Belvedere
Belvedere House sits at the top of the campus looking out over the Dents du Midi from a brand new boarding house. Opened in January 2023, the building gave the boys a new house, but they are the ones that make it a home.
House Facts
Total students: |
48+ |
Year Groups: |
Boys, Years 9 - 13 |
Founding Year: |
1959 |
Location: |
Upper campus |
House MOtto: |
"The Heart of our House is our Spirit" |
Building Feature: |
Newest Aiglon construction |
CONTACT: |
Belvedere |
Welcome to Belvedere
Belvedere House, a vibrant and warm community located at the top of Aiglon's campus with stunning views of the Dents du Midi. Our boarding house provides a comfortable and modern environment for our boys to thrive. Belvedere House is home to over 48 boys from Years 9 to 13.
Belvedere is a beautiful house but it is the boys which give it its spirit and make it come alive. We try to create a real home away from home, where they can thrive, excelling in various activities such as interhouse football, debates, and maths. These accomplishments have put Belvedere on the map as a house with a variety of strengths, but there is so much more to our house than just these achievements.
What truly makes Belvedere special are the small day-to-day interactions among the boys. Whether it's playing football on the Belvedere pitch, playing table tennis with a view or enjoying a round of pool in the game room, there is always a lively atmosphere in our house. Chess has become a popular activity, as groups of boys often gather to watch the latest matches. Additionally, our PlayStation frequently hosts thrilling FIFA tournaments.
Meet the House Team
Ben Bartlett
Belvedere Houseparent, Business & Economics Teacher
Myriam Boscarolli
Belvedere Assistant Houseparent
Jon Wanklyn
Belvedere House Assistant
From the Students
"We really care about each other. It doesn't matter which year group you're in or where you come from; we are like a real family."
Class of 2025
House History
Looking over the lower campus and towards the Rhône Valley, the image of Belvedere is often a visitor's first impression of Aiglon. It has been accommodating senior boys since 1959, when it was purchased by the school to house its growing student body. Formerly the Hotel Belvedere, it has retained its name to this day. But following the opening of a ‘new’ Belvedere in 2022, the original building is being recommissioned to provide further teaching and learning spaces. The Belvedere boys now enjoy a beautiful new construction on upper campus behind Alpina.