The Boarding Houses

Villa du Lac Boarding House is a newely built house that lies at the heart of the School, providing excellent Boarding facilities for 36 girls in Grades 9 to 12.

Each room is twin-sharing and has en-suite toilet and shower facilities. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a vast sitting room with television and various electronic consoles.

The House has WiFi access and all rooms have their own bathrooms and desks. Outside, within the private gated grounds, there is a beautiful garden with benches to relax on.

Lucélia Malengue

Residential House Parent

Nationality: Angolan, Portuguese

Education: Business Administration Degree.

Favourite book: “Perfume” by Patrick Suskind

Favourite music: “Gente da minha terra” by Mariza, “Redemption Songs” by Bob Marley

Most treasured invention: Cinema

Describe yourself in 3 words: Responsible, extrovert, friendly.

Berta Esteban

Assistant House Parent

Nationality: Spanish

Education: Advertising and RRPP diplomas - University of Madrid UCM and University of Milan IULM.

Favorite book: ‘The Physician’ by Noah Gordon

Favorite band: Coldplay

Most treasured invention: Dogs and Human beings

Describe yourself in 3 words: Creative, honest, empathic

Angélique Curdy

House Tutor

Nationality: French

Education: BA in Translation, Cardiff University – Currently finishing my MA in Conference Interpreting, UCLouvain, Belgium.

Favourite book: “The perks of being a wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky

Favourite music: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen

Most treasured possesion: My collection of vinyl records

Describe yourself in 3 words: Patient, organised, curious

Aida Villalba

House Tutor

Nationality: Spanish

Education: University Degree in Journalism / Degree in Design.

Favourite book: “The Shadow of the Wind” Carlos Ruiz Zafón.

Favourite music: Ludovico Einaudi

Most treasured invention: Photography

Describe yourself in three words: Traveler, creative, positive

It makes me feel like I live in a Palace with bright lights. It gives me a sense of security”

Junqui, China

Villa Mégard is a 10 minute walk from the main campus, in a quiet and rural area of Versoix. It is extremely popular with the older students who appreciate the preparation for university independent living.

The girls share twin rooms, a grand, fully equipped kitchen, a large sitting room with a television and Wi-Fi internet, and a laundry machine and dryer.

Our Villa is surrounded by a beautiful private garden.

In case one does not wish to walk, the school provides a shuttle bus service at key times during the day, including weekends.

Sofia Poulopulou

Residential House Parent

“I like our quiet environment especially when I have to study. This is my final year and it is a very important year for me. I love the cozy interior of the Villa and the beautiful spacious outside garden. I feel independent and relaxed at Villa Mégard”.

– Ying, China

New Portena is a House on the campus, in the quiet Primary area. There are 3 tutors, and around 30 girls from grade 9 to grade 12.

The villa furniture was recently renewed. Rooms are either twin or triple sharing rooms.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a stunning large sitting room with grand piano, television and Wii.

The House has WiFi access, and all rooms have desks. Outside there is a decked area with picnic tables.

Terri Davis

Residential House Parent

Nationality: British

Education: A-Level English Literature and Theatrical Studies

Favourite Book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, “Romeo and Juliet” by Shakespear

Favourite Music: Motown

Most treasured invention: Video chat

Describe yourself in 3 words: Ambitious, curious, friendly

Cristina Ferri Cortes

House Tutor

Nationality: Spanish

Education: Degree in Translation and Interpreting, Masters in Conference Interpreting, Masters in Medical translation

Favourite book: “The girl you left behind” Jojo Moyes.

Favourite song: “I won’t give up” by Jason Mraz

Most treasured invention: Ebook

Describe yourself in three words: Understanding, enthusiastic, hard-working

Valérie Larcelet-Clech

House Parent

Nationality: French

Education: Sales diploma

Favourite book: Stephen King's books

Favourite song: "With or without you" by U2

Most treasured invention: Chocolate

Describe yourself in 3 words: loyal, generous, open-minded

Sarah Irwin

House Tutor

Nationality: Swiss/ British

Education: Bsc Sports Coaching and Secondary Physical Education PGCE

Favourite Book: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Favourite Song: Rollercoaster by The Jonas Brothers

Most Treasured Invention: Trainers

Describe yourself in 3 words: Sporty, energetic and caring

“I love this House because of the internationalism and the House Parents. In this House, we also do a lot of fun activities that are organised by the House Parents and the students This House makes me feel like my home because my House Parents greet me in the morning and take care of me by helping to plan my future with me. It makes me happy every time after greeting my House Parents and all the students. I like to hang out with the students with different nationalities and happy to learn about their cultures.”

- Crystal, USA

Old Portena House lies at the centre of the campus, in a quiet area on the Primary side of the School. It is a House for around 20 junior girls who find that it is an extremely welcoming home for them.

