El Limonar International School Villamartin
International School in Alicante
Quick answer
El Limonar International School Villamartín (ELIS) on the Costa Blanca serves 650 students from 40 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school delivers the British curriculum with IGCSE and A Level pathways, accredited by Cambridge International and NABSS. Tuition $7,100-$9,800 per year — exceptional value for a multi-accredited British international school in Spain. Strong fit for British, Northern European and Spanish expat families on the Alicante coast.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $7,100–$9,800/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 17 (max 25) Alicante international school · 650 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Spanish, Russian, English.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 9 am.
- Accreditations: CIE, NABSS verified.
650
40 (Spanish, Russian, English)
17 avg / 25 max
Rolling
CIE, NABSS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About El Limonar International School Villamartin
ELIS Villamartín follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and offers its pupils IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain), is recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and is an approved examining centre for Edexcel and AQA as well as being a Preparation Centre for Cambridge English Examinations and Trinity College Examinations.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $7,100 – $9,800 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 7100-9800 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,950(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,450 |
| Cost position in Alicante | 45th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
(I)GCSE, A-Level, Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato & Language exams (Trinity, Cambridge, Goethe, etc)
Very good
German & French
Language support, SEN support, Guidance & Inclusion.
Yes
Yes
9 am – 4:30 pm
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Alicante
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Spanish, Russian, English
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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