Mountain Education Group (MEG), The leading educational group in China It operates in K12 bilingual schools and the world reference in higher education at the officially celebrated Les Roches business school Yesterday their exclusive collaboration in China. Through a strategic alliance, the two parties plan to develop a unique network of higher education universities in the field of hospitality in China starting with the first campus in Shanghai in 2025.
Les Roches has always been committed to China and Chinese students, and has been a leading player in China with its first founding in 2003, 20 years ago.
With the Mountain Education Group, Les Roches continues its mission of providing Chinese talent with a world-class hospitality management education, based on the highest standards developed by Les Roches. The agreement envisages the expansion of the Les Roches brand across China, starting with the opening of the first campus in Shanghai planned for 2025. The partners plan to open 3 to 4 campuses across the country (Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou…).
On the day of the official signing, Carlos Diez De la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches, commented:We are excited to share this new development of Les Roches. Les Roches is proud to be the first player in hospitality management education supporting the transformation of the hospitality industry in China as well as developing its talent pool, and now wants to continue contributing to this dynamic and important industry in China. The aim of Les Roches is to provide the broadest career opportunities for hospitality and entrepreneurial aspirants to provide students with the knowledge, skills and opportunities for international and national careers in hospitality, gastronomy, luxury and retail.. “
meg CEO Mr. Zeng declared: “For many years, MEG has consistently pursued an exemplary approach to education, the schools we invest in and run in Shanghai and Suzhou have received high praise from parents and students, and many campus buildings have won many important domestic and international awards.”
Education Summit CEO Benoit Etienne Dominguet shared: “As one of the world’s fastest growing economies for careers in tourism and hospitality, China is an essential development platform for international educational brands like ours to invest in and innovate. This new alliance will provide future opportunities for all our students and Chinese talents.“
Les Roches will be responsible for developing academic curricula, as well as implementing standard policies.
The partners’ first iconic achievement will be “Shanghai Mountain Les Roches Campus”, a highly ambitious project that presents a unique model of education and architectural design for the city of Shanghai.
Shanghai Mountain Les Roches Campus will adopt an educational model based on academic learning and strong integration of practice within the curriculum. The core team, academic team and core teachers will be recruited by Les Roches Global Hospitality Education. The school’s teaching curricula will be aligned with those of the Les Roches campus in Switzerland and vocational education will be integrated with university education.
MEG will be responsible for all financial investments, land acquisition, architectural design, campus or project construction, licenses and permits, financial management, student recruitment and logistical arrangements.
Campus design is divided into two phases. The project has entered the first phase of the design and planning phase. The campus building will be designed and built by a team of world-renowned Pritzker Laureates The winners designers. Confirmed winners of the Pritzker Prize are: Álvaro Siza (Portugal) and Tadao Ando (Japan). In addition, MEG has invited Peter Zumthor, designer of Swiss National Treasures and winner of the 2009 Pritzker Prize, to join the design of this impressive campus project. Other team designers include Guo Xien and Hu Rushan, founding partners of Ruen Design Research Office, Liu Yichun, chief architect of Dashe Architecture Design, and Fan Beilei, founder of Geng Architecture.
Les Roches will also support MEG in the pre-opening phase of the campus through project management as well as facilities development, operations and marketing. and register.
The detailed program offer will be implemented in 2023, based on Les Roches academic standards and meeting the needs of the Chinese hospitality industry.
Les Roches’ exemplary hospitality education programs balance theory and practice, independent learning with strong faculty support and mentorship, Provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Guided by its mission, Les Roches ensures that students Gain the personal and professional skills for immediate employment and advancement to leadership positions in the industry.