Les Roches, International school of hotel management Switzerland , is among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world and provides undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies in the fields of hospitality, hotel and tourism to students from all over the world. Our academic programs are accredited at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges in the USA. Discover the great travel and tourism job opportunities and our great student life in Switzerland. Hospitality education and careers without boundaries.

1. HOSPITALITY E D U C A T I O N & C A R E E R S
W I T H O U T B O U N D A R I E S
SWITZERLAND

2. Natalia Ruffo Castaño// Colombia / mexiCo // baChelor Program
“ F r o m the moment I arrived Les Roches has been a unique
e x p e r i ence. I never imagined that I would meet so many
p e o p l e from different cultures! My program has been really
interesting and the knowledge I have learned has proved
invaluable to prepare me to start my international career.”
ia
Natal
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3. How we pRepaRe future leaders
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 “After working around the world for over
25 years with InterContinental Hotels Group
by giving meaning to more complex
in Europe, the Middle East & Africa as Chief
business and financial tools as well as Operating Officer and Senior Vice President
theory. of Franchise Operations, Marketing as well
as other positions, I now desire to share my
learning and passion for hospitality with the
Combining these professional studies future leaders of tomorrow.”
with a strong cultural and liberal arts Arie A.J. van der Spek
senior Vice President
component, Les Roches sets itself the highest challenge, which is to teach you how
laureate hospitality
to learn and how to be prepared to confront complex professional situations with education europe
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 MissioN
Les 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.
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4. les roChes CamPus
les roChes library
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5. tHe les RoCHes exPerieNCe
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.
Clive Taylor
Campus director “Discover the Les Roches way of life!”
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!
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6. HospitalitY oPPortuNity
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.
tRavel aNd touRisM
MeaN jobs
A 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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7. CaReeRs without bouNdaries
traVel & tourism, Cruise liNes,
hotels , resorts aNd Clubs airliNes, rail, CoNVeNtioNs aNd humaN resourCes, media,
food & beVerage CoNfereNCes traiNiNg, eduCatioN,
(restaurants, bars, Clubs)
maNagemeNt CoNsultiNg
CateriNg, faCilities maNagemeNt
eNtertaiNmeNt & leisure, CasiNos PromotioN & sPorts maNagemeNt
eNtertaiNmeNt & amusemeNt, hosPitality iNformatioN teChNology ageNCy aNd PersoNal maNagemeNt
theme Parks, CiViC eVeNts logistiCs maNagemeNt eVeNt & VeNue maNagemeNt
PubliC Parks & reCreatioN real estate deVeloPmeNt fitNess, health aNd sPa maNagemeNt
soMe stRikiNg faCts
1 Approximately 8% of worldwide employment is in Travel & Tourism
2 303 million jobs worldwide are expected by 2020
3 The Travel & Tourism economy is expected to grow by 4.4%
per annum in real terms between 2010 and 2020
(world travel & tourism Council 2010)
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8. aCadeMiC Programs
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.
Jeremy Hutchinson At the same time, we provide an American-style university-level general
director of academic affairs
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.
ouR paNel of iNdustRY advisoRs
Our 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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9. ouR faC u lt y
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
busiNess MaNageMeNt
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
pRaCtiCal CuRRiCuluM
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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10. HaNds-oN learNiNg
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.
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11. 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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12. ClassRooM learNiNg
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:
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 once
Committee events for all per week
students
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13. iNteRNatioNal eNViroNmeNt
Meet the world
future leadeRs
No bouNdaRies
iNteRNatioNal
thiNkiNg
les roChes studeNts Come
from oveR 90 CouNtRies arouNd the world
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14. leaRNiNg resourCes
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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15. jeaN-pieRRe MouRad // swedeN // baChelor Program
“Les Roches has given me a great education & I have learned a lot
about all aspects of the hospitality industry. The BBA program in
particular requires a lot of extra responsibility & hard work, but I
know it will be worth it in the end.” e
err
Jean-Pi
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16. iNteRNsHips the momeNt of truth
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.
where do you
dReaM of workiNg?
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
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17. our iNterNshiPs at the beau riVage PalaCe helPed us
to disCoVer all the faCets of the hosPitality iNdustry
Shahrzad Akbarzadeh Alexandre Avoyer Giorgi Gutsaev
spa reception kitchen service
“I have learned many skills for “I have learned that in a kitchen “I have thoroughly enjoyed my
service and communication, which teamwork is essential to get the internship and putting into practise
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is very important in a * hotel. job done. Communication and the skills I learned from Les Roches.
Working in an international hotel tedious attetion to detail are the My role has been challenging,
has also given me more scope to use key ingredients to keeping guests especially when serving hundreds of
