El Limonar International School Murcia - Buenavista Campus vs Montessori British School Murcia

	E El Limonar International School Murcia - Buenavista Campus Alicante, Spain	M Montessori British School Murcia Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,350 - 9,990	Fees / year €3,500 - 20,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 880	Pupils 70
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1990	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ELIS Murcia operates across two campuses in Murcia, Spain: Buenavista Campus for Early Years and Primary, and Montevida Campus for Secondary and Sixth Form. Buenavista spans 63,000 square metres and includes IT suites, science laboratories, art rooms, drama and music studios, plus an open-air amphitheatre, tennis and paddle courts, a swimming pool, and extensive sports pitches. Montevida spans 15,000 square metres and offers specialist facilities for athletics, theatre studies, art and design, music, sciences and investigation; the Montevida campus is located in Montevida, La Alberca, Murcia. The campuses are designed to provide a modern, environmentally mindful learning environment across a complete curriculum.	Location Murcia, Spain; Campus de Murcia, 26B Calle Ermita Vieja, Murcia, 30006, Spain.
Stages	Stages Infant to Baccalaureate: Early Years 3–5; Primary 5–11; Secondary 11–16; Sixth Form 16–18.	Stages Primaria (6–12 years); Secundaria (12–16 years, flexible); Bachillerato (16–18 years, flexible); Erdkinder (adolescent Montessori community with a residence).
School type	School type British international private school	School type Private international school offering Montessori-inspired education with British curriculum elements; Official Pearson Edexcel exam center for iGCSE, BTEC and A-Levels; Erdkinder boarding program.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support is provided with regular progress monitoring and timely intervention by a dedicated student support team, including scaffolding learning, extending and challenging where appropriate, to support individual needs. Safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development are integral parts of the support framework.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British international school using the UK National Curriculum (England and Wales) in its curriculum mix.	Country affiliation British School Overseas; follows UK education standards.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A reliable school transport service with professional drivers and monitors operates to bring students safely to and from school. Bus routes cover Murcia City areas (e.g., Murcia Gran Vía, Infante, Mariano Rojas, Ladera/Biblioteca, Beniaján, El Portón/Los Jerónimos, and residential developments) and areas in the province (Cartagena, La Manga, Coast, Mazarrón, Fuente Álamo).	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Registration / Application fee - One-time registration (enrolment) fee: EUR 1,500. This fee secures the offered place and is not refundable. Tuition fees (monthly, annual and per term by year group — academic year 2025–2026) - Early Years (Nursery / Reception, ages 3–5): - Monthly fee: EUR 735. - Annual fee (monthly × 10 months, September–June): EUR 7,350. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,450.00. - Primary Years 1–2 (ages 5–7): - Monthly fee: EUR 830. - Annual fee: EUR 8,300. - Per term: EUR 2,766.67. - Primary Years 3–6 (ages 7–11): - Monthly fee: EUR 905. - Annual fee: EUR 9,050. - Per term: EUR 3,016.67. - Secondary Years 7–11 (ages 11–16): - Monthly fee: EUR 985. - Annual fee: EUR 9,850. - Per term: EUR 3,283.33. - Sixth Form Years 12–13 (ages 16–18): - Monthly fee: EUR 999. - Annual fee: EUR 9,990. - Per term: EUR 3,330.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are stated as monthly amounts and are charged on the school year pattern (September–June). The monthly figures above are the basis for billing across that period; the annual amounts above are calculated as the monthly figure × 10 (September–June), and per-term amounts are the annual amount divided by three. The school offers an annual-payment option: if both tuition and lunch are paid in a single annual payment in September (or prior to September) a 2% early-payment discount applies (discount applies only to tuition). There is an option called “Exams Fees in Advance” in which exam fees can be paid during October–March and held for subsequent exam billing. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees are listed or applicable. Compulsory and additional costs - Registration fee: EUR 1,500 one-time (non-refundable). - School lunches (compulsory up to and including Year 11): EUR 165 to EUR 185 per month (varies by age/section; billed September–June). Annual range: EUR 1,650 to EUR 1,850; per term range: EUR 550.00 to EUR 616.67. - Transport (school bus): EUR 180 to EUR 205 per month depending on route. Bus transport is free for the third and subsequent child in a family. Annual range: EUR 1,800 to EUR 2,050; per term range: EUR 600.00 to EUR 683.33. - Examination fees: Additional charges apply for international and subject exam entries (ESOL, German, French language exams; IGCSE in Year 11; AS/A-Level in Years 11–13). Some optional courses may require field trips or investigation trips at extra cost. The school offers an option to pay exam fees in advance (October–March). - Textbooks and digital subscriptions: Textbook lists are published at the end of the third term. All textbooks and digital subscriptions are reserved through the school office; digital subscriptions are billed directly by the school. Expect separate charges for physical textbooks or digital licences. - School uniform: