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Application Package
Semester dates

2013

Enrolment Procedure

2013

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

4 February 2013 - 7 June 2013

2 September 2013 - 24 January 2014

Enrolment FORM
Fill in the enrolment form and send it together with the following documents to our
local representative or to SHMS:

PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE
If your application is successful and the requested course is still available, we will send
the Provisional Acceptance within one week.

High school diploma or transcript

of your previous education
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
Curriculum vitae
Motivation letter
Work references (if available)
6 passport size pictures (3x4 cm)

The deposit should then be paid within four

weeks:
CHF 3,300.- if cancellation insurance is
required
CHF 3,000.- if cancellation insurance is
not required

CONFIRMATION
and VISA APPLICATION
The confirmation will be sent as soon as we
have received the deposit payment. This document is needed to apply for the student visa.

2014
3 February 2014 6 June 2014
1 September 2014 23 January 2015

NOTE: all documents must be translated to

English and officially stamped.

If you receive the Provisional Acceptance six

weeks or less prior to the commencement
date, full fees should be transferred immediately.
If the deposit is not paid on time, the course
place will no longer be guaranteed.

Important: the balance of your school fees

must reach the schools accounts no later than
six weeks before arrival. SHMS is usually fully
booked and does not guarantee the course
place any longer if the payments are not received on time. Single, deluxe and superior deluxe rooms are confirmed only once full fees
have been received.
For many countries outside Europe, it is necessary for the student to make an application for
an entry visa to Switzerland. This procedure
may take up to 12 weeks. Please check with
the local Swiss Embassy.

Application Package 1

Admissions and Fees

English Foundation Programme

Swiss Diploma / Swiss Higher Diploma / BACHELOR Degree

Year
Semester

Academic

Internship*

Academic

Internship*

Academic

Academic

Fees
Tuition, accommodation, meals
Additional charges
Total
Refundable deposit**

26,500.-

26,500.-

26,500.-

26,700.-

3,500.-

2,800.-

2,800.-

3,500.-

30,000.-

29,300.-

29,300.-

30,200.-

1,500.Swiss Diploma in
Hotel Operations Management
Swiss Higher Diploma with specialization
BA (Hons) with specialization

Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 17 years***
English: TOEFL 500+ or IELTS 5.0 or 50+ points on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT). The Oxford Online English
Placement Test can be taken free of charge.
Students must have successfully completed their high school diploma.
For students with a lower level of English, we recommend the English Foundation Programme.
* Salary during internship in Switzerland = CHF 2,168.- to 2,450.- per month, 4-6 months.
** This deposit will be refunded after completion of the full programme, provided that none of the school property has been damaged/misplaced by students.
The monthly health insurance premiums during internships will be deducted from the refundable deposit (CHF 125.- per month).
*** Please note that students must be 18 years of age to commence the full-time industry internship. Those students who have not attained this age will be
required to complete the second academic semester at SHMS before commencing their first internship.

2 Application Package

The English Foundation Programme is an ideal way for students to improve their
English skills before starting their hospitality studies at SHMS, Swiss Hotel Management School. Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) is the standard English
language testing system used by SHMS, and is used to test all students who do not
provide a valid English test result of the equivalent standard (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS).
The length of the programme depends on the students personal English level and
motivation, with the main objective of achieving the required score to enter the
desired study programme.The English Foundation Programme runs throughout the
year in four-weeks blocks. Students may enter the programme at any point, but for
a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of 20. Once the required score of the
Oxford Online Placement Test has been achieved, the student may progress to the
desired programme.
The fee is CHF 600.- per week.
Recommended Number of Weeks of English Foundation
based on the Oxford Online Placement Test
OOPT
Score

Guideline to Achieve an
OOPT Score of 50+

Guideline to Achieve an OOPT Score

of 60+/70+

60-69

No course required

4-8 weeks

50-59

No course required

8-12 weeks

48-49

4-8 weeks

12-16 weeks

46-47

8-12 weeks

16-20 weeks

44-45

12-16 weeks

20 weeks

40-43

16-20 weeks

Recommendation to take additional

preparatory English programs prior
to joining.

