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
A World-Class Learning Environment in Alicante province
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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...
🌟 Building meaningful partnerships 🌟
Our Headteacher, Jon Wayth, and our teacher Ana Campoy recently visited Aidemar in San Pedro del Pinatar. We had the honour of meeting Francisco Javier García, President of Aidemar and Teresa Martínez Navarro, Director, as well as Tomás López Palazón, Director of the Employment Centre, who kindly showed us around their day centre, Employment Centre, and one of their centres for children.
Aidemar carries out truly inspiring work, supporting people with disabilities and their families every day 💚 We are proud to have already collaborated through donations and through their involvement in our annual Disability Awareness Day, helping our students grow in empathy and understanding.
We are now looking forward to strengthening this partnership even further and continuing to learn from their incredible work 🙌
🌟 Construyendo alianzas que marcan la diferencia 🌟
Nuestro director, Jon Wayth, y nuestra profesora Ana Campoy visitaron recientemente Aidemar en San Pedro del Pinatar. Tuvimos el honor de conocer a Francisco Javier García, presidente de Aidemar, y Teresa Martínez Navarro, directora, así como a Tomás López Palazón, director de su centro de empleo, quienes nos mostraron sus instalaciones: el centro de día, el centro de empleo y uno de sus centros para niños.
Aidemar realiza una labor verdaderamente admirable, apoyando cada día a personas con discapacidad y a sus familias 💚 Nos sentimos muy orgullosos de haber colaborado ya con ellos a través de distintas donaciones y de su participación en nuestro Día de Concienciación sobre la Discapacidad anual, contribuyendo a que nuestros alumnos desarrollen valores como la empatía y la inclusión.
Esperamos seguir estrechando esta colaboración en el futuro y continuar aprendiendo de su increíble trabajo 🙌
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #elisvillamartin
@asoc_aidemar @aidemardeportes @aidemarcdiat @sepapaidemar
🏃♀️🏃♂️ What a fantastic achievement! 💚
We are incredibly proud of our teachers from ELIS Villamartín who took part in the 7km corporate race in Elche this weekend. Representing our school with energy, commitment and team spirit, they delivered an outstanding performance! 👏
🥈🥉 The team achieved excellent results, including 2nd and 3rd place in the women’s race and 2nd place in the men’s race — an impressive accomplishment!
Beyond the results, they are a true example of healthy living, teamwork and community spirit💚.
Well done to everyone involved — you have represented the school brilliantly! 🎉
🏃♀️🏃♂️ ¡Qué gran logro! 💚
Nos sentimos muy orgullosos de nuestros profesores de ELIS Villamartín que participaron este fin de semana en la carrera de empresas de 7 km en Elche. Representando al colegio con energía, compromiso y espíritu de equipo, ¡lograron unos resultados extraordinarios! 👏
🥈🥉 El equipo consiguió excelentes posiciones, con un 2.º y 3.º puesto en la categoría femenina y un 2.º puesto en la masculina — ¡todo un éxito!
Más allá de los resultados, son un ejemplo de vida saludable, compañerismo y espíritu de comunidad💚-
¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes por representar tan bien al colegio! 🎉
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🥦🍎 Healthy habits start early!
Our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic visit from a qualified nutritionist from the La Pandi project, who delivered engaging and interactive healthy eating workshops.
This initiative was organised in collaboration with Freshvana, our trusted supplier of organic fruit and vegetables for the school dining service 🥕🌽
Through fun and practical activities, our pupils learned the importance of a balanced and healthy diet — helping them understand how food choices impact both their physical wellbeing and emotional health 💚
The sessions were a great success, and we look forward to extending this initiative to more year groups in the future, given how much our pupils learned and enjoyed the experience!
🥦🍎 ¡Los hábitos saludables empiezan desde pequeños!
Nuestro alumnado de Year 3 y Year 4 ha disfrutado recientemente de una enriquecedora visita de una nutricionista del proyecto La Pandi, que ha impartido talleres de alimentación saludable de forma dinámica y participativa.
Esta iniciativa se ha llevado a cabo en colaboración con Freshvana, nuestro proveedor de frutas y verduras ecológicas para el servicio de comedor del colegio 🥕🌽
A través de actividades amenas y prácticas, los alumnos han aprendido la importancia de mantener una alimentación equilibrada y saludable, comprendiendo cómo sus elecciones influyen tanto en su bienestar físico como emocional 💚
¡La experiencia ha sido todo un éxito, y esperamos poder ampliarla a más cursos en el futuro, dado lo útil que ha resultado y lo mucho que han disfrutado los alumnos!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @la_pandi_oficial @freshvana
📚✨ How can we help our children truly learn… beyond the grade?
Our Teaching and Learning Lead at ELIS Villamartín, Ciara Ryan, is the author of our latest blog post: ‘Feedback that Fuels Learning: Turning Comments into Confidence’
In this insightful article, Ciara explores how effective feedback goes far beyond academic results — helping students build confidence, reflect on their learning, and grow from their mistakes 💡
Because it’s not just about what they’ve done… but what they do next.
👨👩👧👦 You’ll also find practical tips for families on how to talk about feedback at home, support your child’s progress, and encourage a growth mindset.