Uniform is compulsory up to the end of Year 11. Uniform is not sold by the school; it is available at El Corte Inglés (Cartagena and Murcia). Budget for uniform purchase and replacement when planning costs. Discounts and sibling allowances - Sibling discount on tuition only: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child, and 40% for the fourth child onward (applies to tuition). A 2% early-payment discount on tuition applies if tuition and lunch are paid annually in September (or prior). Refund information - The registration (enrolment) fee of EUR 1,500 is expressly non-refundable. Other refund or chargeback arrangements for tuition, lunches, trips, exams or services are governed by the school's admissions and billing policies and are handled by the school's Accounts/Admissions office at point of contract/agreement. Fee payment arrangements and options - Billing structure: monthly billing across the school year (September–June) or a single annual payment in September (discounted). The school also operates an Exams Fees in Advance window (October–March) for exam-related charges. Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit or credit/debit card) and any transaction surcharges are arranged through the school's Admissions / Accounts team at enrolment and on invoicing. Use the school's Admissions / Accounts contact to obtain the invoice details and authorised payment channels.	Fee details Application / enrolment fees - Umbrella programme: a one-off administrative/registration fee of EUR 350 is charged and is paid with the first installment. - Microschools / franchise-type projects: an initial advisory/application payment of EUR 100 is charged. - Admission process: a completed registration form, required documentation and the first payment are required to confirm and reserve a place. Tuition fees by programme / year group - Umbrella (virtual programme, Key Stage 2/3 — approx. ages 6–14): EUR 170 per month; annual cost stated as within the range EUR 1,500 to EUR 2,800 for the 2024/2025 academic year (monthly payment option available). - Umbrella Key Stage 4 (International GCSE preparation): EUR 310 per month; annual cost falls within the overall Umbrella range given for 2024/2025. - Other modalities (Early Years / Day School Campus / Primary / Secondary / Baccalaureate / BTEC / A‑Levels): no published per-term or per-academic-year tuition schedule for each specific year group or cohort was found. The school operates Campus (Day School), Online and Erdkinder (residential) modalities but a complete, year-group-by-year-group fee table is not published. Billing schedule and payment terms - Umbrella billing options: monthly payments are available; a single full payment is accepted with a 3% discount applied for single-payment settlement. The stated annual price range for Umbrella (EUR 1,500–2,800) corresponds to the monthly plans and single-payment option for 2024/2025. An administrative fee of EUR 350 is charged with the first instalment. - Admissions confirmation requires submission of documentation and payment of the first instalment to reserve a place. Details of instalment schedules beyond the Umbrella programme (for campus or boarding tuition) are not published. Boarding fees (Erdkinder) - Boarding options offered: individual and group rooms; full board (including weekends) or week-board (Sunday evening to Friday evening) options; campuses may be in Murcia or in Ireland depending on dates and availability. No published numeric boarding fees (per week, per term or per year) were found. Other costs and extras - Administrative / registration: Umbrella administrative fee EUR 350 (paid with first instalment). Microschools initial fee EUR 100. - Exams: Pearson Edexcel examination sessions and private-candidate arrangements are listed (future exam sessions announced), but specific exam-entry fees are not published on the fee pages. - Camps and holiday programmes (summer/winter/half-term) and short-stay Erdkinder residencies are offered; fees for camps or short residential stays are not published on the programme pages. - Uniforms, textbooks, lunches, transport, extracurricular activity fees and other typical ancillaries: no published line-item amounts for uniform or routine ancillary costs were found. Refunds and cancellation - No published refund or cancellation policy for tuition, boarding or programme fees was found on the public programme and FAQ pages. Admission requires an initial payment to reserve a place; the school does state the admission steps but does not publish a standard refund schedule. Fee payment options - The school lists monthly and single-payment options for the Umbrella programme and notes that financing of course fees is available as an option, but explicit payment method details (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) are not published on the programme or FAQ pages. Parents should expect that at least monthly instalments and single lump-sum payment choices are supported; financing arrangements are available. Brief summary of what is available and what is not published - Available and published: Umbrella programme monthly rates (EUR 170/mo for Key Stage 2–3; EUR 310/mo for KS4), the Umbrella annual range for 2024/2025 (EUR 1,500–2,800), a EUR 350 administrative fee (Umbrella), a EUR 100 initial advisory fee for Microschools, boarding options (full board or week‑board) and the admission requirement that the first payment accompanies documentation. - Not published (no line-item figures located): a full per-term or per‑year tuition table by specific year group for on-campus Day School (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Baccalaureate), numeric boarding fees (weekly/term/year amounts), itemised costs for uniform, meals, transport, extracurriculars, explicit exam entry fees, a formal refund/cancellation schedule, and explicit payment-method options (card / bank-transfer details). If you require these missing line-item figures on record, they are not published in the public programme and FAQ pages for the current academic year; the published items above are the definitive fee figures and billing rules that are publicly available.