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Located in The Alps

Located in the Vaud Alps, the Villars Palace Academy is a unique not only because of thebeautiful view, but also because of the central location giving access to a range of Europes most iconic cities.

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Home Away From Home

We pride oursevelves on the diversity of nationalities, professional backgrounds and opinions of our students. It is because of this variety of background that we have managed to cultivate such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfectly suited for professional development and discovery.

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Training the Future of Hospitality

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn" - Benjamin Franklin

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HandTraining from Industry Professionals

From our micro-electives, to guest workshops and practical internships, our students get to interact and learn from experienced professionals in the industry.

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Lifetime Bonds and Memories

We do our best to ensure that our students get the most holistic education possible by providing unique experiences both in and outside of the classrooms. Between the expeditions, workshops, and so much more, we hope our students leave the school having made lifetime bonds and unforgettable memories.

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A Unique Approach To Hospitality Education

The Villars Palace Academy is a school unique in both the programmes it offers and the student experiences. Throughout the 2 year professional diploma programme, student get hands-on experience in the industry among 3 distinct hotels and service types.
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To further develop future skills, unique Micro-electives have been designed for Leadership, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Creativity.
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The combination of courses offered ensures that our students obtain the keys to their successful professional life.

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A Unique Edu-Resort Campus

Our students have the opportunity to live in a collaborative community, offering them a home away from home. Within a 90'000 sqm resort, students experience hospitality within the entire Villars Alpine Resort. We offer a variety of applied learning space, we also guarantee their studies in a safe and healthy environment at the heart of the Swiss Alps.

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Expeditions

Our program includes 2 challenging and creative expeditions that gradually evolve and lead students to an experience of a lifetime.

The ultimate adventure, designed to push students beyond their limits and step out of their comfort zones, ranges from hiking in the breathtaking Swiss Alps to seeing the Tanzanian safari.

Throughout these expeditions, students are required to demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, all while adapting to constantly changing environments.

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