Welcome to Le Bouveret - César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Welcome to Le Bouveret
www.ritz.edu
professional centre césar ritz
THINGS TO REMEMBER
STUDENT LIFE
DEAR STUDENTS,
Le Bouveret
It is a great pleasure to introduce you to the Valais, the
birthplace of the legendary hotelier, César Ritz.
The Professional Centre César Ritz is located in Le
Bouveret, a small, French-speaking town on the shores
of Lake Geneva, in a magnificent building dating back to
the early 1900’s.
Before becoming “The Hotelier of Kings” and “The King
of Hoteliers”, young César chose to leave his home to go
abroad to gain knowledge and experience. With hard
work, new ideas, flair and a touch of class, he was able
to accomplish an unprecedented career in the hospitality
industry and rose to legendary status.
Switzerland
At César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, our philosophy
is impregnated with the values that made the above
success story possible and we will make sure that you
receive first-class training. It is our mission to provide
you with the best education possible and enable you to
achieve a successful career in the hospitality industry.
All the members of our faculty and staff are dedicated to
this mission but it is up to you to take advantage of their
wealth of knowledge. Please remember to get to know
your fellow students; there is so much to gain from all
the different cultures that are present here.
I'm looking forward to welcoming you to César Ritz
Colleges Switzerland.
Our modern student accommodation and surrounding
26,000 m² park and gardens make the Professional
Centre César Ritz one of the most attractive and
beautifully situated hotel schools in Switzerland!
Ronan Fitzgerald
Managing Director
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
With its yacht harbour, Le Bouveret is a summer
lakeside resort with easy access to major cities and
towns in Switzerland including Geneva, Lausanne
and Montreux; and only minutes away from the
French border and the town of Evian. Geneva airport
can be reached by train in about an hour and a half;
Zurich airport in approximately three. With such
a centrally located campus it is easy to travel throughout
Europe on weekends.
Founded in 1291, Switzerland has almost always been
politically neutral and is now the most politically stable
country in the world. The safe environment, natural
beauty, cleanliness, cultural and linguistic diversity, and
Swiss reputation for excellence and professionalism
add to the experience.
The transport and tourism infrastructures are among
the best in the world, making it very easy and
comfortable for visitors to travel around the country.
Switzerland is centrally located in Europe, giving
students the opportunity to visit and experience other
European countries.
Small Country, Big Heart
Switzerland and Tourism
Consisting
of
26
cantons (or states),
Switzerland is located
in the heart of Europe
and surrounded by
five countries: Italy,
France,
Austria,
Germany, and Liechtenstein. The total
population is approximately 7.6 million,
of
which
twenty
percent are expatriates. The largest cities
in Switzerland are:
Zurich (centre for
business and finance);
Basel (cultural capital); Geneva (home
of the United Nations
and International Red
Cross); Bern (capital
of the country); and
(Olympic
Lausanne
c apit al ). A lthough
Switzerland is a very
small country, four
languages are spoken:
German in the north and east; French in the west;
Italian in the south; and Romansh in the south-eastern
region.
Considered as the
birthplace of tourism,
people from all
over the world visit
Switzerland for its
natural beauty and
outstanding
quality
of service. This tiny
nation has 5,600
hotels that provide
accommodation
for
more than 35 million
guests every year!
The Swiss hospitality
industry
not
only
welcomes many international
visitors
but also employs a
truly international
work force. This is
reflected in Swiss
hotel management
schools in terms
of the curriculum
offered and the mix
of the student population. In a country
that has some of the
most prestigious hotel management schools in the
world, the quality of the country’s human resources is
second to none, ensuring an extensive supply of highly
qualified staff for the industry.
www.bouveret.ch
Culture and Leisure
www.aseh.ch
www.myswitzerland.com
Switzerland’s mountains, valleys, lakes and glaciers
offer students year-round opportunities for outdoor
activities such as skiing, skating, paragliding, rafting,
sailing, mountain biking and horse riding. Worldrenowned exhibitions and festivals take place
throughout the calendar year satisfying all cultural
tastes in music from pop to jazz to classical. In short,
Switzerland offers an extensive range of sporting and
cultural activities.
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How to get to
the Professional Centre César Ritz
By Car from: Geneva/Lausanne/Montreux
By Plane
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There are three major international airports in Switzerland:
Geneva, Zurich and Basel. Geneva Airport is the closest to the
school. Flight reservations need to be made well in advance
of your starting date, in particular if you start your semester
in January (just after the Christmas and New Year holidays),
or in July (European summer holidays) as many flights are fully
booked early in the year.
