In the form of a business simulation, you work in teams to tackle and solve real-life professional issues.

Through our partnership with Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, you have the opportunity to study at Delaware University in the USA for 2 weeks, then to carry out a 5-month internship in one of the parks of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In parallel, you will take online courses delivered by Harvard University. 

Students take part in Eductour, a discovery tour of local players in the tourism industry and other partners of Excelia Hotel & Tourism School. The aim of this initiative is to introduce our students to companies, professions, and professionals in the tourism industry.

Academic expatriation, for one semester or even one year, is a compulsory part of Year 2 of the programme. Students who choose the International Track in Year 3 will have the opportunity of a further 6 months of academic expatriation. 

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All students in Year 1 and Year 2 of the Bachelor programme act as volunteers for this festival, assisting the organisers throughout this week-long event in La Rochelle. Year 3 students take part in an inter-school challenge which involves tackling the major issues facing the tourism and hospitality sector. 

A third modern language is compulsory for all students who join the programme in Year 1. In line with the school’s core values and its commitment to inclusion, students are required to learn sign language. 

You will undertake a 2-month social, humanitarian or civic voluntary project in an NGO or an association, either in France or abroad. This is one of the unique features of Excelia, which is committed to educating students to become future managers who are both responsible and conscious of the importance of their role in society. 

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The aim of Climacité© is to raise awareness, educate, and prepare students for the challenges of protecting the environment and tackling climate change. With our long-standing commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism and hospitality, this initiative is an opportunity for you to make a commitment to the planet. Your 2-month project must address one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Carrying out company-based internships, in France or abroad, is one of the compulsory parts of our Bachelor programme. By the end of your studies, you will have acquired some 11 months of valuable professional experience. 

You have the possibility of getting involved in one of Excelia’s many clubs and associations, enabling you to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and vocationally oriented environment. In addition, it is a great way to settle into school life and experience something unique !

Throughout the year, renowned professionals visit the school to give lectures, which are followed by masterclasses. The aim is to raise your awareness about the various challenges and issues facing the tourism and hospitality sector, as well as exploring the different professions. 

At Excelia, your professional success is our priority. Through our Talent Centre, you benefit from tailored support: coaching sessions, CV and interview workshops, a platform with exclusive professional openings, and networking events with companies.  
Whatever you are looking for, an internship, a work-study placement or perhaps your very first job, we will equip you with all the tools you need to stand out and secure the best possible opportunities.  

You have the possibility of a 12-month Work-study Track in Year 3 of the programme. The aim is develop professional skills in a real company, with the opportunity of applying the management theory learned in class.

Discover this truly unique educational challenge where sport, discovery and personal reflection come together. Over the course of several days, you trek, as a group, across some outstanding landscapes whilst taking part in inspiring workshops to develop your skills, strengthen your team spirit and reveal your potential. The XL Blue Walk is the ideal way to experience an unforgettable adventure in which you push yourself to the limit, whilst enjoying rewarding encounters and connecting with nature!!