A Level pathway with a hospitality management focus
Cambridge A Levels at Chantemerle, with one day a week at SHMS in Caux
Applications now open for September 2027
Build your academic future. Experience hospitality management in practice.
A proposed two-year pathway combining A Levels at Chantemerle with one day per week of practical hospitality learning at the prestigious Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) in Caux. Students would work towards A-Level qualifications and an SHMS Access Programme Certificate, with the possibility of entering SHMS directly in Semester 2, subject to successful completion and entry requirements.
The pathway is designed for students interested in hospitality, business and management who want to prepare for higher education while discovering the industry. The programme is planned for September 2027.
Cambridge A levels pathway meets practical experience
Students would follow their A-Level programme at Chantemerle and attend SHMS one day per week throughout four semesters. Small classes and personalised guidance at Chantemerle would support academic progress, while regular visits to Caux would provide hands-on learning in a hospitality school environment.
A-Level subject
Business
Management, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship; particularly encouraged by our partner SHMS.
A-Level subject
Mathematics
Budgeting, cost control, data analysis and revenue management.
A-Level subject
Economics
Understanding markets, pricing, tourism demand and international business.
Language preparation and entry requirements
Students take two compulsory courses alongside their A Levels:
English as a Second Language, preparing for Cambridge B2 certification
Introduction to French, supporting everyday communication and integration in Switzerland
Neither is an A-Level examination subject.
Entry to the SHMS Access Programme typically requires IELTS 4.5. Direct progression to SHMS Semester 2 requires IELTS 5.5 or an equivalent qualification accepted by SHMS, together with the other entry requirements.
Discover the world of hospitality
The proposed SHMS curriculum includes:
Introduction to Hospitality
Food & Beverage Service
Kitchen Operations
Food & Beverage Cost Control
Hospitality Design
Industry Projects and Visits
Through practical classes and projects, students would develop teamwork, communication, organisation and an understanding of hospitality operations.
Qualifications and progression
Students would work towards their A-Level qualifications and a dedicated SHMS Access Programme Certificate.
The hospitality curriculum would be designed to cover the equivalent of SHMS’s first semester. Successful students who meet the applicable entry requirements could therefore progress directly into Semester 2 at SHMS.
A Levels would also support applications to other higher-education programmes, according to each institution’s requirements.
Programme at a glance
Duration
Two academic years
Locations
Chantemerle and SHMS Caux
Format
A-Level studies with one SHMS vocational day per week
Planned start
September 2027
Interested in this pathway? Applications are now open for September 2027.
Contact Chantemerle to discuss your academic goals, explore the A-Level hospitality pathway and begin your application.
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