Dirección: Ctra.de Istán, s/n, Urb.Lomas de Río Verde, Km.1,5, 29600 - Marbella
Teléfono: 952 76 41 45
Fax: 952 82 39 86
Director/Directora: Carlos Díez de la Lastra
The Les Roches International School was born in Bluche (Switzerland) in 1954 and is today one of the five most prestigious hotel management training centres in the world. Since 1995, the “Swiss Hotel Association Escuela Suiza de Dirección de Hotel Les Roches-Marbella” has been carrying out its activities with the mission of training the managers of international hospitality, currently the sector with the most job prospects. Its training program in English or bilingual Spanish – English, its theoretical/practical curriculum, its complete facilities and the support of the Swiss Hotel Industry are some of its main features. The combination of the Swiss tradition and the American organizational capacity, the permanent rigor and the requirement, both in the theoretical and operational aspects, make that the students graduated in Les Roches-Marbella are continually being demanded by the international hotel industry. Les Roches Marbella offers: Prestige and international recognition, Internships in international hotel establishments, Professional teaching experts. State-of-the-art teaching facilities and a close connection with the hotel industry. Les Roches Marbella currently offers several academic programs with two annual calls beginning in January and August: The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) Degree (4-year degree) / Swiss Hotel Association Swiss Diploma in Hotel Management (3 years) and the Expert Course in Hotel Management (Postgraduate 1 year). Each year is organized into two semesters, one theoretical practical, its complete facilities and the support of the Swiss Hotel Industry are some of its main features. The combination of the Swiss tradition and the American organizational capacity, the permanent rigor and the requirement, both in the theoretical and operational aspects, make that the students graduated in Les Roches-Marbella are continually being demanded by the international hotel industry. Les Roches Marbella offers: Prestige and international recognition, Internships in international hotel establishments, Professional teaching experts. State-of-the-art teaching facilities and a close connection with the hotel industry. Les Roches Marbella currently offers several academic programs with two annual calls beginning in January and August: The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) Degree (4-year degree) / Swiss Hotel Association Swiss Diploma in Hotel Management (3 years) and the Expert Course in Hotel Management (Postgraduate 1 year). Each year is organized in two semesters, one theoretical – practical developed in the School, and another internship, 5-6 months, in Spanish or international hotel establishments as well as in selected catering and catering companies in collaboration with the School’s Internship Department. All Les Roches Marbella study programmes are endorsed and recognised by the Swiss Hotel Association (Swiss Hotel Association), Switzerland and accredited by the HCIMA (Hotel & Catering International Management Association), United Kingdom, Les Roches Marbella has been nominated for accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), USA. The School offers the student all the necessary tools for his full professional development, the realization of the internship in international hotel establishments and in catering companies. The practical subjects at the School are taught in its modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. The School faithfully reproduces the life and activities of a modern hotel centre. The modern Campus of Les Roches Marbella offers students special areas of teaching, residence, restaurants and practice bar, reception, instructional kitchens equipped with the latest technologies, language and computer laboratories, meeting rooms and everything the hotel company requires today. The residential area is attached to the School and offers magnificent rooms. Students will have their own laptop, e-mail and wireless internet access. All this in a multi-cultural environment, where students and teaching professionals of multiple nationalities coexist, which means a great cultural and social enrichment, so necessary in a profession of global scope that knows no borders.
The International School Les Roches was founded in Bluche (Switzerland), in 1954, and is currently one of the most renowned hotel management schools in the world. Since it was founded, in 1995, Les Roches Marbella has developed its activities with the purpose of training and educating Hospitality Managers for the International Hotel Industry. The courses combine the Swiss tradition of "perfection" with an American educational ethos. This develops students with much sought after skills, which are therefore highly employable. Les Roches Marbella offers a truly unique learning experience and it belongs to the catalogue of the best Swiss Hotel Management. Its programmes of studies taught entirely in English or Spanish & English bilingual, the right combination of practical and theoretical classes, its splendid facilities and the endorsement of the Swiss Hospitality Industry are some of its unique characteristics. At Les Roches Marbella, you will have exposure to international prestige & recognition, international internships, expert professional faculty with many years of experience in the field, state of the art learning facilities and a strong link to the hospitality industry. Les Roches Marbella hotel management programmes cover all the disciplines needed by a Hotel Manager and provides students all the necessary tools for his/her professional development. The Les Roches Marbella programmes cover all the disciplines needed by a Hotel Manager. The School will provide students with all the necessary tools for your professional development, including experience of ‘industry standard’ computer programmes and best practices. Practical subjects are taught in fully operational and well-equipped facilities. Les Roches Marbella currently offers its students the choice of several qualifications with commencement dates in January and August of each year: The internationally recognised Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) Degree (4 Years) / Swiss Hotel Association Hotel Management diploma (3 Years) and for students who have already obtained a degree, a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management is available. Each year is structured in two semesters, a theoreticalpractical academic semester within the school and a 20-24 weeks in-training period in hospitality establishment, restaurant or catering company selected in collaboration with the In-training Department of the School. All programmes of study are recognized and accredited by the Swiss Hotel Association (SHA), Switzerland, and the Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA), UK. Les Roches Marbella has been granted candidacy status for accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), USA. With its splendid facilities, the modern Campus of Les Roches offers you all the necessary ingredients for a comprehensive education including the following: top notch faculty, industry standard computer hardware and software, demonstration kitchens, the most up-to-date language laboratories, and our extensive library. We will also provide you with an Internet connection and email access. You will gain practical training in the school’s demonstration kitchens, restaurant, and bar facilities. All students will receive a lap top computer, e-mail, and wireless access to internet. Moreover, your residences are attached to the school. In a multicultural campus, where teachers and students from several different nationalities interact, the learning process of cultural enrichment is guaranteed, so necessary in a profession of such an international nature, where boundaries do not exist.