my language skills confidently. satisfied. All in all I have been VIP guests during large banquets
I didn’t realize it would be possible acquainted with the organizational to ensure that all their demands
to complete my internship in a spa side of a kitchen and have made are met.”
before.” considerable progress in my career Giorgi
Sha hrzad decisions.”
Alexand re
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18. plaNNiNg your Career
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.
hiriNg maNagers from iNterNatioNal
hotel ChaiNs raNk les RoCHes amoNg the
top 3 HospitalitY
MaNageMeNt
sCHools iN tHe
woRld for aN
iNterNatioNal Career.
(tNs, uk, global researCh - 2007)
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”.
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19. tHe aluMNi assoCiatioN
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
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”.
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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20. switZeRlaNd at the heart of euroPe
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.
doN’t imagiNe it... Make it HappeN
duriNg your studies iN euroPe.
uNited kiNgdoM geRMaNY
Geneva - London Geneva - Berlin
740 km (1 hour flight) 875 km (1.5 hour flight)
basel
Zürich
bern
lausanne st-moritz
BLuche lugano
camPus
geneva
(airport)
switZeRlaNd
fRaNCe italY
Geneva - Paris Geneva - Rome
410 km (45 min. flight) 714 km (1.5 hour flight)
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21. CaMpus loCatioN CraNs-moNtaNa
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.
the air iN
CraNs-moNtaNa is
said to be «ligHteR
tHaN CHaMpagNe»
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22. 3
CaMpus oveRview // bluChe // switZerlaNd
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13
12
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1
MaiN CaMpus ResideNCe le taCot
1 Classrooms // bedrooms // restauraNts // lobby aNd bar
4 bedrooms // lauNdry room
terraCe // outdoor swimmiNg Pool // library & media CeNter
petit RoCHes ResideNCe pRé-fleuRi a-b-C
2 5 bedrooms // lauNdry room //
rooms diVisioN aNd froNt offiCe PraCtiCal traiNiNg
outdoor swimmiNg Pool
3 ResideNCe st-fRaNçois 6 ResideNCe peteR’s faRM 1-2-3-4
bedrooms // lauNdry room // fitNess CeNter // kitCheN bedrooms // lauNdry room // kitCheN //
outdoor Car Park
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23. 6
7
4
5
2
9
14
8
ResideNCe les CHeMiNots
7 bedrooms // lauNdry room
10 Hotel petit paRadis 13 CHapel
8 ResideNCe les RoCailles 11 14
bedrooms // lauNdry room
soCCeR field fuNiCulaR
9 Café du village (Cdv) 12 basketball CouRt
bedrooms // lauNdry room
fast food outlet // game room
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24. faCilities oN CamPus
8
1 7
6
3
2 4 5
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25. 1) Main Building
2) Terrace
3) Soccer Field
4) Main Building - loBBy
5) Main KiTchen
6) reSidence PeTerS FarM 1,2,3
9 7) PeTerS FarM 3 - loBBy
8) douBle rooM
9) «MarKeTPlace» reSTauranT
10) PeTiT rocheS - MocK hoTel claSSrooM
11) BaSKeTBall courT
12) Main Building - audiToriuM 2
13) caFé du Village (cdV)
14) Pré-Fleuri B
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11 12
13 14
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26. studeNt life
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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27. waN baZlisHaH waN abdul MuiN // malaysia // baChelor Program
“The Swiss way of life is unprecedented. Everything
is to the highest standard, the air is fresh and
the water is clean. Being in the center of Europe is
great, I tell 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 itself is an ideal location, with the scenic view of the Alps, it always helps me
to relax while studying. ”
Baz
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28. spoRts or leisure?
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!
if you like spoRts, you are iN the right PlaCe
wiNteR spoRts
sNowboardiNg, dowNhill
skiiNg, Cross-CouNtry skiiNg,
sNowshoe trekkiNg,
iCe skatiNg, CurliNg, gym
aNd more.
suMMeR spoRts
soCCer, Volleyball,
mouNtaiN bikiNg, golf,
swimmiNg, teNNis,
horse ridiNg, ParaglidiNg,
trekkiNg, raftiNg, basketball
aNd more.
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29. disCoVer leisuRe aCtivities iN switZerlaNd & euroPe
ideas foR tHe weekeNd
• 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.
aCtivities iN switZeRlaNd
aCtivities iN euRope
you CaN be almost aNywhere
iN westerN euroPe
iN less tHaN 2 HouRs
flyiNg time from geNeVa:
Paris - loNdoN - barCeloNa -
rome - berliN
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30. t R u lY reCogNiZed
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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Studying in two international locations is an excellent Can you imagine starting your studies in Switzerland and
way to prepare yourself for the hospitality industry. The spending a semester abroad in Marbella located on the
Les Roches network will offer you the opportunity to beautiful Mediterranean coast or in the vibrant ‘pearl of
discover new educational atmospheres and hospitality the Orient’ that is Shanghai or perhaps you want to be
cultures through our International Study programs. These near the picturesque Sydney coastline or even in Amman,
programs make it easy to transfer to one of our affiliated a fascinating city of contrasts with a unique blend of old
schools or campuses in Spain, China, Australia or Jordan. and new?
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32. aNastasia baYaNova // russia // mba Program
“I studied at Les Roches Marbella before starting my MBA in
Bluche and I knew that studying here would be right for me.
Les Roches is one of the top three schools in the world for Hospitality
and it is well recognized internationally. The standards
of excellence within the school have helped me to become a responsible
and organized professional.” sia
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33. “we look forward to
beiNg a paRt of your JourNey”

34. SWISS H O S P I TA L I T Y E D U C AT I O N W O R L D W I D E
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
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CAMPUS ADDRESS 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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