The school-based apprenticeship on our campus, the Hotel Communications Specialist EFZ (HoKo) is only offered in German. To start the application process, we invite you to read the information on this page carefully, prepare your documents and complete the online application.

Are you the right candidate for this apprenticeship?

When reviewing your application for the apprenticeship as a Hotel Communications Specialist EFZ (HoKo), our admissions team will consider the following aspects:

  • School reports, tests and grades
  • Language skills
  • Personality and motivation
  • Taster day reports
  • Letter of motivation

Do you have questions for our admissions team?

Admissions Requirements for the HOKO

Age: You must turn 16 within the first six months of the program in order to complete the full training in all areas. Please also note: To be eligible to live on campus, you must be at least 16 years old at the start of the program. For younger students, alternatives such as the Lehrlingshaus or Casa Florentini in Chur are available.

Taster reports: Participation in three taster days as a hotel communication specialist (HoKo) EFZ or in a related profession is mandatory. The three taster days must be completed in a hotel or restaurant. 

A list of companies that offer taster days can be found here in our FAQ.

School visit: Participation in an EHL Campus Passugg "Open Day", "Schuppertag" or school visit.

Previous Education Requirements: Completed compulsory lower secondary education (referred to as "Sekundarstufe I", "Secondary School Level A", "Niveau Sek", or "Level 1" depending on the canton) is required. Graduates of lower levels such as Realschule (e.g., Secondary School Level B, C, or E) do not meet the admission criteria.

Languages: The language of instruction for the apprenticeship is German. You should also have a basic knowledge of English and French or Italian.

If you have any questions or uncertainties regarding the admission criteria, please contact our Admissions Team.

Start Dates & Deadlines

Application Deadlines: To guarantee a place on the course, we recommend that you complete your entrance test at the end of the 2nd year, or at the beginning of the 3rd year of the upper-secondary level of Swiss education.

Admission procedures are conducted on a rolling basis. However, the earlier you apply, the earlier your application will be considered.  

The apprenticeship starts in August of every year. (The semester schedule below is subject to change).

Spring semester

  • January: Internship semester for the 1st and 2nd apprenticeship years.  Check-in for 3rd year apprenticeships.
  • Easter break
  • After Easter break : Qualification procedure for the 3rd year apprenticeships (Hoko)

Fall semester / start of the apprenticeship year

  • August: Check-in for 1st & 2nd apprenticeship years.  Internship semester for 3rd apprenticeship year.
  • Autumn holidays
  • Mid-December: Start of internship for 1st and 2nd year apprenticeships.

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