Welcome to 17吃瓜网
Since 1990, 17吃瓜网 has been a beacon of educational excellence, offering a British international curriculum to students aged 3 鈥� 18, aligned with the National Curriculum for England and Wales.
By integrating the strengths of both Spanish and British Curricula, we empower students with a distinctive edge, resulting in graduates who attain dual qualifications: British IGCSEs and Spanish 'Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education' certificate, coupled with Spanish 'Baccalaureate' and English A-Level certificates.
These achievements stand as a testament to our readiness for successful global university endeavours.
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鈥檚 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.
At ELIS Murcia, we are committed to nurturing every aspect of our students' development
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 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
Executive Principal,
Vanessa Grimward, MEd
Awarded European Regional Winner
2023 Pearson International School Leader of the Year
With extensive experience and a passion for education, Principal Vanessa Grimward, MEd, brings a wealth of knowledge to 17吃瓜网. Her leadership embodies a commitment to fostering holistic growth and a dynamic learning environment for students.
- Vanessa Grimward, MEd
High quality learning experiences in exceptional facilities
Experience learning in state-of-the-art surroundings across our two exceptional campuses: the Buenavista Campus and Montevida Campus. Our world-class facilities are designed to inspire, support, and nurture every aspect of your child’s educational journey.
Buenavista Campus
Early Years & Primary
Spanning an impressive 63,000m虏, our Buenavista campus offers a world-class education.
Within our teaching buildings, you'll find IT suites, well-equipped science laboratories, art rooms, and drama and music studios. Our outdoor facilities feature an open-air amphitheatre, courts for tennis and paddle sports, a swimming pool, as well as expansive sports pitches and play areas.
Montevida Campus
Secondary & Sixth Form
State-of-the-art 15,000m虏 facilities, our Montevida Campus offers the highest quality education available in the region.
Our students thrive within a diverse and engaging curriculum, benefiting from specialist installations for athletics, sport, theatre studies, art and design, music, sciences, and investigation. This fosters collaborative and active learning experiences within our modern and innovative environment.
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We invite you to come and see our school in action: a great opportunity to learn about our varied curriculum and discover the learning atmosphere in our campuses.
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School News
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16/03/2026
The El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park once again provided the spectacular setting for a new edition of ELIS El Valle Trail, one of the most iconic...
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12/02/2026
The Montevida campus of ELIS Murcia hosted the 14th edition of the ELIS University Fair, a flagship event in academic guidance in southeastern Spain, which this year...
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05/02/2026
ELIS Murcia had the privilege of hosting over 60 leaders from international schools in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Greece at a key gathering of Cognita鈥檚 School...
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16/12/2025
Once again, the ELIS Murcia community has shown its strong commitment to solidarity by supporting C谩ritas Regi贸n de Murcia in its Christmas toy collection campaign, part of...
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05/11/2025
We are incredibly proud to announce that ELIS Murcia has once again been recognised for excellence at the Cognita Europe and USA Education Summit. This year, our...
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06/10/2025
Last Friday, 3 October, and Saturday, 4 October, ELIS Murcia enthusiastically celebrated its 35th anniversary, consolidating its position as a leading international school in the Region of...
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30/04/2024
We are thrilled to share the joyous celebration of our Year 13 Graduation Ceremony, held last Friday at our Montevida campus. The day commenced with a touching...
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18/03/2024
The day kicked off with the XVI edition of the well-known ELIS El Valle Trail race, the oldest trail race in the Region of Murcia, which took...
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06/03/2024
ELIS Murcia was privileged to host a distinguished delegation from the Cognita Europe Executive Leadership Team on March 5th and 6th, marking a significant moment in our...
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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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12/01/2024
The objective of Cognita's 'Learning without Borders' programme is to facilitate the exchange of teaching methodologies, foster a comparative perspective, and enhance learning between schools over a...
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18/12/2023
Bringing Christmas to every corner of the Region of Murcia without exception. This has been the goal of ELIS Murcia for this year. And what better way...
馃摎鉁� 驴C贸mo podemos ayudar a nuestros hijos a aprender de verdad鈥� m谩s all谩 de la nota?
Nuestra Coordinadora de Ense帽anza y Aprendizaje en ELIS Villamart铆n, Ciara Ryan, firma la 煤ltima entrada de nuestro blog: 鈥淔eedback que impulsa el aprendizaje: convertir los comentarios en confianza鈥�
En este art铆culo, Ciara explora c贸mo un buen feedback no solo mejora los resultados acad茅micos, sino que desarrolla algo a煤n m谩s importante: la confianza, la reflexi贸n y la capacidad de aprender de los propios errores 馃挕
Porque no se trata solo de qu茅 han hecho鈥� sino de qu茅 pueden hacer despu茅s.
