El Limonar International School Murcia - Buenavista Campus vs Lady Elizabeth School

	E El Limonar International School Murcia - Buenavista Campus Alicante, Spain	L Lady Elizabeth School Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,350 - 9,990	Fees / year €6,580 - 14,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 880	Pupils 1,300
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1990	Opened 1987
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
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 Alicante, Spain. The school is located at Entrada, Urb. Cumbre del Sol, s/n, Alicante.
Stages	Stages Infant to Baccalaureate: Early Years 3–5; Primary 5–11; Secondary 11–16; Sixth Form 16–18.	Stages Early Years (2–6), Primary School (6–11), Secondary School (11–16), Sixth Form (16–18).
School type	School type British international private school	School type British international school; boarding available from age 13.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 60 nationalities represented; a diverse international community.
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
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 The bus service covers a wide area from Benidorm to Gandia. Routes include Alfaz del Pí (Motorway), La Nucia (Motorway), Calpe (Secondary), Calpe/Altea (Primary), Gandia (Motorway), Denia (Secondary), Denia (Primary), Oliva, Pego, Alcalalí, Jávea (Ermita), Jávea (Puerto), Moraira, Calpe/Altea (Secondary). Each bus is equipped with a monitor to ensure students' wellbeing and good behaviour during the journey.
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 & registration fees - Registration fee (new student, one-time, non-refundable): EUR 1,650. - Annual re/enrolment fee (charged each year to reserve a place): EUR 1,100 (applies to all year groups). Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2025/2026) - Early Years - Pre-nursery (age 2): Annual tuition EUR 6,580; monthly EUR 658; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Foundation 1: Annual tuition EUR 7,690; monthly EUR 769; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Foundation 2: Annual tuition EUR 7,970; monthly EUR 797; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Primary School - Year 1 / Year 2: Annual tuition EUR 8,680; monthly EUR 868; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Year 3 / Year 4: Annual tuition EUR 8,860; monthly EUR 886; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Year 5 / Year 6: Annual tuition EUR 8,990; monthly EUR 899; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Secondary School (Years 7–11) - Year 7: Annual tuition EUR 10,480; monthly EUR 1,048; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Year 8: Annual tuition EUR 12,610; monthly EUR 1,261; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Year 9: Annual tuition EUR 13,070; monthly EUR 1,307; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Year 10: Annual tuition EUR 13,620; monthly EUR 1,362; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Year 11: Annual tuition EUR 13,980; monthly EUR 1,398; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13) - Year 12: Annual tuition EUR 14,300; monthly EUR 1,430; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. - Year 13: Annual tuition EUR 14,900; monthly EUR 1,490; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100. Extra / Additional fees (charges beyond tuition) - One-off registration fee for new students: EUR 1,650 (listed above). - Lunch (compulsory for specified year groups): Early years & Primary: annual EUR 1,550 (monthly EUR 155); Secondary: annual EUR 1,700 (monthly EUR 170). - Bus service (optional): annual EUR 1,750 (monthly EUR 175). - Early Drop-Off Club (07:45–08:30): annual EUR 550 (monthly EUR 55). - Items and services that are commonly charged separately (may incur additional cost): school uniform, examination fees, private medical insurance, airport transfers and certain field trips. Boarding packages explicitly list which items are included/excluded. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding is available from age 13; two boarding options are offered: Full (7 days/week) and Weekly (5 days/week). Included and excluded items are specified in the boarding fee schedule. - Boarding fees 2025/26 (by year group shown in the boarding fee schedule): - Full boarding (annual): Year 8–Year 13 range: EUR 38,010 to EUR 40,300 depending on year. - Weekly boarding (annual): Year 8–Year 13 range: EUR 32,511 to EUR 34,801 depending on year. - Boarding packages include tuition, shared accommodation, meals, laundry, local trips, textbooks and study materials, transport to/from school, supervised study support, extracurricular weekend activities and school insurance. Items not included: school uniform, private medical insurance, examination fees, airport transfers and some field trips. - For boarders who do not hold Spanish residency there is a student resident-permit processing fee of EUR 1,000 (new boarders where applicable). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency options: monthly instalments (typically 10 monthly payments across the school year) or single annual payment. Monthly instalments are collected by SEPA direct debit within the first five days of each month. - Annual payment timing and discounts: a 5% advanced-payment discount applies when the full tuition (and enrolment/re-enrolment fee) is paid in advance by the stated deadline for the advanced-payment discount (deadlines referenced in the school fee schedules; advance-payment timing is specified per year). - Important dates and deposits (boarders and general): all fees must be paid before 31 July (date specified in the fee documents); for re-enrolling students a re-enrolment charge is billed during the second term (and specific boarding-place deposits are required to secure boarding places on the dates shown in the boarding schedule). For boarding the fee schedule shows the re-enrolment invoice date and an anticipated EUR 5,000 deposit by mid-April to secure a boarding place. - Payment method for monthly instalments: SEPA direct debit is the standard monthly collection method; bank details must be provided