Take the A9 motorway direction Brig/Simplon until the Villeneuve exit 16
Drive for approximately 12 km following the sign to Evian
When entering Le Bouveret, stay on the main road through the village
in the direction of Evian and you will find the college on your left-hand side
By Car from: Zurich/Bern/Fribourg
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Take the A12 motorway direction Bern/Fribourg/Vevey. In Vevey, follow the sign to Brig/Simplon
on the A9 until the Villeneuve exit 16
Drive for approximately 12 km following the sign to Evian
When entering Le Bouveret, stay on the main road through the village in the direction of Evian
and you will find the college on your left-hand side
All three airports have their own railway station with regular service
to the town of Le Bouveret. Each start of term, a Welcome Desk is
set up directly in front of the “Arrivals” exit at Geneva Airport. It is
open from 8:30 to 23:00 hrs. Friday until Sunday prior to the start
of term. Senior students will welcome you at the desk, help you buy
the train ticket and ensure you take the correct train to Le Bouveret.
By Car from: Milan (Italy)/Tunnel Gran San Bernardo/Martigny
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By Train
Take the A4/autostrada Milano-Torino and follow the sign to the Gran San Bernardo for 105 km
Merge onto A5/E25 direction Aosta/Gran San Bernardo for 64 km
Merge onto E27 Tunnel Grand Saint Bernard for 35 km
Exit the tunnel (Swiss side), follow the sign to Lausanne for 72 km and take
motorway exit 17 to Aigle
Drive for approximately 12 km following the sign to Evian
When entering Le Bouveret, stay on the main road and drive through the village direction Evian,
soon the college will appear on your left-hand side
Switzerland offers an efficient network of train connections.
It is possible to go directly by train from Geneva to Le Bouveret
(changing trains in St-Maurice). The ticket costs CHF 40. Trains
from Geneva Airport usually depart every two hours and take
approximately two hours to Le Bouveret.
Direct trains from Zurich Airport with a change in Lausanne take
nearly three hours so we recommend you book your flight through
to Geneva even though you may stop over in Zurich.
Germany
Basel
France
Train schedules normally change once per year even
though in most cases the changes are not significant. Please visit the website of the Swiss Railways
(www.rail.ch) to check for updated departure and arrival times. There you will also find interesting
information about travelling in Switzerland by train, student passes, European connections, etc.
Zurich
Liechtenstein
Luzern
Austria
Bern
Half-Fare Train Pass
We highly recommend you to buy the half-fare train
pass. This allows you to travel anywhere in Switzerland
at half the regular price of a ticket for a train, bus or boat. If you
buy the pass upon arrival in Switzerland it will immediately save
you fifty percent on your trip from the airport to Le Bouveret.
The pass costs CHF 165 per year.
Lausanne
LE BOUVERET
BRIG
Geneva
Italy
Milano
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Combined with the half-fare card, you can also buy the “Voie 7” pass that allows you to travel in second class for
free after 19:00 hrs. You must be between the ages of 19-25 to be eligible for this pass and it costs CHF 99 per
year.
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Dress Code
Don‘t Forget
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland expects all students to dress and present
themselves in business attire. When students are scheduled in class or are
participating in formal or special occasions, business attire must be worn by
everyone, unless announced otherwise. This includes the college name badge
and pin which should be worn at all times with business dress. Examples of
business dress are provided below, but the overall appearance of a student
should be discreet, conservative and professional.
Outside of these hours, on weekends from Friday after class to Sunday night,
during holidays when there are no classes and during the summer break,
casual dress, including jeans, t-shirts, shorts and flip-flops may be adopted
but students are expected to ensure that garments are in good taste and in
good repair (for example, no ripped jeans).
Male Students
You should wear dark suits with matching trousers (blue, grey, brown or
black), a classic collared long-sleeved shirt and a tie. Cardigans/pullovers worn
under jackets are permitted as long as they are v-neck and the tie is visible.
You should also bring black leather shoes with laces, and black socks.
You must have your hair cut to the regulated length above the collar and
not coloured. "Skin-head” type haircuts are not allowed due to their
unprofessional look and the connotations involved with such haircuts.
Earrings and piercings of any kind are not permitted. You must be cleanshaven at all times or have a well-trimmed beard or moustache when you
come to classes or special events. During the term, you may not start growing
a beard or moustache, or dye your hair.
