UK's first 'working hotel school' set to open

The UK’s first hotel school, to be run and staffed by students, is opening in Essex tomorrow.

The Edge Hotel School will be based in a fully operational 4-star hotel - Wivenhoe House in Colchester.

The eighteenth century, grade II listed country house has undergone a £10 million restoration.

The new concept of a hotel school allows students to learn through 4 days practical work in the hotel and one day study.

They will gain a BA honours degree in hotel management or culinary management – the usual 3 year course will be completed in 2 years.

It’s a partnership between the independent education foundation Edge, the University of Essex and its academic partner Kaplan. The hotel will include a formal restaurant, brasserie and conference facilities.