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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22/06/2026
On the past Friday, we celebrated the graduation ceremony of our Year 13 students at ELIS Villamartín. The event began with families, staff and students arriving and...
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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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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...
🚣♂️💦🏎️🏰 What an unforgettable adventure for our Year 8 students in Alcalá del Júcar!
The trip began in the best possible way with a riverside picnic, a refreshing swim in the Júcar River, and an exciting rafting experience through stunning limestone landscapes under the Spanish sun. 🌞💦
The adventure continued with thrilling go-kart races full of friendly competition, followed by a treasure hunt through the charming historic streets of Alcalá del Júcar. Students also explored the impressive Moorish castle, enjoying breathtaking views over the river valley while discovering fascinating stories from Spain’s rich history.
From swimming and rafting to racing, exploring and solving clues, this trip has been packed with energy, teamwork, discovery and unforgettable memories. 💚✨
🚣♂️💦🏎️🏰 ¡Qué aventura tan inolvidable para nuestros alumnos de Year 8 en Alcalá del Júcar!
El viaje comenzó de la mejor manera posible con un picnic junto al río, un refrescante chapuzón en el río Júcar y una emocionante experiencia de rafting rodeados de espectaculares paisajes de roca caliza bajo el sol. 🌞💦
La aventura continuó con divertidas carreras de karts llenas de emoción y espíritu de competición, seguidas de una búsqueda del tesoro por las encantadoras calles históricas de Alcalá del Júcar. Además, los alumnos visitaron su impresionante castillo de origen musulmán, disfrutando de vistas espectaculares del valle del río mientras descubrían parte de la rica historia de España.
Entre natación, rafting, carreras, exploración y trabajo en equipo, esta experiencia ha estado llena de energía, aprendizaje y recuerdos inolvidables. 💚✨
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🔥🌊 Tonight is San Juan Night! 🌊🔥
One of Spain’s most magical and beloved summer traditions is here. Celebrated with bonfires, music, fireworks and gatherings by the sea, San Juan Night marks the arrival of summer and fills the Mediterranean coast with a truly special atmosphere. ✨
🎸 This evening, our talented Primary and Secondary School COMBOS will be performing live in a concert organised by Rock Experience Music School.
📅 Tonight, 23 June
🕗 8:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza del Espejo, Los Alcázares
Come and enjoy this unforgettable evening by the sea while supporting our student musicians. We would love to see you there! 🎶💚
🔥🌊 ¡Esta noche celebramos la Noche de San Juan! 🌊🔥
Llega una de las tradiciones más mágicas y esperadas del verano en España. La Noche de San Juan, celebrada con hogueras, música, fuegos artificiales y encuentros junto al mar, da la bienvenida al verano y llena la costa mediterránea de un ambiente único y muy especial. ✨
🎸 Esta tarde, nuestros alumnos de los Combos de Primaria y Secundaria actuarán en un concierto organizado por la Escuela de Música Rock Experience.
📅 Hoy, 23 de junio
🕗 20:00 h
📍 Plaza del Espejo, Los Alcázares
Ven a disfrutar de esta noche tan especial junto al mar y a apoyar a nuestros jóvenes músicos. ¡No te lo pierdas! 🎶💚
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💚✨🎓 A memorable celebration for the Class of 2026. ✨💚
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💚✨🎓 Una emotiva celebración para la Promoción de 2026. ✨💚
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🌿⛺️ Year 6 Camp 2526 | Unforgettable days outdoors 🌊☀️
What an incredible experience for our Year 6 students! Over three amazing days, they have enjoyed sunshine, sea, teamwork and so many shared moments that go far beyond the classroom.
From settling into camp and enjoying their first activities, to working together in challenges like kayaking, tongue-twisters and balance games, and finally waking up to a spectacular coastal setting with flamingos and a peaceful sea… every moment has been about growing together 💪🤝
These experiences are so much more than activities: they are about building friendships, strengthening bonds, developing resilience and creating lifelong memories ✨
🌿⛺️ Campamento de Year 6 2526 | Días inolvidables al aire libre 🌊☀️
¡Qué experiencia tan extraordinaria para nuestros alumnos de Year 6! Durante tres días han disfrutado del sol, el mar, el trabajo en equipo y de muchísimos momentos compartidos fuera del aula.
Desde su llegada al campamento y las primeras actividades, pasando por retos en grupo como el kayak, los trabalenguas o los juegos de equilibrio, hasta despertar con flamencos y un mar en calma… todo ha sido una oportunidad para crecer juntos 💪🤝
Este tipo de experiencias van mucho más allá de las actividades: ayudan a fortalecer amistades, fomentar la resiliencia y crear recuerdos para toda la vida ✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
On the occasion of the recent World Oceans Day 🌊, the media are highlighting our initiatives to protect the sustainability of the sea and its surrounding beaches 🐚♻️.
