July-August 2024
Summer Programs
For students aged 18-26 years old
Learn. Network. Enjoy.
If you’re considering a career in hospitality management, there’s no better way to get a taste for this exciting, global industry than a Summer Program at Les Roches.
Summer Program
Hospitality Experience
For students aged 18-26 years old
You can travel to our Swiss campus in Crans-Montana, in the heart of the stunning Swiss Alps. Or you could base your summer experience in one of Europe’s foremost luxury destinations: Marbella in Spain. And if you’re feeling truly adventurous you can enjoy the best of both worlds, with a two-week program in Marbella and Crans-Montana!
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These tailor-made summer sessions have one aim: for you to work hard, play hard and create incredible memories! You’ll go behind the scenes at 5-Star hotels; enjoy amazing food and fine wines; try out adventure sports; see the sights; and discover how to make the most of your talents.
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Choose hospitality: open up a world of possibilities
- Develop your leadership, communication and personal branding skills
- Widen your intercultural fluency and network with peers from around the globe
- Experience excellence in hotel operations first-hand
- Learn about contemporary culinary concepts
- Discover which careers in hospitality management are right for you
- Boost your entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability skills
Fees and packages
Cost per student (incl. taxes):
1 Week Switzerland: CHF 3,106
1 Week Spain: EUR 2,343
1 Week Spain, 1 Week Switzerland: EUR 5,936
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Included in your package:
- Teaching materials and practical uniforms
- Accommodation – shared double room with en-suite bathroom
- Full board (including meals during excursions)
- One-way flight Malaga-Geneva (for combined option in Spain and Switzerland)
- Activities & extras (excursions, field trips, indoor & outdoor activities, program certificate, farewell dinner)
- Minibus transportation : From Geneva/Malaga Airport to Crans-Montana/Marbella Campus and return, from Malaga train station to Marbella campus and return, all planned excursions
Exclusive summer program offer
We hope you’ll enjoy your Summer Program so much that you decide to join Les Roches for your Bachelor/Master/Postgraduate Degree. If you enroll and are accepted, we will deduct the Summer Program cost from your tuition fees*. This offer is not valid with any other scholarship package.
* Valid for three years from the start of your Summer Program
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Your summer program in Switzerland
1 week: 21 - 28 July 2024
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Your summer program in Spain
1 week: 28 July - 4 August 2024
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The “best of both worlds” package:
1 week in Switzerland and 1 week in Spain
2 weeks global experience: 21 July - 4 August 2024
Can’t decide which amazing destination to choose for your Summer Program? Why not experience both!
The program below is an example of one of the two weeks.
A confirmed timetable will be given to students upon arrival.
A typical daily schedule looks like this: Morning: Breakfast - Lecture- Practical workshop - Lunch break
Afternoon: Interactive group work or industry visit/ excursion - Leisure activity - Dinner
Your program is built around the following hospitality themes:
Excellence in Hotel Operations & Contemporary Culinary Concepts; Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Sustainability; Leadership, Communication & Digital Marketing; Sports & Leisure
Admission requirements
- Aged between 18–26 years old (must meet the age requirement during the program dates)
- Valid health insurance
- Valid passport
English language qualifications
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- International English Language Test (IELTS): 4.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 50 (internet-based)
- First Cambridge Exam (FCE): Grade C
- A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or your Les Roches representative
Terms & Conditions:
Payment of the full fees must be made 15 days after receipt of invoice.
Cancellation Policy:
In case of cancellation, we will refund the total amount of the program if the cancellation is made prior to 21 May 2024 in writing to the Admissions Department. 50% of the full amount will be refunded if cancellation occurs up to 15 days before the start of the program. No refund will apply if the cancellation occurs after this date.
Summer Program
Hospitality Career-builder Bootcamp
For students aged +18
These exciting, bespoke experiences are perfect for graduates and early-stage professionals looking to unleash their potential. Whether you opt for the clean air and alpine beauty of Crans-Montana in Switzerland, or the warm Mediterranean sunshine and pristine beaches of Marbella in Spain, we promise an experience that will feed your mind, body and senses. There’s simply no better way to taste the unique Les Roches Way of Life; and you’ll quickly discover why we are the destination of choice for ambitious talents seeking world-class postgraduate and professional education.
Course structure
Crans-Montana The Crans-Montana Bootcamp program has a special focus on sports management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The campus itself is nestled in the beautiful Swiss Alps, close to the world-famous resort of Crans-Montana. It is our flagship campus, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation. Although the precise details vary a little with each running of these programs, opposite you can see how a typical week in Crans-Montana will look. Day one Arrival, check-in and welcome dinner. Day two Introduction to international hospitality management Kick-off group project challenge Day three Learn about mountain resort management & destination development Exclusive mountain resort visit Day four Entrepreneurship & innovation immersion Leadership coaching Day five Discover sports management & events Team building outdoor activity Day six Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitality Project challenge presentations Day seven Closing ceremony and farewell aperitif/dinner Day eight Check-out & departure
Marbella The Marbella Bootcamp program has a special focus on luxury hospitality operations, sustainability, and developing your leadership potential. On-campus you will discover a sun-kissed, hi-tech learning environment bursting with Mediterranean flair, and situated within an internationally-renowned luxury resort. Although the precise details vary a little with each running of these programs, opposite you can see how a typical week in Marbella will look. Day one Arrival, check-in and welcome dinner. Day two Introduction to tourism industry & hospitality principles Kick-off group project challenge Day three Explore hotel operations – from R&D to F&B Exclusive luxury hotel visit Day four Learn about sustainability in hospitality Industry visit to build upon sustainability learnings Day five Explore leadership in hospitality Leadership coaching Discover the importance of finance & reporting in hospitality Day six New trends in experiential hospitality Project challenge presentations Day seven Closing ceremony and farewell aperitif/dinner Day eight Check-out & departure
Our special continuing education offer
After completing your Hospitality Career-builder Bootcamp, should you choose to enroll to a Les Roches postgraduate, postexperience, or MBA/Executive program, the fees for your Bootcamp will be deducted from the first semester’s tuition fees*. Please note: this is a standalone offer that cannot accompany any other scholarship package. *Offer is valid for three years from the start date of your Hospitality Career-builder Bootcamp.
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Admission requirements
- 18 years old minimum
- Valid health insurance
- Valid passport
- English level: if you are not fluent in English, please provide proof of minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, or ask your Les Roches Educational Counselor for an attestation.
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Your summer program in Switzerland
1 week: 21 - 28 July 2024
Fees: CHF 3,500
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Your summer program in Spain
1 week: 28 July - 3 August 2024
Fees: Euro 3,500
Summer at Les Roches
The Future is in your hands
How to apply?
From application to arrival on campus.
2
Submit your application
3
Provide a copy of your English language level certificate
If you do not have one, your counselor or Les Roches representative can attest to your English level
4
Receive your acceptance letter
You will receive:
- Acceptance letter
- Invoice
- Welcome guide
5
Arrange payment
Within 15 days after receipt of invoice
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Arrival on campus
The start of your Summer Program.
On your arrival day, we will greet you with:
- A welcome checkpoint in the arrivals hall at the designated airport
- Transportation services