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.
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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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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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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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...
🌟🎓 A new recognition of our students’ talent
We are delighted to share the interview with Zhang Zhiyou, student at ELIS Villamartín, conducted by Pedro J. Llorach, director of the Más de Uno Vega Baja programme on Onda Cero.
Zhiyou, who will be joining the University of Oxford next academic year, reflects on his academic journey, his admissions process, and the path that led him to achieve one of the most competitive university offers internationally.
👏 A source of great pride for our school community and a clear example of our students’ commitment, excellence and academic ambition.
📺 The full interview is available on the Onda Cero website podcast and on our YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/ypc-y3ZcNZM
🌟🎓 Un nuevo reconocimiento al talento de nuestros alumnos
Nos alegra compartir la entrevista a Zhang Zhiyou, alumno de ELIS Villamartín, realizada por Pedro J. Llorach, director del programa Más de Uno Vega Baja de Onda Cero.
Zhiyou, que el próximo curso continuará su formación en la Universidad de Oxford, reflexiona en esta conversación sobre su trayectoria académica, su proceso de admisión y el camino que le ha llevado a alcanzar uno de los logros más exigentes a nivel internacional.
👏 Un orgullo para toda nuestra comunidad educativa y un claro ejemplo del compromiso, la excelencia y la ambición académica de nuestros alumnos.
📺 La entrevista completa está disponible en el podcast de la web de Onda Cero y en nuestro canal de YouTube.
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin #OndaCero #OxfordUniversity @oxford_uni
Despite the rain 🌧️, we thoroughly enjoyed our final Family Club of the year with a Healthy Habits workshop full of movement, cooperative games and a wonderful atmosphere ✨
Throughout the morning, participants stayed active, worked in teams, prepared their own healthy snack and shared lots of positive energy and great moments together 👏
With this session, we bring to a close a fantastic year of Family Clubs, filled with a wide range of experiences:
🍂 A creative autumn workshop using leaves, pinecones and natural materials
🎄 A Christmas butter biscuit workshop
💡 A Black Light Workshop, exploring the magic of ultraviolet light and colour
🎅 And a Christmas Festival packed with activities, games, music and fun
Thank you to all the families for joining us and making these Saturday mornings so special 💚
We say goodbye for now… but we are already looking forward to everything next year will bring 🎉 We hope to see you again!
A pesar de la lluvia 🌧️, disfrutamos muchísimo en nuestro último Family Club del curso, con un taller de Hábitos Saludables lleno de movimiento, juegos cooperativos y muy buen ambiente ✨
Durante la mañana, los participantes hicieron ejercicio, jugaron en equipo, prepararon su propio snack saludable y compartieron momentos de energía positiva y convivencia 👏
Con esta sesión cerramos un año fantástico de Family Clubs en el que hemos vivido experiencias muy variadas:
🍂 Taller creativo de otoño con hojas, piñas y materiales naturales
🎄 Taller de galletas de mantequilla en Navidad
💡 Taller de Luz Negra, explorando la magia de la luz ultravioleta y el color
🎅 Y un Festival de Navidad lleno de actividades, juegos, música y diversión
Gracias a todas las familias por acompañarnos y formar parte de estos sábados tan especiales 💚
Nos despedimos por ahora… pero ya estamos preparando con ilusión lo que vendrá el próximo curso 🎉 ¡Os esperamos!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🌟 Teacher Spotlight – May 🌟
This month, we are delighted to shine the spotlight on Claire Allison, our wonderful Reception tutor at ELIS Villamartín👩🏫✨
With years of dedication and a truly special way of connecting with our youngest learners, Claire brings energy, warmth and inspiration into the classroom every single day 💚
Take a moment to discover more about her on our display 👀⬇️
🌟 Profesora Destacada – Mayo 🌟
Este mes nos encanta destacar a Claire Allison, nuestra fantástica tutora de Reception en ELIS Villamartín 👩🏫✨
Con años de dedicación y una forma muy especial de conectar con los más pequeños, Claire aporta energía, cercanía e inspiración cada día en el aula 💚
Te invitamos a descubrir más sobre ella en nuestro display 👀⬇️
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🎓✨ Fantastic news! ✨🎓
We are delighted to share that our student Diana Volfson has been accepted to study Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto.
This is a highly prestigious department recognised worldwide, and a truly well-deserved achievement.
Congratulations, Diana, on your dedication, hard work and ambition — we are incredibly proud of you! 👏
Our warmest congratulations also go to her family and teachers, who have supported her every step of the way.
We wish you every success in this exciting new chapter! 🚀
🎓✨ ¡Fantásticas noticias! ✨🎓
Nos alegra compartir que nuestra alumna Diana Volfson ha sido aceptada para estudiar Mathematics and Physical Sciences en la Universidad de Toronto.
Se trata de un departamento de gran prestigio a nivel mundial y, sin duda, de un logro más que merecido.
¡Enhorabuena, Diana, por tu esfuerzo, dedicación y ambición — estamos muy orgullosos de ti! 👏
Nuestra más sincera felicitación también a su familia y a sus profesores, que la han acompañado en este camino.
