Pathway
to English Proficiency
Intensive English language tuition in your first Bachelor's semester
FALL 2026
Strengthen your English – start your Bachelor of Science with confidence
Your Glion Bachelor’s degree offers a perfect launchpad into the business of hospitality; and now you can also take your English language skills to the next level – opening up a world of career possibilities.
Launching in Fall 2026, our Pathway to English Proficiency program delivers intensive English language classes throughout your Experiential Year first semester. Learning alongside your fellow Bachelor students, you’ll sharpen your communication skills and build the confidence to thrive in an international environment.
Entry criteria
Provided you are enrolled in a Glion Bachelor’s degree with no visa requirement, you can join the Pathway to English Proficiency as long as you meet one of the accepted English language requirements, such as:
- IELTS 5.0 overall (min. 4.5 in each subscore)
- or Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 95)
Other equivalent and recognized English language tests may also be accepted.
Why join the Pathway to English Proficiency?
This program is ideal if you:
- Don’t require a visa to study in Switzerland.
- Prefer to sharpen your English language skills alongside your Bachelor’s degree studies.
- Learn best within a supportive, bilingual environment (French and Italian support available).
What you learn
Our expert teachers help you master:
- Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
- Academic and professional communication
- Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
How you learn
hours of intensive English classes in small groups and one-to-one sessions.
hours of guided self-study to reinforce your progress.
Support from bilingual teachers (French or Italian) who personalize lessons to your goals.
Enjoy a vibrant classroom experience as you learn alongside students from other countries.
You’ll take progress tests throughout the semester, and a final English test to confirm your level before continuing with your Bachelor’s degree*.
How you learn
hours of intensive English classes in small groups and one-to-one sessions.
hours of guided self-study to reinforce your progress.
Support from bilingual teachers (French or Italian) who personalize lessons to your goals.
Enjoy a vibrant classroom experience as you learn alongside students from other countries.
You’ll take progress tests throughout the semester, and a final English test to confirm your level before continuing with your Bachelor’s degree*.
After the program – internship
The Pathway to English Proficiency completes at the end of your Experiential Year first semester. For your semester 2 professional internship, we strongly recommend choosing a position in a country where the predominant language is not your mother tongue. This will give you more opportunities to practice your newly acquired English skills to cement what you have learned.
Pathway to English Proficiency – the essentials
Location: Glion campus, Switzerland
Intake: Fall 2026
Duration: 15 weeks (Experiential Year semester 1)
Additional tuition fee: CHF 2,500
Entry requirement: you must be enrolled in a Glion Bachelor’s degree with no student visa requirement.
*Bachelor’s degree progression
To progress to the BSc Year One you will need to achieve:
- IELTS 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 per subscore)
- Duolingo Business Reading & Listening test: 160/180+
Pathway to English Proficiency with Bachelor's degree (BSc) program:
Experiential Year
Semester 1
+ Pathway to English Proficiency courses
Experiential Year
Semester 2
BSc Year 1
Semester 1
BSc Year 1
Semester 2
BSc Year 2
Semester 3
BSc Year 2
Semester 4
BSc Year 3
Semester 5
BSc Year 3
Semester 6