👉 We warmly invite all our families to read it and discover how feedback can become a powerful tool for lifelong learning.
https://ellimonarinternational.com
📚✨ ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a nuestros hijos a aprender de verdad… más allá de la nota?
Nuestra Coordinadora de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje en ELIS Villamartín, Ciara Ryan, firma la última entrada de nuestro blog: “Feedback que impulsa el aprendizaje: convertir los comentarios en confianza”
En este artículo, Ciara explora cómo un buen feedback no solo mejora los resultados académicos, sino que desarrolla algo aún más importante: la confianza, la reflexión y la capacidad de aprender de los propios errores 💡
Porque no se trata solo de qué han hecho… sino de qué pueden hacer después.
👨👩👧👦 Además, encontrarás consejos prácticos para familias: cómo hablar con vuestros hijos sobre sus trabajos, cómo enfocar los comentarios y cómo fomentar una mentalidad de crecimiento en casa.
👉 Os animamos a leerlo y descubrir cómo convertir el feedback en una poderosa herramienta para el aprendizaje.
https://ellimonarinternational.com/es/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin #ELISMurcia
🌞✨ A joyful start to the Summer Term!
As we begin the Summer Term, our Year 1A pupils were so excited 😍 to be reunited ❤️ with their friends and teachers. It was wonderful to see so many happy, smiling faces 😁 and warm hugs 🥰 .
We started the day by practising our oracy 🤗 skills, with the children enthusiastically sharing their Easter holiday news. They showed fantastic speaking 👅 and listening 👂🏼 skills while engaging with their classmates.
We also loved hearing all about Froggy 🐸, our class pet, and his holiday adventures — including a very special visit to Hannah’s home! 🏡💚
Take a look at some lovely moments of Froggy’s adventures this year 🐸❤️
🌞✨ ¡Un comienzo lleno de alegría para este tercer trimestre!
Al iniciar el tercer trimestre, nuestros alumnos de Year 1A estaban muy emocionados 😍 de reencontrarse ❤️ con sus amigos y profesores. Ha sido maravilloso ver tantas caras felices 😁 y abrazos llenos de cariño 🥰.
Hemos comenzado el día practicando nuestras habilidades de expresión oral 🤗, compartiendo con entusiasmo las experiencias de las vacaciones de Semana Santa. Han demostrado excelentes habilidades de comunicación, tanto al hablar 👅 como al escuchar 👂🏼 a sus compañeros.
También hemos disfrutado escuchando las aventuras de Froggy 🐸, nuestra mascota de clase, durante las vacaciones, incluyendo una visita muy especial a casa de Hannah 🏡💚
Aquí podéis ver algunos momentos entrañables de sus aventuras este año 🐸❤️
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🎓✨ We are proud to share that ELIS Villamartín is the only examining centre in Alicante province and the Region of Murcia offering the May exam session for the new DELE B2/C1 for Schools from the Instituto Cervantes 📚
A great opportunity for our students to officially certify their Spanish level!
👉 More information:
https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele-para-escolares
🎓✨ ELIS Villamartín es el único centro examinador en la provincia de Alicante y la Región de Murcia que ofrece la convocatoria de mayo del nuevo DELE B2/C1 Escolar del Instituto Cervantes 📚
¡Una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros alumnos certifiquen oficialmente su nivel de español!
👉 Más información:
https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele-para-escolares
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
🌍 This summer, our students can enjoy a unique international experience at the Cognita school Doukas School, in Athens.
🏛️ An all-inclusive Summer Camp for ages 12–16 where every day is an experience: sports, sea, adventure, culture and moments that last a lifetime.
A full week connecting with students from across the Cognita network, exploring the city, making new friends and enjoying everything with 24/7 care and supervision.
✨ More than a camp: a chance to grow, connect and create unforgettable memories.
🔗 Find out more and book your place:
https://www.doukas.edu.gr/en/sections/doukas-summer-camp/
🌍 Este verano, nuestros alumnos pueden vivir una experiencia internacional única en el colegio Cognita Doukas School, en Atenas.
🏛️ Un Summer Camp todo incluido para jóvenes de 12 a 16 años donde cada día cuenta: deporte, mar, aventura, cultura y momentos que se quedan para siempre.
Una semana compartiendo experiencias con alumnos de toda la red Cognita, descubriendo la ciudad, haciendo nuevos amigos y disfrutando con total seguridad y supervisión 24/7.
✨ Mucho más que un campamento: una experiencia para crecer, conectar y recordar.
🔗 Más información y reservas:
https://www.doukas.edu.gr/en/sections/doukas-summer-camp/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
Our April Teacher Spotlight at ELIS Villamartín features Toñi Legidos ✨
A valued member of our community since 2005, Toñi stands out for her energy in the classroom and her strong focus on developing critical thinking, encouraging students to see the world from different perspectives.
Find out more about her journey and what inspires her on our display!
En nuestro Teacher Spotlight de abril en ELIS Villamartín presentamos a Toñi Legidos ✨
Valorada miembro de nuestra comunidad desde 2005, Toñi destaca por su energía en el aula y su compromiso con el pensamiento crítico, ayudando a sus alumnos a ver el mundo desde nuevas perspectivas.
¡Descubre más sobre su trayectoria y motivación en nuestro display!
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
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