1-39

Swiss authorities require a minimum score of 40 points;

recommendation to take an external English programme before
joining SHMS.

Admissions and Fees

Postgraduate Diploma / Master of International Business

master of arts

Year

Year

Semester

1
1

2
2
Internship
(optional)*

Academic

Academic

Internship
(optional)*

Additional charges
Total
Refundable deposit***

2
Independant
study*

Academic
Fees

Fees
Tuition, accommodation, meals

Semester

26,700.-

29,500.-

3,000.-

2,800.-**

29,700.-

32,300.-

1,500.Postgraduate Diploma: Events

Management /Hotel Management/
Hotel Operations Management /
Hotel & Design Management
Master of International Business in Hotel, Resort and Spa Management

Entry Requirements POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

Bachelor Degree in any discipline or at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in any industry.
English: TOEFL 500+ or IELTS 5.0 or 50+ points on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT). The Oxford Online English
Placement Test can be taken free of charge.
For students with a lower level of English, we recommend the English Foundation Programme.
Entry Requirements MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Bachelor Degree in any discipline or at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in any industry.
English: TOEFL 500+ or IELTS 5.0 or 50+ points on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT). The Oxford Online English
Placement Test can be taken free of charge.
For students with a lower level of English, we recommend the English Foundation Programme.

Tuition, accommodation, meals

Additional charges
Total
Refundable deposit**

29,500.3,500.33,000.1,500.Master of Arts
in International
Hospitality Management

Entry Requirements
Bachelor Honours Degree in a related discipline and at least 8 months relevant
work experience.
English level equivalent to TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0
Mature applicants with over 5 years supervisory work experience, may be
considered without higher qualifications.
* Dissertation or business project is usually provided on a distance learning basis. Accommodation
packages for the dissertation period are available
** This deposit will be refunded after completion of the full programme, provided that none of the
school property has been damaged/misplaced by students.

DIRECT ENTRY MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Successful completion of an SEG Postgraduate Diploma (with internship) or Undergraduate Degree in Hotel Management
(or related discipline) with a minimum of 6 months work experience.
English: TOEFL 525 or IELTS 5.5 or 60+ points on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT). The Oxford Online English
Placement Test can be taken free of charge.
* Salary during internship in Switzerland = CHF 2,168.- to 2,450.- per month, 4-6 months.
** Additional charges for students joining directly in the 2nd year of the Master of International Business programme: CHF 3,000.*** This deposit will be refunded after completion of the full programme, provided that none of the school property has been damaged/misplaced by students.
The monthly health insurance premiums during internships will be deducted from the refundable deposit (CHF 125.- per month).

Application Package 3

Included in the Fees

Included in the Additional Charges

Tuition
The number of lessons depends on the selected programme and year of study
(please refer to brochure for details). Swiss students and permanent residents of
Switzerland are eligible for a reduction per semester. For more information, contact
the admission office.

Arrival in Switzerland
Enrolment fees
Welcome Desk
Induction weekend
Residence permit
Swiss residency taxes
Swiss VAT taxes
SHMS uniform
(1st and 2nd year students only)
Student card

Accommodation
Included in the fees is accommodation in standard double rooms. Single and deluxe
rooms are available for an additional charge (please refer to brochure for details).
Rooms are cleaned once per week by the housekeeping department. Bed linen
and towels are provided.
Meals
All meals are included 7 days/week: 3 meals from Monday to Friday; brunch and
dinner on weekends. You can choose to eat at any of the three SHMS food outlets.

Insurance and social assistance

Health and accident insurance (during academic semester)
Worldwide Private Civil Liability Plan
Student counsellor

Accommodation options
Prices per semester in school
Standard Double Room

Academics
Books and teaching materials
Academic guidance
Study advisor
Internet
Library
Graduation and final qualification

Included

Double Deluxe Room

1,800.-

Single Standard Room

2,700.-

Double Superior Deluxe Room

3,350.-

Single Deluxe Room

3,800.-

Single Superior Deluxe Room

4,700.-

Internship services
Internship placement for 1st year and Postgraduate students
Internship assistance for 2nd and 3rd year students
Internship preparation and report
Assistance and visit during internship
Leisure
Use of recreational facilities and gym facilities
Two sightseeing excursions or professional visits
AFTER GRADUATION AND ALUMNI SERVICES
Career guidance
SEG alumni network membership
For full details, visit www.shms.com

