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2 weeks of
Practical immersion
10 to 16 weeks of
training courses
2 weeks of
INTEGRATED
LIFETIME
EXPEDITION
2 weeks of
RESTING
HOLIDAYS
8 weeks of
Internship

Full professional diploma programme

Gap Year / Foundation Programme

360° Summer Hospitality Programme

Excursion en nature à l'École hôtelière Villars Palace Academy en Suisse

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How far is Villars Palace Academy from the nearest airport, and how can we reach school?

Villars Palace Academy is 1h30 from Geneva airport by car (about 2h by public transport) and 2h50 from Zürich airport by car (about 4h by public transport). It is best to land in Geneva airport and transfer by car or by public transport.
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Pick-up from Geneva airport or Aigle train station on your first arrival day will be organised.

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What are the clothes recommended when living in the Swiss Alps and for the Villars Palace Academy Programme?

Students are provided with 4 sets of each uniform they will need for their practical immersions. During course blocks, they may wear their own clothes, making sure they keep a business casual dress code appropriate to following courses on the resort

Remember that the weather can be quite chilly at 1’300 meters, so make sure to pack appropriate warm cloths including sports equipment. 

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What about the school laundry service? 

The laundry of uniforms provided by the school is taken care on a daily basis by our housekeeping team. For personal clothes, a laundry room is located in the students’ accommodation area (Victoria Mountain Hotel and Residence).

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How many students are attending Villars Palace Academy and what are the nationalities of students at the academy? 

15-20 students will be attending every semester and a total of 60-80 students are expected to be on campus by the end of the second year of operations.
Villars Palace Academy is an international organisation welcoming students from all over the world. We make sure to welcome students from different backgrounds and cultures, without any restrictions in traditions and religions.

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What is the age required to join the Villars Palace Academy? 

All students aged 18 years old and above are welcome to apply to the Villars Palace Academy. 

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What is the English level required to join the Villars Palace Academy? 

The required level of English must be proficient enough for higher education studies in English (min. B1), and provide proof of their level when applying. If such certification is not available, the VPA can organise an English test during the admission process.

In the case of a student presenting a level of English that is too low in comparison with their peer group, private language lessons may be organised at additional costs.

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What is the level of education required to join the Villars Palace Academy? 

All students with a secondary school leaving certificate are welcome to apply to the Villars Palace Academy.

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What documents will be required to apply at Villars Palace Academy? 

Please refer to the application process

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Do you offer preferred conditions for Swiss citizens and passport holders? 

We have our heart set on helping local young people receive the best education to reach their professional dreams and become the best Swiss Hospitality leaders of tomorrow. We have therefore implemented a scholarship system to help Swiss citizens with less financial means to join our programme, based on their family income. Please refer to the general conditions for additional information

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May I apply and attend Villars Palace Academy programme without boarding on campus? 

You may do, providing you ensure to join all activities, lessons and practical immersions on time. However the arrangement will be definitely confirmed by our admissions team upon receipt of your complete application file.

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What are the different methods of payment to settle the fees and extras? 

You may settle all payments by banking transfers or credit cards.

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