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ADMISSIONS ADDRESS LES ROCHES

International School

of Hotel Management

Rue du Lac 118 - 4th Floor

CH-1815 Clarens

Switzerland

Phone: +41 (0)21 989 26 44

Fax: +41 (0)21 989 26 45

E-mail: info@lesroches.edu

LES ROCHES

International School

of Hotel Management

CH-3975 Bluche

Crans-Montana

Switzerland

Phone: +41 (0)27 485 96 00

Fax: +41 (0)27 485 96 15

E-mail: info@lesroches.edu

CAMPUS ADDRESS

S W I S S H O S P I TA L I T Y EDUCATION WORLDWIDE

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“Fr om th e moment I a r r i v ed L e s R o ch e s ha s b e en a un i qu e ex p e r i en c e . I n e v e r imag in ed that I w ou ld mee t s o many p e o p l e f r om d i f f e r ent cu l tu r e s ! My p r o g ram ha s b e en rea l ly intere sting and the knowledge I have l earned has pr oved inva luab l e t o prepare me to start my internati ona l career .”

Natalia

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Educating beyond the curriculum could be one of Les Roches’ most important

characteristics. We offer a learning environment which allows you to develop

your creativity, work ethic, leadership and many other key life skills that are

essential for your future success, be it personal or professional.

The combination of sound academic experience with innovative use of

craft-based learning achieves a unique educational experience that shapes

and opens your mind and attitude. Working with professionals and using

live situations helps you better grasp theory and understand its potential

and limitations. This more contextual

approach also better prepares you

by giving meaning to more complex

business and financial tools as well as

theory.

Combining these professional studies

with a strong cultural and liberal arts

component, Les Roches sets itself the highest challenge, which is to teach you how

to learn and how to be prepared to confront complex professional situations with

rigor and innovation.

Books, theory, practice, tutoring and teaching as well as facilities are combined

in an orchestrated program that gives back the full meaning to the word

“education”. Our students accomplishments over the past 30 years stand as

a testimony to the success of this integrated approach.

ouR MissioNLes Roches, International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland prepares international students committed to

a career in the service industries. Its model hospitality education programs balance theory with practice, independent

learning with strong faculty support, and a foundation for lifelong learning with the skills for immediate employment

and progress to leadership positions in the industry. Through international campuses, the Les Roches model of education

is accessible to students throughout the world.

H o w w e p R e p a R e f u t u r e l e a d e r s

“After working around the world for over

25 years with InterContinental Hotels Group

in Europe, the Middle East & Africa as Chief

Operating Officer and Senior Vice President

of Franchise Operations, Marketing as well

as other positions, I now desire to share my

learning and passion for hospitality with the

future leaders of tomorrow.”

Arie A.J. van der Speksenior Vice Presidentlaureate hospitality

education europe

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les roChes CamPus

les roChes l ibrary

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A warm welcome to Les Roches International School of Hotel

Management! The objective of this brochure is to provide you with

a key to unlock the door to an exciting new future.

In addition to giving you some important facts, you will discover

our campus, its magnificent location, the numerous social and sport

activities our students enjoy and get a glimpse of where students live

and of the essence of the Les Roches lifestyle. It also briefly depicts our

learning environment and the wide range of opportunities available

upon graduation.

We hope you will also begin to feel “the way of life” that is typical

to Les Roches. With some 800 students on campus coming from over

90 countries around the world, we are large enough to be highly

professional yet small enough to treat everyone as an individual.

Situated in the French speaking part of Switzerland, Bluche is a friendly

mountain village at 1,274 metres. The family atmosphere that exudes is

almost impossible to capture on these printed pages, but it is very real for

all those who have lived it and loved it.

That is why it is important to come and visit us if you can. Spend a

day here and the words and pictures will come alive. You will soon

understand what makes Les Roches so unique!

t H e l e s R o C H e s e x P e r i e N C e

Clive TaylorCampus director

les roChes l ibrary

“Discover the Les Roches way of life!”

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When you hear the term “hospitality industry” you probably think of

hotels and restaurants. Of course you are right, but this is only part of

the picture. Travel, tourism and leisure are some of the fastest-growing

sectors of the global economy and the trend is forecasted to continue.

