Tuition & Other Fees
TUITION & OTHER FEES DETAILS
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- Price list
- What is covered and not covered in the Tuition and Other Fees
- Room, Board and Parking Options
- Terms & Conditions
- Payments
- Special conditions for Swiss citizens and C permit holders
- Loan information for U.S. and Canadian citizens
TUITION & OTHER FEES PRICE LISTS
TUITION & OTHER FEES
Tuition & other fees cover
Tuition, school nurse, some events and facilities (i.e. conferences, leisure and sports activities, library), administration costs, professional uniform, laundry and ironing of professional clothes (kitchen and service), other school supplies, visitor’s tax, cantonal and communal taxes, administration charges for the visa and work permit (excluding where there are legal and court charges, if the visa or permit is refused and an appeal is made), administration charges for internship(s), Swiss VAT, membership for the Alumni Association of Les Roches, tutoring (when necessary), industry presentations, examiner fees and career advice. Any unused services, clothes, school supplies, benefits, etc. included in the tuition fees are non refundable.Tuition & other fees do not cover
Damage deposit, books, accident insurance (professional and non-professional), health insurance, parking, special / single accommodation, personal expenses including travel to and from the school and the internship site, pocket money.ROOM, BOARD AND PARKING OPTIONS
Room fees include accommodation in a double room in Bluche or Crans-Montana and full board includes 3 meals a day, 5 days a week; brunch and dinner on Saturday, Sunday.
Any students living off campus, subject to the campus director’s written approval, and students on the BBA / PGD / MBA program living at Les Cheminots, can choose not to have dinner and weekend meals at a discount of CHF 850.- per semester.
- Standard Double room - CHF. 5,590.-
- Single room supplement (in addition to the Standard Double room fee) CHF. 1,200- / All buildings
- Parking Permit / CHF. 800.-
For Peter’s Farm, TV and refrigerator are included in the above price. Les Cheminots apartments accommodate 2 to 6 students in either double or single bedrooms, have TV, fridge, shared work / study area, equipped kitchen and bathroom.
Please note: a non-smoking policy applies in all the residence bedrooms.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Application Fee
An application fee of CHF. 100.- is required with each application. Complete credit card information must be provided. The fee can also be paid by bank transfer. This fee is not refundable.Pre-payment
New students: upon reception of an official acceptance, a pre-payment of CHF. 3,000.- must be paid within 30 days from the date of the acceptance letter. This payment is due in Swiss francs by bank transfer, check or credit card. This pre-payment confirms your place in the program and is refundable if a written cancellation is posted before the 15th of November (for winter intake) or 15th of May (for summer intake). The pre-payment is deducted from the first semester’s invoice, not an additional fee.
Please note that in case the student postpones the start of his/her study to the next semester, the pre-payment is forfeited.
Returning students: Before returning to school, a pre-payment of CHF. 3,000.- must be paid within 30 days from the date of the pro-forma invoice, in Swiss francs, by bank transfer, check or credit card. This pre-payment confirms your place in the semester and is refundable if a written cancellation is posted before the 15th of November (for spring intake) or 15th of May (for fall intake). The pre-payment is deducted from the semester’s invoice.
Damage Deposit
A refundable damage deposit of CHF. 1,000.- is required to cover any damage caused to Les Roches property by the student during his/her studies. It is payable at the time of the first semester’s invoice and is refundable three months after final check-out.
Payments
Payments should be made in full, in Swiss francs, no later than the 15th of November for the winter intake and no later than the 15th of May for the summer intake. Payments can be made by bank transfer, check or credit card. Students will not be permitted to begin their studies until payment for the semester has been received. Swiss Resident permit, academic certificates and degrees are only delivered / awarded when all fees and charges have been paid.Refund Policy and Review of Fees
The tuition fees paid for each semester are non refundable. If a student is dismissed or withdraws, only the fees covering the accommodation and board are reimbursed (proportional to the number of weeks remaining in the semester). Les Roches reserves the right to review and modify the tuition fees of each semester at any time and without notice. To maintain the standards expected from the Institution, the fees are reviewed annually in July / August.Health Insurance
Students are required to have health insurance recognized by the Swiss authorities (information about exemption and validation of foreign insurance plans are available from Admissions). Students in semester 1 are required to take the health insurance provided by the school or provide a valid insurance certificate. If students fail to provide this information, they will automatically be registered by the institution at the most competitive rate which may vary from one semester to another (the current rate is CHF. 685.- per semester).
Other Expenses
It is estimated that students require a minimum sum of CHF. 400.-/500.- per month to finance their out-of-pocket expenses such as snacks and drinks, entertainment, personal office supplies, laundry and any other personal expenses.Uniform for Direct Entry Students
Direct entry students to HO II (semester 3) of the SHA Diploma will be charged CHF. 960.- for their uniform and direct entry students to HO III (semester 5), will be charged CHF. 710.-. Students progressing from the English language course to the first semester of one of the programs, will only pay the difference, since the academic uniform is included in the fee of the Language course.
Internships
All students are requested to complete their internship(s) in establishments approved by Les Roches. Some countries can be restricted by Government visa and work permit policies as well as language requirements. Although internships are generally paid by the employer, the remuneration received cannot be expected to finance studies at Les Roches.
PAYMENTS
Payments by bank transfer are to be made to:
UBS SA, 1002 Lausanne SWITZERLAND
Beneficiary’s Name: GESTHOTEL SA, Hotel Management School Les Roches
Account Number: 243-H6167514.0
Swift Address: UBSWCHZH80A
IBAN: CH1600243243H61675140
Please make sure that the bank indicates the student’s name on the payment advice slip for the bank transaction.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SWISS NATIONALS AND C PERMIT HOLDERS
Swiss passport holders and students living in Switzerland with a C permit, can benefit from a special reduction on the tuition fee as follows:
- Swiss Hotel Association Diplôme: total reduction of CHF. 15,000.- (CHF. 5,000 per year)
- BBA completition: Total reduction of CHF. 5,000 (CHF. 2,500.- per semester)
- BSc program: total reduction of CHF. 19,750.-
- MBA program: a total reduction of CHF. 5,000.- (or CHF. 1,250.- per module)
- Postgraduate program: reduction of CHF. 2,500.- per semester.
If you would like some further information on the above conditions, please contact: info@lesroches.edu
LOAN INFORMATION FOR CANADIAN & FRENCH STUDENTS
Students Loans for Canadian Students
In Canada, government students assistance, which can include loans, bursaries and grants, is available for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees or protected persons with assessed financial need. The federal and provincial/territorial assistance programs are jointly administered through the student's province/territory of residence under the Canada Student Loan Program.
Online applications are recommended because they are generally processes quicker than paper applications. To apply please go to the Website www.canlearn.ca and follow these steps:
- Choose Language
- On Line Tools
- Provincial and Federal Services
- Provincial and Territorial Student Assistance Office
- Click on your province of residence and follow the steps to apply for a student loan
- School Codes to apply - Les Roches: QPDH
Students Loans for French Students
BNP Paribas offers to French students the opportunity to obtain a student loan to finance your studies at Les Roches. Please click here for more information.
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