The House furniture was renewed at the end of 2013. Rooms are a mixture of 2, 3 and 4 sharing, which helps the girls integrate and make friends when they first arrive.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a sitting room with television and Wii.

The House has WiFi access and all rooms have desks

Foteini Maria Kanoni

Assistant House Parent

Nationality: Greek

Education: Master’s Degree in Tourism Management

Favourite book: “The Saviours of God” by Nikos Kazantzakis

Favourite music: Alternative Indie Pop Rock

Most treasured invention: Airplanes

Describe yourself in 3 words: Empathetic, responsible, optimistic

Mónica Mories

Graduate Assistant

Nationality: Spanish

Education: Bachelor degree as a English teacher

Favourite book: “Price and Prejudice” by Jane Austen

Favourite Music: Reguetton and Techno

Most treasured invention: Flat iron

Describe yourself in 3 words: Fun, loyal, positive

Joanne Corbin

House Parent

Nationality: British

Education: University of St. Andrews, Scotland. (MA Anthropology), University of Roehampton - Professional Development in Boarding Education

Favourite book: Mary Berry’s Baking

Favourite music: South American Andean music

Most treasured invention: Contact lenses

Describe yourself in 3 words: Optimistic, patient, chocoholic

“Old Portena is a very cool boarding house to live in. The advantage of living in a small house is that you really get to know each other well and love each other. We have learned that when we work together, no one can stop us because to us, everything is possible.”

Renata, Mexico

Léman House lies at the heart of the School, and the building has been redeveloped over many years to give excellent boarding facilities for 58 boys in Grade 9 to Grade 12.

It is in the centre of the campus, and every room has en-suite toilet and shower facilities.

Outside there is a paved roof terrace with table and chairs.

The House furniture was renewed recently. Rooms are generally twin sharing rooms.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a sitting room with television and Wii.

The House has WiFi access, and all rooms have desks.

Mr. Gordon Wilson

Senior House Parent

Nationality: British

Education: BSc Psychology; MSc Counselling; MSc Health Psychology

Favourite book: “Angels and Demons” by Dan Brown

Favourite music: Country Music

Most treasured invention: Laptop

Describe yourself in 3 words: Positive, reliable and inquisitive

Mr. Morgan Sutcliffe

House Parent

Nationality: British

Education: University of Leeds

Favourite book: “A short history of nearly everything” by Bill Bryson

Favourite piece of music: “Pollen fever” by Tetra Splendor

Most treasured invention: Potato masher

Describe yourself in 3 words: Resolute, patient, persevering

George Eaton 

House Tutor

Nationality: British

Education: Loughborough University - MEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering.

Favourite Book: Statics and Dynamics by R.C. Hibbeler.

Favourite piece of music: Catchy Song - Dillon Francis.

Most treasured inventions: Mountain Bike and 3D printer.

Describe yourself in 3 words: Cheery enthusiastic, and supportive.

“I like my Boarding House because I have a good relationship with my House Parents.

I have a good room and in my opinion, Léman is the heart of CDL and is the best location.

Also, meeting people from new countries is very important and Léman being one of the biggest houses allows me to do that.”

Dmitry, Ukraine

Léman House lies at the heart of the School, and the building has been redeveloped over many years to give excellent boarding facilities for 58 boys in Grade 9 to Grade 12.

It is in the centre of the campus, and every room has en-suite toilet and shower facilities.

Outside there is a paved roof terrace with table and chairs.

The House furniture was renewed recently. Rooms are generally twin sharing rooms.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a sitting room with television and Wii.

The House has WiFi access, and all rooms have desks.

Antonio Montes

Senior House Parent

Nationality: Portuguese
Education: PGCE - Modern Foreign Languages

Favourite book: Anything about the space conquest

Favourite music: “39” by Queen (because it’s about space travel)

Most treasured invention: Apollo mission launchers and its different modules - tin cans who took men to the moon

Describe yourself in 3 words: Family, moon, joy

Mr. Tomas Bartanusz

House Tutor

Nationality: Czech Rep. / USA

Education: MSc in Education from the University of Edinburgh

Favourite book: “The Stranger” by Albert Camus

Favourite song: “Sunshine Reggae” by Laid Back

Most treasured invention: The coffee machine

Describe yourself in 3 words: Kind, responsible, patient

“I like my house because everything is really close to us and all the people are really nice. Our House Parents are very understanding and want to make sure we are the best we can be- they care a lot!”

Lucas, Brazil

Olympus House lies at the heart of the School, and the building has been recently built to provide excellent Boarding facilities for 38 boys in Grade 9 to Grade 12.

It is in the centre of the campus, and every room has en-suite toilet and shower facilities. Rooms are generally twin-sharing rooms.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a vast sitting room with television and various electronic consoles.