As the industry expands, hospitality graduates are working in a wider

spectrum of positions than ever before.

By acquiring the knowledge, the practical and personal skills needed for

hotel management, you will have many career options. That is why we

insist on a strong and balanced combination of theory and practice.

H o s p i t a l i t Y o P P o r t u N i t y

tRavel aNd touRisM MeaN jobsA worldwide community of a quarter

of a billion people working in the

travel and tourism sector by the end

of this decade - with the firm prospect

of sustainable growth in the future

(WTTC - 2010).

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C a R e e R s w i t h o u t b o u N d a r i e s

hotels , resorts aNd Clubs

food & beVerage(restaurants, bars, Clubs)

CateriNg, faCilities maNagemeNt

humaN resourCes, media,

traiNiNg, eduCatioN,

maNagemeNt CoNsultiNg

eNtertaiNmeNt & leisure, CasiNos

eNtertaiNmeNt & amusemeNt,

theme Parks, CiViC eVeNts

PubliC Parks & reCreatioN

hosPitality iNformatioN teChNology

logistiCs maNagemeNt

real estate deVeloPmeNt

PromotioN & sPorts maNagemeNt

ageNCy aNd PersoNal maNagemeNt

eVeNt & VeNue maNagemeNt

fitNess, health aNd sPa maNagemeNt

traVel & tourism, Cruise liNes,

airliNes, rail, CoNVeNtioNs aNd

CoNfereNCes

soMe stRikiNg faCts

Approximately 8% of worldwide employment is in Travel & Tourism

303 million jobs worldwide are expected by 2020

The Travel & Tourism economy is expected to grow by 4.4% per annum in real terms between 2010 and 2020

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(world travel & tourism Council 2010)

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A Les Roches degree is highly valued by our students and the hospitality industry.

Our industry-focused programs are designed to lead students through the

numerous facets of hospitality by developing their operational, administrative and

managerial expertise, with a particular focus on business leadership skills.

At the same time, we provide an American-style university-level general

education that develops the full academic potential of our students. We achieve

this careful balance by interlocking academic and practical work, particularly in

the undergraduate program. We believe our students gain a true competitive

advantage when hospitality theory and practice are ingeniously combined with

general education courses, providing them with a wealth of lifelong practical

skills along with an intellectually developed mind. In addition, students gain

true cultural understanding and awareness due to our international student

body. All our programs are delivered entirely in English.

To ensure our industry curriculum reflects the latest trends in the field,

we have a panel of professional industry advisors comprised of senior

executives from leading international hotel chains and other hospitality firms.

These seasoned experts regularly review our programs to enable us to meet the

changing needs of the industry.

a C a d e M i C P r o g r a m s

Jeremy Hutchinsondirector of academic affairs

ouR paNel of iNdustRY advisoRsOur panel includes leading decision-makers from the following top international hotel chains:

Accor // Four Seasons // Hilton // Hyatt International // InterContinental // Kempinski // Le Méridien // Ritz Carlton // Radisson

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We have an extremely well qualified international faculty at Les Roches

who have excellent academic credentials and/or extensive experience in

the industry. All of our faculty are committed to bringing out the best in

every student. Below are examples of just a few faculty members who will

be teaching you and a short description of their professional background.

Graduate and postgraduate courses are reinforced with specialists who

teach a specific subject.

NaMe QualifiCatioN teaCHiNg pRogRaM pRofessioNal expeRieNCe

detlev Remy master of Commerce, revenue management bba •Consultant for the food and university College Cork, ireland Postgraduate beverage industry in germany 2007 mba •director, kurhaus, baden baden

dr. thomas Marshall dba marketing and management, hospitality marketing, bba •marketing for ibm and unilever Pace university usa (2006) brand marketing Postgraduate •owning a marketing Consultancy business mba

barbla wehrli master of science in hospitality f&b management sha diploma • f&b manager at the sheraton in montreal management (2001), Postgraduate • assistant f&b manager waldorf astoria leeds metropolitan university, uk

david wood dba (2002), revans university, usa Quality system mba •managing director of hotels, restaurants, mba (1994), anglia Polytechnic Pubs, management leisure Consultancy university, uk

Nicola la sala swiss federal master f&b lecturer, sha diploma •manager restaurant la Côte in food & beverage (1985) head of service Postgraduate (2 michelin stars), switzerland •Chef de rang restaurant l’oasis (3 michelin stars), france

dominique stockli maîtrise fédérale de instructor in Pastry sha diploma •bakery and Pastry Chef boulanger pâtissier (2001) and bakery Postgraduate “le Chamois d’or hotel”

maîtrise fédérale de pâtissier - confiseur - chocolatier - glacier (1992)

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Managers who have done their subordinates’ jobs, know exactly

what it involves and therefore have a real advantage.

