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...
🌟 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 ✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🎓✨ 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! 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
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! 🎄✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartín @zenia_boulevard
🌟 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! 💛
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
On 3rd December, on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ♿🌍 (UN / UNESCO), our teachers will explore this important theme across the curriculum and in PSHE, helping our students understand the value of respect, empathy and inclusion. 💚🤝
With visits and practical activities organised in collaboration with local associations, students will continue working on these lessons over several days until the end of the term, bringing learning to life and reinforcing our commitment to holistic education and the development of caring and responsible global citizens. 🌟📚
Let’s work together to create a world where everyone is valued and included! ✨
Con motivo del 3 de diciembre, Día Internacional de las Personas con Discapacidad ♿🌍 (ONU / UNESCO), nuestros profesores trabajarán este tema de manera transversal y en PSHE, ayudando a nuestros alumnos a comprender la importancia del respeto, la empatía y la inclusión. 💚🤝
Con visitas y actividades prácticas organizadas en colaboración con asociaciones locales, los alumnos seguirán trabajando estas lecciones durante varios días hasta el final del trimestre, haciendo que el aprendizaje cobre vida y reforzando nuestro compromiso con una educación integral y la formación de ciudadanos globales solidarios y responsables. 🌟📚
¡Trabajemos juntos para crear un mundo donde todos sean valorados e incluidos! ✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
📚✨ Behind the scenes of international exams.
Our Headteacher, Jon Wayth, visited Pearson’s London headquarters and met Jon Wood, Vice President for Qualifications Processing, to see firsthand how International GCSEs and A Levels are processed and marked. From digitising scripts to rigorous quality checks that ensure fairness worldwide, discover what goes on “behind the scenes” as our Sixth Form students embark into their next series of international exams in January!
Read more on our blog 👉 https://ellimonarinternational.com
📚✨ El funcionamiento interno de los exámenes internacionales.
Nuestro Director, Jon Wayth, visitó la sede de Pearson en Londres y se reunió con Jon Wood, Vicepresidente de Procesamiento de Cualificaciones, para conocer de primera mano cómo se procesan y corrigen los International GCSEs y A Levels. Desde la digitalización de los exámenes hasta los rigurosos controles de calidad que garantizan la equidad a nivel mundial, ¡descubre lo que ocurre “entre bambalinas” mientras nuestros alumnos de Sixth Form se preparan para su próxima convocatoria de exámenes internacionales en enero!
Lee más en nuestro blog 👉 https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
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OPEN DAY!
SATURDAY 17th January at 9:30 am.
Please, register at https://elisvillamartin.com/open-days-visits/
¡JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS !
SÁBADO 17 de enero a las 9:30h.
Inscripciones en https://elisvillamartin.com/es/puertas-abiertas-y-visitas/
#ELISVillamartin #WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita
Year 2A have been busy exploring the world of digital photography! 📸✨
Our young photographers practised framing their shots, choosing between landscape and portrait orientation, keeping their subjects in focus, and working with lighting to make every photo shine. 💡🌿
They loved these practical, outdoor sessions – and we think some budding photographers are emerging! 🌟👏
Well done, Year 2A!
¡Year 2A se ha divertido explorando el mundo de la fotografía digital! 📸✨
Nuestros pequeños fotógrafos practicaron cómo encuadrar sus fotos, elegir entre orientación horizontal o vertical, mantener el sujeto enfocado y trabajar con la luz para que cada foto brillara. 💡🌿
¡Les encantaron estas sesiones prácticas al aire libre y creemos que están surgiendo algunos fotógrafos en potencia! 🌟👏
¡Enhorabuena, Year 2A!
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