Female Students
You should wear "clean line" skirts/dresses/trousers with coordinating/
matching jackets and a blouse or top. No skirts/dresses should be more than
7 cm above the knees. No t-shirts, polo shirts and/or transparent clothing are
allowed. Cardigans/pullovers worn under jackets are permitted as long as
they are v-neck. You should also bring plain, black closed leather shoes with
a small heel, and skin-coloured stockings.
Generally most items are available in town or in the region and you will
be able to purchase whatever you need. You will notice, however, that
the prices are usually more expensive than they would be in your country.
What to Bring
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At least two business suits to wear to class,
training, interviews and special occasions
Minimum of five long-sleeved shirts or blouses with a classic collar
and a couple of ties/scarves
Wool scarf, hat, gloves, winter jacket and snow boots
(it can be very cold in winter)
Sports clothes and shoes
Pyjamas, nightdresses, bathrobe and slippers
Laptop computer (if you own one it is advisable to bring it along)
Dictionaries
Calculator
220 volts round prongs/European connector
The school also encourages you to bring your country’s traditional costume
and/or formal dress for special events or functions.
Other Items You Might Choose to Bring
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Small travel radio, iPod and alarm clock
Hair dryer (220 volts)
Beach towel (Switzerland offers great opportunities to swim
in the summer and in winter, trips are organized to thermal spas
and heated swimming pools in the area)
Ski or snowboard equipment (there will be plenty of opportunities
during your stay to enjoy the slopes and it is also possible to rent ski
equipment for the day or the entire season)
Hiking boots (the Alps offer great opportunities for hiking)
Any other sports equipment (e.g. tennis/squash/badminton racket,
golf clubs or bicycle) N.B. bicycles must be insured and registered
annually and the school does not supply a storage room
We also advise you to bring several passport photos as these will be required
for a variety of membership cards and passes.
You should refrain from wearing excessive jewelry or the use of extensive
make-up, perfume and hair colour. Piercings are limited to one per ear.
What NOT to Bring
Visible tattoos are unacceptable.
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For safety reasons, you are not allowed to keep or use ironing equipment or
cooking appliances in your room (e.g. kettles, heating elements, rice cookers,
toasters). Kettles to boil water and microwaves are available in the residential
areas. Pets are forbidden in the living quarters provided by the school.
Also, it is forbidden to bring or possess firearms, knives or any weapons
and illegal drugs. Drugs issued on prescription by a registered doctor are
permitted. Possession and consumption of alcohol is forbidden on campus
except in the Food and Beverage outlets. Students are not permitted to bring
alcohol, purchased externally on to the campus. You do not need to bring
your own linen, as they are being provided on campus.
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Administrative Information
Term Dates
Medical Insurance
2011Fall
3October - 16December
2012 Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
9 January - 23March
9April - 22June
9 July - 21September
8October - 21December
2013 Winter
Spring
7 January - 22March
8April - 21June
The Swiss law on health insurance makes it compulsory for any resident in Switzerland, except European Community
(EU) students, to be insured with a Swiss-based health insurance company. As a student resident (B) permit holder,
you will automatically enter into this category and will be therefore covered for health, accidents and travel during
your studies, internships in Switzerland and abroad (worldwide coverage, except USA) by Allianz Worldwide Care
(AWC).
The cost of the insurance for students under 30 years old is CHF 175 per month. For students above 30 years old, the
cost of insurance is CHF 195 per month. If you are a Swiss or EU citizen, you have the possibility to keep your own
insurance, provided that you can submit an insurance policy that is approved by the Swiss government. Please provide
your EHIC card (European Health Insurance Card) upon arrival.
Your Arrival
We are looking forward to welcoming you between 9:00 and 22:30 hrs on Friday,
Saturday or Sunday prior to the start of the term. You are required to inform the
school of your arrival date and time prior to your arrival.
For early or late arrivals you may be charged an extra fee. Should you
be unable to arrive during the days and times indicated, please contact
the college immediately.
Student Account
On arrival at the Professional Centre César Ritz, the student account of CHF 3,000
paid upon registration will be activated under your name at the college. This
account is not subject to interest rates and may not be used for any personal
expenses such as telephone fees, fines, outstanding bills or school fees.
The student account of CHF 3,000 is usually sufficient for six months
(i.e. two terms of study) for textbooks, service and kitchen uniforms, medical
insurance, as well as a student resident (B) permit.
For Culinary Arts students, your knife set and personal uniform should be paid
for in cash upon arrival.