Here at Les Roches, we ensure that our students are well-versed in

Kitchen // Service // Rooms Division

These three areas are taught outside a traditional classroom

environment as students learn by doing. This learning style is called

hands-on or craft-based learning. Hands-on learning is critical to gain

the knowledge and skills needed to lead hospitality organizations

in the future. This is the part of the program that many students

enjoy most, where they learn leadership skills and build confidence.

The kitchens, dining rooms and rooms division areas are equipped

exactly as they would be in a top hotel or restaurant. This is the

perfect opportunity to learn how to work effectively in a team and

learn to communicate between your fellow students and faculty

before going on your first internship.

H a N d s - o N l e a r N i N g

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kitCHeN

We drop you straight in at the deep end: after just one week of introduction,

students prepare, cook and serve over 1,500 meals a day. Not all on your own

of course – we have 13 professionals teaching and supervising you in the

kitchen and in the restaurants. But you will do the work which, afterwards

is reviewed and analyzed by your professor.

seRviCe

There are three restaurants on campus, two fast service and one formal

dining concept. You will work in all of the restaurants under the sharp eyes of

the manager. It can be a challenging experience at first but faculty and fellow

students are very supportive. You will learn the style and concepts that will

make you a polished manager in a five-star environment.

RooMs divisioN

Rooms Division is also important as you will play the role of a front office clerk

and manager, of a guest and of a cashier at our purpose-built front office

counter. There, you will practice the art of welcoming guests while learning

specific industry computer software programs for the rooms division department,

including planning tools and yield management techniques.

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Classroom based learning is an essential component in our education

where you will learn important business management theory in areas

such as marketing // finance // accounting // human resources

// economics as well as general education areas such as geopolitics,

language, drama and more. You will carry out individual and group

research projects, as well as practice the valuable business skill of

making multi-media presentations in front of an audience. It is one of

the most efficient approaches to gain self-confidence.

You can also experiment your leadership abilities by being elected

“class delegate” by your classmates and then practice your business

expertise in entrepreneurship and negotiation in the following

committees:

C l a s s R o o M l e a r N i N g

CoMMittee NaMe Meet witH objeCtive fReQueNCY

academic/Campus life Campus director, discuss various once dean and Program issues regarding per month managers overall campus life

program Committee faculty teaching discuss once on the program the program per semester

academic Committee Program manager, revise the once selected faculty, academic provision per semester it, library

student social Campus director organize social onceCommittee events for all per week students

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les roChes studeNts Come from oveR 90 CouNtRies arouNd the world

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ClassRooMs aNd libRaRY

There are over 30 well-equipped classrooms for academic subjects

including 2 auditoriums which have the capacity for up to 90 students.

You will frequently use our new library which accommodates 10,000 books

and professional journals and some 2,000 CDs/DVDs. In addition, students

also have access to more than 7,000 on-line journals and publications. This

is where you acquire an essential lifelong skill: knowing how to learn on

your own. Our librarians are available to help you find your way around.

iNfoRMatioN teCHNologY

Information technology will play an important role throughout your

education at Les Roches. Accessing our comprehensive network, being

connected to the internet and communicating by e-mail will be part of

your daily life. From the start of the program, your laptop will be your

basic working tool and soon you will develop very strong computer skills

as well as learn the main software packages used in the industry.

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“Les Roches has given me a great education & I have learned a lot about al l aspects of the hospitality industry. The BBA program in particular requires a lot of extra responsibi lity & hard work, but I know it wil l be worth it in the end.”

Jean-Pierre

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InteRnShIpS help you Develop the SwISS woRK ethoS anD

pRofeSSIonal attItuDe foR the InDuStRy.