馃懆鈥嶐煈┾�嶐煈р�嶐煈� Adem谩s, encontrar谩s consejos pr谩cticos para familias: c贸mo hablar con vuestros hijos sobre sus trabajos, c贸mo enfocar los comentarios y c贸mo fomentar una mentalidad de crecimiento en casa.
馃憠 Os animamos a leerlo y descubrir c贸mo convertir el feedback en una poderosa herramienta para el aprendizaje.
https://ellimonarinternational.com/es
馃摎鉁� How can we help our children truly learn鈥� beyond the grade?
Our Teaching and Learning Lead at ELIS Villamart铆n, Ciara Ryan, is the author of our latest blog post: 鈥楩eedback that Fuels Learning: Turning Comments into Confidence鈥�
In this insightful article, Ciara explores how effective feedback goes far beyond academic results 鈥� helping students build confidence, reflect on their learning, and grow from their mistakes 馃挕
Because it鈥檚 not just about what they鈥檝e done鈥� but what they do next.
馃懆鈥嶐煈┾�嶐煈р�嶐煈� You鈥檒l also find practical tips for families on how to talk about feedback at home, support your child鈥檚 progress, and encourage a growth mindset.
馃憠 We warmly invite all our families to read it and discover how feedback can become a powerful tool for lifelong learning.
https://ellimonarinternational.com
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISVillamartin #ELISMurcia
馃鈥嶁檧锔忊湪 隆Arrancamos el trimestre cuidando de nuestro bienestar!
Nuestro alumnado de Year 11 a Year 13 ha disfrutado de un taller de iniciaci贸n al Hatha Yoga en colaboraci贸n con la Fundaci贸n Vicente Ferrer 馃檶
A trav茅s de posturas como Sukhasana y Adho Mukha Svanasana, han trabajado no solo el cuerpo, sino tambi茅n la mente:
馃挭 Mejora de la fuerza y la flexibilidad
馃 M谩s energ铆a y menos fatiga
馃尶 Calma, equilibrio y autoconocimiento
Namast茅 馃檹
馃鈥嶁檧锔忊湪 We鈥檙e starting the term by taking care of our wellbeing!
Our Year 11鈥�13 students took part in an introductory Hatha Yoga workshop in collaboration with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation 馃檶
Through poses like Sukhasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana, they strengthened both body and mind:
馃挭 Improved strength and flexibility
馃 Increased energy and reduced fatigue
馃尶 Calm, balance and self-awareness
Namaste 馃檹
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
馃實 Este verano, nuestros alumnos pueden vivir una experiencia internacional 煤nica en el colegio Cognita Doukas School, en Atenas.
馃彌锔� Un Summer Camp todo incluido para j贸venes de 12 a 16 a帽os donde cada d铆a cuenta: deporte, mar, aventura, cultura y momentos que se quedan para siempre.
Una semana compartiendo experiencias con alumnos de toda la red Cognita, descubriendo la ciudad, haciendo nuevos amigos y disfrutando con total seguridad y supervisi贸n 24/7.
鉁� Mucho m谩s que un campamento: una experiencia para crecer, conectar y recordar.
馃敆 M谩s informaci贸n y reservas:
https://www.doukas.edu.gr/en/sections/doukas-summer-camp/
馃實 This summer, our students can enjoy a unique international experience at the Cognita school Doukas School, in Athens.
馃彌锔� An all-inclusive Summer Camp for ages 12鈥�16 where every day is an experience: sports, sea, adventure, culture and moments that last a lifetime.
A full week connecting with students from across the Cognita network, exploring the city, making new friends and enjoying everything with 24/7 care and supervision.
鉁� More than a camp: a chance to grow, connect and create unforgettable memories.
馃敆 Find out more and book your place:
https://www.doukas.edu.gr/en/sections/doukas-summer-camp/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @cognitaschools @doukas_school
馃専 Teacher Spotlight de abril en ELIS Murcia 馃専
Este mes destacamos a Nikita Sidhy, tutora de Year 2, que se incorpor贸 a ELIS Murcia este curso.
Con experiencia docente internacional y una visi贸n muy positiva del aprendizaje, Nikita aporta una mirada reflexiva y cercana al aula. 馃實馃摎
馃専 April Teacher Spotlight at ELIS Murcia 馃専
This month we are shining a light on Nikita Sidhy, our Year 2 tutor, who joined ELIS Murcia this academic year.
With international teaching experience and a very positive view of learning, Nikita brings a thoughtful and approachable perspective to the classroom. 馃實馃摎
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
馃摎鉁� 隆Bienvenidos de nuevo al tercer trimestre en ELIS Murcia! 驴Listos para aprender, disfrutar con los amigos y pasarlo bien en clase? 隆Vamos a tener un trimestre estupendo! 馃専馃帓
馃摎鉁� Welcome back to the 3rd term at ELIS Murcia! Ready for learning, friends, and fun in the classroom? Let鈥檚 make it a great term! 馃専馃帓
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
鈽�锔� 隆Ya est谩 de vuelta nuestra esperada Summer School en ELIS Murcia!
