The Institute for Hospitality Education is a City & Guilds International approved and accredited centre, which has been in operation since 1993. The syllabi and examinations offered lead to an International Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in the Hospitality Industry.
Our graduates have been successfully rewarded with fulfilling career opportunities both locally and abroad.
The emphasis of our course programmes is on:
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Current and relevant career education. |
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Cost-effective education. |
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Time expedient courses that allow our students to further their education quickly. |
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Work compatible education content and course programmes to allow our students to work and study simultaneously. |
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Time economy without compromising the quality of education. |
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Student mobility, both locally and internationally. |
The Institute seeks to prepare students for entry into industry and to educate them with a marketable education in the shortest possible time. Our 'on-course' employment rate averages at over 85% i.e. 85% of students are recruited into the hospitality industry while they are attending the course programme.
The Institute prides itself on excellent service and on-going care for all students, especially those with special needs. Our results are unsurpassed and we have a proven track record of success.
Key advantages of the Institute's programmes
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The Institute supplies all course material. Students are not required to purchase prescribed material or text books.
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Lecturers are dynamic, qualified and employed within the Hospitality Industry ensuring that their lecture content is current, relevant and in keeping with latest industry trends and practices.
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Lecture venues are secure and centrally located for easy access by students.
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Accommodation, leisure and essential services are within walking distance.
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Our students are able to obtain International Diploma level tuition in one year, as opposed to similar tuition offered by other institutions that require a minimum of three years commitment from the student. This has resulted in the Institute for Hospitality Education (SA) being the most affordable International tuition available in South Africa.
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Our students are supervised and supported by our Registrar and Operations Manager to ensure student welfare and course standards.
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Enrolled students are able to access local and international work positions locally during the programme, and abroad after completion of the programme.
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Our students are able and encouraged to take advantage of full-time employment offered by local hospitality employers to further enhance their experience and exposure and simultaneously allow them to earn an income.
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City & Guilds International qualifications are recognised in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Our students are able to continue their studies with City & Guilds after graduation with ourselves or in any of the countries where City & Guilds is represented. This allows students complete mobility throughout the world should they wish to practice the profession abroad and further their studies on completion of their studies at the Institute for Hospitality Education (SA).
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Our students are able to further their studies abroad through international recognition without having to return to South Africa.
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Pre-arranged recognition of City & Guilds International qualifications with local and international employers allows the students enhanced employment opportunity and credibility.
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Accreditations
The Institute is a member of the following National Professional bodies:
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The South African Chefs Association (SACA) |
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The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) |
The Institute is accredited by:
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The Department of Education: Application for Registration as a Private FET has been made to the Department and is on-going. IHESA has been granted permission to trade legally as a Private FET College and is on the Department's extensions list on the DOE website as Institute for Hospitality Education (PTY) Ltd.
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City & Guilds International: The Institute is an Approved Tuition and Examination Centre and is verified by City & Guilds International twice annually. |
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