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Enrolment Form 1/2

Enclosures

Accommodation*

Please complete this form using capital letters

and include the following documents:

Proof of English proficiency

Copies of academic records
Letter of motivation
6 passport size photos (3x4 cm)

A copy of your valid passport

Copies of work reference letters
(for Postgraduate/Master programmes only)
Curriculum vitae
Statement of health

Programme you wish to attend

Double Standard Room (included in fees)

Single Standard Room (CHF 2,700.-)
Double Deluxe Room (CHF 1,800.-)
Single Deluxe Room (CHF 3,800.-)

Swiss Higher Diploma

English Foundation Programme (if required):

Double Superior Deluxe Room (CHF 3,350.-)

Bachelor Degree

4 weeks
16 weeks

Single Superior Deluxe Room (CHF 4,700.-)

8 weeks
20 weeks

12 weeks

Starting dates:

Postgraduate Diploma:

2013
2014

Events Management
Hotel Management
Hotel Operations Management
Hotel and Design Management

4 February
3 February

Comments:
2 September
1 September

Master of International Business

CANCELLATION INSURANCE AND TRANSFER

Master of Arts

Cancellation insurance (CHF 300.-):

Mother tongue:

English score*:
(TOEFL/IELTS/English test result)
French

German

Yes

No

Transfer from Geneva Airport (CHF 175.- one way)

Language knowledge and language selection

Language selection:

*Room allocation is subject to availibility. Preference for allocation is made for

applicants on a first paid, first served basis.

Other:

Spanish (only if French and German are already spoken)

I will arrange my own transportation

Comments:

*If English is not mother tongue

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Enrolment Form 2/2

Personal Data
Family Name (as in Passport)

Given Name

Male/Female

Single/Married/Other

Date of Birth

City of Birth

Country of Birth

Nationality

Passport Number

Place of Issue

Expiry Date

Religion

Postal Code and City

Country

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Fathers Family Name (or guardian)

Fathers Given Name (or guardian)

Mothers Family Name (or guardian)

Mothers Given Name (or guardian)

Mailing Address/Street and Number

Fax

E-mail

Previous Education (Schools, Universities attended)

Name

Place

From/To

Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees

Our Local Representative. If no address is indicated, please contact the school.

Work Experience (if any)

Employer

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Place

From/To

Position

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Statement of Health
The following questions concerning your state of health must be answered
completely and truthfully. Information concerning the health of the person will
be kept confidential. SHMS will not disclose this information to any third parties.

Applicants name

PLEASE TICK BOX AS APPROPRIATE

YES

NO

Are you presently ill or do you have health problems?

Do you have any physical disabilities?
Are you at present under treatment by a doctor, chiropractor, therapist, or any other medical specialist?
Do you regularly use medication?
For female applicants: are you pregnant? If yes, expected delivery date:
Do you have any known food allergies, religious dietary restrictions, or other special dietary requirements?
Do you have any allergies to common medications?
Are you affected by dyslexia?
If one or more questions have been answered with yes, please list in more detail below
Illness, disability, medication, allergy,
etc.

Treatment date

Treatment
terminated

Name and address of the

doctor responsible or hospital

DECLARATION
I declare that the information I have given is true and correct. I certify that my general state of health, as well as both my physical and
mental conditions are excellent and that I am not affected by any
physical limitation, condition, infirmity or contagious disease. I can
comply with the strict physical and psychological requirements of
training for a profession in the hotel and tourism industry without
risk or limitation, except as detailed here.