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Independent day school	Boarding arrangements Local and boarding students are accepted at the Murcia campus. The Erdkinder boarding program is offered, located in a botanical garden with a Life Skills curriculum. It provides full board (including weekends) or week board (Sunday evening to Friday evening); Nomad and temporary students are welcome, and the Ireland and Murcia campuses are available depending on dates and availability.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options On-site catering and dining facilities are available	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Owned and operated by Cognita; led by an Executive Principal	Governance and ownership The school is led by Mercedes Gil, who is the CEO and Foundress; she serves as Principal and Montessori Directress.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The taught curriculum broadly follows and at times goes beyond the Spanish and English Curriculums for KS1–KS5. It is formally assessed at KS4 by IGCSEs and at KS5 by (I)A levels, with exam boards detailed in Curriculum Guides. GL summative assessments in English and Mathematics are taken at the end of years 2–9. CAT4 assessments are taken in Years 4, 7, 10 and 12, and may be used for new entrants. Time for each subject is explained at the start of the year in parents' meetings and shown on timetables. The curriculum includes the Spanish compulsory elements as required by the Spanish Ministry of Education and local authorities, and promotes British values, lifelong learning, independent thinking, resilience and self-confidence across school life.	Curriculum details The school uses personalized learning journeys instead of a standardized curriculum. Secondary (12–16) follows Pearson Certification: IGCSE and BTEC L2. Sixth form (16–18) offers Pearson Certification: A-Levels and BTEC L3. The school is an Official Pearson Edexcel Examination Center enabling international exams (IGCSEs, BTECs, A-Levels) with flexible paths, including university entry without exams through portfolios. Academic results are important to prepare students for college, career and life. Online classes run in synchronous blocks no longer than 50 minutes, led by Montessori-trained and/or English-speaking or bilingual teachers; Nomad Programs offer virtual and on-campus options, including Earth Children Erdkinder and on-campus Murcia activities.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Students are guided toward higher education, with pathways to university through official UK exams (IGCSEs, BTECs, A-Levels). There are also options for university entry without exams by developing professional portfolios in vocational areas. The school emphasizes preparing graduates for college and future careers.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Nomad Program is described as suitable for talented students seeking a personalized approach. The program supports flexible online and on-campus learning to accommodate travel and other commitments.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Wellbeing sits at the root of everything we do. Caring, compassionate staff uphold high expectations and foster positive relationships to keep students motivated, engaged and successful. Personal development is nurtured through care- and trust-based relationships, promoting social development and positive attitudes. Emotional wellbeing and mental health are central to academic success, with a focus on developing skills to cope with the inevitable challenges students will encounter. The safeguarding framework provides a safe learning environment and empowers students to voice concerns and seek support when needed.	Social & emotional learning The school centers on the student. Each student has a personalised timetable tailored to her goals, interests and needs. Students are encouraged to become independent, confident and responsible individuals. The school promotes the values of respect, honesty, empathy and global awareness. A lifelong love of learning is cultivated through a Montessori-inspired, enquiry-led approach. Ongoing individual guidance supports each child's development, and parents are offered guidance to assist with their child's progress.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Each child's progress is monitored, measured, and evaluated regularly. The student support team intervenes in a timely manner when a student requires additional support, using scaffolding or challenging approaches to boost learning, and building on the student's strengths to enhance their learning experience.	Special educational needs (SEN) Special educational needs are analyzed on a case-by-case basis to determine the required solution. The school assesses whether it is the appropriate centre to meet those needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language ELIS Murcia offers immersive multilingual education; by graduation, students attain proficiency in three languages. English language development is emphasised from an early age, opening doors to prestigious international universities. The curriculum blends English and Spanish education and includes a third language, supported by pastoral mentoring.	