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Diploma in Hospitality Practice (skills-based)

INTAKE

February
September

CAMPUS

La Xenia Campus
Switzerland

DURATION

6 Months includes:
Academic Study
10 weeks
Internship
10-12 weeks

STUDY MODE

Onsite or
Blended
Learning

LANGUAGE

100%  in English
Overview
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Fees

Diploma in Hospitality Practice

The Diploma in Hospitality Practice is a skills-based programme.

A diploma level programme designed to provide students with the essential skills for their first job in the hospitality & tourism sector.

The Hospitality Practice qualification can be studied as a diploma level qualification whereby learners are enrolled in all 8 units and allows learners to focus on a specific area of hospitality such as housekeeping or front office.

Entry Requirements

  • 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.
  • La Xenia can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.

Career Opportunities

The Diploma in Hospitality Practice will enable students to apply for jobs in hospitality and tourism organisations as reception desk professional, waiter/waitress, housekeeping, concierge, bartender and many more.

Fees

La Xenia Campus

Fees in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Diploma in Hospitality Practice

(10 weeks)
Standard Tuition Fee 

8,800
Application Fee

500
Meals Fee

1,250
Accommodation Fee*

1,650
Operation Expenses

1,000
Grand Total

13,200

* The accommodation fee may vary. Based on the room type. All room options are subject to availability.

For further details regarding fees, please visit Tuition & Fees.

Why Study the Diploma in Hospitality Practice at La Xenia?

The Diploma in Hospitality Practice provides students:

  • with a range of essential skills they will need to perform successfully in their jobs in the hospitality & tourism industry.

Students may focus on a specific area of hospitality such as housekeeping, front office or food & beverage service.

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Diploma in Hospitality Practice

Programme Structure

Students must successfully complete:  8 core courses

Credits: 20 ECTS

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Core Courses

Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Customer Service Skills

Restaurant and Bar Service 1

Restaurant and Bar Service 2

Concierge and Guest Service

Housekeeping 1

Housekeeping 2

Reception and Reservations

 

Note:  The courses listed above for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and meet industry needs as well as the latest teaching methods. On occasion, we may need to make unexpected changes to the courses – if this occurs, we will contact all registered students as soon as possible.

Diploma in Hospitality Practice

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