Depending on the program, students have an opportunity to take up

to 3 internships which can be anywhere around the world. The first

internship is generally in food service or in rooms division. The second

is in kitchen and the third is in business administration.

Our internship office will help you to find suitable positions through

our long list of international establishments that are eager to take

interns from Les Roches.

your first internship will most likely be in Switzerland so we can

visit you to see how you are getting on. It often happens that several

students do their internship in the same hotel, or nearby as it helps

them to settle in and adjust from being a student to working, while

improving their professional skills.

for your second and third internships, the whole world is open

to you. It is a great opportunity to develop your language skills and

see a new country. However, nationality and visa requirements may

determine the country in which you will work.

CoMpaNies tHat RegulaRlY ReCRuit les RoCHes studeNts:

ACCOR // ANANTARA // FAIRMONT // FOuR SEASONS //

HILTON // HYATT // INTERCONTINENTAL // JuMEIRAH //

KEMpINSKI // MANDARIN ORIENTAL // MARRIOTT //

MöVENpICK // RAFFLES // REzIDOR // RITz CARLTON //

SHANGRI-LA // STARWOOD // SWISSHOTEL

i N t e R N s H i p s t h e m o m e N t o f t r u t h

where do you dReaM of workiNg?

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our iNterNshiPs at the beau riVage PalaCe helPed us to disCoVer all the faCets of the hosPitality iNdustry

“I have learned many skills for service and communication, which is very important in a 5* hotel. Working in an international hotel has also given me more scope to use my language skills confidently. I didn’t realize it would be possible to complete my internship in a spa before.”

“I have learned that in a kitchen teamwork is essential to get the job done. Communication and tedious attetion to detail are the key ingredients to keeping guests satisfied. All in all I have been acquainted with the organizational side of a kitchen and have made considerable progress in my career decisions.”

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship and putting into practise the skills I learned from Les Roches. My role has been challenging, especially when serving hundreds of VIP guests during large banquets to ensure that all their demands are met.”

Shahrzad Akbarzadehspa reception

Alexandre Avoyerkitchen

Giorgi Gutsaevservice

Shahrzad

Alexandre

Giorgi

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Each semester, over 30 of the industry’s top employers around the world visit

the school to hire our graduating students. Many establishments have been

recruiting from Les Roches for many years.

When the time comes for you to look for a permanent job, the Career

Development Industry placement Office (CDIp) organizes interviews, helps you

prepare for them and, eventually, advises you in making a decision. Although we

cannot guarantee jobs for all students, we have an excellent placement record

where typically around 90% of graduates have a job offer on graduation day.

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joHN stauss

Regional Vice President & General Manager Four Seasons Hotel London, UK

“A visit to Les Roches is always motivational for me because I get to meet

adventurous, internationally mobile, potential young managers who have a

wonderful hands-on approach coupled with relevant education and language

skills. The future growth and success of Four Seasons depends upon our ability

to attract and retain the brightest and best graduates. While students can

pursue a career with us via many avenues, we currently partner with some select,

specialized hospitality programs around the world, one of which is Les Roches”.

hiriNg maNagers from iNterNatioNalhotel ChaiNs raNk les RoCHes amoNg the

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iNterNatioNal Career.(tNs, uk, global researCh - 2007)

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p l a N N i N g y o u r C a r e e r

fRaNCisCo giles // graduated from les roches 1984

General Manager Renaissance Hotel Dubai, UAE, General Manager of the Year 2006

“The environment created for studying in Les Roches is spectacular, such a stunning

setting in the mountains. The opportunity to interact and meet so many different

nationalities and cultures lends itself to the business of hospitality. I have always

been a person that believes you need to somehow balance your personal and

work life and I believe in the term, work hard & play hard, Les Roches gave me

the opportunity to study and play lots of sports”.

t H e a l u M N i a s s o C i a t i o N

When you graduate from Les Roches you become a member of the Alumni

Association. This is a good way to keep in touch with friends, but it also provides

news and employment opportunities. In the hospitality industry it is quite

common for people to change jobs every few years, at least in the early stages

of their career, and the Alumni Association is a very useful networking resource.

