To ensure our students can profit from our specialized industry courses, we offer 2 English preparation courses at different levels with different emphases.

IMI University English Preparatory Course (UEPC) - 3 months starting in October and May
IMI Intensive English Certificate (IEC) - 1 month starting in January and July

Read all about requirements for admission, who is this programme for, programme objectives and content, entry dates and prices.

Who is this programme for?
This 3 month (12 week) intensive course is designed principally for students who wish to improve their English skills in preparation for an internationally recognised English language examination or for entry into the main hospitality programme at IMI.

Programme objectives and content
The programme s objective is to prepare students for an internationally recognised qualification in English (for further details please contact the IMI Marketing Department at [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). The course is structured in two parts: the first eight weeks focusing on generic English skills, the remaining four weeks comprising of the IMI In ten sive English Certificate curriculum, with an emphasis on English language skills in business.

Besides this, students will study relevant introductory hospitality related subjects, as well as learning strategies and study techniques.

Finally, professional excursions will in crease students knowledge of Swiss hospitality and tourism.

Entry Dates
There are two intakes per year, in late in October and early May.

Costs (Swiss Francs)
Registration fee CHF 1 440
All-inclusive fee CHF 5 900


IMI Intensive English Certificate (IEC)
Requirements for Admission
- 17years of age
- High school certificate or equivalent
- English proficiency: 500 TOEFL (paper-based), 61 TOEFL (internet-based), 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent

Who is this programme for?
This 1 month (4-week) intensive course is designed principally for students who wish to improve their Hospitality Business English skills. This course provides excellent preparation for any of the major European examinations in English for Tourism including the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry English for the Tourist Industry exams.

Programme objectives and content
The programme s objective is to equip students with the listening, speaking and writing skills necessary for effective understanding and performance in academic and business life as well as everyday situations. The focus is on vocabulary, grammar and syntax in the hospitality business context. Small groups ensure individual attention and the opportunity to secure a recognized test score. Weekly afternoon excursions allow students to also become familiar with the Swiss way of life.

Entry Dates
There are two intakes per year, early in January and July.

Costs (Swiss Francs)
Registration fee CHF 480
All-inclusive fee CHF 2 300