Secondary School for Hospitality and Tourism

Since its foundation in 1908, MODUL has acquired an international reputation as one of the best and most renowned training centers for the hospitality and tourism industry worldwide. This state-of-the-art training center is the oldest of its kind in the German-speaking area and the second oldest in the world.

A team of highly qualified teachers and experts from the industry conveys up-to-date knowledge and skills in all subjects relevant for the business. Special attention is paid to the students’ personal development and to sound general education. Cornerstones in teaching objectives are team-spirit, open-mindedness, creativity and the desire for life-long learning. This programme makes students fit for starting a career in the hospitality and tourism industry.

All higher classes have their own partner company in the industry. Thus students can gain hands-on experience in the business.

Some facts:

• Five-year full-time education, one year being divided into 2 semesters
• Minimum age: 14 years
• Admission requirements: successful completion of four years of a junior secondary school
• Number of students admitted every year: 108
• Language of instruction: German
• After successfully passing the ‘Reife- und Diplomprüfung’ (equivalent to ‘A’ Levels) graduates can continue their studies at any university in Austria or abroad.

The curriculum is very comprehensive and comprises:

• Subjects of general education, like German, English and one more foreign language (French, Italian or Spanish and Russian as optional subject), History and Culture, Biology and Ecology, Mathematics, Civics and Law, Sports and Recreation, Communication and Presentation
• Commercial subjects, like Tourism, Marketing, Hotel Management or Tourism Management, Business Administration, Economics, Tour Operation, Accounting and Controlling, IT and Office Management
• Practical subjects, like Kitchen and Restaurant Operation, Cooking, Restaurant Service

After the third year the students specialize in Hospitality Management or Tourism and Leisure Management.

During the school year students gain practical experience either in departments of the school (cafeteria, café, information office,...), at outdoor caterings, in partner hotels or in the four-star MODUL Hotel, which is also run by the Vienna Economic Chamber.

During the five years of education students have to do a work placement of several months in hotels or tourism operations in Austria or abroad.

Please find the application form and information sheet for the Secondary School for Hospitality and Tourism on the German website.