The House has WiFi access, and all rooms have their own bathrooms and desks.

Mr. Thomas Nuttall

Residential House Parent

Nationality: British

Education: Sport science

Favourite book: “Birdsong” by Sebastian Faulks, “A Short History of Everything” by Bill Bryson

Favourite music: From AC/DC to Jack Johnson

Most treasured invention: The bicycle.

Describe yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, cyclist, easy-going

Xavier Benenaula

Assistant House Parent

Nationality: Equadorian/Spanish

Education: Bachelor in Sports & Masters in Physical Education

Favourite book: “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez

Favourite music: Funk & Cumbia

Most treasured invention: The electric guitar

Describe yourself in 3 words: Music, sport, family

Ronan Curran

House Tutor

Nationality: Irish

Education: Qualified in the areas of SEN(special educational needs) , The management of challenging behaviour and Personal training & gym instructing.

Favourite book: “The power of now” by Eckhart Tolle

Favourite song: “Porcelain” by Moby

Most treasured invention: Snowboard

Describe yourself in three words: Loving, adventurous, motivated

Rodrigo Carlon Tamames

House Tutor

Nationality: Spanish

Education: English & History, Masters in Philosophy

Favourite book: I could never choose only one book!

Favourite music: Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen

Most treasured invention: Coffee

Describe yourself in three words: Caring, Conscious, Critical

“The students in the house are respectful, caring, helpful and there’s a lot of good cooks. There is always food from all over the world. The balconies have a nice view too”

- Faisal, Saudi Arabia

Concha House is for our junior boys, in grades 6 to 8.

Located inside the campus, it has a beautiful large garden with space for football and other lawn games, and a swimming pool which is open in the summer. There is a paved patio with barbeque and table and chairs.

The villa furniture was renewed at the end of 2016. Rooms are either twin or triple sharing rooms.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a large sitting room with television and Wii.

The House has WiFi access, and all rooms have desks.

Mr. James Griffiths

House Parent

Nationality: British

Education: Ba (Hons) Sports Studies - Southampton Solent University

Favourite book: “Bravo Two Zero” by Andy McNab

Favourite song: “Beautiful Escape” by Tom Misch

Most treasured invention: Golf clubs

Describe yourself in 3 words: Honest, conscientious, teamworker

Mr. Robert Whaites

House Parent

Nationality: British

Education: BA Hons Sport Studies

Favourite book: “A year of adventures” by Lonely Planet

Favourite music: “Everlong (acoustic)” by Foo Fighters

Most treasured invention: The Wheel

Describe yourself in 3 words: Considerate, thorough, friendly

Mr. Jaime Garcia Formosa

House Tutor

Nationality: Spanish

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science

Favourite book: “Learn from the Champions” by Pep Mari

Favourite Song: “I Lived” by One Republic

Most treasured invention: The Coffee Machine

Describe yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, sociable, sporty

“Concha is a place where you get to experience new things and learn to make friends with people you will live when you first arrive at school.

The rooms are big and the common room too. I personally think that Concha is a wonderful place and has House Parents that care about you and want the best for you.”

Fernando, Venezuela.

Champs des Bois is a villa for 14 Primary students, located right beside the main campus.

It was remodelled and redecorated in 2016. Most rooms are triple sharing rooms, although there are some doubles.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry, and a large sitting room with television and Wii. The House has WiFi access, and all rooms have desks.

Outside there is a beautiful large garden with space for football and other lawn games, as well as a huge swing and an Organic Garden. There is a paved patio with barbeque and table and chairs.

Mr. Zachary Smith

Senior House Parent

Nationality: English

Education: IES Francesc i Bosch

Favourite book: “Green eggs and ham” by Dr Seuss

Favourite music: French Kiwi Juice

Most treasured invention: The dishwasher

Describe yourself: Fun, serious, fun

Mr. Stephane Brandes

Deputy House Parent

Nationality: Swiss

Education: BPJEPS

Favorite Book: The art of War (Sun Tzu) 

Favorite Song: We have all time in the World (Louis Armstrong) 

Most Treasured invention: Printing (By Gutenberg in 15th century) 

Describe yourself in 3 words: Pragmatic, Diplomatic & Good sense of Humour 

Mr. Tarun Uppal

House Tutor

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Sergio Ballesteros

Deputy House Parent

Nationality: Spanish

Education: Bacherlor in Physical Education and Sport Sciences & Master in Pedagogy.

Favourite Book: The Alchemist

Favourite Music: All types of music except Reggeton

Most treasured invention: Surf Board

Describe yourself in 3 words: Responsible, communicative and perfectionist.

“It makes me feel warm and happy.

My room is very comfortable very quiet and clean.

It gives me a sense of security”

Junqui, China