Intensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP)
6-week program in Switzerland
Intensive Hospitality English Language Program
Our six-week IHELP course in Crans-Montana offers intensive English language study, while also teaching important hospitality industry communication skills and knowledge. If your English is not quite at the level needed to meet the entry requirements of your chosen academic program, then IHELP can get you there. Some students who already meet the entry requirements will opt for IHELP as an ideal way to build their confidence in using English before starting their program. And for others it provides an early opportunity to settle into life in Switzerland. Our experienced teachers tailor the course to individual student needs, with a focus on building English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading, writing and study skills.
An English immersion
You will be immersed in an English-speaking environment on our campus, interacting in English with fellow students and faculty in many social and academic situations.
Cosmopolitan & diverse
Though we teach exclusively in English, we welcome more than 100 nationalities to campus. By sharing a common language you will be able to make friends with people from every corner of the world.
Uniquely Swiss experience
Your stunning Alpine surroundings will encourage a healthy, outdoor lifestyle; while learning in Switzerland will expose you to cultural influences from France, Italy, and Germany, a rich historical heritage, and an innovative international society.
IHELP 6 Switzerland 2024
Intake: Spring 2025 / Fall 2025*
Location: Crans-Montana, Switzerland*
Duration: 6 weeks
Hours per week: On average, 23 classroom hours plus 15-20 hours of independent learning.
IHELP 6 With Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management
Hospitality Experiential Year: 1 Year
Bachelor's degree: 3 Years Year 1: Hospitality Excellence Year
6 weeks
IHELP
Switzerland
Semester 1
On-campus Hospitality Immersion
Semester 2
Practical Hospitality Immersion (Internship)
Semester 1
Foundations of Hospitality Excellence
Semester 2
Towards Exceptional Guest Experience
Semester 1 is 20 weeks. All other semesters are 15 teaching weeks and 2 exam & assessment weeks.
Study abroad options
Crans-Montana, Marbella, Abu Dhabi**, London
Bachelor's degree: 3 Years Year 2: Hospitality Leadership Year
Bachelor's degree: 3 Years Year 3: Applied Management Year
Semester 3
Practical Hospitality Management (Internship)
Semester 4
Hospitality Analytics for Leaders
Semester 5
Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (Specialization)
Semester 6
Real World Application (Work-Based Research or Academic Deep Dive)
Study abroad options
Crans-Montana, Marbella, Abu Dhabi**
** at Abu Dhabi campus the degree type is a Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management. Pending accreditation by the UAE Ministry of Education through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
IHELP 6 With Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Hospitality
6 weeks
IHELP
Switzerland
Semester 1 (+ Hospitality Immersion Program***)
Semester 2 + business field trip + specialization
* IHELP 6 Fall intake takes place on Les Roches campus in Switzerland, sister school of Glion, and part of Sommet Education *** For students without a hospitality related degree or professional experience
IHELP 6 With Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management
6 weeks
IHELP Switzerland
Semester 1
6 months
+ business field trip (+ Hospitality Immersion Program***)
Semester 2
6 months + business field trip + Specialization
Professional Project 6-month internship OR Applied Project
IHELP 6 With Master of Science in Sports Management & Events
6 weeks
IHELP Switzerlandd
Semester 1 6 months
Semester 2 6 months + business field trip + immersive field visits
Semester 3 6-month internship OR Applied Project
IHELP 6 With our Diplomas of Advanced Studies
6 weeks
IHELP Switzerlandd
Semester 1 6 months + field trip (+ Hospitality Immersion Program***)
Professional Project 6-month internship OR Applied Project
Diplomas of Advanced Studies OR progression to Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management or MBA (exclusively applicable for Diploma of Advanced Studies in International Hospitality Management )
How
it works
IHELP 6 for Bachelor candidates
DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MIN. IELTS 5.0 OVERALL (MIN. 4.5 IN EVERY SUBCOMPONENT) ON APPLICATION Bachelor applicants in the IHELP 6 must achieve a minimum test score equivalent to a high B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference to progress onto the 4 year Bachelor’s program at Les Roches in Switzerland or Spain. This test takes place on site at the beginning and end of the IHELP 6.
