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    The apprenticeship - An exciting career start in the hospitality industry! Our unique School-hotels are vocational schools recognized by the Swiss Confederation, offering courses in a blocks’ model format. This allows talented young people to focus on their theoretical and practical learning in block courses lasting several weeks, and to develop their social skills in a supportive school environment. And all this during the off-season or when hotel or restaurant operations are reduced.

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    The School-hotel format: a great choice for hotel and restaurants

    This format has been specially designed by HotellerieSuisse at the request of hoteliers: rather than having their apprentices attend the cantonal school every week, which complicates staff planning, the School-hotel format offers block courses twice a year, during periods when occupancy rates are generally low or hotels are closed. This format is therefore optimal for both companies and apprentices!

    2 paths for your apprenticeship

    You have the choice between 2 paths.

    Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training (EBA).

    The two-year training course leads to a Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training (EBA). This recognized qualification is an excellent starting point for a career in the hotel and catering industry. 

    With an EBA, you can go straight on to the second year of training, leading to the Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ).

    Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ).

    Are you looking to combine theory and practice? In this three-year training program, you'll learn your profession from the inside out. Following your EFZ, you can apply to the Swiss Professional degree.  

    Discover our EBA programs

    As a Hotel Employee EBA, it's your job to ensure that guests feel comfortable wherever they are in the hotel. 

    Our block-courses take place at our School-hotels in Interlaken (in German) and in Martigny (in French).

    Find out more about training to become an Hotel Employee EBA.

    As a Restaurant Employee EBA, you'll look after and advise guests in the restaurant.

    Our block-courses take place at our School-hotel in Interlaken

    Find out more about training to become an Restaurant Employee EBA. 

    Discover our EFZ programs

    Hotel rooms are your kingdom. You'll be in charge of room cleaning, laundry, decorations or breakfast service, and in your third year of training, you'll be advising guests at the reception desk. 

    Our block-courses take place at our School-hotels in Interlaken, Pontresina and Martigny

    Find out more about training to become a Hotel Specialist EFZ. 

    As a Restaurant Specialist EFZ, you will look after and advise guests in the restaurant. You have a sound knowledge of beverages and can prepare simple dishes. 

    Our block-courses take place at our School-hotel in Interlaken.

    Find out more about training to become a Restaurant Specialist EFZ.

     

    As a Hotel Communication Specialist EFZ, you'll learn about all aspects and interdependencies in a hotel and become a perfect hospitality specialist.

    Our block-courses take place at our School-hotels in Interlaken (in German) and in Martigny (in French).

    We also offer a full-time school format at EHL campus in Passugg. 
    Find out more about the EHL Passugg program. 

    Find out more about training to become a Hotel Communication Specialist EFZ. 
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    Fees

    Hotel-school courses are free of charge for apprentices. Depending on the provisions of the apprenticeship contract, the company may cover the cost of school materials and teaching aids. The latter, as well as the training contribution, are detailed in the Terms and Conditions for Apprentices, which form an integral part of the apprenticeship contract.

    Training companies may deduct the cost of accommodation and meals at the hotel-school from the gross salary. The rates to be applied are set out in the Convention for Apprentices in the Swiss Hotel and Restaurant Industry. Please refer to the calculation models for the monthly lump-sum deduction

    Useful Documents

    School social work promotes social integration in school, at the boarding house, in the training company, and across all areas of life. It listens to students' concerns and helps them find personalized solutions. All counseling sessions are confidential.
     
     
    A support/enrichment course is open to all learners (HOFA & Hoan) in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years of training. The concept entails that our course instructors support weaker learners and provide enrichment for stronger learners.
    The special needs of apprentices with limited working capacity or learning disabilities are taken into account during training.
     
    Equal opportunity tools can only be used when the limitation or disability has been confirmed in writing by a recognized body. 
     
     
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