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
A World-Class Learning Environment in Alicante province
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School News
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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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13/12/2024
The Christmas spirit filled ELIS Villamartín during its traditional Christmas concert at Zenia Boulevard, where students and teachers united music and charity in an emotional and multicultural...
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28/10/2024
Last week, Cognita, the family of international schools we have proudly been part of since 2008, held its 2024 Europe & USA Leadership Summit. During this inspiring...
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21/10/2024
ELIS Villamartín officially commemorated its 20th anniversary last Friday, 18th October, with a heartfelt event held on our premises. The ceremony was attended by local and regional...
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30/09/2024
Once again, ELIS Villamartín proudly joined Cognita’s global family of schools in celebrating the 2024 edition of Global Be Well Day, a day dedicated to promoting wellbeing...
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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...
The spotlight is still on ELIS Villamartín!
We are thrilled to see that the media continues to highlight our recent recognition in the Forbes ranking of the best schools in Spain! 
ELIS Villamartín is proud to be one of the Top 6 schools in the entire Alicante province and the only one in our area to make the list. 
Thank you for your continued trust and support! 
¡ELIS Villamartín sigue siendo noticia!
Nos emociona ver que los medios siguen haciéndose eco de nuestra reciente inclusión en el ranking de Forbes de los mejores colegios de España.
ELIS Villamartín es uno de los 6 mejores colegios de toda la provincia de Alicante y el único en nuestra área que ha formado parte de esta prestigiosa lista.
¡Gracias por seguir confiando en nosotros!
https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5693768/0/seis-mejores-colegios-alicante-segun-forbes/
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s ties with Murcia and the Vega Baja attract 143 students to his personal development programme 
https://www.todoalicante.es/english/duke-edinburgh-ties-with-20250325050314-nt.html
Los lazos del Duque de Edimburgo con Murcia y la Vega Baja atraen a 143 alumnos a su programa de desarrollo personal 
https://www.elespanol.com/alicante/cultura/20250325/alumnos-vega-baja-participan-programa-desarrollo-personal-duque-edimburgo/933906798_0.html
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The Magic of Stories at ELIS!
In our Primary Spanish sessions, we had the pleasure of welcoming El Paraíso del Cuento, who took us on a fantastic storytelling journey! 
Their visit perfectly aligned with our global theme, Giving, while also reinforcing other important educational values.
They reminded us of something truly special: we should never stop reading and never lose the magic of stories! 
¡La magia de los cuentos en ELIS!
En nuestras sesiones de Español en Primaria, hemos tenido el placer de contar con El Paraíso del Cuento, que nos ha llevado a un viaje fantástico a través de los cuentos. Su visita ha encajado a la perfección con nuestro objetivo global, Dar, además de reforzar otros valores educativos importantes.
Nos han recordado algo muy especial: ¡nunca debemos dejar de leer ni olvidar la magia de los cuentos!
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An unforgettable adventure in Moratalla!
Our Year 10 students from ELIS Villamartín and ELIS Murcia took on the challenge of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Expedition in the stunning landscapes of Moratalla! With incredible teamwork, resilience, and determination, they walked an impressive 30km, carried their own gear, cooked their own meals and set up camp under the stars. 
This joint expedition was an amazing opportunity to develop new skills, friendships, and a true sense of adventure. Their dedication and perseverance were truly inspiring and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements! 
Well done, Year 10! ¡Una aventura inolvidable en Moratalla!
Nuestros alumnos de Year 10 de ELIS Villamartín y ELIS Murcia n han demostrado un increíble trabajo en equipo, resiliencia y determinación durante su Expedición de Práctica del DofE Bronze en los impresionantes paisajes de Moratalla. En dos días, recorrieron 30 km, cargaron su propio equipo, cocinaron sus comidas y montaron su campamento bajo las estrellas.
Esta expedición conjunta fue una oportunidad fantástica para desarrollar nuevas habilidades, amistades y un verdadero espíritu de aventura. Su dedicación y esfuerzo han sido realmente inspiradores, ¡y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de ellos! ¡Enhorabuena, Year 10!
https://youtu.be/V9Z82Kw9-Bw
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Year 3 had the pleasure of welcoming some very special visitors to our class! Jemimah’s parents kindly shared insights about their home country, Bangladesh. They showed us a fascinating video that highlighted the incredible complexity and biodiversity of the country. 
We also had the opportunity to learn about the beautiful traditional clothes worn by women. The children were engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and had a fantastic time! 
A huge thank you to Jemimah`s parents for making this experience so memorable! Year 3 tuvo el placer de recibir a unos visitantes muy especiales en nuestra clase. Los padres de Jemimah compartieron con nosotros interesantes detalles sobre su país de origen, Bangladesh. Nos mostraron un fascinante video que destacó la increíble complejidad y biodiversidad del país.
También aprendimos sobre las hermosas prendas tradicionales que usan las mujeres. Los niños participaron con preguntas muy interesantes y pasaron un tiempo maravilloso.
¡Todo nuestro agradecimiento a los padres de Jemimah por hacer que esta experiencia fuera tan memorable!
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Great ideas start with curiosity! At ELIS Villamartín, our students are encouraged to ask questions, think outside the box and create unique solutions. 
¡Las grandes ideas empiezan con la curiosidad! En ELIS Villamartín, animamos a nuestros alumnos a hacer preguntas, pensar de forma diferente y encontrar soluciones únicas.
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OPEN DAY 
MONDAY 12th MAY / 9:30 am
Please, register at https://elisvillamartin.com/open-days-visits/
JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS
LUNES 12 de MAYO 9:30h.
Inscripciones en https://elisvillamartin.com/es/puertas-abiertas-y-visitas/
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Happy Father’s Day! 
The children in Year 1B want to send a big Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! 
Thank you for being our heroes, for your love, support and endless fun! 
We hope you had a fantastic day filled with hugs and smiles! 
https://youtube.com/shorts/VnyV8fTdihY ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
Los niños de Year 1B quieren enviar un enorme ¡Feliz Día del Padre! a todos los maravillosos papás. Gracias por ser nuestros héroes, por vuestro amor, apoyo y por todos los momentos de diversión.
¡Esperamos que pasarais un día maravilloso, lleno de abrazos y sonrisas!
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