Thank you for your interest in the Master in Gastronomy, Hospitality & Luxury Management!
This program is a double degree offered in partnership with Grenoble School of Management (GEM). As a result, applications must be submitted through the GEM application portal.
Description
Duration
Languages
Campus
Prerequisites
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (A-levels, Abitur, etc.) and pass the admission tests
Educational objectives of the training
Outlets
The training
The program Fast Track Fashion, Luxury & Beauty prepares students for sales and customer service roles in sectors where service excellence, product knowledge, and brand fluency are essential.
Develop expertise in sales and customer experience
This training provides the essential skills needed to advise, support, and build loyalty with a discerning clientele. Students learn to master the entire customer journey, from the initial welcome to the final sale, including personalized advice and retention strategies.
Master new omnichannel journeys
The program combines traditional in-store sales fundamentals with modern digital practices: CRM tools, clienteling, click & collect, appointment scheduling, personal shopping, and retail activation. Students learn to provide a seamless, personalized experience across all touchpoints.
Understand the codes of fashion, luxury, and beauty
Beyond sales techniques, the training develops the soft skills required in these industries: professional posture, communication, service mindset, presentation, and an understanding of the expectations of a premium clientele.
Learn by doing
Role-playing, workshops, group projects, case studies, and work-study placements allow students to apply their learning to real-world scenarios. Students progressively develop their independence and ability to thrive in a demanding professional environment.
Manage a retail space
The training also covers the operational aspects of the role: merchandising, inventory and stock management, tracking performance indicators, point-of-sale organization, payment processing, and compliance with procedures.
Upon completion of the program, students possess a comprehensive vision of omnichannel sales in fashion, luxury, and beauty, combining commercial expertise, interpersonal excellence, and mastery of digital tools.
Admission requirements
How to apply to the French Hotel Institute?
All you have to do is send a CV and the transcripts of Première, Terminale and Bac de Français via the Application portal.
Is it a disadvantage to have no experience in hotel/restaurant/luxury?
It is not a disadvantage. All applications are studied in depth by the admission team on the basis of multiple factors (grades, evaluations, extra-curricular activities and the motivations presented during the admission interview).
Are there specializations to focus on in high school to join IFH?
IFH Bachelor programs are open to all high school students, regardless of the field (general, technological, professional), and regardless of the specialisations/options chosen in Premier/Terminale.
Does IFH offer work-study programs to its students?
Yes, IFH has a vast network of partners in France and abroad that it makes available to its students. IFH also has exclusive work/internship offers, reserved for the school's students.
Does IFH offer support to find an apprenticeship or an internship?
Of course! IFH pays particular attention to the professional opportunities of its students. They benefit from personalized support in three stages: orientation, coaching, and networking with partner companies.
How does admission to the French Hotel Institute take place?
The selection is carried out in two phases:
i. Eligibility phase: study of the file (newsletters and CV)
ii. Admission phase (for candidates declared eligible): written test (writing and logical skills) and oral test (motivation, quality of the professional project, oral fluency).
What is prioritized in the evaluation of the file to join the IFH?
The admissions team focuses on two areas of assessment: the quality of the professional project and the motivation of the candidate.
When are eligibility results (and, if applicable, admission results) published?
The IFH process is done on a “rolling” basis: once the file is submitted, it will be examined by the admission team within 3 weeks. In case of eligibility, slots for the admission exams are offered. After these, the candidate receives an admission response within 2 to 3 weeks.
What are the opportunities for IFH?
IFH courses give access to all professions in the hotel and catering industry (hotel manager, restaurant manager, etc.) but also to luxury professions (event, marketing or sales manager in major fashion/wine/spirits houses) and to business jobs in the broad sense (financial analyst, entrepreneur, etc.)
What is the cost of tuition at IFH?
Rates vary according to the courses. For more information please download our brochure.
Does IFH offer scholarships?
Yes, IFH offers three types of grants (cumulative):
i. Up to €5,000 in “early birds” bursary for the first time enrolled at school
ii. Up to €5,000 in merit grants, based on the results of the IFH selection test
iii. Up to €5,000 in bursary linked to household income
Are your courses accessible to people with disabilities?
Our premises are accessible to people with disabilities.
For any person recognized as having a disability or wishing to report a moral or physical difficulty to us, we invite you to contact the campus disability referent to study the feasibility of your training project.Contact details of the disability referent:
Alon FITOUSSI
[email protected]
What are the language requirements?
All programs are taught in English, so no prior French knowledge is required. However, IFH has developed partnerships with leading language schools to offer French courses, helping international students adapt both culturally and professionally.
Is accommodation available for international students?
Yes. IFH has developed partnerships with two student residences in Paris and assists you in finding housing options suited to your needs and budget.
How does IFH help international students integrate?
IFH offers a dedicated international student integration service, with support on daily life in France (banking, healthcare, transport), welcome days, and mentorship programs to connect you with peers and mentors.