Con motivo del reciente Día Mundial de los Océanos 🌊, los medios se hacen eco de nuestras iniciativas para proteger la sostenibilidad del mar y de las playas de su entorno 🐚♻️.
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📢 New post on the ELIS Blog
A new post is now available on the ELIS Blog: “Inquiry for Impact: Bridging Research and Classroom Practice”, written by our Headteacher, Jon Wayth.
In this reflection, Jon explores how teachers are going beyond simply using educational research, becoming active inquirers of their own practice to better understand what truly makes a difference to student learning.
For parents, this article provides a clear insight into how our teaching staff continuously refine their approaches to support student learning, engagement, and achievement through evidence-informed strategies.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://ellimonarinternational.com
📢 Nueva publicación en el Blog ELIS
Ya está disponible una nueva publicación en el Blog ELIS: “Inquiry for Impact: conectando la investigación y la práctica en el aula”, escrita por nuestro Director, Jon Wayth.
En esta reflexión, Jon analiza cómo el profesorado está dando un paso más allá del uso de la investigación educativa, adoptando un papel más activo de estudio sobre su propia práctica para comprender mejor qué es lo que realmente marca la diferencia en el aprendizaje del alumnado.
Para las familias, este artículo ofrece una visión clara de cómo nuestros docentes revisan y mejoran continuamente sus enfoques para apoyar el aprendizaje, la implicación y el progreso de los estudiantes a través de estrategias basadas en evidencias.
🔗 Aquí tenéis el artículo completo: https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
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🎶🎸🥁 Music School End-of-Year Concert 🎤✨
As one of the most anticipated moments of the school year approaches — the end-of-year concert — we are sharing some moments from our Music School band rehearsals.
During these sessions, students are bringing together everything they have learned in their individual lessons, discovering what it truly means to play as a team: listening carefully, staying in time, coordinating voices and instruments, and above all, making music together.
🎵 These rehearsals are a very special part of the journey that make what is still to come even more exciting…
We can’t wait for the final week of term to see them shine! 🌟🎶
🎶🎸🥁 Concierto de fin de curso de la Escuela de Música 🎤✨
Se acerca uno de los momentos más esperados del año escolar —el concierto de fin de curso— y os compartimos algunos momentos de los ensayos de nuestra banda de la Escuela de Música.
En estas sesiones, los alumnos están poniendo en común todo lo aprendido en sus clases individuales, descubriendo lo que significa realmente tocar en equipo: escuchar atentamente, mantener el tempo, coordinar voces e instrumentos y, sobre todo, hacer música juntos.
🎵 Son momentos muy especiales del camino que hacen aún más emocionante lo que está por venir…
¡Estamos deseando que llegue la última semana del curso para verles brillar! 🌟🎶
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
📚✨ Celebrating a creative initiative from our teaching community
We are pleased to share the publication of the “Oscar the Footballer” series, a collection of children’s stories created by our colleague Hayley McCowan, Year 2 teacher.
Set in the world of grassroots football, the series follows a young player as he faces challenges, setbacks and achievements both in sport and in life. Through these stories, children are introduced to important values such as resilience, teamwork, perseverance, confidence and a growth mindset.
At ELIS Villamartín, we strongly believe in fostering a love of reading from an early age, recognising its many benefits for language development, creativity and emotional understanding.
📖 The “Oscar the Footballer” series is available on Amazon, with new titles being released daily until 20th June, coinciding with the excitement building around the upcoming World Cup.
👏 Congratulations and good luck to Hayley McCowan on this inspiring project.
📚✨ Celebramos una iniciativa creativa de nuestra comunidad educativa
Nos complace compartir la publicación de la serie “Oscar the Footballer”, una colección de cuentos infantiles creada por nuestra compañera Hayley McCowan, tutora de Year 2.
Ambientada en el mundo del fútbol base, la serie sigue a un joven jugador que afronta retos, aprendizajes y logros tanto dentro como fuera del deporte. A través de estas historias, los niños se acercan a valores esenciales como la resiliencia, el trabajo en equipo, la perseverancia, la confianza y la mentalidad de crecimiento.
En ELIS Villamartín creemos firmemente en la importancia de fomentar el hábito lector desde edades tempranas, así como en los beneficios que la lectura aporta al desarrollo del lenguaje, la creatividad y la comprensión emocional.
📖 La serie “Oscar the Footballer” está disponible en Amazon, con nuevos títulos publicados diariamente hasta el 20 de junio, coincidiendo con la emoción previa al Mundial.
👏 Enhorabuena y mucha suerte a Hayley McCowan en este inspirador proyecto.
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