English as an additional language Every day there are synchronous online classes led by a Montessori-trained and/or English-speaking or bilingual teacher. English is a core subject, with Mathematics, Science, Geography and Spanish also included for iGCSEs, and other options such as e-Sports, Psychology or Business at higher levels. The Nomad online model supports families who travel, offering flexible attendance and online learning. The school also offers on-campus learning in Murcia for those who prefer or require it.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Emotional wellbeing and mental health are connected to academic success. We aim to help all students develop skills to deal confidently with the challenges they will encounter during their journey through school and beyond.	Mental wellbeing Ongoing individual counselling supports students' personal and academic development. Parents are offered guidance on their child's developmental progress. The Murcia campus provides classes and activities to support wellbeing and student engagement.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is a duty of care to protect students' health, wellbeing and human rights. We provide a safe learning environment and equip children with the tools to protect themselves, support each other, share concerns and feel confident to voice their opinions.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has two campuses: Buenavista and Montevida. Buenavista spans 63,000m2 and Montevida spans 15,000m2. Buenavista comprises six buildings, including a new multi-purpose examination and assembly hall, and Early Years facilities opened in January 2015, with Galileo Middle School for Year 7 and 8. The Buenavista teaching buildings house IT suites, science laboratories, art rooms, and drama and music studios, while the outdoor facilities include an open-air amphitheatre, tennis and paddle courts, a swimming pool, and numerous sports pitches and play areas. The Montevida campus offers specialist installations for athletics, sport, theatre studies, art and design, music, sciences, and investigation, and is designed with environmental features such as on-site electricity generation, integrated air temperature control, rainwater collection, and the Verdolay natural environment used for teaching and learning.	Facilities overview Murcia campus has spacious and bright classrooms. There is an on-site kitchen. There is a large botanical garden and a sports track. The center includes an art studio, a Technology Workshop, a gym and a sports court. An outdoor theatre supports performances and cultural events; boarding is available as an option.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Buenavista has tennis and paddle courts, a swimming pool, an open-air amphitheatre, and numerous sports pitches and play areas. Montevida provides specialist installations for athletics and sport.	Sports facilities The school has a gym and a sports court for physical education and team activities. There is a sports track for outdoor activity and PE sessions.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Buenavista houses IT suites, science laboratories, art rooms, and drama and music studios. Montevida features specialist installations for athletics, sport, theatre studies, art and design, music, sciences, and investigation. Galileo Middle School provides dedicated space for Year 7 and Year 8.	Academic facilities The center offers spacious and bright classrooms, a Technology Workshop and an Art studio to support practical and creative learning. There is a large botanical garden providing outdoor learning opportunities. An on-site kitchen supports nutrition and hands-on learning about food and care.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Tennis, paddle, urban or classic dance, skating, rhythmic gymnastics, football, robotics, taekwondo, athletics, volleyball, basketball, flag football, kung-fu, ceramics, photography, drawing & painting, chess & super chef.	Extra curricular facilities An outdoor theatre provides space for performances and cultural events. The large botanical garden and the sports track support nature-based and physical activities outside classroom hours. The gym and the sports court also support extracurricular sports and clubs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History El Limonar International School Murcia was established in 1990 to offer a British international curriculum for students aged 3–18, aligned with the National Curriculum for England and Wales. The school integrates elements of the Spanish and British curricula, resulting in graduates who obtain British IGCSEs and Spanish qualifications, including the Spanish Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, the Spanish Baccalaureate, and English A-Levels. There are two campuses: Buenavista Campus (63,000 m2) for Early Years and Primary, and Montevida Campus (15,000 m2) for Secondary and Sixth Form, with facilities such as IT suites, science laboratories, art rooms, drama and music studios, and extensive sports facilities. The Executive Principal is Vanessa Grimward, MEd, recognised as a European Regional Winner in 2023 by Pearson International School Leader of the Year. ELIS Murcia is part of the Cognita family of schools.	History Founded by Mercedes Gil, who serves as CEO and Foundress. The Murcia campus is located at 26B Calle Ermita Vieja, Murcia 30006, Spain. The school offers three modalities: Campus/Day School in Murcia, Online, and Erdkinder (Boarding). The Erdkinder boarding is located in a Botanical Garden and features a Life Skills curriculum with full board or week board options. The school is a private international center authorized by Pearson Edexcel for British qualifications, which can be homologated in Spain.
