Education Destination:
Les Roches Marbella, Mediterranean style campus with international influence
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its campus in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain the prestigious Les Roches Hospitality Business School is a unique educational destination for students from all over the world.
Set in the heart of a paradise-like setting, in the sublime Spanish Costa del Sol resort, Marbella in southern Spain in the Andalusia region, the school accommodates over 1,800 students from 100 different nationalities.
The Sierra Blanca Mountains are the backdrop to 27 km of sandy Mediterranean beaches, villas, hotels, and golf courses. West of Marbella town, the Golden Mile of prestigious coastal estates leads to Puerto Banús marina, filled with luxury yachts, and surrounded by upmarket boutiques and restaurants.
The Marbella campus is an open-air classroom, surrounded by luxury establishments and bathed in Mediterranean sunshine all year round.
Hospitality Education at Les Roches Marbella therefore does not stop in the classroom. The balance between theoretical knowledge together with practical applications is a strong component of the curricula and supports the development of professional skills with the aim of shaping tomorrow’s managers. All these elements are combined to prepare students to face complex professional situations in a multicultural environment, with the thoroughness and sense of innovation that characterize the school. In addition to the teaching provided, Les Roches stands out for its innovative vision through its numerous partnerships with emblematic brands in the innovation and hotel sectors. A true source of inspiration for students as it offers a guide in determining their future careers.
Building on its success, with a student population that has increased by over 65% in the last decade, Les Roches is also inaugurating a brand-new Mediterranean-style student residence this year: Bahia, increasing its residential capacity by 20%. With this state-of-the-art accommodation, Les Roches Marbella stands out from other international schools in the area.
Benefiting from a modern campus with hi-tech teaching, students have the opportunity of growing in an outstanding environment that guarantees excellence. Four restaurants are available to ensure a healthy, tasty diet on a daily basis.
Located in the direct vicinity of the campus, the new Bahía residence will offer students a wide choice of rooms and appartements: individual or double rooms, junior and superior suites with en-suite bathrooms and technological amenities (mini-bar, audiovisual connections, coffee machines…). Available also 34 apartments with fully fitted kitchens, air-conditionning, state-of-the-art smart Tvs.
The residence will have a transfer service, 24-hour security, cleaning service and electric cars chargers. The end of the year will see the opening of a fully operational restaurant opened to the public, the finalization of co-working areas, individual meeting rooms and common study areas as well as the completion of a fully equipped gym and spa with sauna and heated pool.
The aim is to provide a new home where students can create and enjoy great experiences as well as leave a legacy of memories.
Les Roches Marbella offers its students a truly dynamic and enriching life experience in an exceptional setting. This ideal place to embark hospitality undergraduate, graduate or professional development programs.
About Sommet Education
Sommet Education is the world's leader in hospitality management education. Its global network of prestigious institutions comprises Swiss originated hospitality business schools Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches, together with culinary and pastry arts school École Ducasse. In April 2021, Sommet Education acquired South African Education leader Invictus Education, adding four new schools to its portfolio: International Hotel School, IHS Gaming dedicated to the gaming industry; SAE Institute specialized in creative media education and Summit focused on B2B training and development. In August 2021, Sommet Education also expanded in India through a majority stake in the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) with a campus in Gurugram (Delhi NCR).
These institutions offer 400 undergraduate, graduate and technical training programs to 9,000 students from 100 different nationalities and 10,000 learners. Teaching is offered across four continents on 18 campuses, as well as through state-of-the-art remote learning platforms. Between them, the schools have a network of 60,000 influential alumni in hospitality and beyond.
Sommet Education is the only education group with two in the Top 5 globally-ranked institutions for hospitality education and by employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).
Anouck Weiss
Chief Communication Officer, Sommet Education
Sommet Education