In week three of each term, all students will receive a payment request of
CHF 3,000 for the following term. This down payment must be made for the
reservation of your room and course registration for the next term. This down
payment will then be deducted from the payment request sent out in week 11
of each term.
Students leaving for an internship in Switzerland or continuing their studies at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
will be required to restock their student account.
English Placement
All non-native English speaking students without an official TOEFL/IELTS score, including those who took the online
Oxford Placement Test will need to take an English Placement Test upon arrival. Should the score be below the
required minimum level, you will be advised to enrol in the English Language Programme. Once the English level is
achieved, you will then be allowed to start the programme in which you have enrolled.
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Doctors and Hospitals
When you are at the campus, our local doctors are in Le Bouveret next to the town pharmacy and in Vionnaz. To
make sure that the related treatment is covered by insurance, you must only use the school doctors or the hospitals in
Aigle or Monthey. If you wish to see a different doctor, you should make sure that the college’s insurance will cover
the related expenses and make your own arrangements for transport. If possible, appointments should be made
outside of class time and must be made through the Head of Housekeeping.
During your internship, if you need to be hospitalized for a planned operation (e.g. surgery) you must be hospitalized
in the Canton of Valais. However, if it is an emergency, you can go to the hospital nearest to your in-training location.
At all times, the Resident Assistants are able to provide assistance and further information.
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Stay Connected
Main Building
Basement
Getting Settled
Housekeeping
Laundry/uniforms
Our student accommodation is designed to offer you the
comfort and privacy needed in which to study or relax. All
of the bedrooms are non-smoking and are cleaned weekly
and restocked with fresh towels and linen. Rooms are allocated
on a first come, first served basis. When the campus is fully booked,
off-campus accommodation may be provided.
Student Administration and Billing/
Director of Administration
Students’ laundry
and ironing boards
Culinary Arts Academy
office
Escoffier kitchen
Leadership Programme
Director
Academic
Administration
Director of Operations
and Student Affairs
Main Building
Ground Floor
Standard Rooms
Standard double rooms are modern and comfortable and have a
private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are spacious and furnished
with a desk, office chair and sufficient storage and cupboard space.
Rooms are also equipped with wireless Internet connection.
Badrutt Room
Back office
Main kitchen
Programme Directors
César’s Lounge
Reception
Main entrance
Administration
César Ritz dining room
Deluxe Rooms
Available for single and double occupancy and offering the same features
as the standard rooms, deluxe rooms include additional equipment such
as TV, refrigerator and private safe.
Single Superior Deluxe Rooms
Key System
All single superior deluxe rooms are located in our brand-new Bellevue II
building and equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a safe. To
help with getting a good night’s sleep, these rooms are furnished with
a 120 cm wide bed and offer a magnificient view over Lake Geneva.
The Professional Centre César Ritz has a key system that
enables you to enter all the main doors of the building
with your room key. The main doors are locked from
22:00 to 8:00 hrs, but will open with your key.
Holiday Periods
Cellphones
You may decide to stay on campus during the term breaks at an
additional daily charge.
When arriving at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland you will
be required to purchase a cellphone which is connected
to the César Ritz Colleges' network (configured only
for use in Switzerland). You are allowed unlimited free
calling to any of your fellow students. SMS, MMS and
data are also included. You will be provided with more
information about the phone network upon arrival.
Resident Assistants
Mail System
Parents and friends should address their mail to you as
follows:
First name and Surname (in English)
Student number (if known)
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
Route Cantonale 51
1897 Le Bouveret
Switzerland
Mail is collected in the morning by the class representative
and distributed in class.
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Internet
Wireless Internet is available throughout the school. To
access the network, you will need to get the SSID name
and password from the IT department upon arrival.
E-mail
Resident
Assistants
(RA’s)
are senior students living on
campus whose responsibility is
to enhance the overall quality
of residential life. They also
act as liaisons between the
administration and the student
body. Please do not hesitate
to contact the RA’s if
you have any questions
about college, social or
personal issues during your
stay at César Ritz Colleges
Switzerland. The RA’s are
here to help you!
Upon arrival you will receive your own lifelong e-mail
address to stay in touch with the César Ritz family.
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On Campus
César Ritz Dining
TV and Video
Computer Lab and Drop-in Lab
Library
The César Ritz dining room is open Monday to Friday for
lunch and dinner. In the dining room, our second term
students will serve you three-course meals or theme
buffets to practice their service skills.
On the ground floor of the Bellevue building, you
will find a television room fitted with a home cinema
TV, a DVD player linked to satellite. There is also
a flat-screen TV situated in the César’s Lounge
where sports events and news are displayed all
day long.