Lemon Club, Summerlim y Summerteen regresan con un verano repleto de talleres, juegos al aire libre, actividades refrescantes, excursiones y un sinf铆n de aventuras鈥� 隆y mucho m谩s! 馃寛
鈿� NOVEDAD 2026: 隆Llega el Bar莽a Academy Camp!
Vive el campus juvenil oficial del FC Barcelona, f贸rmate y entrena como un aut茅ntico jugador del Bar莽a 馃數馃敶
馃毃 Plazas limitadas
馃憠 隆No te quedes sin la tuya!
馃敆 Consulta todos los detalles en el enlace a continuaci贸n: /es/cursos-de-semana-santa-y-verano/
鈽�锔� Our popular ELIS Murcia Summer School is back!
Lemon Club, Summerlim and Summerteen return with a summer full of workshops, outdoor games, refreshing activities, trips and endless adventures鈥� and so much more! 馃寛
鈿� NEW for 2026: Bar莽a Academy Camp is here!
Experience the official youth football camp of FC Barcelona and train like a true Bar莽a player 馃數馃敶
馃毃 Limited places available
馃憠 Don鈥檛 miss out!
馃敆 Find all the details in the link below: /easter-summer-school/
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia
馃帀 隆Felicidades a nuestra Alumna del A帽o 2025-2026, Marta Palaz贸n de la Torre! 馃帗馃挌
En ELIS Murcia siempre hemos cre铆do que nuestra comunidad es nuestro mayor tesoro, y los antiguos alumnos son una parte esencial de ella. Marta es un ejemplo brillante de talento, compromiso y valores que perduran m谩s all谩 de las aulas.
Tras finalizar su etapa escolar como nuestra Dux Litterarum en 2015, Marta complet贸 Medicina en la UMU, y hoy es conocida como Dra. Palaz贸n, especializada en oftalmolog铆a 馃懇鈥嶁殨锔忊湪. Su pasi贸n por aprender, ayudar a los dem谩s y mantenerse conectada con ELIS la convierte en un modelo inspirador para nuestros alumnos actuales.
Adem谩s, Marta siempre ha estado dispuesta a participar y apoyar nuestra comunidad: desde producciones escolares y competiciones deportivas, hasta iniciativas solidarias con Fundaci贸n Vicente Ferrer o UNICEF. Su recorrido nos recuerda que la excelencia acad茅mica y los valores van de la mano. 馃尡馃挮
馃挰 Descubre m谩s sobre su trayectoria en nuestra entrevista: /es/alumnus-year
馃帀 Congratulations to our Alumnus of the Year 2025-2026, Marta Palaz贸n de la Torre! 馃帗馃挌
At ELIS Murcia, we believe our community is our greatest treasure, and our alumni are a vital part of it. Marta is a shining example of talent, commitment, and values that last far beyond the classroom.
After finishing her schooling as our Dux Litterarum in 2015, Marta completed her Medicine degree at UMU, and today she is known as Dr Palaz贸n, specialising in ophthalmology 馃懇鈥嶁殨锔忊湪. Her passion for learning, helping others, and staying connected to ELIS makes her an inspiring role model for our current students.
Marta has also always been ready to get involved and support our community: from school productions and sports competitions to charity initiatives with Fundaci贸n Vicente Ferrer and UNICEF. Her journey reminds us that academic excellence and strong values go hand in hand. 馃尡馃挮
馃挰 Learn more about her journey in the full interview: /alumnus-year
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia #ELISAlumni
馃弨鉁� 隆Una visita realmente inspiradora para nuestros alumnos!
Los estudiantes de Year 2 a Year 6 recibieron al equipo de UCAM Murcia BSR, que comparti贸 su experiencia y habl贸 sobre la inclusi贸n a trav茅s del deporte.
Los alumnos mostraron un gran inter茅s al descubrir c贸mo juegan al baloncesto 鈥� 隆e incluso pudieron probarlo en primera persona con sillas de ruedas deportivas! 鈾筐煆�
Una experiencia fant谩stica que despert贸 curiosidad, preguntas y valiosas reflexiones 馃挰馃挌
馃弨鉁� A truly inspiring visit for our students!
Year 2 to Year 6 had the opportunity to meet players from the UCAM Murcia BSR team, who shared their experience and spoke about inclusion through sport.
Students were fascinated to learn how they play basketball 鈥� and even had the chance to try it themselves using sports wheelchairs! 鈾筐煆�
A fantastic experience that sparked curiosity, great questions and valuable reflections 馃挰馃挌
#WeAreELIS #WeAreCognita #ELISMurcia @ucam_universidad
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