Ask about the role.
Department, responsibilities, supervision, assessment and the process for resolving a difficult placement all matter. “Paid internship” alone tells you little about the experience.
Practical experienceA placement is more
A placement is more
than a line on your CV.
Compare the structure of representative bachelor internships, then ask about the role, support and conditions behind each placement.
| School | Number / structure | Duration | Swiss & international options | Placement support | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHL | Two internships | 6 months each | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
| Glion | 2 internships + final-year work experience | 24 + 24 weeks, plus at least 12 weeks | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
| Les Roches | Two internships | 6 months each (2026 pathway) | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
| SHMS | Two internships | 6 months each | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
| BHMS | Three compulsory internships | 6 months each | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
| César Ritz | Two internships | Duration not verified | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
| HTMi | Four internships on the full route | 4–6 months each | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
| Culinary Arts Academy | Two internships on the bachelor route | 6 months each | Programme, employer and work eligibility dependent | Confirm roles of student, school and employer | Comparable net compensation not verified Programme source ↗ |
Les Roches: the displayed 2026 pathway uses two six-month internships; the redesigned 2027 curriculum specifies two 20-week placements. Glion’s Fall 2026 catalogue also includes final-year work experience. Do not mix intake versions.
Ask about take-home income.
Check gross pay, deductions, housing and meals. Swiss or international employment is subject to applicable permissions. We do not publish a universal salary or assume a guaranteed placement.
Programme sources are linked in every row. Reviewed 4 October 2026.