About Glion
Glion is a private Swiss Higher Education Institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of hospitality, tourism, event, luxury brand management and spa.
Students and graduates are highly sought after for internships and employment respectively.
Key facts about Glion
- Glion is ranked #7 globally for Hospitality and Leisure Management according to the QS World University Rankings by subject 2024
- Glion's flagship campus is nestled in the hills above Montreux, with breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
- A second modern campus is located in the historic medieval town of Bulle
- Glion's London campus is on the grounds of the University of Roehampton
- 4-year Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business and Bachelor's in Luxury Business
- A range of Master's degrees
- Two Executive Master's
- 15 : 1 student to faculty ratio
- 240+ company live visits on campus or online
- Each student gets an average of 6 internship offers during their course
- Internships and jobs offered every year by Marriott, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Accor, Hyatt, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Jumeirah, Kempiski, Dorchester Collection and more
- A total of 2557 students across the three campuses
- 98 nationalities
- 98% of job-seeking students graduating in 2023 had one or more employment offers on graduation day
- 52% of Glion's alumni work in Hospitality, Tourism and Food & Beverage while 48% work in luxury goods, marketing, events, banking and finance
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One-year Foundation pathway
You will follow the specialist Kings Advanced Level Foundation. This is based on A-levels and taught by A-level teachers.
Depending on your degree of choice, you will study a combination of relevant subjects along with the compulsory subjects of Data Handling/Statistics and Communication/Study Skills.
At a glance
- Kings Bournemouth
- Kings Brighton
- Kings London
- Kings Oxford
- September 2024
- January 2025
- Completed 11 – 12 years of schooling
- Minimum IELTS 5.5
- 1 academic year (3 terms)
- Average 21 hours per week, plus homework and private study
Learning outcomes
- Raise academic qualifications to Glion entrance level
- Raise English to university level
- Develop learning and self-study skills for degree level
Advanced Level Foundation
Entry onto Glion degrees
Students from Kings are able to apply to Glion following completion of their Advanced Level Foundation with a Diploma pass, which means achieving a minimum of 40% overall and no more than two final subject marks between 30%-39% and no final subject mark is below 30%.
