The Immersion Foundation Program (IFP) allows students to ease into life and studying in Switzerland through discovery classes and hospitality immersion courses. Experience living in Switzerland prior to the start of your academic career.

This program does not cater to students who need to improve their DELT or IELTS scores. If this is needed, please refer to the English Foundation Program (EFP).

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Duration

4 weeks

Location

Leysin

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ABOUT THE IMMERSION FOUNDATION PROGRAM

Swiss Hospitality Experience

The Immersion Foundation Program (IFP) introduces you to the learning styles and academic expectations of elite hospitality education and focuses on personalized conversations and hospitality-based practical classes to increase your confidence to study in your program.

Learn specific practical communication skills for internships and jobs
Reinforce key academic and studying skills to prepare you for university-level studies
Engage with and understand both the cultural and academic context of university-level study, enabling you to fully benefit from your degree courses

Fulfilling this program will better prepare you for a high-level hospitality environment, developing your academic study skills and hospitality communication.

Program Details

IFP is for...

Incoming SHMS students who have never lived abroad before, or need hospitality experience
Students who want a chance to experience and live in Switzerland before SHMS classes begin
Students who need to build confidence for communication in relevant study topics such as Hospitality, Accounting, Wine and Bar, Service, etc.

Structure

4 Weeks of hospitality immersion, including:

20 hours per week of classes and study skills
- Swiss Hospitality Touch
- Academic Skills
- English for Hospitality
- Guest Lecture Projects
15 hours per week of practical sessions
- Training in F&B service, Spa, and Reception
Study Hall
- Self-study component with daily tasks to be completed
- Listening Lab
- Skills Development

What do the fees include?

Fees cover all of your needs during your IFP studies:

Full board (accommodation in a standard double room and meals)
All tuition and study materials
Health Insurance
Please refer to the application package for more information.

Location

The Immersion Foundation Program and the English Foundation Program (EFP) are currently held at the Leysin campus of Swiss Hotel Management School.

IFP Next Intakes

We recommend you apply 3 months in advance before your desired start date. If you need a visa, please be sure to allow enough time between the application and the start of the intake as it can take up to 12 weeks to process.

Immersion Foundation Program