Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Marbella Spain

• The total number of students of the Les Roches International School of Management Marbella Spain: 788 people, 536 of them live on campus. 450 students are studying on undergraduate programs and 86 - Postgraduate.
• Most of the students (78%) are representatives of European countries, 14% came from Africa and the Middle East, 6% from Americans and 2% from Asian countries.

Le Roches Marbella, a branch of the Swiss university Les Roches Switzerland is a successful and well-known school of management and hospitality: young people from all over the world can get a high-quality, prestigious education in the rapidly developing field and become popular specialists in the world market.

The institution is accredited by the Commission on Institutes of Higher Education (CIHE) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), has the Quality and Environmental Assurance Certification from Bureau Veritas, received the special prize X Prize to Andalusian Excellence. Le Roches Marbella present oneself as one of the best university in Europe. The School of Management is a valid and active member of many specialized and educational organizations:

• The Association of Directors of Hotel Schools (EUHOFA)
• The International Association of Hospitality Management Schools (IAHMS)
• Council on Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Education - CHRIE - (USA) and EUROCHRIE (Europe)
• International Hotel & amp; Restaurant Association (IHRA)
• Chambers of Commerce
• The International Association for Hospitality and Tourism
•  The European Council on International Schools (ECIS) Studying (AMFORHT / WAHTT)
• Conferderación Española de Hoteles y Alojamientos Turísticos (CEHAT)
• Council of International School (CIS)
• Asociación de Empresarios Hotel de la Costa del Sol (AEHCOS)
• The Leading Hotel Schools in Europe (EURHODIP).

All programs are conducted in English. Students of any race, origin, nationality and religion who have completed the full course of secondary school education are admitted to the school. Students have a wide choice of specialized specialties and areas in management, hotel business, tourism and hospitality technologies: the curriculum combines practical and theoretical studies, as well as mandatory internships on the basis of the best companies in the world (hotels, restaurants, etc.). Graduates strive to become universal, in demand by specialists who thoroughly know their working field to the smallest detail. The school teaches true leaders who are able to develop business from scratch and take the helm of a large company, to take responsibility and make the right decisions, to wisely and efficiently manage people and allocate resources.

The multinational setting of the school management is another significant plus: students can quickly learn to work and communicate with representatives of any race and nationality, culture and religion, becoming more tolerant and polite.

Practical work and internships are an important part of each student's curriculum. During the studying there are 1-3 internships in the best specialized companies of the world - hotels, restaurants, tourist industry - where each student will be able to demonstrate his professionalism, to gain valuable experience, to exchange knowledge with colleagues from around the world. For many students, internships become not only an opportunity to improve their skills (including language skills) and to look at other countries, but also a chance to receive an invitation to a permanent job after graduating and getting a diploma.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What difficulties can foreign students face while studying at an American university?

Differences in cultures, educational systems, academic standards - and even personal expectations - can be shocking and hindered at getting started. Of course, there is also a difference between high school and university, and then there is an adaptation to a new country and a new language, which is also unusual. Many students also suffer from such seemingly trifles as different weather, food, time zones, etc.

Subject list: Business and management, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hotel business, International Business, Professional English, Restaurant service and kitchen, Summer Program, tourism

• Comprehensive and quality higher education in business

In the Spanish business school, students can get a high-quality education of Swiss quality to the highest standards of Les Roches. Constant academic studies, useful internships on the basis of the best companies of the world, mentoring by experienced teachers and world experts in their field, various specializations for mastering every detail of the future career are provided.

• High prestige and reputation of the school, high positions in the world rankings - demanded and prestigious education

According to the TNS Survey 2013, the school takes the first place in Spain among specialized educational institutions, and the only one in the country has NEASC accreditation.

• Global education, international relations

Les Roches campuses are located in Switzerland, the United States, Spain, China, Jordan - student exchanges are constantly held between them, joint projects and research are being implemented. The international situation of the Spanish corps (more than 60 nationalities!) helps students to develop the capacity for international cooperation, to build connections with the representatives of different nations, languages, cultures, religions.

• Active alumni network and special communities

More than 3,000 graduates from 54 countries are constantly communicating even after the completion of studying. Members of the La Roche family can be found in any part of the world: a special calendar of events and meetings is drawn up for them, and regular communication opens up ample opportunities for working exchange and international employment.

• Marbella - the center of prestigious tourism in Spain, a corner of fashion and high status

Studying in Marbella will allow students to plunge not only into the rich world of world trade, commerce and fashion, but also to have a great rest on the Mediterranean coast. Students are provided with comfortable accommodation conditions comparable to good hotels, and the proximity of Morocco and European countries allows you to travel during your free time.

The cost of studying for undergraduate programs depends on the chosen specialty.

Also paid separately:

• Registration contribution (non-refundable) 
• Academic deposit (refundable)
• Medical insurance
• Uniforms (for classes in hotels and kitchens)
• A set of kitchen tools for practical classes
• Teaching aids, books and materials.

Applicants for undergraduate and graduate programs must be over 18 years of age and provide the selection committee with the following documents:

• Completed registration form (an additional non-refundable registration fee)
• Complete secondary education (the student must undergo preparatory programs - IB, A-Level, Bachillerato, Abitur, Baccaulareate, Gymnasium, or the High School Diploma)
• Personal resume
• Certificate of proficiency in English (if it is not native for the student): TOEFL (from 525 points or from 61 iBT) / Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE; ) / IELTS (from 5.5, not less than 5.0 for each part)
• Medical insurance.

Applicants of master's programs are accepted upon the achievement of 21 years. They must provide:

• A completed registration form (an additional non-refundable registration fee is additionally paid)
• Personal resume
• Certificate of proficiency in English (if it is not native for the student): TOEFL (from 525 points or from 70 iBT) / Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE; ) / IELTS (from 5.5, not less than 5.0 for each part)
• Medical insurance
• A Bachelor's Degree (in the priority of the specialty "Tourism", "Business Administration", "Management", "Economy")
• A letter of recommendation from the employer or teacher.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision