Hospitality
Business Summer Programs
London & Switzerland
20 July-03 August 2025
For 15-17 year olds
Hospitality
Business Summer Programs
London & Switzerland
20 July-03 August 2025
For 15-17 year olds
Unforgettable moments
Impressive diversity within a close-knit community
At Glion, you will join with students from many other countries to cultivate the celebrated Glion Spirit in a family-style, multicultural community that embraces diversity and collaboration. The courses challenge you to work in teams to bring a uniquely global perspective to your studies. The activities and sports will give you a chance to experience new things and get a taste of life in other places. Our faculty members and visiting lecturers will share their insights with you. In the end, you will emerge with exceptional cultural knowledge, industry connections and international friendships that will last a lifetime.
Why join a Glion Hospitality Business Summer Program?
Combine theory with practical experience as you get a taste of the skills and knowledge needed for a high-flying career in international luxury hospitality.
Explore, visit & learn
You will visit the finest luxury hotels, offering elegant service to today’s discerning travelers. Seeing luxury hospitality up-close will help you discover what the industry is all about. Depending on your chosen program, you will have the chance to take part in fun activities such as a trip to see a musical, movie nights, a trip to a top sports arena, visits to famous London sights, or a visit to a traditional Swiss village to see how cheese is made. And much more!
Learn from the best
While on campus, you’ll be immersed in the art of premium hospitality, getting a taste for the theory and practice of delivering exceptional guest experiences. In Switzerland, you’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at cocktail mixology and to see behind the scenes of a Michelin star restaurant. In London, you’ll take part in engaging and interactive workshops, including individual and group challenges that bring the industry to life in colorful detail.
Discover the Glion Spirit & make lifelong friends
Your Glion Hospitality Business Summer Program team will organize a series of unique activities, such as dining out, excursions, team games and a farewell party – giving you the chance to enjoy London and/or Montreux as you discover the famous Glion Spirit! You will explore the global tourism and hospitality business, while making new friends from all over the world – it’s the perfect start to your future hospitality career.
Choose from three different options
Three ways to experience the best of Glion
There are three ways for you to experience Glion Excellence in summer 2025. You can opt to base yourself at our London campus, our Glion campus in the hills above Montreux, or incorporate both into a stunning two-week adventure! Whichever option you choose, you can be sure of a rewarding experience among like-minded young people who share your passion for fun and travel.
01
London, United Kingdom
ONE WEEK PROGRAM
20–27 July 2025
Through workshops and trips to world-famous brands, you will learn what it takes to manage an international hospitality business. The schedule includes a visit to a luxury department store and a tour of a luxury hotel.
02
Glion/Montreux, Switzerland
ONE WEEK PROGRAM
27 July–03 August 2025
Discover the birthplace of hospitality education – Switzerland. Here you will learn hands-on hospitality skills in kitchen, service and rooms divisions and visit local attractions.
03
United Kingdom & Switzerland
TWO WEEK PROGRAM
20 July–03 August 2025
If you are looking to truly immerse yourself in hospitality and see the industry from two cultural perspectives, you can choose to complete a week in both the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
Our campuses
London: pick up the pace
If you like the big city buzz, there’s no better place to discover the world of hospitality than London – a top three global tourism destination. The heart of the city is easily reachable from the Glion campus based on the campus of the University of Roehampton.
London: pick up the pace
If you like the big city buzz, there’s no better place to discover the world of hospitality than London – a top three global tourism destination. The heart of the city is easily reachable from the Glion campus based on the campus of the University of Roehampton.
Glion: on 'top of the world'
Our flagship Swiss campus is nestled in the mountains above the Montreux Riviera, with awe-inspiring (and Insta-worthy) views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss and French Alps. In this boutique hotel environment, you will experience the most sophisticated, cutting edge elements of hospitality and fine dining.
Glion: on 'top of the world'
Our flagship Swiss campus is nestled in the mountains above the Montreux Riviera, with awe-inspiring (and Insta-worthy) views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss and French Alps. In this boutique hotel environment, you will experience the most sophisticated, cutting edge elements of hospitality and fine dining.
London campus Summer Program
20-27 July 2025
London, United Kingdom
SUNDAY, 20 JULY
All day ● Arrivals to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Afternoon ● Team building activity
Evening ● Welcome BBQ
MONDAY, 21 JULY
Morning ● The Global Development of Hospitality, Luxury & Tourism Industries
Afternoon ● Visit to the Royal Albert Hall with afternoon tea
Evening ● Walking tour of central London & free time at Covent Garden; dinner in the city
TUESDAY, 22 JULY
Morning ● Chelsea FC stadium visit & tour
Afternoon ● Visit to a five-star hotel & Fortnum & Mason
Evening ● Dinner in the city
WEDNESDAY, 23 JULY
Morning ● The Diversity of the Hospitality, Tourism & Luxury Sectors
Afternoon ● The Diversity of the Hospitality, Tourism & Luxury Sectors
Evening ● Games night & dinner on campus
THURSDAY, 24 JULY
All day ● Cultural Awareness & Diversity - Opening a New Hotel & Luxury Venue
Afternoon ● Visit to a luxury hotel
Evening ● Dinner at a luxury hotel
FRIDAY, 25 JULY
Morning ● Customer Service & Communication Skills - Teamwork & Events
Afternoon ● Celebration & awards
Evening ● Dinner in Putney
SATURDAY, 26 JULY
Morning ● Visit to an immersive art experience
Afternoon ● Shopping trip to Westfield mall
Evening ● Dinner on campus
SUNDAY, 27 JULY
Morning ● Departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
This is an example program. A confirmed schedule will be given to participants upon arrival.
SUNDAY, 20 JULY
All day ● Arrivals to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Afternoon ● Team building activity
Evening ● Welcome BBQ
MONDAY, 21 JULY
Morning ● The Global Development of Hospitality, Luxury & Tourism Industries
Afternoon ● Visit to the Royal Albert Hall with afternoon tea
Evening ● Walking tour of central London & free time at Covent Garden; dinner in the city
TUESDAY, 22 JULY
Morning ● Chelsea FC stadium visit & tour
Afternoon ● Visit to a five-star hotel & Fortnum & Mason
Evening ● Dinner in the city
WEDNESDAY, 23 JULY
Morning ● The Diversity of the Hospitality, Tourism & Luxury Sectors
Afternoon ● The Diversity of the Hospitality, Tourism & Luxury Sectors
Evening ● Games night & dinner on campus
THURSDAY, 24 JULY
All day ● Cultural Awareness & Diversity - Opening a New Hotel & Luxury Venue
Afternoon ● Visit to a luxury hotel
Evening ● Dinner at a luxury hotel
FRIDAY, 25 JULY
Morning ● Customer Service & Communication Skills - Teamwork & Events
Afternoon ● Celebration & awards
Evening ● Dinner in Putney
SATURDAY, 26 JULY
Morning ● Visit to an immersive art experience
Afternoon ● Shopping trip to Westfield mall
Evening ● Dinner on campus
SUNDAY, 27 JULY
Morning ● Departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
This is an example program. A confirmed schedule will be given to participants upon arrival.
'The Global World of Hospitality and Luxury’ – what you learn
Throughout your London Summer Program you’ll venture into ‘The Global World of Hospitality and Luxury’, in the company of expert faculty from the campus. By the end, you’ll be able to understand the concepts of Hospitality, Luxury and Tourism; develop essential customer service and communication skills; demonstrate and appreciation for the cultural diversity within the hospitality and tourism industry; and explore diverse segments in Hospitality, Tourism, and Luxury.
Key:
● Field visits ● Leisure activities ● Workshops
Key:
● Field visits ● Leisure activities ● Workshops
Glion campus Summer Program
27 July-03 August 2025
Glion/Montreux, Switzerland
SUNDAY, 27 JULY
All day ● Arrivals to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Afternoon ● Lakeside beach activities & visit to Montreux
Evening ● Introduction to Glion and welcome dinner
MONDAY, 28 JULY
Morning ● Cooking class
Afternoon ● Wake-boarding on Lake Geneva
Evening ● Movie night on campus
TUESDAY, 29 JULY
Morning ● The Art of Mixology
Afternoon ● Beach activity & city visit
Evening ● Visit to Les Roches Crans-Montana campus & BBQ
WEDNESDAY, 30 JULY
Morning ● Business Trends in Luxury Hotels & Events
Afternoon ● Excursion to Gstaad including five-star hotel visit
Evening ● Dinner at five-star hotel in Gstaad
THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST
All day ● Art de la Table
Afternoon ● Five-star hotel visit & free time in Montreux
Evening ● Dinner at five-star hotel in Montreux
FRIDAY, 01 AUGUST
Morning ● Delivering Luxury Guest Experience with guest speaker
Afternoon ● Lake Geneva boat trip & museum visit
Evening ● Awards ceremony
SATURDAY, 02 AUGUST
All day ● Day trip to Zurich
SUNDAY, 03 AUGUST
Morning ● Departures from Geneva Airport (GVA)
This is an example program. A confirmed schedule will be given to participants upon arrival.
SUNDAY, 27 JULY
All day ● Arrivals to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Afternoon ● Lakeside beach activities
Evening ● Introduction to Glion and welcome dinner
MONDAY, 28 JULY
Morning ● Cooking class
Afternoon ● Wakeboarding on Lake Geneva
Evening ● Movie night on campus
TUESDAY, 29 JULY
Morning ● The Art of Mixology
Afternoon ● Beach activity & city visit
Evening ● Visit to Les Roches Crans-Montana campus & BBQ
WEDNESDAY, 30 JULY
Morning ● Business Trends in Luxury Hotels & Events
Afternoon ● Excursion to Gstaad including five-star hotel visit
Evening ● Dinner at five-star hotel in Gstaad
THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST
All day ● Art de la Table
Afternoon ● Five-star hotel visit & free-time in Montreux
Evening ● Dinner at five-star hotel in Montreux
FRIDAY, 01 AUGUST
Morning ● Delivering a Luxury Guest Experience with guest speaker
Afternoon ● Lake Geneva boat trip & museum visit
Evening ● Awards ceremony
SATURDAY, 02 AUGUST
Morning ● Day trip to Zurich
SUNDAY, 03 AUGUST
Morning ● Departures from Geneva Airport (GVA)
This is an example program. A confirmed schedule will be given to participants upon arrival.
Key:
● Field visits ● Leisure activities ● Workshops
Key:
● Field visits ● Leisure activities ● Workshops
Fees
01
London, United Kingdom
ONE WEEK PROGRAM
20–27 July 2025
GBP 2,970
02
Glion/Montreux, Switzerland
ONE WEEK PROGRAM
27 July–03 August 2025
CHF 3,370
03
United Kingdom & Switzerland
TWO WEEK PROGRAM
20 July–03 August 2025
CHF 7,220
BACHELOR'S DEGREE OFFER
After completion, any student who enrolls in a Glion or Les Roches undergraduate degree program will have the Hospitality Business Summer Program fee deducted from the first semester’s tuition fees.
*Offer valid for three years from the start of your Hospitality Business Summer Program.
Fees include
Please note that all items below are included in the fees. There will be no reimbursement of fees for unused items.
MATERIALS & UNIFORMS
- Teaching materials/uniforms (for practical classes).
ACCOMMODATION
- London: Single room with en-suite bathroom
- Switzerland: Shared double room with en-suite bathroom
Subject to availability, students can select a single room for an additional fee. The prices below are in Swiss Francs, per person, for the duration of the Hospitality Business Summer Program, and in addition to the fees:
- Single standard room/shared bathroom CHF 135.
- Single superior room/en-suite bathroom CHF 210.
BOARD
- Full board (all meals) including meals during excursions
- All meals are high-quality and freshly prepared
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
- London: From Heathrow Airport to Glion London and return
- Switzerland: From Geneva Airport to Glion and return
FLIGHTS
- If completing the combined course, a one-way flight from Heathrow to Geneva Airport
ACTIVITIES & EXTRAS
- All excursions, field trips, outdoor activities and cultural visits
- Travel card in London
- Program certificate
- Farewell dinner
Fees do not include
Pocket money, health insurance, travel insurance, laundry costs, airport transfers in home country and flights to/from home country.
HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE
- It is mandatory that all students have their own personal health & travel insurance. Please provide policy copies with the Summer Program application form.
Cancellation policy
- In case of cancellation, we will refund the total amount of the program if the cancellation is made prior to 30 May 2025 in writing to the Admissions Department.
- 50% of the full amount will be refunded if cancellation occurs up to 15 days before the start of the program. No refund will apply if the cancellation occurs after this date.
Terms & conditions
- Payment of the full fee must be made 15 days after receipt of invoice and no later than 14 June 2025.
- If completing study option three, a one-way flight from Heathrow to Geneva Airport will be purchased by Glion. The flight will only be booked for the student once full payment of fees has been received. If the student cancels, withdraws or doesn’t start the program, then the flight costs will not be refunded.
- Transfers between the airport and campuses, in both directions, will only be booked for students arriving into and departing from the specified airport between 09:00–17:00 local time on arrival and departure days.
- Hospitality Business Summer Program places are limited, with a waiting list implemented once the maximum number of applicants has been reached. While spaces are available, payment of the full fee guarantees your place.
Entry requirements
for Hospitality Business Summer Programs 2025
AGE
Students must be over the age of 15, and under the age of 18 years old at the start of the program.
VALID PASSPORT
Students must hold a valid passport. Nationals of any country can apply and follow the process for obtaining a visa for Switzerland, if required.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Students must have a valid health insurance for the location of their chosen Hospitality Business Summer Program.
LETTER OF MOTIVATION OR RECOMMENDATION
Students are recommended to write a short letter of motivation or to request a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or education counselor.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- International English Language Test (IELTS): 4.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 450
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
- A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher could also be considered
How to apply: step by step
From application to arrival on campus
02
Provide proof of English & health insurance
If you do not have proof of your English level, your counselor can attest your level.
Arrange and submit your health insurance.
03
Parental/legal consent
Have your parent/legal guardian fill in and sign the parental consent and declaration.
04
Receive acceptance letter
If your application is successful, you will receive a letter confirming your place on the program. Along with your acceptance letter, you will receive:
- Welcome package
- Invoice
05
Arrange payment
Within 15 days after receipt of invoice and no later than 14 June 2025.
06
Arrival on campus
The start of your Summer Program. On your arrival day, we will greet you with:
- Welcome booth at designated airport
- Transportation services