Community	Community ELIS Murcia fosters a vibrant, inclusive community of parents, teachers and students. Family Clubs host English-language workshops on Saturday mornings for families with children 2–11, led by teaching and administration staff, with events such as Halloween, Christmas, St Valentine's Day and Easter/El Valle Trail. The School for Parents runs practical workshops from 3:15 to 4:15 pm during the year on topics like developing reading and writing at home and making maths engaging, open to all parents. ELIS Alumni connects graduates through the ELIS Alumni programme and celebrates alumni achievements with an annual Alumni of the Year award.	Community Parents are kept informed via email communications and 'Parents coffee' meetings, with weekly or biweekly virtual meetings with leadership. The Murcia campus serves day students, online learners, and Erdkinder boarders, and Holidays and Summer camps are offered during half-term breaks. The leadership team includes Mercedes Gil as CEO and Foundress and a diverse group of teachers and administrators.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association ELIS Murcia engages parents through structured programs that foster involvement in school life. Family Clubs host English-language Saturday workshops for families, open to everyone and led by teaching and administration staff, with events including Halloween, Christmas, St Valentine's Day and Easter/El Valle Trail. The School for Parents runs practical, 3:15–4:15 pm workshops during the year on topics such as developing reading and writing at home and fun mathematics, with attendance open to all parents. ELIS Alumni maintains contact with graduates through the ELIS Alumni programme, including activities and the Alumni of the Year Awards to recognise alumni achievements. The school encourages ongoing parent involvement and collaboration through these channels.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Enrichment activities supplement the timetabled curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to take part in an extensive range of art, drama, music, sport and other activities and clubs. Regular themed days are held, including Book Day/Week, Cultural Diversity Day/Week, Maths Week and STEM Days. Visits to places of interest and residential opportunities are organised annually to develop independence, teamwork and responsibility beyond the classroom.	Academic & intellectual The school offers coworking study with a personalised timetable tailored to each student's goals, interests and needs. Learning is project-based, with students designing meaningful projects online and offline under guidance from teachers. Individual counselling supports each student's academic and personal progress, with ongoing involvement for parents as well. The school also prepares students for official UK exams (International GCSEs, A-Levels and BTECs) through a flexible, real-world learning approach.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative An extensive range of art, drama and music activities forms part of enrichment. Pupils participate in clubs across visual and performing arts. Regular themed days celebrate creativity and cultural expression. Enrichment opportunities complement classroom learning and foster artistic development.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Cultural Diversity Day/Week is included among enrichment activities. Regular cultural events broaden students' awareness and understanding of different traditions. Language development is supported through the curriculum and associated activities. These experiences contribute to a globally aware learning community.	Cultural & language Classes are led by trained Montessori and/or English-speaking or bilingual teachers. English and Spanish are incorporated into the curriculum, with Mathematics, English, Geography and Spanish listed as core iGCSE subjects and options such as e-Sports, Psychology or Business available for A-Levels and BTECs.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There are various clubs and activities to support social interests and hobbies. Sport and other recreational activities are part of the co-curricular program. Regular themed days provide opportunities for teamwork and social learning. Students have opportunities to explore personal interests beyond the classroom.	Social & hobbies The Murcia campus offers classes and activities that can be signed up for. The school shares events, activities and open days via social channels, keeping the community updated. Students design their own meaningful projects with teachers and peers in multi-age groups, expanding their interests through collaborative work online and offline.