There are currently over 4,000 members around the world.

les roChes alumNi are pReseNt iN 117 CouNtRies arouNd the world

pauliNe beRgé // graduated from les roches 1990

Director of Sales and Marketing, Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech, Morocco

“For me attending Les Roches was a matter of meaningful choice, not a matter of

imposition. It was in Bluche that I realized I found my vocation in life. Les Roches

taught me to interact and understand many cultures and accept that people are

different, which enabled me to integrate rapidly into everywhere I have had the

chance to live and work. Experience is ultimately the key to a successful career”.

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Can you imagine yourself studying in Switzerland and then laying on

the beach in Barcelona the next day? Can you imagine you and a group

of friends going to Milan for the day to shop? Can you imagine catching

a play in London?

In addition to the numerous local activities available at Les Roches, you can

be almost anywhere in Western Europe in less than 2 hours flying time from

Geneva airport and there is a full range of intercontinental connections via

zurich, paris and London. Switzerland also has one of the most modern

railway systems in the world, which puts you virtually anywhere in Europe

in a matter of hours. So whatever your preferred mode of transportation is,

Switzerland has you covered.

But it is not just because of its beautiful landscapes, wonderful chocolate

and cheeses, world renown banking, luxury watch making or central

location that Switzerland is visited by so many tourists and business

people. It is also because it has such a long tradition of political stability,

low crime rates, clean air and a reputation for reliability. These are just

some of the reasons why parents have been sending their sons and daughters

to Swiss schools for generations.

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fRaNCeGeneva - Paris410 km (45 min. flight)

italYGeneva - Rome

714 km (1.5 hour flight)

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875 km (1.5 hour flight)

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The Swiss canton of Valais stretches between Lake Geneva and the Rhone Glacier

and houses many popular mountain resorts including Champéry, Verbier and

zermatt. These resorts are famous for a multitude of events including skiing, golf

and music festivals which take place throughout the year.

Also situated in the Valais region in the heart of the Alps is the modern and

fashionable ski resort Crans-Montana. Set on a plateau where the air is said to

be «lighter than champagne», the resort is composed of two village hearts, Crans

which is where most of the shopping is located and Montana where sports and

other activities are located. The Les Roches campus is located minutes away from

Crans-Montana, in the mountain village of Bluche.

Additionally Switzerland has a fantastic public transportation. Buses and a funicular

railway service connect Bluche with the resort of Crans-Montana above and the

main line railway station in the town of Sierre below. Students enjoy going out for

a meal or a drink at “Le petit paradis”, a local establishment, or to Crans-Montana

which is only 10 minutes away from the campus and which abounds with

restaurants, clubs, bars and shops.

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Student life at Les Roches mirrors the life of the future manager in the

hospitality industry; fulfilling demanding work schedules, yet sill enjoying

an active social life. Indeed, two major components of the Les Roches way

of life are the regimented work disciplines associated with the academic and

practical demands of the curriculum, and the cross-cultural social activities

of the student body.

You will feel as if you are living in a village rather than a traditional campus

setting. Students are accommodated in a number of residential buildings

in Bluche and the surrounding area. All rooms have ample hanging and

storage space, comfortable beds and a place to study. Internet and network

connections are available on the main campus as well as in all of the

residencies. Laundry facilities and areas where students gather to work on

projects, or just to relax, are also available in most residences.

The student social committee organizes many social and cultural activities on

and off campus such as the Cultural Night, theme dinner parties, quiz nights,

disco evenings and more. The Café du Village (also called CDV) is a focal

point for running these events and also boasts a selection of recreational

activities such as electronic games, a pool table and a Fussball table.

One of the highlights each year is “Cultural Night”, consisting of an evening

of entertainment and culinary specialties. Students from all countries are

invited to participate in the entertainment show whereby they depict

aspects of their own culture. Following the show, there is a chance to taste a

variety of exotic foods prepared by the students representing their country.

