Pathway to English Proficiency

Strengthen your English – start your studies with confidence

Your Glion Bachelor’s or Master’s degree offers a perfect launchpad into the business of hospitality; and now you can also take your English language skills to the next level – opening up a world of career possibilities.

Our Pathway to English Proficiency program delivers intensive English language classes throughout your first semester. Learning alongside your fellow peers, you’ll sharpen your communication skills and build the confidence to thrive in an international environment.

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Entry criteria


Bachelor’s

Provided you are enrolled in a Glion Bachelor’s degree, you can join the Pathway to English Proficiency as long as you meet one of the accepted English language requirements, such as:

  • IELTS 5.0 overall (min. 4.5 in each subscore)

Other equivalent and recognized English language tests may also be accepted.

Master’s

Provided you are enrolled in a Glion Master’s degree starting in Switzerland, you can join the Pathway to English Proficiency as long as you meet one of the accepted English language requirements, such as:

  • IELTS 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subscore)

Other equivalent and recognized English language tests may also be accepted.

Why join?


The program is ideal if you:

  • Prefer to sharpen your English language skills alongside your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree studies.
  • Learn best within a supportive environment.

What and how you will learn


Our expert teachers help you master:

  • Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
  • Academic and professional communication
  • Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills

 

You will learn:

  • 60 hours of intensive English classes in small groups and one-to-one sessions.
  • 120 hours of guided self-study to reinforce your progress.
  • Support from teachers who personalize lessons to your goals.
  • Enjoy a vibrant classroom experience as you learn alongside students from other countries.
  • You’ll take progress tests throughout the semester, and a final English test to confirm your level before continuing with your Bachelor’s degree*.

The essentials – Bachelor’s


Location: Glion campus, Switzerland
Intake: Fall 2026
Duration: 15 weeks (Experiential Year semester 1)
Additional tuition fee: CHF 2,500
Entry requirement: you must be enrolled in a Glion Bachelor’s degree

 

*Bachelor’s degree progression:

To progress to the BSc Year One you will need to achieve:

  • IELTS 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 per subscore)

 

After the program – internship

The Pathway to English Proficiency completes at the end of your Experiential Year first semester. For your semester 2 professional internship, we strongly recommend choosing a position in a country where the predominant language is not your mother tongue. This will give you more opportunities to practice your newly acquired English skills to cement what you have learned.

The essentials – Master’s


Location: Glion or Bulle campus, Switzerland
Intake: Fall 2026
Duration: 15 weeks (during semester 1)
Additional tuition fee: CHF 2,500
Entry requirement: you must be enrolled in a Glion Master’s degree starting in Switzerland.

 

*Master’s degree progression:

To progress to the MSc Semester 2, you will need to achieve:

  • IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 per subscore)