Program Overview

Programme Objectives and Courses

Programme Overview

The Certified Professional Foundation course in English is an ideal way for students to strengthen their English language skills before commencing the Certified Professional in Hospitality Operations programme or joining the first year of academic studies at HTMi Sörenberg campus. This programme is designed to help students acquire the competence, confidence, and skills necessary to study at higher-level courses. A key feature of the course is that students utilise their developed language skills by introducing hospitality training in the various parts of our Hospitality Training and Development Centres at HTMi. The courses and pace of teaching are tailored to meet the needs of each respective group of students.

Courses

• English for Hospitality and Tourism
• English for Academic Purposes
• Reading, Writing and Grammar
• Learning and Study Skills
• Communication Skills
• Hospitality Skills
• Hospitality German
• Industry Visits

Programme Details

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate

• 17+ years old
• High School Certificate
• Students who have an IELTS level from 3.5 to 4.5 will be enrolled for one or two 10-week blocks of English Foundation levels 1 and 2

Postgraduate

• 20+ years old
• Students hold a Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree, a Postgraduate Diploma, or a minimum three years suitable experience and have suitable academic qualifications
• Students who have an IELTS level of 4.5 to 5.0 will be enrolled for one or two 10-week blocks of English Foundation levels 1 and 2

Programme Progression

Students who successfully complete the programme will be able to continue with:

• The Certified Professional in Hospitality Operations
• The Certificate in International Hotel and Tourism Operations
• Postgraduate Diplomas (International Hotel and Tourism Or International Hotel Events Management)

Fees

• Fees (Swiss Francs): CHF 850 per week (CHF 17,000 per 20 weeks semester, CHF 8500 per 10 weeks)
• Note:
  • Fees include tuition, standard accommodation, food, and Down Payment
  • Standard accommodation is twin sharing in a standard room with a washbasin and shared bathroom