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“The Swiss way of life is unprecedented. Everything is to the highest standard, the air is fresh and the water is c lean. Being in the center of Europe is great, I te l l my friends back home that I study in Switzerland, but party in London! Switzerland also offers many activities to cater for different needs, including concerts in Zurich, the world famous Geneva Auto show, the energetic scene in Lausanne and skiing in Crans-Montana. The town of Bluche itse lf is an ideal location, with the scenic view of the Alps , it always helps me to re lax while studying. ”

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The full-time sports coach helps students maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle

during their time on campus. Depending upon the season, students can participate

in such sports as volleyball, football, basketball or swimming. There is an on-campus

gym and fitness center, where students can use the equipment free of charge. In

winter, students can ski, snowboard, toboggan or skate. Complimentary ski lessons are

available for all students to try!

A few minutes away is Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s leading ski resorts which

regularly hosts World Championships and many World Cup races. In the summer it

organizes a full calendar of events, including the Swiss Open - a major golf tournament

on the European Masters Tour, in which many students help out.

So, if you are tempted by some sports you have never tried before, lessons and

equipment rental can be easily arranged!

wiNteR spoRtssNowboardiNg, dowNhill

skiiNg, Cross-CouNtry skiiNg,

sNowshoe trekkiNg,

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suMMeR spoRtssoCCer, Volleyball,

mouNtaiN bikiNg, golf,

swimmiNg, teNNis,

horse ridiNg, ParaglidiNg,

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• Travel to zermatt; ride the Alps’ highest aerial cable car and enjoy the amazing panoramic view from the «Klein-Matterhorn».

• Go hiking in Leukerbad and unwind at the thermal spa.

• Marvel at the ‘Jet d’eau’ in the global city of Geneva, blasting water 140m in the air, spend the Swiss National Day here with fireworks set to music on the lake - the biggest fireworks display in Europe.

• Explore zurich, the most popular city in Switzerland. This international city is bursting with culture, museums and shops to satisfy all tastes.

• Spend a day sightseeing in Lucerne and discover the vast number of monuments including the famous 14th centruy Chapel Bridge.

• uncover the charm of Switzerland’s capital, Bern. The cobbled streets in this medieval city are full with shops and cafes and visitors can enjoy watching the bears play in the open bear pit which is located alongside the river.

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Paris - loNdoN - barCeloNa - rome - berliN

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les Roches was founded in 1954 as a general education school for

international students and then became a specialist hotel management

school in 1979.

accreditation: In 1991, we were the first school in Switzerland to

be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

(NEASC) in the u.S.A which is one of the six regional accreditation

associations for quality assurance recognized by the u.S.A Department

of Education (www.neasc.org). Les Roches is one of only three

hospitality schools around the world that is recognized at university

level by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of

NEASC. This accreditation is very important if you decide in the future

to transfer credits or pursue graduate studies.

Swiss learning promotes the excellence of education in Switzerland

in collaboration with internationally renowned institutions. High

quality programs are offered as a result of integrating Switzerland’s

own virtues of excellence, tradition and innovation

les Roches is part of the laureate International universities (LIu)

network. LIu is a network of institutions of higher education in 24

countries and is the leading hospitality management educator in the

world. The Hospitality Education division of LIu manages 8 of the

most respected and recognized schools in the world in hospitality

higher education.

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t R u l Y r e C o g N i Z e d e d u C a t i o N w i t h o u t b o u N d a r i e s

Studying in two international locations is an excellent

way to prepare yourself for the hospitality industry. The

Les Roches network will offer you the opportunity to

discover new educational atmospheres and hospitality

cultures through our International Study programs. These

programs make it easy to transfer to one of our affiliated

schools or campuses in Spain, China, Australia or Jordan.

Can you imagine starting your studies in Switzerland and

spending a semester abroad in Marbella located on the

beautiful Mediterranean coast or in the vibrant ‘pearl of

the Orient’ that is Shanghai or perhaps you want to be

near the picturesque Sydney coastline or even in Amman,

a fascinating city of contrasts with a unique blend of old

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ADMISSIONS ADDRESS LES ROCHES

International School

of Hotel Management

Rue du Lac 118 - 4th Floor

CH-1815 Clarens

Switzerland

Phone: +41 (0)21 989 26 44

Fax: +41 (0)21 989 26 45

E-mail: info@lesroches.edu

LES ROCHES

International School

of Hotel Management

CH-3975 Bluche

Crans-Montana

Switzerland

Phone: +41 (0)27 485 96 00

Fax: +41 (0)27 485 96 15

E-mail: info@lesroches.edu

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