A school is managed through various councils and committees. These bodies are essential for dialogue, exchange, and democratization, fostering a collaborative and constructive approach. The main councils and committees at CNDL are as follows:
- The School Council
- The Elementary Division Council French Section
- The Accreditation Committee English Section
- The Continuous Training Committee
- The Pedagogical Council
- The Middle School Life Council
- The High School Life Council
The School Council
The School Council at Collège Notre Dame de Louaizé (CNDL) plays a crucial role in ensuring quality education. It governs the school by overseeing the school’s operations, setting policies, and ensuring the smooth operation of the school’s daily processes. It supervises the school’s mission, establishes and revises the internal regulations, manages school schedules and the academic calendar, approves the staff’s continuous training plans, and oversees human resources.
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Rector | Father Hanna Tayar |
| Financial Director | Father François Nasr |
| Executive Director | Mrs. Mirna Bassil |
| Chemistry Coordinator/Head of EdTech Department | Mr. Sami Haddad |
| English Coordinator | Mrs. Mirna Mzawak |
| Mathematics Coordinator | Mrs. Sarah Hage |
| Biology Coordinator | Mrs. Dolly Bitar |
| History/Geography Coordinator | Mrs. Liliane Kallassy |
| Physics Coordinator | Mrs. Sylvie Bteich |
| French Coordinator | Mrs. Lara Dérian |
| Representative of the institution to the AEFE | Mrs. Gisèle Koborsy |
| Arabic Coordinator | Mr. Joseph Mghames |
| Speech Therapist/ Head of the SEP | Mrs. Elyssar Moukawem |
| Career Counselor / Project Manager | Mrs. Marlène Mhanna |
The Elementary Division Council French Section
The Elementary Division Council French Section at CNDL governs the elementary school. Chaired by the Elementary School Director, it ensures effective communication between teachers, parents, and the administration. It adopts internal regulations and provides input on important topics such as school schedules, the school’s mission, the school project, resource management, discovery classes, field trips, and learner health and safety. This council consists of both teacher and parent representatives to ensure harmony in the elementary division school life.
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Representative of the institution to the AEFE | Mrs. Gisèle Koborsy |
| Head Of Cycle 2 | Mrs. Randa Hajj |
| Head Of Cycle 3 | Mrs. Nada Hajjar |
| Pedagogical Support | Mrs. Yolla Hajje |
| Home Room Teacher | Mrs. Hind Richa |
| Pedagogical Support | Mrs. Marianne Breidy |
The Accreditation Committee English Section
The accreditation committee at CNDL ensures the school maintains high standards of educational excellence aligned with international best practices. This committee manages the continuous improvement process, evaluates school performance, and facilitates evidence-based strategies to support learner learning outcomes. By leading accreditation efforts, the committee reinforces the school’s commitment to quality education, innovation, and ongoing school enhancement.
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| English Coordinator | Mrs. Mirna Mzawak |
| Chemistry Coordinator/Head of EdTech Department | Mr. Sami Haddad |
| Mathematics Coordinator | Mrs. Sarah Hage |
The Continuous Training Committee
The Continuous Tarining Cell at CNDL is responsible for the professional development of the educational staff. It designs a local training plan based on the needs of the personnel, ensuring equitable access to professional growth opportunities in accordance with AEFE guidelines. The unit regularly reviews and updates this plan, sharing reports with the School Council and the Regional Training Institute (IRF) through the ATENA application. Annually, it evaluates the effectiveness of these trainings to improve staff skills and support the educational objectives of CNDL.
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Financial Director | Father François Nasr |
| Executive Director | Mrs. Mirna Bassil |
| Representative of the institution to the AEFE | Mrs. Gisèle Koborsy |
| HR | Mrs. Nada Merheb |
| Career Counselor | Mrs. Marleine Mhanna |
The Pedagogical Council
The Pedagogical Council at CNDL ensures high-quality teaching across all grade levels. Chaired by the head of the institution, it aligns teaching practices across levels and subjects, ensuring consistency in learners’ academic paths. The council sets up support programs for learners needing extra help or wishing to deepen their knowledge and focuses on inclusion and equal opportunities. It also standardizes evaluation criteria for fair and transparent grading and supports learners in their educational and career transitions. Additionally, the council organizes cultural and linguistic exchanges to broaden learners’ global perspectives.
The Middle School Life Council
The CVC at CNDL is instrumental in promoting learner well-being and improving the school environment. Composed of learner representatives, staff, and parents, and chaired by the head of the institution, it encourages participative practices and integrates educational pathways. The council regularly meets to discuss initiatives to improve learner life. The council formulates proposals to improve the lives of middle school learners, focused on the improvement of well-being, the promotion of engagement, the implementation of educational pathways, and the training of representatives. The proposals of this council are taken into account to develop a harmonious and inclusive school environment.
The High School Life Council
The High School Life Council allows high school learners to express their opinions and make proposals regarding school policies. Its main responsibilities include the following:
- Proposing training for learner representatives
- Consulting on school organization, the school project, internal regulations, support and assistance measures for learners, and extracurricular activities
- Discussing matters like health, safety, and learner life spaces
