ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Students who wish to enroll in one of our programs need to meet all the admissions requirements of their program of interest. Please click on the program to quickly access to its admissions requirements:

• Bachelor in Business Administration Hospitality (BBA - Hospitality) / Hotel Management Diploma
• Bachelor of Business Administration Completion (Direct entry to semester 6 or 7)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Golf Management

BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITALITY (BBA - HOSPITALITY) / HOTEL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA

In this section you will find detailed information about the application requirements for the Les Roches Marbella Bachelor in Business Administration (Hospitality) degree and the Hotel Management Diploma:

• Normally 18 years old and above. Students can be under that age provided they are 18 years old by the time they start their 1st internship.
• A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and a non-refundable application fee of 300 Euros.
• An official copy of your High School Diploma or equivalent. Students must have completed their full higher secondary education (IB, A Levels, 2º Bachillerato, Abitur, Baccaulareate, Gymnasium, or the High School Diploma) or at least six years of secondary education and provide evidence, supported by complete information on the school, including school transcript and/or certificate of public examination (including an explanatory note of the grading system).
• A complete CV. Pre-Study Plan brief essay stating the reasons why you choose to study Hospitality Management at Les Roches Marbella. Post Study Plan stating your future professional goals after graduating.
  
• If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following official certificate and scores:
  • TOEFL : minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test or 61 IBT.
    
  • Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade C - Please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.
    
  • IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score 5.0 and min. 5.0 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
    
  • All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission. If on application, your official English test results are not available, applicants will be required to take the Les Roches Marbella English entrance exam, and provide your official English results thereafter.
    
• A valid medical certificate.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COMPLETION (DIRECT ENTRY TO SEMESTER 6 OR 7)

In addition to the above admission requirements, semester 6 and 7 direct entry candidates must meet the following entry requirements:

• A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and a non-refundable application fee of 300 Euros (for new students only).
  
• Students must hold one of the following:
  • Les Roches Higher Diploma in Hotel Management or Hotel Management Diploma.
  • Diploma of a Hotel Management School or other recognized diploma with a minimum of 2,5 year program accepted by Les Roches Marbella.
  • Senior year status (completion of 3 years of university studies) in a hospitality or tourism program with 80 transferable USA credits or 180 ECTS and corresponding internship experience.
    
  • Applications from students wishing to transfer from other programs or other Hotel Schools will be considered. Appropriate entry level will be determined according to their qualifications; therefore, candidates are required to submit an official program outline and transcript of previous studies.
    
• Copies of work experience certificates in the hotel industry if applicable.
  
• If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following official certificate and scores: 
  • TOEFL : minimum score of 550 points for the paper based test or 79-80 for the internet based test.*
    
  • Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade B - Please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.
    
  • IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score 5.5 and min. 5.5 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
    
  • All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission. If on application, your official English test results are not available, applicants will be required to take the Les Roches Marbella English entrance exam, and provide your official English results thereafter.

Please note: the admissions requirements are guidelines and are subject to change at any time.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

• Normally 21 years old and above.
  
• A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and a non-refundable application fee of 300 Euros.
  
• A complete CV. Pre-Study Plan (brief essay stating the reasons why you choose to study Hospitality Management at Les Roches Marbella). Post Study Plan stating your future professional goals after graduating, dated and signed.
  
• Must hold a Bachelor Degree or Diploma (preferably in the areas of Tourism, Business Administration, Economics) from an accredited institution of higher learning in non-hospitality field supported by the university transcript and copy of university degree obtained. Applications from non-degree, candidates with a minimum of 3 years of documented work experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. Non-degree holders will receive a Professional Development Diploma.
  
• A reference letter of a professional or academic nature.
  
• If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following official certificate and scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test or 61 IBT.* 
  • Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade C - Please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.
    
  • IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score 5.0 and min. 5.0 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
    
  • All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission. If on application, your official English test results are not available, applicants will be required to take the Les Roches Marbella English entrance exam, and provide your official English results thereafter.
    
• A valid medical certificate.

Please note: the admissions requirements are guidelines and are subject to change at any time.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GOLF MANAGEMENT

• Normally 21 years old and above.
• A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and a non-refundable application fee of 300 Euros.
• A complete CV. Pre-Study Plan (brief essay stating the reasons why you choose to study Hospitality Management at Les Roches Marbella). Post Study Plan stating your future professional goals after graduating, dated and signed.
• Must hold a Bachelor Degree or Diploma (preferably in the areas of Tourism, Business Administration, Economics) from an accredited institution of higher learning in non-hospitality field supported by the university transcript and copy of university degree obtained. Applications from non-degree, candidates with a minimum of 3 years of documented work experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. Non-degree holders will receive a Professional Development Diploma.
• A reference letter of a professional or academic nature.
• If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following official certificate and scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test or 61 IBT.*
    
  • Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade C - Please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.
  • IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score 5.0 and min. 5.0 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
  • All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission. If on application, your official English test results are not available, applicants will be required to take the Les Roches Marbella English entrance exam, and provide your official English results thereafter.
• A valid medical certificate.

Please note: the admissions requirements are guidelines and are subject to change at any time.

Do you need to undertake the IELTS to meet our Admissions Requirements? Les Roches Marbella is an official IELTS testing center. Find out all you need to know at the British Council.

 IELTS testing dates 2013:
 

• Saturday 24th August 2013
• Saturday 28th September 2013
• Saturday 9th November 2013