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Programme Entry Requirements

School of
Hospitality & Tourism

School of
Culinary Arts

School of
Business

Career Skills Programmes

Certificate

  • A minimum age of 16 at enrollment for European students and a minimum age of 17 at enrollment for International students.
  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 4.5 as minimum.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Diploma

  • A minimum age of 16 at enrollment for European students and a minimum age of 17 at enrollment for International students.
  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.0 minimum.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Management Programmes

Foundation Diploma

  • A minimum age of 16 at enrollment for European students and a minimum age of 17 at enrollment for International students.
  • Completed full time secondary or high school education.
  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.0 minimum.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.

Diploma

  • A minimum age of 17 at enrollment.
  • Completed full time high school education or equivalent.
  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.5 minimum.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Advanced Diploma

  • Diploma pathway/Transfer student (1-year):
    • A minimum age of 18 at enrollment.
    • Completed full-time high school education and a Diploma with minimum 60 ECTS or equivalent.
    • Or completed La Xenia’s Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
  • Direct Advanced Diploma pathway (2-year):
    • A minimum age of 17 at enrollment.
    • Completed full-time high school education.
  • All applicants without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.5 minimum. Or prior study in English language.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Bachelor

  • Diploma pathway/Transfer student (Top-up year):
    • A minimum age of 19 at enrollment.
    • Completed full-time high school education and Advanced Diploma with a total 120 ECTS or equivalent.
    • Or completed La Xenia’s Advance Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
  • Direct Bachelor pathway (Full degree 3-4 years):
    • A minimum age of 17 at enrollment.
    • Completed full-time high school education.
  • All applicants without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.5 minimum. Or prior study in English language.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Master of Science (MSc.)

  • All students must be 22 years old at the time of enrollment.
  • Completed Bachelor degree or equivalent.
  • Non-graduates and holders of non-relevant degrees:
    • A minimum of 5 years of evidenced work experience at a managerial level in the field of Hospitality and Tourism or Culinary Art.
  • All applicants must hold at least IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.

Career Skills Programmes

Certificate

  • A minimum age of 16 at enrollment for European students and a minimum age of 17 at enrollment for International students.
  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 4.5 minimum.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Diploma

  • A minimum age of 16 at enrollment for European students and a minimum age of 17 at enrollment for International students.
  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.0 minimum.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Management Programmes

Diploma

  • A minimum age of 17 at enrollment.
  • Completed full time high school education or equivalent.
  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.5 minimum.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Advanced Diploma

  • Diploma pathway/Transfer student (1-year):
    • A minimum age of 18 at enrollment
    • Completed full-time high school education and a Diploma with minimum 60 ECTS or equivalent.
    • Or completed La Xenia’s Diploma in Culinary Arts Management.
  • Direct Advanced Diploma pathway (2-year):
    • A minimum age of 17 at enrollment.
    • Completed full-time high school education.
  • All applicants without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.5 minimum. Or prior study in English language.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Bachelor

  • Diploma pathway/Transfer student (Top-up year):
    • A minimum age of 19 at enrollment.
    • Completed full-time high school education and Advanced Diploma with a total 120 ECTS or equivalent.
    • Or completed La Xenia’s Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts Management.
  • Direct Bachelor pathway (Full degree 3-4 years):
    • A minimum age of 17 at enrollment.
    • Completed full-time high school education.
  • All applicants without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.5 minimum. Or prior study in English language.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level

Management Programmes

Master

  • All students must be 22 years old at the time of enrollment.
  • Completed Bachelor degree or equivalent.
  • Non-graduates and holders of non-relevant degrees:
    • A minimum of 5-years of evidenced work experience at a managerial level in the field of Business.
  • All applicants must hold at least IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.
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