Villars Palace Academy

Philanthropic Hospitality & Leadership school, founded at the heart of the very first Edu-Resort ever designed in Switzerland, the Villars Alpine Resort. We offer a complete vocational training VET by EHL (Vocational Education & Training by Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne) and unique learning experiences for young adults passionate about the hospitality industry.

Our mission is:
● To give young disadvantaged talents from fast-growing tourism countries the chance to train in the hospitality industry.
● To offer a complete vocational training VET by EHL (Vocational Education & Training by Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne) fully funded by scholarships.
● Encourage students to contribute to the transmission of knowledge after graduation by helping them to apply for jobs in the hotel industry in their country of origin.

A unique training platform

EHL - Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne - is the most renowned hotel school in the world. The Villars Palace Academy is authorised by EHL to deliver its VET - Vocational Education & Training - programme.

The professional programme is based on the following pillars:

Theoretical lessons, VET by EHL, delivered in English
Practical immersions in the Villars Alpine Resort
Development of professional and interpersonal skills (future skills)
French language courses
Multiple extra-curricular activities and expeditions

Tell me and I’ll forget, teach me and I’ll remember, involve me and I’ll learn”

Benjamin Franklin

Contact Villars Palace Academy

Villars Palace Academy
Route des Hôtels 28,
CP 211
1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
Switzerland

Email
admissions@var.ch

Phone
+41 24 496 2296