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<strong>Hotel and Catering</strong> Diploma
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Campus: Geneva, Switzerland
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Duration: 3 years - full-time
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Internships: 3 internships of 6 months each
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Next school year: February 2026
Excellence in the service of a profession
Find out more about ES in Hotel Management
Recognized by the Swiss Confederation, our ES program offers both an academic and a professional diploma, guaranteeing high-level recognition in Switzerland and internationally.
Designed to combine theoretical rigor and practical immersion, the program includes three compulsory internships in Switzerland and abroad. This approach enables you to gain significant on-the-job experience, valued by employers even before graduation.
Thanks to our many prestigious partnerships, notably with the Restaurant Vieux-Bois, a showcase for our expertise, and the Geneva Marriott Hotel, our students apply their learning in demanding, real-world professional environments.
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Key information
Duration
3 years full-time
Campus
Geneva, Switzerland
Courses
3 paid 6-month internships
ES diploma
Title obtained: “Hôtelier Restaurateur”, Patente Genevoise, “Maitre d’apprentissage” certificate
The perfect balance of theory and practice
Academic structure
- <strong>Semester 1</strong> Practical and Theoretical Foundations of Hotel Management
- <strong>Semester 2</strong> Internship I in Switzerland 5-6 months
- <strong>Semester 3</strong> Advanced Hotel Management and Event Planning
- <strong>Semester 4</strong> Internship II: Swiss or International 5-6 months
- <strong>Semester 5</strong> Management, Strategic Planning and Diploma Work
- <strong>Semester 6</strong> Internship III: Switzerland or International 5-6 months
Start your career in the hotel industry with a solid foundation combining theory and practice
This module combines general culture, business management and exploration of the complex world of catering and hospitality.
All the theoretical knowledge acquired (regulations, menu planning, equipment and materials, knowledge of food and beverage pairing, service and sales techniques, reception, reservations, housekeeping, etc.) will be applied to the practical aspects of the course.
At the same time, you’ll benefit from practical training at the Restaurant Vieux-Bois and at our partner, the Geneva Marriott Hotel, where you’ll gain valuable experience with real customers. This unique combination paves the way for your future professional experience and career in the hospitality industry.
Immerse yourself in the real world of hospitality with a paid internship in Switzerland. With the support of our dedicated internship office and exclusive student platform, you’ll find opportunities with top companies. Take part in our biannual recruitment forum where over 50 leading companies come to recruit our students. This hands-on experience is crucial to developing professional skills and building industry connections, making you a sought-after candidate as soon as you graduate.
Acquire knowledge of hotel and restaurant management and business planning, learn how to manage the business and control its development.
This semester covers all administrative subjects, from theory (accounting, Swiss law, political economy) to operating and control techniques in hotel reception and catering.
In the Evenementiel module, you’ll be asked to organize a gala dinner as well as an event, enabling you to put your project management and event organization skills into practice. Prepare for leadership roles by strengthening your analytical and managerial skills.
Continue building your professional experience with a second paid internship, in Switzerland or abroad. Take on more advanced roles such as operational assistant manager or administrative assistant. Our internship office provides personalized advice to help you land the ideal position, enabling you to deepen your practical knowledge and strengthen your presence in the hospitality industry.
Develop the global vision and techniques needed to ensure the economic, commercial and social success of a company.
Develop your strategic thinking and business acumen during this crucial academic semester. You’ll learn how to master management tools and apply them to the hospitality industry. Courses are clearly management-oriented, covering areas such as human resources management, marketing, communication, financial management and technical aspects.
You’ll also take part in an entrepreneurial bootcamp, where you’ll present your project to a panel of professionals. In addition, you’ll work on a real-life case study that you’ll have to defend in front of experts, constituting your diploma paper. This comprehensive approach prepares you for high-level management positions and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Higher education
A school on a human scale
Switzerland is the cradle of the modern hotel industry, where the first hotel schools were founded. The École Hôtelière de Genève, ranked 6ᵉ best hotel school in the world, is fully in line with this heritage of excellence. Internationally recognized, Swiss hotel training is considered one of the most prestigious, opening doors to a multitude of professional opportunities across the globe.
EHG draws on its strong links with industry to offer practical programs designed in response to the real needs of the sector. To study at the EHG is to benefit from a world-renowned Swiss education, whose diploma is synonymous with quality and recognition throughout the world.
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ES Professional: Follow an accelerated path
A two-year course is open to candidates with a CFC in the industry, a vocational baccalaureate in the hotel and catering sector, or at least three years’ professional experience. In this case, two-thirds of the internships are considered as already validated, while a six-month internship in Switzerland remains compulsory.
Contact
Hotel Management School Geneva
Avenue de la Paix 12
1202 Genève
Tel: +41 22 919 24 24
