Issued by the State, and awarded for a period of 4 years following a review by the CEFDG (Commission d'évaluation des Formations et Diplômes de Gestion - Commission for the Appraisal of Management Programmes and Qualifications), this Visa is recognition of Excelia Tourism School's continuous pursuit of excellence.
The criteria for the awarding of the Visa include a general assessment of the programme, the methods used, the governance and organisation of the School, academic resources, research activity, vocational integration, and the international dimension.
Over the past 15 years, all these elements have been successfully developed by Excelia Tourism School, the first and only French school to have obtained UNWTO.TedQual certification awarded by the World Tourism Organization, a specialised agency of the United Nations.
The Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management, of which Year 3 can be undertaken on a work-study track, is available in both French or 100% in English. Students have the opportunity to learn 3 foreign languages and they enjoy a minimum of 6 months' academic expatriation in one of Excelia's 164 partner universities, within which there are 64 tourism-related programmes.
Furthermore, the Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management offers students the possibility of a double qualification with a University degree from either ESTHUA at the University of Angers or from the University of Littoral Opal Coast.
Available both in Tours and La Rochelle,
Two major tourist destinations, this Bachelor qualification offered by Excelia's Tourism School provides students with a unique opportunity for practical experience. The programme has been developed in collaboration with tourism stakeholders in order to meet their needs for "qualified professionals, capable of addressing the challenges of tomorrow's tourism industry, which include digital technology, sustainability and bespoke tourism", explains Pascal Capellari, Director of Excelia Tourism School.
The School's close relationship with the business world enables its graduates to benefit from career guidance and a high level of vocational integration with 96% of graduates securing employment within six months of graduation.
