As part of your course, you will have the opportunity to undertake internships to hone your skills over a four to six-month period. A successful manager needs to be able to understand the role of every employee within an organisation; a great way to gain this knowledge is through internship experience. Internship periods of four to six months are an integral part of the academic programme.
Internships offer a unique opportunity to enhance both practical and language skills, which are highly valued in the hospitality industry.
Below are just a few of the places where our students have carried out internships:
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International Recruitment Forum
The twice-yearly International Recruitment Forum is exclusive to Swiss Education Group’s schools. Held in Montreux, Switzerland, it gathers industry leaders from around the world to meet, interview and recruit students.
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From your first day at our school, you are a valued member of our global alumni network, with access to fellow alumni from all Swiss Education Group schools.
It is located in the heart of the city of Lucerne. In the former Union hotel that underwent major renovations in 2012 to welcome students in modern facilities. It’s known for its culture and modern convention centre. Lucerne has a large selection of shops, cinemas, museums, theatres, restaurants, bars and clubs for students to enjoy.
For students interested in sport there are a multitude of activities available: mountain biking, golf, ice-skating and tennis just to name a few. In the summers the magnificent Lake Lucerne is home to many watersports, which include: dragon boat racing, canyoning, kayaking, wakeboarding and windsurfing.
Students are served three meals from Monday to Friday with brunch and dinner on weekends. Students also have the choice of eating in any of the food outlets on campus like The César Ritz Fine Dining, The Grand Hall or Coffee Beans.
The Lucerne campus offers a range of different room categories right in the heart of the city centre. All accommodation is modern, comfortable and spacious to enable students to feel at home. Rooms are located in the main campus building and also the Limelight building next door; all are non-smoking. The top floor rooms, equipped with balconies allow a superb view over the city and the magnificent Lake Lucerne.
Le Bouveret is a charismatic French-speaking town nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, just a five-minute drive to neighbouring France. Known for its beautiful beach and many outdoor attractions, Le Bouveret is a popular summer resort. Conveniently located near the vibrant towns of Montreux and Lausanne, the nearest airport is Geneva International Airport. The entire campus is set in a magnificent 26,000 meters lakeside location which offers a secure study environment.
Students can find a fitness room, table tennis, table football and a home cinema with up to date video gaming equipment. During the summers Le Bouveret offers watersports like paddle boarding, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing and motor boating are just some of the activities available to students. In winters the prestigious ski resorts of Gstaad and Verbier are less than a one-hour drive away.
Students are served three meals from Monday to Friday with brunch and dinner on weekends. Students also have the choice of eating in any of the food outlets on campus like
The César Ritz Fine Dining, The Lakeview Restaurant, The Ritz Lounge or The Underground.
All student accommodation is designed to offer students the comfort and privacy needed for study or to simply relax. Bedrooms are spacious, modern and comfortable; all are non-smoking. Rooms are located both in the main school building overlooking the lake and in the adjacent Bellevue building set among the trees.
Home to final year Bachelor students, and all of our Master students, the César Ritz Colleges Brig Campus is situated in the town of Brig-Glis, the largest German-speaking town in the Valais region. Brig’s charming cobblestoned centre is located within walking distance to the central train station where trains can take students to Bern in one hour or to Milan in less than two. Brig is perfect for sporty students looking to explore the mountains and traditional Swiss life.
The campus has its own private multi-use sports court where football, volleyball, basketball and badminton can all be played, as well as a private fitness centre. All students who like to socialise and play team sports after a full day of studies appreciate these facilities.
Brig is located within a one-hour drive from the famous ski resorts of Saas-Fee and Zermatt where students can enjoy a vast array of winter sports. During the summers there is glacier skiing, horse riding, river rafting, tennis and an outdoor swimming centre for students to enjoy.
Lunch and dinner is served from Monday to Friday on campus and is included in the fees. On weekends the complimentary fully equipped kitchens in Themis & Xenius are available for students to use.
In Brig, all students have single en-suite rooms for ultimate privacy. All rooms are equipped with modern furniture and are non-smoking. Themis & Xenius is the name of the environmentally friendly student lodging with 216 single deluxe rooms.Fully equipped kitchens are available in the accommodation buildings to enable students to cook and dine with friends at the weekends.
International Recruitment Forum
With up to 200 international companies selected to attend each year, the International Recruitment Forum will give you access to the best career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Students will have the chance to network, interview, participate in panel discussions, benefit from the wise words of our keynote speaker and much, much more! Attend career presentations and meet with industry representatives to be interviewed and recruited. Spotting a need to unite students and recruiters under one roof, the International Recruitment Forum takes place twice a year (March & October) in Montreux, Switzerland.
Top Ten Interviewers
I have done my first internship in Interlaken Switzerland and my second internship is in Geneva. Internships have made me more confident and I have learned a lot from them.
Gursirjan Chhabra
BIB Hospitality and Tourism
Cesar Ritz Colleges