Admissions Requirements for Transfer Students

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management recognizes credits earned at other accredited institutions and transfers are welcome. Transfer students are required to complete 50% of the program (at least two academic semesters and one internship) through Les Roches to receive its degree. 

Hospitality is a specialized field of education, students who have not completed core courses such as Food & Beverage Administration, Craft Based Learning in Kitchen & Service and Rooms Division may have to satisfy these requirements through a bridging semester, additional courses, or exams. 

Transfer candidates are required to submit the following documents to be evaluated by the registrars for academic placement.

Required documents for Credit Transfer Evaluation

• Copies of your diplomas and transcripts which clearly state all the courses you have taken and the grades you have achieved.
• Course descriptions: An official copy of course descriptions for all courses you have taken
• Copies of work/internship certificates
• An updated copy of your CV.
• A motivation letter (signed and dated) explaining why you want to study in Les Roches, Switzerland.
• Proof of English: If English is not your mother tongue, or if you have not spent at least 3 years in an English speaking school, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
  - TOEFL: minimum score 550 or 213 for the computer scoring system or 79-80 for the internet based test. The TOEFL testing code number for Les Roches is 9827.
  - Cambridge First Certificate: Grade B
  - I.E.L.T.S. minimum overall band of 5.5 in all components.
  - All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.