¡Te deseamos todo lo mejor en esta nueva etapa tan emocionante! 🚀
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @uoft
💻 Escape Room Digital 2026 – Year 8 Challenge 💻
Our Year 8 students took part in Escape Room Digital 2026, a nationwide academic challenge involving schools from across Spain.
Working in teams, they completed five cross-curricular missions in Language, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics and Music/Art 🎭🔢🔬📚🎶. The activity is designed by teachers to strengthen key skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, digital competence and collaboration 💡🤝
Careful reading was essential 📖, as clues were often hidden within the texts, encouraging students to think like true investigators 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️. Alongside digital tools, pen and paper were also needed 📝
There are no rankings or winners — the focus is on learning, problem-solving and enjoying the experience. Well done, Year 8! 👏🌟
💻 Escape Room Digital 2026 – Year 8 💻
El alumnado de Year 8 participó en Escape Room Digital 2026, un reto académico nacional con centros de toda España.
En equipos, superaron cinco pruebas de distintas materias 🎭🔢🔬📚🎶, desarrollando habilidades como el pensamiento crítico, el trabajo en equipo y la competencia digital 💡🤝
La lectura atenta fue clave 📖, ya que muchas pistas estaban escondidas en los textos, fomentando el pensamiento investigador 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️. También necesitaron emplear papel y bolígrafo, y no solo dispositivos digitales 📝
No hay ganadores: el objetivo es aprender a resolver problemas y disfrutar del proceso. ¡Bien hecho, Year 8! 👏🌟
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @escape_room_digital
📚✨ World Book Day at ELIS ✨📚
We had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day at ELIS!
Throughout the school, students enjoyed reading, sharing stories and exploring books together — even reading in their native languages and translating into English 🌍🗣️
From outdoor reading moments to creative activities and a special visit from an author, the day was full of inspiration 📖
At ELIS, we believe a love of reading can’t be forced — it grows when children truly enjoy it ❤️
And of course… our teachers joined the fun by dressing up as literary characters 👀
Can you guess who’s who?
📚✨ Día del Libro en ELIS ✨📚
¡Hemos disfrutado muchísimo celebrando el Día Internacional del Libro en ELIS!
En todo el colegio, los alumnos han leído, compartido historias y descubierto nuevos libros — incluso en sus lenguas maternas, traduciéndolas después al inglés 🌍🗣️
Entre momentos de lectura al aire libre, actividades creativas y la visita de una autora, ha sido un día lleno de inspiración 📖
En ELIS sabemos que el hábito lector no se impone, sino que nace cuando los niños disfrutan leyendo ❤️
Y, por supuesto… nuestros profesores se han sumado disfrazándose de personajes literarios 👀
¿Puedes adivinar quién es quién?
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🎶✨ Live music & community spirit! ✨🎶
We are excited to share that our Primary ELIS Band has been invited to perform live at the V Fair on Education, Employment and Youth 🎤💚
📅 Friday, 24 April
🕗 8:00 p.m.
📍 Centro de Ocio y Artes Emergentes Juan Martínez Julián (San Pedro del Pinatar)
It’s a fantastic opportunity for our young musicians to shine on stage ✨
We warmly encourage all our families and school community to come along, support them and enjoy a special evening together 🙌🎵
🎶✨ ¡Música en directo y espíritu de comunidad! ✨🎶
Nos hace mucha ilusión compartir que nuestra Primary ELIS Band ha sido invitada a actuar en directo en la V Feria de Educación, Empleo y Juventud 🎤💚
📅 Viernes, 24 de abril
🕗 20:00 h
📍 Centro de Ocio y Artes Emergentes Juan Martínez Julián de San Pedro del Pinatar
Una oportunidad fantástica para que nuestros jóvenes músicos brillen sobre el escenario ✨
Animamos a todas nuestras familias y a la comunidad educativa a acompañarnos, apoyarles y disfrutar juntos de una tarde muy especial 🙌🎵
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
💻✨ Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification at ELIS Villamartín
We are proud to remind our community that ELIS Villamartín is an Official Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Examination Centre — and the only authorised centre in our area. 💚
This accreditation, awarded by Microsoft and delivered in partnership with PUE Academy, allows our students to access official certification pathways and develop internationally recognised digital skills.
The MOS programme offers students in Years 10 to 13 the opportunity to gain practical certifications in tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, strengthening their confidence, independence and future employability.
At ELIS, we remain committed to providing high-quality, future-focused education and ensuring our students are equipped with the digital skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. 🚀💚
💻✨ Certificación Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) en ELIS Villamartín
Recordamos a nuestra comunidad que ELIS Villamartín es Centro Oficial de Exámenes Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) y el único centro autorizado en nuestra zona. 💚
Esta acreditación, otorgada por Microsoft en colaboración con PUE Academy, permite a nuestro alumnado acceder a rutas oficiales de certificación y desarrollar competencias digitales reconocidas internacionalmente.
El programa MOS ofrece a los estudiantes de Year 10 a Year 13 la oportunidad de obtener certificaciones prácticas en herramientas como Word, Excel, PowerPoint y Outlook, reforzando su confianza, autonomía y preparación para el futuro.
En ELIS seguimos comprometidos con una educación de calidad, innovadora y orientada al futuro, asegurando que nuestros alumnos adquieran las competencias digitales necesarias para tener éxito en un entorno cada vez más competitivo. 🚀💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
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