at registration. Returned direct debits or unpaid instalments may incur additional charges. - Late payment and interest: the school may charge interest on unpaid fees (up to 3% per month) and may suspend educational services for non-payment; suspension for non-payment can lead to termination after the applicable notice period set out in the Parent Contract. Parents remain legally liable for fees even if a third party pays and then defaults. Refunds, withdrawal and notice - Refunds for early withdrawal: withdrawing a pupil before the end of the school year normally results in a refund for the remaining months, but refunds are reduced by any annual-payment discounts previously applied. Failure to provide the required notice of withdrawal will trigger fees in lieu of notice which are deducted from refundable amounts. - No refund/waiver in normal circumstances: fees will not be refunded or waived for absence due to sickness, for shortened terms, or for temporary school closures except in exceptional cases at the Principal's discretion or where a legal obligation requires a refund. - Re-enrolment / registration payments are non-refundable, except for narrow circumstances defined in the school contract; returning the re-enrolment payment within a short statutory window may be treated as unilateral termination without penalty (see the parental contract terms). Discounts and sibling policy - Sibling discounts: the third child from the same family receives a 15% discount on tuition and registration/re-enrolment fees; the fourth child and subsequent children receive a 50% reduction on tuition and registration/re-enrolment fees. - Advance-payment discount: a 5% discount on tuition (and enrolment/re-enrolment fees) is applied if the full year is paid in advance by the advanced-payment deadline specified in the school fee schedule. Fee payment options - Monthly instalments: SEPA direct debit (monthly) is the standard method; bank details are provided at registration. - Annual payments: single annual payments are accepted (timing and invoicing procedures are set by the accounts office). In some published fee schedules the school also documents the acceptance of bank transfer or credit card payments (credit card or certain non‑SEPA methods may carry an administrative surcharge per invoice). Contact channels shown in the school fee documents are used to arrange annual payment by bank transfer or card where allowed. Summary - Registration (new student): EUR 1,650 (one-time) and annual re/enrolment: EUR 1,100. Tuition varies by year group (Early Years through Year 13) as listed above. Monthly collection is typically via SEPA direct debit; annual-payment discounts and sibling discounts apply under the stated rules. Boarding is charged separately (full and weekly rates) and has its own inclusions/exclusions and deposit/timing requirements. Refunds and withdrawal liabilities are governed by the School's Parent Contract terms summarized above.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
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 From age 2 to 18, Lady Elizabeth School follows a British pathway enriched with IPC and Spanish, with English and Spanish at the core of language learning. Early Years (Ages 2–6) use the EYFS framework in a bilingual environment. Primary School (Ages 6–11) combines the IPC with the British National Curriculum to develop language skills, leadership and independence. Secondary School (Ages 11–16) prepares students for GCSEs through the British and Spanish curricula, with opportunities to explore additional languages and engage in life skills through extra-curricular programmes. Sixth Form (Ages 16–18) offers specialised A Level courses, with mentoring, charity events and leadership opportunities and guidance for top universities worldwide. Multilingualism is central, with English and Spanish at the core; learners also study German, Russian and French.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results GCSE and A Level results are consistently among the best in the world, and students gain entry to top universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices. With specialist guidance and industry connections, students gain valuable insights, refine their goals and access opportunities aligned with their ambitions. Through exclusive scholarships, they have opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, gaining skills for emerging careers and industries globally.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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. Contact us. Reach out to schedule a visit to our school or arrange a virtual call, especially if you are currently abroad. The admissions process is simple, personalised and attentive to the needs of each family. Multilingual support is available to assist international families. 2. School tour/virtual call. Discover our school during this stage, where we get to know you and your child better. Explore our curriculum and facilities, gaining insight into our vibrant learning environment. This stage is part of the admissions journey. 3. Assessment/taster day. Submit your child's previous school reports, and if needed we will organise placement tests. Additionally, we may invite your child for a taster day to experience our community firsthand. The assessment informs the next steps in the enrolment process. 4. Acceptance. Receive a written offer once the assessment process is successfully completed, giving you a fixed period (between 5 to 10 days) to secure your child's place as you proceed with the registration process. 5. Enrolment. Celebrate! Your family is now part of our School Community. Enrolment completes the admissions journey.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships, Bursaries and Discounts: Every scholarship, bursary or other award or concession is a discretionary privilege, subject to high standards of attendance, diligence and behaviour on the Pupil's part, and to the Parents treating the School and staff reasonably. The terms on which such awards are offered and accepted will be notified to Parents in writing at the time of offer.
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