The Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne (EHL) reviews and upgrades its Preparatory Year
A constant quest for excellence
As of September 2012, the brand new Preparatory Year will provide students with an even deeper immersion in all hospitality related activities, setting a new and improved standard in the acquisition of professional competencies.
Two enrollments, with strengthened learning and on-the-field experiences
The curriculum will offer two enrollment dates; September 2012 and February 2013.
Every academic year will be split into two parts :
- 5 intensive learning months on campus, with teaching hours increased from 600 to 1'000 hours,
- An industry internship increased from 4 to 6 months (starting in February and July 2013), which will better meet companies' expectations whilst strengthening the students on-field experience.
A global vision, a new hands-on minds-on learning philosophy
Immersion in the full range of hospitality related activities is increased as classes are now given in academic units offering real-life production experience in all the hospitality sectors at the School: kitchen, restaurant, bars, stewarding, reception, housekeeping and laundry.
Once a strong practical know-how has been acquired, students then compliment their experience through theoretical classes focusing on 5 centers of excellence from Arts to Science (arts, sciences and techniques; hospitality humanities; economy and markets; politics and people; trends and innovations), all of which encourage them to develop a comprehensive and dynamic understanding of the hospitality business at a management-level.
About EHL Group
EHL Group is the global reference in education, innovation and consulting for the hospitality and service sector. With expertise dating back to 1893, EHL Group now offers a wide range of leading educational programs from apprenticeships to master's degrees, as well as professional and executive education, on three campuses in Switzerland and Singapore. EHL Group also offers consulting and certification services to companies and learning centers around the world. True to its values and committed to building a sustainable world, EHL Group's purpose is to provide education, services and working environments that are people-centered and open to the world. www.ehlgroup.com