Community & service	Community & service Careers and Higher Education guidance, Student Councils, and the promotion of community service are part of school life. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered along with expeditions and trips. Fundraising activities and various clubs and activities support social responsibility and community engagement.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student Councils provide leadership opportunities and a pupil voice. The school offers Careers and Higher Education guidance to prepare for future pathways. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award and ongoing expeditions foster leadership, resilience and teamwork. Additional programs develop professional skills and personal initiative.	Leadership & professional Earth Children is the teenage Montessori residence (Erdkinder) and a unique community that develops independence and practical skills. Manual work in nature and domestic tasks provide discipline and autonomy, while interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning fosters creative and critical thinking, communication, planning, teamwork and leadership.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school promotes physical wellbeing through sport as a core part of the curriculum. Regular visits to places of interest and residential opportunities broaden experiences and build independence and teamwork. Summerlim summer courses include English classes, swimming, workshops and trips to support wellbeing and social development. Outdoor and recreational activities contribute to a balanced and healthy school life.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Earth Children emphasizes independence through hands-on work in nature and domestic tasks, building discipline and autonomy. The residential and community environment offers a family atmosphere that supports personal growth and wellbeing for adolescents.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The taught curriculum broadly follows the Spanish and English Curriculums from KS1 to KS5 and is formally assessed at IGCSEs at the end of KS4 and at (I)A levels at the end of KS5; GL summative assessments are conducted in English and Mathematics. English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is in place to support pupils whose first language is not English, including assessment and targeted support; language development is promoted through language use across learning.	Language provision English and Spanish are taught as core subjects for iGCSEs. Synchronous online classes are led by English-speaking or bilingual teachers. The Murcia campus offers both online and on-site modalities to support language learning in English and Spanish.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school follows a curriculum that broadly aligns with both the Spanish and English Curriculums and provides English as an additional language support; in Early Years, learning and play in the home language are supported to inform language development.	Bilingual teaching Online classes are led by a trained Montessori teacher who is English-speaking or bilingual. Bilingual teaching is available within the online modality. The teaching staff includes English-speaking or bilingual teachers for synchronous instruction.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Nomad Program offers flexible virtual and on-campus learning, including the Murcia campus. The program allows a variable pace with a mix of online and in-person attendance. Core iGCSE subjects include Mathematics, Science, English, Geography and Spanish. Erdkinder (Montessori Adolescent Community) is available as a boarding option.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Official Pearson Edexcel Examination Center
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school has a seven-step admissions process designed to be straightforward. First, contact the Admissions Officer for an initial discussion, check availability, and learn what the school can offer your family. Then visit ELIS Murcia through Open Days or a private tour; virtual open events and online tours are also available. Next, apply for a place by notifying the Admissions Officer. Depending on your child's age, there is either an informal assessment or a Taster Day to assess English level, followed by an interview with the Headteacher. If successful and subject to availability, the school makes a time-limited formal offer of a place. After you accept, complete the School Admissions Booklet, submit the required documents, and pay the enrolment fee to secure admission. Welcome to ELIS Murcia: you and your child will feel part of the ELIS Murcia Community.	Admissions 1. Registration form is the initial step in the admissions process. An online registration form is provided for interested families to begin the process. The form helps understand the student's needs and the family's expectations. Completing the form starts the admissions journey. 2. Documentation Request follows registration. An email requests the necessary documentation, including ID or Passport, Birth Certificate, Enrollment Contract, and other relevant forms. Providing complete documentation is essential to move forward. This step ensures the school has the information required to assess the application. 3. Return of Documentation and First Payment confirms commitment. Families return all completed and signed documentation and make the first payment. This step reserves the student's place at the center. The submission of documents and payment enables the school to proceed with the registration review. 4. Review and Confirmation occurs after submission. The submitted documentation and first payment are reviewed to ensure they are complete and correct. A copy of the registration contract stamped by the center is issued as confirmation of admission. This provides formal confirmation of the student's place and guides the next steps. 5. Information for the Start of Classes is provided once admission is confirmed. An email is sent with information and instructions needed to connect to the classes. The guidance covers whether the student will participate in person, online, or at the residence. Start details may include login instructions, timetables, and orientation materials.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships or financial aid are not offered. The school is funded entirely through tuition fees and the services provided. Financing options are available to spread the course fee over time.
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