Through its academic affiliation with Business and Hotel Management School Switzerland, BIHC delivers the same curriculum as BHMS for its Swiss diploma programmes. Students therefore receive hospitality and culinary training aligned with the academic content, practical standards and professional expectations of an internationally recognized Swiss hospitality institution, while studying within an African industry context.

The College has trained more than 6,500 learners from over 42 nationalities, with alumni pursuing careers across five continents. Its programmes develop technical competence alongside service excellence, leadership, creativity, professionalism and commercial awareness.

Our ProgrammesOur Programmes

BIHC develops talent through diploma, certificate and professional-development programmes in:

• Culinary Arts
• Baking and Pâtisserie
• International Hospitality Management
• Events Management and Design
• Barista Skills and Coffee Operations
• Mixology and Beverage Service
• Professional and Executive Development
• Foreign Languages - French, German, Spanish, Mandarin

The Swiss diploma programmes are delivered using the same curriculum as BHMS Switzerland, giving learners access to an internationally aligned education with strong relevance to African and global hospitality markets.

These programmes prepare graduates for roles in culinary production, pastry and bakery operations, food and beverage service, front-office operations, housekeeping, guest relations, hotel administration, event coordination, catering, coffee retail and supervisory management.

Training combines classroom instruction, modern practical facilities, live projects, operational learning environments and structured industry experience. This approach enables students to build the technical, interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities required in demanding service environments.

Reputation and Quality

BIHC is registered and regulated and accredited by TVETA, the Kenya National Qualifications Authority and certified to the ISO 9001:2015 quality-management standard. The College is academically affiliated with BHMS Switzerland and offers programmes endorsed by international awarding bodies, including CTH UK and ICM UK.

BIHC is recognized by TVETA as a Centre of Excellence in both Hospitality and Culinary Training. Its reputation is reinforced by recognition including Best Hospitality School at the Kenya Tourism Awards in 2024 and 2025, double-gold achievements at WorldSkills Kenya and Africa, and international awards in sustainability and innovation.

Why BIHC Graduates?

BIHC graduates are prepared to enter the workplace with practical competence, professional discipline and a strong service mindset. Employers gain access to candidates who:

• Have studied an internationally aligned Swiss curriculum
• Understand global hospitality and service standards
• Have completed extensive practical and competency-based training
• Can work effectively in multicultural and fast-paced environments
• Demonstrate professionalism, timeliness and attention to detail
• Communicate effectively with guests, colleagues and supervisors
• Understand teamwork, operational efficiency and commercial responsibility
• Are prepared to learn, adapt and progress into leadership roles

BIHC graduates are suitable for hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering companies, airlines, cruise operations, event firms, tourism businesses, corporate hospitality departments, private clubs, healthcare facilities and other service-led organisations.

Employers can engage BIHC through graduate recruitment, internships, apprenticeships, job placements, campus recruitment, industry talks and customized workforce-development partnerships.