The computer lab is equipped with thirty personal
computers and all necessary software is installed
including standard programmes like MS Office and
other hospitality-based packages. More computers
are available anytime in the drop-in lab located on the
second floor. At the beginning of each term, you are
offered a printing quota equivalent to CHF 30. Please
note that the computer lab is not available during term
breaks unless expressly stated otherwise.
The library holds over 4,000 books and over 40 journal
titles. The largest collections are within the gastronomy
and hospitality subjects. The library also has databases,
CD’s and DVD’s.
Lakeview
The
Restaurant offers breakfast,
lunch and dinner. On the
weekend, brunch and dinner
are served.
César’s Lounge
César’s Lounge is the
place to meet people on
campus. Open all week,
it offers all kinds of
beverages and a variety
of snacks.
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Laundry
Facilities
Washing machines,
dryers, ironing boards
and irons are available
for your use in both
the main building and
the Bellevue building. All
machines are operated
with prepaid cards that
can be purchased at the
Reception.
Study Area
There is a quiet study area available most of the evenings
in the main building where students can benefit from a
personal tutor. We also have a student monitoring system
enabling stronger students to help their classmates.
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Getting Around
Within Walking Distance –
Le Bouveret Village
Public Transportation
The Swiss public transportation system is wonderful and allows easy travelling within Switzerland and surrounding
countries. From the campus, the train, bus and boat can be reached in less than five minutes.
For more information about train, boat and bus schedules visit: www.rail.ch, www.cgn.ch.
Shops
Supermarket
• Migros
• Denner
Other
• Newsagent • Hair dresser
Post Office
Restaurants and Bars
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Le Bouveret Campus
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Main building
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Main entry / Reception
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Residence Bellevue
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Classrooms
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Student Club/BBQ area
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Garden
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Soccer field
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Staff/visitor parking
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The post office is located on the main road (Route
Cantonale). It is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to
11:30 hrs and 14:30 to 18:00 hrs, on Saturdays from
9:00 to 11:00 hrs and is closed on Sunday. The local post
office also offers a banking service.
• Bakery
• Bellevue
• Central Pub
• La Batelière
• Le Colibri
• La Fringale
(take-away)
Banks
Pharmacy
During the induction period, bank representatives will
visit the school to register students who are interested.
As a bank account holder, you will receive a bank
card that can be used to withdraw cash at all banks in
Switzerland as well as ATM machines. Should you wish
to transfer money in and out of Switzerland, you can do
so through your bank account via Western Union. The
local “Banque Cantonale” is located on the main road in
Le Bouveret, just three minutes walk from the campus.
Also along the main road is the “Raiffeisen Bank”, next
to the pharmacy. Both banks have an ATM for cash
withdrawals available 24 hours
per day.
The pharmacy is located on the main road in
Le Bouveret, just three minutes walk from the school.
The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday from 8:00
to 12:00 hrs and 14:00 to 18:30 hrs, on Saturdays from
8:00 to 12:00 hrs and 14:00 to 17:00 hrs. On Sundays
the pharmacy opens for emergencies from 11:00 to
12:00 hrs.
Cost of Living
Parking Students owning or renting a car are requested to register their cars at reception. Outdoor spaces can be rented per
term for a fee. No refund will be given should a student decide to cancel the lease before the end of the term without
valid reason. While the construction of the new building is underway parking spaces are scarce. We therefore urge all
students to park their cars at the train station, which is 300 meters from school. You are allowed to park cars in the
marked parking spaces of César Ritz Colleges, at the top and bottom, from Monday to Friday, from 18:00 to 07:00
hrs and throughout the weekend unless there is a special event at the school.
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Depending on your lifestyle
and the country you are from,
you should budget a minimum
of CHF 300 per month for
living expenses to allow you to
enjoy not only the school but
also the Swiss lifestyle.
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La Lagune
Le Léman
Le Phare
Le Terminus
Taverne de la Tour
Terrasse du Port
Tonkin Pub
Leisures
Le Bouveret offers a wide
range of activities nearby
and all year round. You
might like to discover
“mini Switzerland” at
the Swiss Vapeur Park
or feel the sun of the
Caribbean at Aquaparc
(to get discounted entry
fees ask the Reception).
During the summer
season you can dive
into
the
outdoor
swimming pool or
Lake Geneva anytime you wish and
participate in water
sports.
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Having Fun
Student Committee
Student Club
The aim of the Student Committee is to represent the entire student body.
