Quality assurance

We are proud that all of our schools are registered with the Swiss Federation of Private Schools (SFPS). The excellent reputation of schools in Switzerland is based on various factors: a long pedagogical experience, a location in a multilingual and multicultural country, an excellent quality of education, a high standard of living, a culture of respect and tolerance, and the country's political stability and associated security.

The private education sector fulfills an essential function in the state education system. Thus, the aim of the Swiss Federation of Private Schools (SFPS) is to make the high status of these educational institutions even better known worldwide. The SFPS is continuously committed to improving the political, economic, and legal framework for private schools in Switzerland.

All schools of SEG are certified by EduQua. This Swiss quality label promotes transparency and comparability of adult learning for the benefit of consumers and contributes to safeguarding the quality of adult education programers in Switzerland. EduQua ensures the quality of educational institutions by setting minimum standards and supports quality improvements in its certified institutions.

All of our schools are accredited by the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE). This is an international accreditation organization dedicated to the recognition, benchmarking, development, and promotion of quality programs in tourism, hospitality, events, culinary arts, training, and research.

The Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) has qualified César Ritz Colleges as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. This accreditation is added value on your educational investment. Swiss Federally accredited schools are held to rigorous quality standards and are known for providing exceptional education.

Swiss Education Group is an active affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland Bachelor and Master programs hold the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) TedQual certification. TedQual certification facilitates the continual improvement of tourism education. It evaluates five key areas: curriculum coherence, infrastructure, administrative management, faculty selection and development, and the program's relevance to the tourism sector. This certification benefits students by offering opportunities to participate in UN projects, internships, mentoring programs, and access to the UN Tourism Database. For schools, it incorporates UN sustainable goals into the curriculum, provides networking opportunities, recognition by the UN community, and access to valuable data and research projects.

The Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland campus in Le Bouveret has made significant strides towards becoming sustainable, leading it to be certified by Green Globe and holds a level 3 Swisstainable certification. The school aims to be a driver for change in sustainable management, social, environmental, and economic factors, and in cultural heritage. Students learn how to develop sustainable practices for their hotel or tourism destination, and discover the steps needed to receive a Green Globe Certification.
 

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a member of the world’s largest business education alliance, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.

Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to over 1,500 member organizations and more than 785 accredited business schools worldwide. AACSB's mission is to foster engagement, accelerate innovation, and amplify impact in business education.

Both Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland and HIM are registered with the – the premier global association for international British schools overseas. COBIS schools can be found in 75 countries worldwide and all our member schools are committed to quality assurance and the delivery of a British style education, no matter where they are in the world.
 

HIM is a full member of The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).  As Europe's largest association in management development, EFMD drives excellence in management development in business, academia, and public service and acts as a catalyst to promote and enhance excellence in management development globally. As a full member of EFMD, HIM and its students benefit from career services, networking, research, international projects, and other opportunities only available to EFMD members.
 

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a registered member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) an organization committed to developing a community of socially responsible global citizens through international education.
 

SEG is an official program provider of WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the most trusted and largest global provider of wine, spirits, and sake qualifications— and all of our schools can offer the qualifications.
 

EuroCHRIE represents over 150 International CHRIE members including César Ritz Colleges Switzerland. The European Federation brings educators from hospitality, tourism & event management schools and universities into a global network in close cooperation with industry representatives. Under the CHRIE umbrella, education and industry combine their efforts to shape the future of hospitality, tourism & events. EuroCHRIE offers an ideal platform to share information through conferences, publications, and individual networking. The organization's strength is based on its sheer force of sharing and exchanging ideas, visions, experiences, educational material, research, and technological know-how.
 

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland has received the “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” by  World Chefs Global Education Network, an alliance of more than 105 education partners and training programs worldwide. Encompassing over 50,000 hospitality educators, students, and alumni, the network is united by a shared commitment to empowering the next generation of industry leaders.
 

Since 2017 Swiss Hotel Management School has held the Apple Distinguished School Award, highlighting our leadership's commitment to using technology to enhance learning. Key elements for ongoing innovation include culture, teamwork, capacity building, community engagement, financial management, and effective measurement. We use iPads and Macs to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, creating an inspiring environment that encourages curiosity about learning.
 

The Chartered Society of Designers is an internationally recognized body for the design profession, providing support and guidance for designers at every stage of their career, "from learning to earning." With this accreditation, Swiss Hotel Management School students immediately become members of the Chartered Society of Designers. This membership signals to clients, employers, and others in the design sector that the professional body has recognized our students as practicing to the highest standards.

Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF), the University of Derby's academic strength is backed up by applied learning to ensure students are ready for a successful career. It was named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2020 and Higher Education Institution of the Year at the 2020 NEON (National Education Opportunities Network) Awards. It also won the Guardian University Award 2020 for Social and Community Impact. The Bachelor of Arts degree, the Master of Science (MSc) and the Master of Arts are awarded in academic partnership with the University of Derby, UK., at Swiss Hotel Management School as are the bachelor's and master’s degrees at Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

The strong academic partnership that HIM has with Northwood University ensures the high quality of the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Northwood's hospitality management program is one of the few accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which enhances HIM's reputation as a business-focussed school.