IHELP 6 for Postgraduate candidates
DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MIN. IELTS 5.5 OVERALL (MIN. 5 IN EVERY SUBCOMPONENT) ON APPLICATION Postgraduate applicants to IHELP 6 must achieve a minimum test score equivalent to a high B2/C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference, in order to progress onto the graduate programs offered by Les Roches in Switzerland and Spain. This test takes place on site at the beginning and end of the IHELP 6.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the IHELP 6 program, students should be able to:
- Master English at a sufficient level and in accordance with the relevant admissions requirements to be able to study on the Bachelor’s, MSc's or Advanced Studies programs successfully.
- Communicate appropriately, using both written and spoken English in hospitality and academic contexts to a professional standard
- Apply a range of study skills, strategies and techniques to enable them to perform to their full academic and professional potential.
Program content
- English Skills
- Listening and Speaking
- Reading and Writing
- English for Hospitality
- Skills for Academic Success
- Culture and Tourism
- Test Preparation
Introducing Crans-Montana campus
A state-of-the-art hospitality education environment
Nestled in the beautiful Swiss Alps, close to the world-famous ski resort of Crans-Montana, our flagship campus blends tradition with cutting-edge innovation. It is a uniquely compact and caring community, fostering an exceptional student experience that we call the “Les Roches Way of Life”.
Facts & facilities
- Established in 1954
- +900 students on campus
- 15 residential buildings
- A variety of Food and Beverage outlets
- +10 student clubs and societies
- Spark innovation sphere
- Gym and sports courts
- In-house Health & Wellbeing Team
Program entry requirements
IHELP 6 for Bachelor's candidates
Must be 17 years old or above.
English level: IELTS 5.0 overall (min. 4.5 in every subcomponent) on application.
IHELP 6 for Postgraduate candidates
Must be 23 years old for MBA program
21 years old or above for all other programs.
All IHELP 6 candidates
Equivalent English certificates such as Cambridge and TOEFL are accepted on application and all English certificates must have been issued in the 24 months prior to admission.
Must hold a valid passport. Nationals of any country can apply and follow the required process for obtaining a visa.
How to apply?
Complete the IHELP 6 application form.
Provide a copy of your IELTS English language level certificate or equivalent.
Arrange payment of the program fees.
Compulsory program fees*
Tuition fees: 4,500
Learning resources: 200
Hospitality Experiential Immersion: 500
Health insurance: 250
Lodging Double Superior Room with en-suite bathroom for Bachelor's students: 2,110
Lodging Single Superior Room with en-suite bathroom for Postgraduate students: 2,610
Food & beverage prepaid: 1,190
Total for Bachelor's students: 8,750 CHF
Total for Postgraduate students: 9,250 CHF
*Fees are subject to change without notice and are stated in Swiss Francs (CHF). For more information about our terms and conditions, please refer to tuition fees document on our website. Please note: in case of cancellation, we will refund the total amount of the program if the cancellation is made 14 days or more prior to the start of the program in writing to the Admissions Department. 50% of the full amount will be refunded if cancellation occurs up to 14 days before the start of the program. No refund will apply if the student does not attend or start on the first day of the course without canceling beforehand. ** Bachelor students can live in a standard double room, or in a single room at an extra cost of CHF 700.-. Postgraduate students live in single rooms.
Program fees include
Please note that all items below are included in the program fees as stipulated. If some items are not used, then no reduction of fees will be applied.
- Tuition fees, learning resources and Hospitality Experiential Immersion activities
- Prepaid Food and Beverage Account (based on consumption)
- Lodging in double superior room with en-suite bathroom
- Health insurance
- Airport pick-up from Geneva Airport on official arrival days
Program fees do not include
- Pocket money, laundry costs, visa fees, airport transfers in home country and flights.
- Exam fees for the Academic English test at the beginning and end of the IHELP 6