The committee works closely with the Student Activities Coordinator
to promote and improve your quality of life. Some of the responsibilities of
the Student Committee are to organize extracurricular activities and speak
on your behalf.
The Student Club, the famous “Dog & Lamppost”,
is located next to the Bellevue building and is run by
the Student Committee. It is generally open on Friday
and Saturday nights.
Remember that you are
encouraged to suggest activities that would interest
you to the Student Committee or the Student Services.
Chances are a fellow student may also be interested.
Get involved and enjoy the
experience!
Check the screen regularly at the Reception as it lists
a variety of themed parties and events.
More activities may be found on
www.ritz.edu under News.
Social Activities
Events and excursions are scheduled
regularly to help enhance your life
outside the campus environment.
This gives you the chance to
develop
your
professional
knowledge and discover the
country where you are living
through such excursions. Some
of these include but are not
limited to city excursions in
and out of Switzerland as well
as sporting trips.
Theme nights and special events
happen regularly. The most famous
celebrations include the Icebreaker
party, the Oriental Moon Festival, and
the summer BBQ.
Hot Places
The surroundings of Le Bouveret offer other
ways to enjoy your stay at the Professional
Centre César Ritz. As a student, you will enjoy
meeting your friends in Montreux as well as in
the summer taking part in the world famous
Montreux Jazz Festival (www.montreuxjazz.
com). Mid-term and birthday parties are also
organized by the Student Committee from time
to time in Lausanne’s clubs such as the D!Club and
the Mad.
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Sports
At César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, learning continues
beyond the classroom walls. This is why the Professional
Centre César Ritz offers ideal study conditions and
leisure facilities. Everyone needs to unwind after a busy
study schedule, therefore our campus has areas for you
to meet fellow students and relax.
We believe that giving you an opportunity to participate
in physical activity allows you to fully develop your
potential. You will, therefore, have the opportunity to
take part in several sports and activities on campus even
daily if you wish to do so.
Team Activities
There are facilities to practice soccer (football) and cricket
on campus. The soccer field, which also serves as a
cricket pitch, is situated at the back of the school.
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We also have the use of an indoor basketball court
at the Ecole des Missions, situated about 300
meters from the campus. See the Student Activities
Coordinator for any information and make use
of these facilities.
Fitness Room
A fully equipped gym is available for students in the
basement of the Bellevue building. The gym is open daily
from 8:00 to 22:00 hrs. Also, on the first floor of the
Bellevue building, there is a work-out room.
Winter Activities
Summer Activities
Although Switzerland is known as an all-seasons
tourist paradise, it is really during the winter months
that the country has a truly breathless array of delights
on offer. From December until April, Switzerland
provides the best opportunities for winter sports
in the world. There are numerous world-class ski
resorts, many of which are located close to the school
(Portes du Soleil, Villars, Verbier, Chamonix) and are
easily accessible by public transport. Ski trips
are organized by the school on most weekends when
snow conditions permit. In general, there is something for every taste including tobogganing, skating,
hockey, ice climbing and mountaineering.
There are many hiking trails around the school and the
surrounding area. The mountainous region is beautiful
and perfect for such adventures. Summer skiing is also
available and very popular so real ski enthusiasts can
quench their desire to ski twelve months a year. The area
is also great for mountain biking and horseback riding.
Because the Le Bouveret Campus is located next to Lake
Geneva, it offers a great opportunity for you to enjoy
swimming, sailing, waterskiing and canoeing.
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What Students Say…
“ Life at César Ritz Colleges
is very dynamic and internationally diverse;
an environment that welcomes you
as a family member for life. ”
Philippe Cavatore (Germany)
“ The cultural mix is very interesting.
It gives me the opportunity
to learn something firsthand
that I could never learn from a book. ”
Christine Onunda (Kenya)
“ Imagine an idyllic landscape
with beautiful lakes, snowy peaks
and green meadows as far as the eye can see.
Many might think it’s the perfect
holiday getaway but for me,
it’s the place I’ve called home
for the past two years – Switzerland. ”
Johan Bin Nasir Yeo (Malaysia)
“ Student life is never boring thanks
to the Student Committee that organizes
a host of events such as hiking trips,
sports days, movie nights,
parties and much more. ”
Nataliya Kopailova (Russia/Kazakhstan)
Professional Centre César Ritz
Route Cantonale 51
1897 Le Bouveret - Switzerland
Tel. +41 24 482 82 82 - Fax +41 24 482 88 99
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09/11
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