroom not only enriches their education, but also creates memories that stay with them long after the trip ends.
Well done Year 3!
Year 3 ha disfrutado de una inolvidable aventura de 2 días en el Mini Camp 🏕️🌟 llena de experiencias prácticas y aprendizaje al aire libre. Desde paseos en tractor 🚜 y actividades de escalada, hasta paseos en barco por el lago ⛵ y momentos en el corral de las cabras 🐐, los niños han explorado, jugado y aprendido fuera del aula de la mejor manera posible. También participaron en un taller de elaboración de pan 🍞, disfrutaron de una divertida discoteca y hoguera 🔥🎶, y compartieron muchos momentos de risas y trabajo en equipo durante la estancia.
Este tipo de experiencias son muy valiosas para el desarrollo infantil: fomentan la autonomía, la confianza y la curiosidad, además de ayudar a estrechar amistades y crear vínculos duraderos 🤝💛. Aprender fuera del aula no solo enriquece su educación, sino que también deja recuerdos que les acompañarán mucho más allá del viaje.
¡Bien hecho, Year 3!
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🧮✨ Teacher Spotlight | June 2026 ✨🧮
Our final Teacher Spotlight of the 2025-26 school year at ELIS Villamartín features Claire Moulding 💚
Since joining ELIS in 2018, Claire has been a highly valued member of our school community, making a meaningful impact through her dedication to her students and her passion for teaching Maths.
We are extremely grateful for her continued commitment, the energy she brings to the classroom, and the positive influence she has on those she teaches 🙌
Thank you, Claire, for everything you do for ELIS Villamartín 💚
🧮✨ Teacher Spotlight | Junio 2026 ✨🧮
Nuestro último Teacher Spotlight del curso escolar 2025-26 en ELIS Villamartín presenta a Claire Moulding 💚
Desde su llegada a ELIS en 2018, Claire se ha convertido en una parte muy valiosa de nuestra comunidad educativa, dejando una huella importante a través de su dedicación y su pasión por las Matemáticas.
Estamos muy agradecidos por su compromiso continuo, la energía que aporta al aula y el impacto positivo que tiene en sus alumnos 🙌
Gracias, Claire, por todo lo que haces por ELIS Villamartín 💚
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🐶🌿 Join us in supporting a wonderful cause this Sunday!
We are proud to continue supporting Finca La Castellana, which does incredible work rescuing and caring for animals.
This Sunday marks their final dog walk before the summer, and we would love to encourage as many of our students, families and staff as possible to attend and show their support. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a lovely walk while helping a truly meaningful cause. 🐾🌿
Thank you, as always, for your generosity and community spirit. 💚
🐶🌿 ¡Únete a nosotros este domingo para apoyar una causa maravillosa!
Estamos orgullosos de seguir colaborando con Finca La Castellana, que realiza una labor increíble rescatando y cuidando animales.
Este domingo tendrá lugar su último paseo solidario con perros antes del verano, y nos encantaría animar a estudiantes, familias y personal a asistir y mostrar su apoyo. Es una gran oportunidad para disfrutar de un bonito paseo mientras se contribuye a una causa muy especial. 🐾🌿
Gracias, como siempre, por vuestra generosidad y espíritu de comunidad. 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @fincadogrescue
On World Nutrition Day 🌍🥗, several regional and local media outlets, including Diario Información, have highlighted the new Food Safety and Nutrition Law, which introduces measures to promote healthier and more sustainable eating across state, grant-aided and independent schools 🏫✨.
At ELIS schools, we are proud to be recognised as a benchmark for best practice in this area 🌿👏. The wellbeing of our students is always our top priority, and we firmly believe that healthy nutrition is a key part of their overall development and daily happiness 😊💚.
That is why we provide balanced meals, freshly prepared in our own kitchens 🍽️👩🍳, using a wide variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients 🥦🍎🥕.
https://www.informacion.es/vega-baja/2026/05/28/producto-fresco-ultraprocesados-comedores-escolares-alicante-130747354.html
Con motivo del Día Mundial de la Nutrición 🌍🥗, varios medios de la prensa regional y local, entre ellos Diario Información, se han hecho eco de la nueva Ley de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición, que establece medidas para fomentar una alimentación más saludable y sostenible en colegios públicos, concertados y privados 🏫✨.
En los colegios ELIS nos enorgullece ser considerados un referente de buenas prácticas en este ámbito 🌿👏. El bienestar de nuestro alumnado es siempre nuestra prioridad, y entendemos la alimentación saludable como una parte esencial de su desarrollo integral y su bienestar diario 😊💚.
Por ello, ofrecemos menús equilibrados, elaborados en nuestras propias cocinas 🍽️👩🍳, con una amplia variedad de productos frescos y de temporada 🥦🍎🥕.
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🏆 Congratulations to our Year 13 student, Bruno Machalica, on an incredible achievement in golf! 🏆
We are delighted to share that Bruno has been crowned Polish Under-18 Golf Champion after competing in the Polish Match Play Championship in Poland.
