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...
💃⭐💚 Huge congratulations to our student Anya on this incredible achievement!
Anya recently travelled to England for the prestigious IDTA Freestyle Dance Scholarship, an outstanding opportunity awarded only to students who demonstrate exceptional talent during their examinations.
Out of more than 5,000 students worldwide, only 365 dancers were nominated, with just 82 taking part in the final event. This is already Anya’s second nomination, making her accomplishment even more remarkable.
In addition to competing alongside talented dancers from around the world, Anya also had the opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s leading teachers and choreographers — an unforgettable experience that reflects her dedication, passion and hard work.
We are incredibly proud of you, Anya! You are a wonderful example of perseverance, commitment and enthusiasm for the performing arts. 💚✨
💃⭐💚 ¡Muchísimas felicidades a nuestra alumna Anya por este increíble logro!
Anya viajó recientemente a Inglaterra para participar en la prestigiosa beca de danza IDTA Freestyle Dance Scholarship, una oportunidad reservada únicamente para alumnos que destacan de manera excepcional en sus exámenes.
De más de 5.000 estudiantes de todo el mundo, solo 365 fueron nominados y únicamente 82 participaron finalmente en esta competición y experiencia formativa de altísimo nivel. Además, esta es ya la segunda vez que Anya recibe esta nominación, lo que hace su logro todavía más especial.
Durante el evento, Anya no solo compitió junto a jóvenes bailarines de gran talento, sino que también pudo recibir formación de algunos de los mejores profesores y coreógrafos internacionales del sector.
Estamos enormemente orgullosos de ti, Anya. Eres un magnífico ejemplo de esfuerzo, constancia y pasión por las artes escénicas. 💚✨
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @performersschoolofdance
🏫✨ OPEN DAY!
📅 Monday 8th June
🕙 9:30 am
🖱️ Register here: 👉 https://elisvillamartin.com/open-days-visits/
Come and discover everything ELIS Villamartín has to offer to your family! 👨👩👧👦💚
🏫✨ JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS!
📅 Lunes 8 de junio
🕙 9:30 am
🖱️ Inscripciones: 👉 https://elisvillamartin.com/es/puertas-abiertas-y-visitas/
¡Ven a conocer todo lo que ELIS Villamartín puede ofrecer a tu familia! 👨👩👧👦💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin
✨ We are delighted to announce that Guy Garden, teacher at ELIS Villamartín, has been shortlisted for the Pearson International School Teacher Awards!
This recognition places him among some of the very best educators worldwide — a reflection of his passion for teaching, his academic excellence and the profound impact he has on his students.
Through his inspiring History lessons, his leadership of Key Stage 4 and his commitment to initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Guy goes far beyond the classroom, helping students grow in confidence, curiosity and independence.
The winners will be revealed on Thursday 18 June… but in our eyes, Guy is already a winner — and so is our whole community for having him. 💚
✨ Nos alegra enormemente anunciar que Guy Garden, profesor de ELIS Villamartín, ha sido preseleccionado para los Premios Internacionales de Pearson al Profesorado.
Este reconocimiento lo sitúa entre algunos de los mejores docentes del mundo, reflejo de su pasión por la enseñanza, su excelencia académica y el impacto que genera en sus alumnos.
A través de sus inspiradoras clases de Historia, su liderazgo en Key Stage 4 y su implicación en iniciativas como el Premio Internacional Duque de Edimburgo, Guy va mucho más allá del aula, ayudando a sus alumnos a crecer en confianza, curiosidad e independencia.
El ganador se dará a conocer el jueves 18 de junio… pero para nosotros, Guy ya es un ganador — y toda nuestra comunidad también por contar con él. 💚
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin @pearsonofficial
📚✨ Extreme Reading Challenge – Years 3 to 6 Winners!
We are delighted to celebrate the success of our Extreme Reading Challenge, open to all Primary pupils, and to recognise our winners from Years 3 to 6!
This initiative was designed to inspire a love of reading from an early age, encouraging pupils to see books as something to enjoy anytime, anywhere — while developing creativity, curiosity and confidence. 🌍📖
The response from our students and families has been fantastic, with a wonderful level of enthusiasm, imagination and engagement across the whole of Primary. It has been inspiring to see reading embraced in such a positive and creative way.
👏 Congratulations to all our winners, and a heartfelt thank you to every pupil and family who took part.
Keep reading and keep discovering! 💫
#ExtremeReading #LoveOfReading #ELISVillamartin #ReadingForLife
📚✨ Reto de Lectura Extrema – Ganadores de Year 3 a Year 6
¡Nos complace celebrar el éxito de nuestro Reto de Lectura Extrema, dirigido a toda la etapa de Primaria, y reconocer a los ganadores de Year 3 a Year 6!
Esta iniciativa nace con el objetivo de fomentar el amor por la lectura desde edades tempranas, ayudando a los alumnos a descubrir que los libros pueden disfrutarse en cualquier momento y lugar, al mismo tiempo que desarrollan su creatividad, curiosidad y confianza. 🌍📖
La acogida por parte de nuestros alumnos y familias ha sido fantástica, con una participación llena de entusiasmo, imaginación e implicación en toda la etapa de Primaria. Ha sido inspirador ver cómo la lectura se vive de una forma tan positiva y creativa.
👏 Enhorabuena a todos los ganadores y muchas gracias a todos los alumnos y familias que han participado.
¡Seguid leyendo y descubriendo! 💫
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
🌟🎓 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
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