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Foundation Program

Certificate in Math Essentials

EHL Campus Lausanne

Certificate in Math Essentials

The Foundation Program: Certificate in Math Essentials is designed for students who want to strengthen their quantitative, analytical, and academic skills before entering a bachelor’s degree in business or hospitality management.
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Students will be able to:

  • Develop foundational knowledge in mathematics and analytical quantitative tools
  • Translate simplified real‑life problems into mathematical expressions and equations.
  • Break down quantitative problems into structured solution steps.
  • Select and apply the right formulas and tools to solve mathematical challenges.
  • Input, manage, and analyze data in Excel for basic mathematical problems.
  • Interpret results both analytically and graphically to support decision‑making.

Key Facts

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Location

Lausanne, Switzerland
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Duration

11 Weeks
(on-site, full-time)
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Language

English

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Start Date

14 September 2026

Who is this for?

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Students preparing to enter selective bachelor's programs in Business or Hospitality Management who need to reinforce their Mathematics foundations. Equally suitable for those planning to apply to EHL Hospitality Business School or other schools with similar admission standards.

What you will study

Students engage in a dynamic blend of one‑to‑one coaching sessions, hands‑on soft‑skills development, and immersive field trips that offer real‑world exposure to the hospitality industry. This combination helps them grow personally, build professional confidence, and gain firsthand insight into the environments where hospitality excellence is created.
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Intuition & Mathematical Logic

  • Formulating equations for real‑life scenarios
  • Linking variables to business actions and outcomes
  • Reading and interpreting graphs, growth figures, and percentages
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Solving Mathematical Problems

  • Capturing data in Excel
  • Inserting formulas and applying operation rules
  • Practicing structured, step‑wise problem‑solving
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Expanding Tools & Advanced Concept

  • Calculating growth rates over multiple years
  • Computing averages and standard deviations
  • Working with non‑linear functions (square roots, exponentials) and understanding when they apply

Fees

Tuition Fees: CHF 13,600

Includes:

  • Courses, teaching material, personal coaching, field trips and additional training
  • Access to all Campus facilities
  • Pre-paid F&B card for EHL restaurants & outlets (value CHF 1,800)

Additional costs if required:

  • Accommodation on Campus: CHF 4,290 (Limited number of rooms available)
  • Parking on Campus: CHF 750
  • Other: health insurance, administrative fees (ex: visa process), top-up amount for F&B card, and any other personal expenses.

Admissions Criteria

  • A Secondary Education Diploma

  • English language certificate: IELTS (min. 6), TOEFL iBT (min. 5), C1 Advanced (min. Grade C1) or Duolingo (min. 110). Minimum levels based on the Bachelor requirements

  • 18 years old minimum at the start of the course 

Apply Online

Please apply for the course by filling in the form. Our Admissions Team will review your application and contact you for the next steps.

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