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.
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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.
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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 —	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. 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.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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