Swiss School Consulting Connects EHL and Attitude Hotels to Develop Hospitality Education in Mauritius
Creating International Education Partnerships Through Strategic Connections
International education development often begins with bringing the right organisations together.
Swiss School Consulting played this role in the development of the relationship between EHL Group in Switzerland and Attitude Hotels in Mauritius, creating the initial synergy between two organisations with complementary ambitions in hospitality education and professional training.
The collaboration subsequently led to the creation of Attitude Academy VET by EHL, bringing Swiss hospitality education expertise to Mauritius.
This project illustrates Swiss School Consulting’s approach to international education partnerships, educational brand development and cross-border expansion.
From Switzerland to Mauritius: Attitude Academy VET by EHL
In March 2024, Attitude Hotels and EHL announced the launch of Attitude Academy VET by EHL, the first VET by EHL centre in Mauritius.
The Academy provides vocational education and training in three areas:
- Culinary
- Food & Beverage Service
- Hotel Rooms Division
The programmes combine academic learning with practical experience in the hospitality industry and are based on EHL’s educational framework.
The model enables participants to develop professional hospitality skills while remaining closely connected to the realities of hotel operations.
Read EHL’s official announcement about Attitude Academy VET by EHL
Attitude Hotels also presents the Academy and its programmes through its dedicated careers platform.
Discover Attitude Academy VET by EHL
The Role of Swiss School Consulting
Swiss School Consulting’s role was at the upstream stage of the partnership: creating the connection and synergy between EHL and Attitude Hotels.
This is an important part of international education development.
Successful projects require more than identifying a recognised educational brand. They require understanding the objectives of both parties, identifying complementary interests and bringing together organisations capable of developing a credible and sustainable project.
In this case, Swiss School Consulting identified the potential alignment between a leading Swiss hospitality education institution and an established Mauritian hospitality group.
The resulting relationship demonstrates how Swiss education expertise can be successfully connected with strong local operators in international markets.
A Model for International Education Development
The Attitude–EHL project also illustrates a broader trend in international education.
Educational institutions increasingly have opportunities to extend their expertise beyond their home campuses through strategic partnerships, licensing models, academic collaborations, vocational training centres and other forms of international brand development.
At the same time, investors, hotel groups, school owners and education organisations in international markets are seeking established academic expertise and recognised educational brands.
The challenge is to bring the appropriate partners together and structure a project around a genuine strategic fit.
This is precisely where an independent education advisor and international network can create value.
Developing Swiss Education Projects Internationally
Through its international network and more than 30 years of experience in Swiss private education, Swiss School Consulting works with education institutions, investors and organisations seeking to develop projects connected with Swiss education.
These projects may include international school development, educational partnerships, brand licensing, franchising, hospitality education, vocational education and strategic expansion into new markets.
The objective is not simply to export a name. It is to identify partnerships in which the educational institution, local partner and market can create sustainable long-term value.
The relationship created between EHL and Attitude Hotels in Mauritius provides a concrete example of this approach.
Exploring an International Education Partnership?
Swiss School Consulting advises education institutions, school groups, investors and organisations seeking to develop, acquire or expand education projects internationally.