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Hotel and tourism – foundation programme

You need your own computer and are responsible for the cost of course materials, work clothing and travel to the school and your workplace-based learning placement.

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About the programme

Working in hotels and tourism involves a variety of tasks and plenty of contact with people. You may, for example, provide service to guests, help with breakfast and buffet service, and work in housekeeping.

The programme gives you basic knowledge and skills in tourism and hospitality, customer service, professional communication, food and beverage service, and housekeeping.

The programme is provided by Luleå Municipality and takes place in Luleå.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 27 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 540
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to have completed compulsory school or passed SFI course D, the highest level of the Swedish for Immigrants programme. You can also apply if you have equivalent knowledge.

After the programme

The programme gives you a broad foundation in tourism, hospitality and customer service. You can work in areas such as:

  • housekeeping
  • breakfast service
  • buffet service.

Further studies

You can continue your studies in areas such as:

  • conference and event services
  • hotel reception
  • food and beverage service.

Good to know

You need your own computer and internet access during the programme.

Course materials and personal work clothing cost approximately SEK 500. You are also responsible for your own travel costs to and from the school and your workplace-based learning placement.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52