date and Signature

Comments, known conditions, or known limitations

If applicant is a minor, signature of guardian or sponsor
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Conditions
Payments
Payments can be made by bank transfer, payable in Swiss francs to the Swiss
Hotel Management School. NOTE: the full name of the student must be
mentioned with the payment.
Swiss Higher Diploma/Bachelor programmes
starting in the 1st and 2nd year at the Caux Campus
Bank name: Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Case postale 270, CH-1001 Lausanne
Account: S0918.40.97
IBAN No.: CH50 0076 7000 S091 8409 7
BIC/SWIFT: BCVLCH2L
Beneficiary: SHMS, Swiss Hotel Management School
Postgraduate/Master programmes and
direct entry into the 3rd year of the Bachelor
programme at the Leysin Campus
Bank name: Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Case postale 270, CH-1001 Lausanne
Account: L 5105.91.57
IBAN No.: CH78 0076 7000 L510 5915 7
BIC/SWIFT: BCVLCH2L
Beneficiary: SHMS Leysin, Swiss Hotel Management School
Currency
All prices are given in Swiss francs and payment should be made in this currency.
Bank charges are not covered by SHMS.
Fees
Fees are reviewed yearly but can be subject to change at any time.
Refundable Deposit
This deposit will be refunded after completion of the full programme, provided
that none of the school property has been damaged/misplaced by students.The
monthly health insurance premiums during internships will be deducted from
the refundable deposit (CHF 125.- per month).
CANCELLATION WITHDRAWAL REFUND
Cancellations will be accepted only up to eight weeks prior to the start of
the course by registered mail. An administrative charge in the amount of the
deposit shall apply. For cancellation received less than eight weeks before the
course commencement, no refund will be made except under the following
circumstances:
The students visa is refused by the Swiss authorities; in which case the
school will refund the full amount received in CHF minus an administrative
charge of CHF 250. The student has opted to pay for cancellation insurance (CHF 300.-) at
the same time the deposit was paid; in which case the full deposit will be
refunded, as well as any other fees paid to a maximum of CHF 10,000.-.
Cancellation insurance only covers cancellation for medical reasons
or accident.
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Students may make one transfer of their deposit of fees paid to another commencement date provided that a minimum of eight week notice is given by
registered mail. No refunds shall be given if the student chooses to cancel his/
her enrollment afterwards. If a student is enrolled for studies at the Swiss Hotel
Management School but does not arrive on campus, withdraws for any reasons,
discontinues the course or is expelled, all fees paid for the programme for which
he or she was enrolled are forfeited.
Degrees
The BA Honours Degree awarded by the University of Derby at SHMS is fully
recognized by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the governing body for
higher education in the United Kingdom, and meets the requirements of the
Bologna Treaty. SHMS also awards its own degree confirming the successful
completion of the programme at its campuses in Switzerland. This degree is
formal recognition by SHMS of the standards achieved by graduates.
AH&LA
Students studying for the Higher Diploma programme can apply for certification by American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) for an additional
fee of CHF 50.- per certificate or CHF 600.- for the 9 certificates and the
overall diploma.

DECLARATION
I declare that the information I have given is true and correct, and that
I have read and agree with the conditions and accept the rules and
regulations of SHMS that are available upon request.

Signature of applicant/date

Signature of parent, guardian or

sponsor/date

Holidays
When a semester includes a holiday break, SHMS is not responsible for providing meals and accommodation. These holiday breaks normally occur during
the Christmas and summer periods. Students who wish to stay in the school
during these periods will be charged a fee for the additional accommodation
and meals.

Should you be sponsored by parents/guardian or an external party, the sponsor may be contacted any time directly by the school for any financial matter.

Expulsion
SHMS reserves the right to expel any student for repeated violation of the rules
and regulations or for drug use or vandalism in which case fees will be forfeited.

Swiss Hotel Management School

Activities
SHMS will not be held responsible for any extracurricular activities undertaken
by students out of school hours.
Applicable Law
The legal relationships between SHMS and the student are governed by Swiss
substantive law, to the exclusion of conflict of laws provisions thereof.
Jurisdiction
Any dispute between SHMS and the student will be subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Other Points
SHMS reserves the right to alter dates, fees, curriculum, semester structure or
class hours without prior notice. SHMS reserves the right to use images and
comments of students for promotional purposes.

Caux Palace, 1824 Caux, Switzerland

Phone +41 21 962 95 55, Fax +41 21 962 99 75
Swiss Hotel Management School
Mont-Blanc Palace, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland
Phone +41 24 493 23 00, Fax +41 24 493 23 33
www.shms.com
info@shms.com

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