This outstanding success reflects his hard work, dedication and perseverance, proving once again that effort and consistency truly pay off.
Congratulations also to Bruno’s family for their constant support throughout this journey. We are incredibly proud of you, Bruno! 🌟
🏆 ¡Enhorabuena a nuestro alumno de Year 13, Bruno Machalica, por un logro extraordinario en golf! 🏆
Nos alegra compartir que Bruno se ha proclamado Campeón de Polonia Sub-18 de golf tras competir en el Campeonato de Match Play en Polonia.
Este magnífico resultado es fruto de su esfuerzo, dedicación y constancia, demostrando una vez más que el trabajo duro y la perseverancia siempre dan sus frutos.
También queremos felicitar a la familia de Bruno por su apoyo constante durante todo este camino. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ti, Bruno! 🌟
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🌟 Voice of Parent Survey 2026
We are genuinely delighted to share that this year’s Voice of Parent survey has brought us the highest results in our school’s history 📈✨
More importantly than the numbers, we are deeply grateful for the time, honesty and care so many of you have taken to share your views. Every comment, suggestion and word of encouragement helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can keep improving 💚
At ELIS, we often say that we are a community that learns together — and your feedback is a key part of that journey. Thank you for helping us grow, reflect and keep moving forward.
🙏 Thank you
Encuesta Voz de los Padres 2026 🌟
Nos alegra compartir que la encuesta Voice of Parent de este año nos ha dado los mejores resultados de nuestra historia 📈✨
Pero más allá de las cifras, queremos agradecer de verdad el tiempo, la sinceridad y el cuidado con el que tantas familias habéis compartido vuestra opinión. Cada comentario, sugerencia y mensaje de apoyo nos ayuda a entender mejor qué hacemos bien y en qué podemos seguir mejorando 💚
En ELIS creemos que somos una comunidad que aprende junta, y vuestra voz es una parte esencial de ese camino. Gracias por ayudarnos a crecer, reflexionar y seguir avanzando.
Gracias 🙏
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🎉🥋 Huge congratulations to Kamil Gatin! 🥋🎉
We are very proud to share Kamil’s excellent result at the Torrevieja Judo Master Club Competition, held to celebrate the club’s 10th anniversary.
Competing in the Beginners’ category (boys born 2018–2019), Kamil took part in his very first judo competition and impressed everyone with his determination, focus and great sportsmanship. 👏
He achieved an outstanding 2nd place 🥈, a fantastic start to his judo journey and a result to be truly proud of.
A big well done to Kamil and our warmest congratulations to his family for their support. 💚
🎉🥋 ¡Enhorabuena, Kamil Gatin! 🥋🎉
Nos alegra muchísimo compartir el gran resultado de Kamil en la competición del Torrevieja Judo Master Club, celebrada con motivo del 10º aniversario del club.
En la categoría de principiantes (niños nacidos en 2018–2019), Kamil participó en su primer torneo de judo, demostrando una gran actitud, esfuerzo y deportividad. 👏
Consiguió un magnífico 2º puesto 🥈, un inicio fantástico en su camino en el judo.
¡Enhorabuena a Kamil y a su familia por este logro tan especial! 💚
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🐐🌿 Nursery enjoyed a fantastic day at the Natural School of Elche!
Our Nursery children spent a wonderful, action-packed day exploring nature, learning and playing in a truly special environment 🌱✨
Throughout the visit, they took part in hands-on activities such as baking bread 🍞, enjoying the playground and trampolines 🤸♀️, and having lots of fun in the outdoor play areas. One of the highlights of the day was meeting the animals, including turtles, a giant tortoise, and a wide variety of farm animals such as goats, donkeys, ducks, geese, chickens and partridges 🐓🦆🐴
The children were especially excited to brush the goats and get close to the animals, making the experience even more memorable 🐐💚
After a picnic lunch, the fun continued with bikes, ride-on cars and the bouncy castle 🚲🏰 ending a truly joyful and active day. By the journey back to school, everyone was happily tired after so much adventure 🚌✨
🐐🌿 ¡Nursery disfrutó de una fantástica excursión a Natural School de Elche!
Nuestros alumnos de Nursery vivieron un día lleno de actividades, descubrimiento y diversión en un entorno natural único 🌱✨
Durante la visita participaron en experiencias muy variadas como la elaboración de pan 🍞, juegos en el parque infantil y en las camas elásticas 🤸♀️, además de disfrutar de numerosas actividades al aire libre. Uno de los momentos más especiales fue el contacto con los animales, incluyendo tortugas, una tortuga gigante y una gran variedad de animales de granja como cabras, burros, patos, gansos, gallinas y perdices 🐓🦆🐴
Los niños disfrutaron especialmente de la oportunidad de cepillar a las cabras, viviendo una experiencia muy cercana y enriquecedora 🐐💚
Después de un picnic, continuaron la diversión con bicicletas, coches y el castillo hinchable 🚲🏰, cerrando un día realmente completo. En el viaje de vuelta al colegio, todos regresaron felices y cansados tras un día inolvidable 🚌✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @naturalschoolofficial
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